30dive Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 The National Football League is considered one of the best run business' in the country with that said, has anyone heard if the league has a plan plan for the kind of incident that occured in New Orleans this week? I realize that no one really knows the extent of destruction to the greater New Orleans area, but I would think that the NFL has a backup plan for this type of situation. Any links, rummors, etc?
The Poojer Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 they figure its only the saints and will anyone really notice????? The National Football League is considered one of the best run business' in the country with that said, has anyone heard if the league has a plan plan for the kind of incident that occured in New Orleans this week? I realize that no one really knows the extent of destruction to the greater New Orleans area, but I would think that the NFL has a backup plan for this type of situation. Any links, rummors, etc? 422569[/snapback]
JinVA Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 As far as where they will play if the Superdome can't be repaired in time, I believe I iheard last night that they would played somewhere in Texas.
Guffalo Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 As far as where they will play if the Superdome can't be repaired in time, I believe I iheard last night that they would played somewhere in Texas. 422584[/snapback] I was just on one of thier fan sites, LSU is one of the possibilities as well as the Alamodome in texas.
stuckincincy Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 Likely not a problem. What was it? 2003, when Soldier Field had a renovation, and the Bears played at a college stadium some 90 miles south? And IIRC that year, a west coast team ended up playing their opponent at AZ - I forget why that was, tho.
Blue Chipper Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 The Bills will be there Oct 2nd- if the game is moved there goes the Saints homefield advantage. Is LSU an outdoor stadium?
LabattBlue Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 The Bills will be there Oct 2nd- if the game is moved there goes the Saints homefield advantage. Is LSU an outdoor stadium? 422614[/snapback] Batron Rouge where LSU is located is about 80 miles away from New Orleans. It is an outdoor stadium.
pkwwjd Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 Likely not a problem. What was it? 2003, when Soldier Field had a renovation, and the Bears played at a college stadium some 90 miles south? And IIRC that year, a west coast team ended up playing their opponent at AZ - I forget why that was, tho. 422613[/snapback] San Diego had a preseason game moved to AZ because of the wildfires last year -- I think.
JCBoston Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 San Diego had a preseason game moved to AZ because of the wildfires last year -- I think. 422620[/snapback] Close. San Diego and Miami had a game in SD moved to AZ because of the fires. It was a regular season game; the folks at AZ basically gave tickets away, making it the only time that year the stadium was close to full
30dive Posted August 30, 2005 Author Posted August 30, 2005 If they do move (selfeshly speaking) I'd welcome th Alamobowl. It won't be New Orleans but it won't be Baton Rouge either.
aussiew Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 Well, at least if it's in Baton Rouge, I already know the way....
MattyT Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 Likely not a problem. What was it? 2003, when Soldier Field had a renovation, and the Bears played at a college stadium some 90 miles south? And IIRC that year, a west coast team ended up playing their opponent at AZ - I forget why that was, tho. 422613[/snapback] Yeah, and Seattle played at the Wash. St. fields while their new stadium was being completed.
Thailog80 Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 Play it in OP. It's an official NFL field that will be available that weekend. Sell all the tix and donate 100% of the proceeds to Katrina Reliefs funds.
CBusBillsFan Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 The only problem with LSU is that they have a natural grass playing field and I can't see them letting an additional football game, the NFL no less, playing on their field. University of Washington has a field-turf surface, much like that of the Bills so it didn't really do any harm.
stuckincincy Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 Play it in OP. It's an official NFL field that will be available that weekend. Sell all the tix and donate 100% of the proceeds to Katrina Reliefs funds. 422671[/snapback] "We are the world We are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day So let's start giving There's a choice we're making We're saving our own lives It's true we'll make a better day Just you and me"
Thailog80 Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 "We are the worldWe are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day So let's start giving There's a choice we're making We're saving our own lives It's true we'll make a better day Just you and me" 422679[/snapback] Yeah yeah....I was just trying to get us a ninth home game.
30dive Posted August 30, 2005 Author Posted August 30, 2005 Yeah, and Seattle played at the Wash. St. fields while their new stadium was being completed. 422668[/snapback] As a WSU alumn, and at the risk of sounding a bit uptight. The Seahawks played games at the University of Washington, not Washington State. To confuse matters even more, the seahawks training camp is at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA
The Poojer Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 shouldn't we be a bit more sensitive to the destruction caused by this storm instead of worrying about an insignificant football game? that is the feeling I am getting
theesir Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 shouldn't we be a bit more sensitive to the destruction caused by this storm instead of worrying about an insignificant football game? that is the feeling I am getting 422729[/snapback] That's the other thread. As a side note, I don't think there is going to be anything happening in NO for weeks, that means neither regular business nor NFL games.
Thailog80 Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 shouldn't we be a bit more sensitive to the destruction caused by this storm instead of worrying about an insignificant football game? that is the feeling I am getting 422729[/snapback] Maybe Spongebob could do a benefit concert........
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