San Antonio is too SMALL...according to the man in charge of the NFL

[TheWriter]

MB is a new generation of the same bricks who told Red back in the 70's that San Antonio couldn't handle the ABA, couldn't support, was never gonna get it.

To them he said STFU, to you MB I say STFU.

[bigzak25]

MB is a new generation of the same bricks who told Red back in the 70's that San Antonio couldn't handle the ABA, couldn't support, was never gonna get it.

To them he said STFU, to you MB I say STFU.

Hey Writer, I like the sig...and I admire your hope and big dreams for our beloved city...lemme tell you something though, you will get further with your viewpoints by expressing the reasons behind them, than you will with namecalling such as ' brick' and simply telling opposing viewpoints to STFU. just sayin.

[j-6]

I'm not saying that SA couldn't handle an NFL 'chise, but when the commish has already stated that he wants a team in LA by 2008, and LA (especially adding in Riverside, San Bernadino, and all that other western growth) dwarfs what SA can bring to the table as far as a prospective NFL city.

Add in a outdated dome and the fact that it's like eighty miles to downtown SA from Austin (three times as far as Anaheim is from LA), too.

Look, I bought tickets and am coming in from out of town to support the Saints and the city of San Antonio. But you have to be realistic here, and I realize from all your other posts that you're as big of a homer as one will find.

That's cool, but don't be peeved when the league and Tom Benson make a business decision that doesn't include SA.

[bigzak25]

that's the ace in the hole we got...Tom Benson is the owner.

if it wasn't for him, than yeah, it would be a pipe dream.

[JoeChalupa]

It doesn't matter to me because my cheap ass won't buy those expensive NFL tickets.

[Marcus Bryant]

i see your point MB, but you have to think outside the box. YES you can convince many more Texans to watch the new San Antonio Saints. You know how? By putting a winning product on the field, by keeping with the hardworking, no nonsense image that the Spurs have already established for this city, and IF Possible, by drafting, signing Quality Hispanic and Latino Players, when they fit, to contribute to the teams sucess. Watch and see how many people in Texas and THROUGHOUT AMERICA jump on the saints bandwagon, not to mention the latin population, illegal or not, that would watch as well. It's up to the people here now to show Benson the money and fan support, and the rest will take care of itself...

I'm not advancing an absolutist position. Sure, there will be some incremental gains, but when you compare that with the difference such a team would have in Los Angeles, well, there's the proposition.

[Marcus Bryant]

that's the ace in the hole we got...Tom Benson is the owner.

if it wasn't for him, than yeah, it would be a pipe dream.

Tom Benson has to leave $ on the table in order for SA to end up with a team.

[Marcus Bryant]

MB is a new generation of the same bricks who told Red back in the 70's that San Antonio couldn't handle the ABA, couldn't support, was never gonna get it.

To them he said STFU, to you MB I say STFU.

Sorry, I just like to analyze situations with facts and logic.

And again, for the benefit of those who obviously are not paying attention, I am not saying that San Antonio could not handle a NFL franchise, just that it is not an attractive market in comparison to Los Angeles.

Not everyone is as mindnumbingly provincial and ignorant as yourself. No amount of namecalling is going to improve your argument.

[bigzak25]

I'm not advancing an absolutist position. Sure, there will be some incremental gains, but when you compare that with the difference such a team would have in Los Angeles, well, there's the proposition.

well, here you have an outstanding point. IF/When LA builds a NEW Stadium for an NFL franchise, any owner looking to make cash and without a huge city fanbase would be stupid to not relocate there...it's only a matter of time...minny has a penchant for moving their teams to la...unless mccombs signed a contract, i bet he has his eyes on the prize...

but San Antonio is up to bat RIGHT NOW...we can TAKE this Franchise with our support. We only have to win Tom Benson over...the Rest will fall into place. Hardberger is on board...and sure, it will take millions to bring the dome up to par, but not as much as it would to break ground and build a whole new one...all it needs is updated lux sweets, maybe new seating in Benson's favorite colors and to update the bathroom and concession facilities...

I'll pay a few extra cents for a year or two as a San Antonio citizen to help get the job done if necessary.

Tom Benson has to leave $ on the table in order for SA to end up with a team.

short term ONLY brother. obviously a smart business man is not going to choose a lose money proposition, but the same smart business man will take a short term loss for a long term gain.

It doesn't matter to me because my cheap ass won't buy those expensive NFL tickets.

yeah right Joe, i KNOW you have disposable income and Benson would be a fool not to make those upper level seats VERY affordable so that anyone with a job could afford to go with family in tow if wanted...beware expensive concessions though...get wifey to take her bigass purse and pack a lunch...