Football Governator signs bill to allow construction on 75K stadium in LA - Page 3

Param · 10-22-2009, 02:20 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4585508

INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he had signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area.

Schwarzenegger said he signed the environmental exemption bill last week but saved the announcement for a press conference in Industry, where the stadium would be built about 15 miles east of Los Angeles.

The bill would nullify a lawsuit filed by residents in nearby Walnut over the project's environmental impact.

Schwarzenegger called the lawsuit frivolous as he addressed a crowd of union members wearing hardhats. Across the street, a dozen protesters held signs saying "No Stadium."

"This is the best kind of action state government can create -- action that cuts red tape, generates jobs, is environmentally friendly and brings a continued economic boost to California," Schwarzenegger said.

Majestic Realty Co. is heading the stadium project after helping develop Staples Center, the downtown Los Angeles home of the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings.

Majestic has targeted seven teams as candidates to move to the Los Angeles area: the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.

The firm has said the teams are in stadiums that are either too small or can't be updated with luxury box seats or other revenue sources an NFL club needs to thrive.

Schwarzenegger said the stadium would generate more than 18,000 jobs.

Majestic guaranteed parking lot attendants and concession stand workers would be paid middle-class wages, said Maria Elena Durazo, head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.

"This is true economic development," Durazo said. "It's going to benefit everyone in our community."

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Who is going to move there? SD?

**Buck** · 10-22-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Sweet, 2nd place!

Hell yeah, you guys could win like at least 7 games this year if you were in that division.

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Doing a realignment for one team seems unlikely. Atlanta was in the NFC west for like 30 years.

I am being dead serious but they picked that alingment out of a hat. The owners couldn't agree on divisions so they drew it out of a freaking hat.

JD10367 · 10-22-2009, 02:51 PM

"Majestic has targeted seven teams as candidates to move to the Los Angeles area: the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers."

Buffalo: not as long as Ralph Wilson continues to shakily draw a wheezy breath. Besides, they probably want to have Buffalo play some home games in Toronto to try to drum up business for making the NFL more international.

Jacksonville: I think their lease is for something like 30 years. Doubtful they can break it.

Minnesota: never. They'll dig in and do something to keep them. Especially now that Lord Favrhruhrh is drumming up business for them.

San Diego, Oakland, San Fran: doubtful.

I think the most likely choice is St. Louis.

**Bearcat** · 10-22-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

Minnesota: never. They'll dig in and do something to keep them. Especially now that Lord Favrhruhrh is drumming up business for them.

Aren't they moving into a new stadium next year?

kcxiv · 10-22-2009, 02:58 PM

Damn, Rams were my team when i was a relaly really young kid. THen they moved. So i moved on to the Chiefs. lol

THey better not go back. lol

**Buehler445** · 10-22-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If the Rams moved to SoCal, there would be no NFL realignment necessary. But, I doubt that the NFL would allow another team to move from St. Louis without another franchise willing to take its place.

Jacksonville plays in the AFC South with the Titans, Colts and Texans and would not require realignment.

If Jax moved to LA, everything would be a mess and I doubt that in that event, KC would be willing to move to the AFC South.

Thanks dude.

So are the Rams wanting to move just because they want to sell and an LA buyer is most likely or because the St Loser marker can't support them? If it is the latter, it wouldn't make much sense to move another NFL team in.

Hope your daughter gets to feeling better.
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Brock · 10-22-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Hey look, I just realigned the Divisions in a way that makes sense!

Also attached is the current alignment.

It's fine if you don't care about the history of the league.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Thanks dude.

So are the Rams wanting to move just because they want to sell and an LA buyer is most likely or because the St Loser marker can't support them? If it is the latter, it wouldn't make much sense to move another NFL team in.

Hope your daughter gets to feeling better.
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There's been talking of bringing the Rams back to SoCal for a long time. I think that's the most likely scenario.

It wouldn't require realignment which I think the league would want in a Los Angeles team.

Plus, how weird would it be for the Chargers to be in the West and the "Los Angeles Jaguars" to be in the South and face each other every 4 years?

I just can't see that.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

It's fine if you don't care about the history of the league.

What history? Jacksonville? The "St. Louis" Rams?

I don't think there's enough history with either franchise to "preserve".

Brock · 10-22-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

What history? Jacksonville? The "St. Louis" Rams?

I don't think there's enough history with either franchise to "preserve".

I'm speaking of moving KC, Oakland, and Denver to different divisions. Don't really care about whether they moved the Chargers, though.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

I'm speaking of moving KC, Oakland, and Denver to different divisions. Don't really care about whether they moved the Chargers, though.

Ah. Well, I'm sure the Chargers would care. And how much further west can San Diego move?

Kansas City would be the most likely of all teams to move but all think all this talk is way premature.

We've got $300 million dollar hotel/condos sitting empty and unfinished because loans were pulled.

I think that finding funding for a Billion Dollar stadium will be difficult.

SDChiefs · 10-22-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wild1

Jags to NFC West

Rams to AFC south.

They would probably move the Chiefs to AFC south. They are the farthest East of any of the teams.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wild1

Jags to NFC West

Rams to AFC south.

That'll never work.

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 03:11 PM

Remember tv numbers drive the NFL. Like I said earlier neither CBS or FOX is going to want just one team in LA. They will want one in each conference similar to New York.

Brock · 10-22-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SDChiefs

They would probably move the Chiefs to AFC south. They are the farthest East of any of the teams.

I would bet the farm against that. The AFC west is perfect as is. Frankly, if a team moves, they should have to deal with the inconvenience of travelling farther.

10-22-2009, 02:20 PM
Param Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $10005218	Governator signs bill to allow construction on 75K stadium in LA http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4585508 INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he had signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area. Schwarzenegger said he signed the environmental exemption bill last week but saved the announcement for a press conference in Industry, where the stadium would be built about 15 miles east of Los Angeles. The bill would nullify a lawsuit filed by residents in nearby Walnut over the project's environmental impact. Schwarzenegger called the lawsuit frivolous as he addressed a crowd of union members wearing hardhats. Across the street, a dozen protesters held signs saying "No Stadium." "This is the best kind of action state government can create -- action that cuts red tape, generates jobs, is environmentally friendly and brings a continued economic boost to California," Schwarzenegger said. Majestic Realty Co. is heading the stadium project after helping develop Staples Center, the downtown Los Angeles home of the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings. Majestic has targeted seven teams as candidates to move to the Los Angeles area: the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. The firm has said the teams are in stadiums that are either too small or can't be updated with luxury box seats or other revenue sources an NFL club needs to thrive. Schwarzenegger said the stadium would generate more than 18,000 jobs. Majestic guaranteed parking lot attendants and concession stand workers would be paid middle-class wages, said Maria Elena Durazo, head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. "This is true economic development," Durazo said. "It's going to benefit everyone in our community." _________________________________________ Who is going to move there? SD?
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JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	"Majestic has targeted seven teams as candidates to move to the Los Angeles area: the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers." Buffalo: not as long as Ralph Wilson continues to shakily draw a wheezy breath. Besides, they probably want to have Buffalo play some home games in Toronto to try to drum up business for making the NFL more international. Jacksonville: I think their lease is for something like 30 years. Doubtful they can break it. Minnesota: never. They'll dig in and do something to keep them. Especially now that Lord Favrhruhrh is drumming up business for them. San Diego, Oakland, San Fran: doubtful. I think the most likely choice is St. Louis.
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