Page 2 of 7 FirstFirst 1 2 3 4 ... LastLast
Results 16 to 30 of 95

Thread: Chargers file for relocation to LA

  1. #16
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    A galaxy far far away
    Adopted Bronco:
    Rey
    Posts
    21,500

    Default

    What is wrong with a dome

  2. #17
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Anderson, TX
    Adopted Bronco:
    Demaryius Thomas
    Posts
    36,443

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Dapper Dan View Post
    Well that sucks. I won't be able to do my San Diego jokes.
    Well the team itself so just say the name Chargers and you'll have people laughing.

  3. #18
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    A galaxy far far away
    Adopted Bronco:
    Rey
    Posts
    21,500

    Default

    Would all the team's maintain their name, or would any completely change, ala the ravens or titans?

    Eg the LA Sharks

    (i am aware why the browns became the ravens, and the oilers the titans, I am just curious if there is any talk about renaming the franchise's that are hoping to move)

  4. #19
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    New Orleans, LA
    Adopted Bronco:
    DT
    Posts
    41,696

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by OrangeHoof View Post
    The Astrodome was built before the dangers of asbestos were known. The cost to safely tear down is $60-$90 million depending who you ask. It is also close to classification as a historic structure which would make it even harder to tear down. It is the world's first domed stadium.
    Just looked it up, it was put on the national register of historic places least year.

  5. #20
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Missouri
    Posts
    22,211

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Dzone View Post
    Lets just hope to goodness they dont go and ruin LA football by putting it in a stupid dome. The good thing about st louis rams moving is its one less dome team in the nfl
    Nothing wrong with dome games.
    (the previous comment was not directed at any particular individual and was not intended to slander,disrespect or offend any reader of said statement)

  6. #21
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Tri-Cities
    Posts
    1,272

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Davii View Post
    Just looked it up, it was put on the national register of historic places least year.
    Additionally, it would be tremendously more productive to renovate the building for use than spend nearly 100 million on what would amount to nothing or perhaps a parking lot space. There are plans to turn the structure into an indoor recreational center, park and convention center.
    A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. --Tyrion Lannister, from George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones
    Everybody has a preference. Some guys like them round. Some guys like them thin. Some guys like them tacky. Some guys like them brand new. Some guys like old balls. --Tom Brady

  7. #22
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Missouri
    Posts
    22,211

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by pulse View Post
    Additionally, it would be tremendously more productive to renovate the building for use than spend nearly 100 million on what would amount to nothing or perhaps a parking lot space. There are plans to turn the structure into an indoor recreational center, park and convention center.
    Go Super Mall!
    (the previous comment was not directed at any particular individual and was not intended to slander,disrespect or offend any reader of said statement)

  8. #23
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Denver
    Adopted Bronco:
    Dangerous Freedom Lock
    Posts
    25,132

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Davii View Post
    St Louis would be a much better looking place if East St Louis disappeared, they spent a few hundred million dollars on renovating downtown, redeveloped their waterfront, and burned down everything else.
    i agree, but you have to consider the current on the waterfront.

    It is extremely strong, and the only real option would be to build some type of harbor.

    However this new stadium they are planning will redo the entire riverfront of that area, so hoping the NFL likes it, because it would change alot.

  9. #24
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Fulshear, TX
    Adopted Bronco:
    Bob Howsam
    Posts
    38,282

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Davii View Post
    Why is it still standing?
    Honestly, I don't know. They ought to tear it down and use it for parking at NRG.
    "Milk is for babies. When you grow up, you have to drink beer" -Arnold

  10. #25
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Fulshear, TX
    Adopted Bronco:
    Bob Howsam
    Posts
    38,282

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Davii View Post
    Just looked it up, it was put on the national register of historic places least year.
    When we first moved down here I remember seeing on the news something about a group of investors affiliated with the Astrodome going to (I think) Germany to look at an indoor water park for ideas. Don't think anything came of it.
    "Milk is for babies. When you grow up, you have to drink beer" -Arnold

  11. #26
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Panama
    Adopted Bronco:
    The Albino Rhino
    Posts
    9,816

    Default

    The inside of the Astrodome is crumbling. Many sections of seating have been sold as souvenirs, as has sections of astroturf. Chunks of insulation are breaking off and falling because the building costs over $1 million/yr to air condition to keep the inside from decaying and the county (which has always owned the facility) does not want to pay for that. No activities have taken place in there since 2008.

    There have been ideas to turn the area into a museum, a business center with hotel, a casino, a movie studio, a water park and other things but the county leaders keep voting them down and, I suspect, want the facility to fall into such disrepair that most people will agree to just blow it up and be done with it. I don't see why they won't sell it to private business but they won't.

    The most recent idea was to leave the roof structure standing and make the area beneath a park/amphitheatre for outdoor concerts with a roof over it and include a memorial plaque acknowledging what once stood there and the contributions/events that took place there.
    I miss the old Mile High Stadium.

  12. #27
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Fulshear, TX
    Adopted Bronco:
    Bob Howsam
    Posts
    38,282

    Default

    Most people I know around here wouldn't mind seeing it disappear so there's more parking at NRG. For whatever that's worth.
    "Milk is for babies. When you grow up, you have to drink beer" -Arnold

  13. #28
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Anderson, TX
    Adopted Bronco:
    Demaryius Thomas
    Posts
    36,443

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis View Post
    Would all the team's maintain their name, or would any completely change, ala the ravens or titans?

    Eg the LA Sharks

    (i am aware why the browns became the ravens, and the oilers the titans, I am just curious if there is any talk about renaming the franchise's that are hoping to move)
    The Chargers and the Raiders have both been in LA previously and kept their names. Since they wouldn't be moving to a different state I can't see them changing their names.

  14. #29
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Anderson, TX
    Adopted Bronco:
    Demaryius Thomas
    Posts
    36,443

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by SR View Post
    Honestly, I don't know. They ought to tear it down and use it for parking at NRG.
    I thought I heard when NRG being built that the plan was to level the Astrodome to make more parking. It is strange that they haven't done it.

  15. #30
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Tri-Cities
    Posts
    1,272

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by TXBRONC View Post
    I thought I heard when NRG being built that the plan was to level the Astrodome to make more parking. It is strange that they haven't done it.
    $o $trange fo $ho.
    A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. --Tyrion Lannister, from George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones
    Everybody has a preference. Some guys like them round. Some guys like them thin. Some guys like them tacky. Some guys like them brand new. Some guys like old balls. --Tom Brady

  16. The Following User High Fived pulse For This Post:


Go
Shop AFC Champions and Super Bowl gear at the official online Pro Shop of the Denver Broncos!

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
status.broncosforums.com - BroncosForums status updates
Partner with the USA Today Sports Media Group