Bold idea that would change the landscape of sports in Cleveland
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Who uses a caddy anymore, unless you are a pro? Are there any golf courses around any more that even have caddies to carry your clubs for you? When I did play golf (in the 80s/90s), I never used a caddy, nor do I recall every playing at a course that offered the use of one. Even the private club I belonged to once upon a time.
We have a course in Ooltewah, just north of town where using a caddy is mandatory. The Honors Course. It's a little steep for my blood to be a member...$35,000 to join. Never asked my friends about the monthly. One did let out he was buying lunch because he was behind on his $4500 a year club dining fee. Each member has to spend $4500 a year in the dining room. Not just buying beers and things in the mens lounge. They maintain a good chef and staff. If they don't spend it, they get a bill for the unused portion. I do have several friends who are members so I get to play out there maybe 10 times a year. The recommended minimum tip to the caddy is $80 per bag.
We have a course in Ooltewah, just north of town where using a caddy is mandatory. The Honors Course. It's a little steep for my blood to be a member...$35,000 to join. Never asked my friends about the monthly. One did let out he was buying lunch because he was behind on his $4500 a year club dining fee. Each member has to spend $4500 a year in the dining room. Not just buying beers and things in the mens lounge. They maintain a good chef and staff. If they don't spend it, they get a bill for the unused portion. I do have several friends who are members so I get to play out there maybe 10 times a year. The recommended minimum tip to the caddy is $80 per bag.
OK, but they are few and far between.
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And that is what they want. I read that Jerry charges $100 just to park at Cowboys games. And I think they get like 15,000 cars there. That is $1,500,000 in his pocket before you walk in the door to the stadium.
I was just reading a Cowboys message board at it said $30-$60, though I am not sure it was in a premium lot next to the stadium. Some said if you can walk a mile or two it wasn't bad.
My wife doesn't like to walk far. When she comes I don't park in the flats for $15...I think it went up to that this past season. Just up top, at least early in the season I paid $50. It dropped to $40 later in the season. It had been $30 for years.
I read somewhere the Cowboys were getting $100 for the Superbowl...well, why not? Parking is probably relative to ticket prices. If you can really afford a ticket to the Superbowl, you can fork over another $100 to park the car.
I was just reading a Cowboys message board at it said $30-$60, though I am not sure it was in a premium lot next to the stadium. Some said if you can walk a mile or two it wasn't bad.
My wife doesn't like to walk far. When she comes I don't park in the flats for $15...I think it went up to that this past season. Just up top, at least early in the season I paid $50. It dropped to $40 later in the season. It had been $30 for years.
I read somewhere the Cowboys were getting $100 for the Superbowl...well, why not? Parking is probably relative to ticket prices. If you can really afford a ticket to the Superbowl, you can fork over another $100 to park the car.
OK, well, if it is only 40-50 for regular games, that is still a hefty pricetag IMO.
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1) Why did the Indianapolis Colts HAVE to build downtown?
2) What do you mean there's no comparison between downtown Atlanta and Chicago to Cleveland?
The NFL model according to you and Gipper is to have 300 acres in the middle of nowhere with the exception of all the teams that have done exactly the opposite of that, two of those teams being the Vikings and Falcons, who opened their downtown, or near downtown domed stadiums in 2016 and 2017 respectively. .
1) Because that's what the Colts wanted, and Irsay kicked in $100 million to sweeten the pot. In the 10 years since Lucas Oil was built the price ($720 million) of a new domed stadium has more than doubled- and along with it the requisite extortion of the paying public.
2) Are you just being dense? Other than they're all "downtown"? Any similarities end there. I'll leave it at that.
3) That "model" is what Kroenke is doing in LA, FYI. Following what Jones and Kraft have done to maximize their profits. I'm not saying we literally have to keep up with the (Jerry) Jonses. Haslam isn't going anywhere for several years- until he's nearing the end of his lease anyway, so all this talk is way premature.
1) Because that's what the Colts wanted, and Irsay kicked in $100 million to sweeten the pot. In the 10 years since Lucas Oil was built the price ($720 million) of a new domed stadium has more than doubled- and along with it the requisite extortion of the paying public.
2) Are you just being dense? Other than they're all "downtown"? Any similarities end there. I'll leave it at that.
3) That "model" is what Kroenke is doing in LA, FYI. Following what Jones and Kraft have done to maximize their profits. I'm not saying we literally have to keep up with the (Jerry) Jonses. Haslam isn't going anywhere for several years- until he's nearing the end of his lease anyway, so all this talk is way premature.
Lease ends in 2028 or 2029.....IF there is to be something new on the horizon, they would not want to wait too long to start the planning process.
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1) Because that's what the Colts wanted, and Irsay kicked in $100 million to sweeten the pot. In the 10 years since Lucas Oil was built the price ($720 million) of a new domed stadium has more than doubled- and along with it the requisite extortion of the paying public.
2) Are you just being dense? Other than they're all "downtown"? Any similarities end there. I'll leave it at that.
3) That "model" is what Kroenke is doing in LA, FYI. Following what Jones and Kraft have done to maximize their profits. I'm not saying we literally have to keep up with the (Jerry) Jonses. Haslam isn't going anywhere for several years- until he's nearing the end of his lease anyway, so all this talk is way premature.
1. So the "model" is what Kroenke is doing, but numerous teams have recently done the total opposite.
2. Atlanta's downtown is so great, so much better than Cleveland's, that the Braves flew the coop and built their new stadium nowhere near it. They actually abandoned the great downtown of Atlanta, that Cleveland can't compare to.
3. See #1.
1. So the "model" is what Kroenke is doing, but numerous teams have recently done the total opposite.
2. Atlanta's downtown is so great, so much better than Cleveland's, that the Braves flew the coop and built their new stadium nowhere near it. They actually abandoned the great downtown of Atlanta, that Cleveland can't compare to.
3. See #1.
I am far less impressed with downtown Atlanta than you are. It might be bigger than Cleveland's, but greater is not a term I would use. Sorry.
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By the way, having been just by the new Raiders Stadium in LV, there is some developable land around it. Not 200 acres, but some. Mandalay Bay sits across I-15 from it, and that facility has a huge convention center. It would not surprise me if they did not build some kind of method of connecting the two, rather than just walking on the street over the bridge. They may build a pedestrian bridge, or tunnel at some point
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I was just reading a Cowboys message board at it said $30-$60, though I am not sure it was in a premium lot next to the stadium. Some said if you can walk a mile or two it wasn't bad.
My wife doesn't like to walk far. When she comes I don't park in the flats for $15...I think it went up to that this past season. Just up top, at least early in the season I paid $50. It dropped to $40 later in the season. It had been $30 for years.
I read somewhere the Cowboys were getting $100 for the Superbowl...well, why not? Parking is probably relative to ticket prices. If you can really afford a ticket to the Superbowl, you can fork over another $100 to park the car.
OK, well, if it is only 40-50 for regular games, that is still a hefty pricetag IMO.
OK, well, if it is only 40-50 for regular games, that is still a hefty pricetag IMO.
As I mentioned Gipper- the Burke Airport lot where Steve holds his GNATS Tailgate already hit the $40 mark for regular season games.
One thing these guys pushing (whining) for a "state of the art" domed stadium may not realize, and had better get ready for- is "state of the art" ticket prices to go along with it. I have a feeling most of these guys (Ballpeen excepted- he has club seats) would balk at a logarithmic increase in prices. A little research told me my $120 tickets would cost $325 for the same location at Jerry World.
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I don't even go to A&M games anymore. Cheapest seat in the house is on my clicker. Comes with a beer or a glass of wine and instant replay with commentary. Plus I can always record it and if they get blown out I just delete it. I run the No Heartbreak Hotel.?
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Is the Akron Zoo all that viable? It's a pretty good parcel ..50 acres. I am sure you could buy up 20 more. I don't like evoking immanent domain laws, but I am sure Akron would like the business and would do what is best over the long haul.
Medina county has several locations. Avon in Lorain country is pretty wide open in spots. The Atlanta Braves have a beautiful complex north of Atlanta.
That is the script teams want to follow. Own the land, lease to those wanting to be near by. Sure Mr. Marriott, I can land lease you 5 acres for 20 years with 5 year options after that to build a beautiful hotel. That is how you pay for the thing as a private development. A owner isn't going to simply build a stadium unless he or she has a way to make money on the deal. You guys aren't children or stupid. None of you are going to build a house that you aren't going to get your money plus some back. At least knowingly. They want it to be a gathering spot above the 8 crappy home gams a year. Make it the place people want to go year round.
Akron isn't the best example....Avon in Lorain county is where I would look. I see lots of land on 90 just past the Westlake line.
The Akron Zoo IS viable, so that would not be the location. I had thought the location where the former Rolling Acres Mall sat would have made a fine location for a Stadium/Arena/retail site. There was likely enough land there...even is they had to take over some current older commercial areas adjacent to it. But, Amazon is now putting a distribution center there...and supposedly are going to have 3000 jobs (I really have my doubts about that). Then there is the Chapel Hill Mall site, which is likely closing. Malls are closing at a rate higher than golf courses.
But, no, Akron would not be the place they would want to go. Lorain County either. The whole sin tax thing if you recall was just a Cuyahoga County thing. I know they would prefer close to downtown, but if not that, they would need to stay in Cuyahoga County. The old Randall Park Mall could have been a thing, but it too is now an Amazon distribution center.
There is a place in the south Flats that I saw in a sattellite image. Near Steelyard Commons, and a golf course next to it called Washington Learning course. It looks like there is a huge, huge pile of coal, or some dark material there. I don't know if that is a landfill, or if it is still a viable manufacturing area. It is right at the Fleet Ave. intersection with I-77. See if you can take a look at that. I wonder if anyone knows anything about it.
The Akron Zoo IS viable, so that would not be the location. I had thought the location where the former Rolling Acres Mall sat would have made a fine location for a Stadium/Arena/retail site. There was likely enough land there...even is they had to take over some current older commercial areas adjacent to it. But, Amazon is now putting a distribution center there...and supposedly are going to have 3000 jobs (I really have my doubts about that). Then there is the Chapel Hill Mall site, which is likely closing. Malls are closing at a rate higher than golf courses.
But, no, Akron would not be the place they would want to go. Lorain County either. The whole sin tax thing if you recall was just a Cuyahoga County thing. I know they would prefer close to downtown, but if not that, they would need to stay in Cuyahoga County. The old Randall Park Mall could have been a thing, but it too is now an Amazon distribution center.
There is a place in the south Flats that I saw in a sattellite image. Near Steelyard Commons, and a golf course next to it called Washington Learning course. It looks like there is a huge, huge pile of coal, or some dark material there. I don't know if that is a landfill, or if it is still a viable manufacturing area. It is right at the Fleet Ave. intersection with I-77. See if you can take a look at that. I wonder if anyone knows anything about it.
I know. To me the stadium issue should become a multi-county issue. The stadium doesn't benefit only those who live in the county of it's location. I got it, find a spot on a county line. Stadium in one, all the parking and restaurant development in the other.
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Not only that, if they financed the deal and has little to no public money involved, owners aren't stupid people. They are mega good at business.
They aren't going to risk several billion if there isn't a payback that makes sense.
I believe over half of the Vikings dome was paid by the owner.
Here's the deal: Some teams have built megaplexes outside the city they are named for, some have built new stadiums smack dab in the heart of their respective cities.
There's more than one way to skin a cat. The Browns could very well build a new (most likely domed) stadium inside the city limits, near or in downtown, or they could build outside the city... but I think that if the Haslams continuing owning the Browns, First Energy Stadium will not get another 20 years.
I believe over half of the Vikings dome was paid by the owner.
Here's the deal: Some teams have built megaplexes outside the city they are named for, some have built new stadiums smack dab in the heart of their respective cities.
There's more than one way to skin a cat. The Browns could very well build a new (most likely domed) stadium inside the city limits, near or in downtown, or they could build outside the city... but I think that if the Haslams continuing owning the Browns, First Energy Stadium will not get another 20 years.
It shouldn't. The stadium isn't very good. It was built in haste and on the cheap. It's kind of like a medium level builders spec home. It's OK for 20 years, then things start falling apart.
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The Akron Zoo IS viable, so that would not be the location. I had thought the location where the former Rolling Acres Mall sat would have made a fine location for a Stadium/Arena/retail site. There was likely enough land there...even is they had to take over some current older commercial areas adjacent to it. But, Amazon is now putting a distribution center there...and supposedly are going to have 3000 jobs (I really have my doubts about that). Then there is the Chapel Hill Mall site, which is likely closing. Malls are closing at a rate higher than golf courses.
But, no, Akron would not be the place they would want to go. Lorain County either. The whole sin tax thing if you recall was just a Cuyahoga County thing. I know they would prefer close to downtown, but if not that, they would need to stay in Cuyahoga County. The old Randall Park Mall could have been a thing, but it too is now an Amazon distribution center.
There is a place in the south Flats that I saw in a sattellite image. Near Steelyard Commons, and a golf course next to it called Washington Learning course. It looks like there is a huge, huge pile of coal, or some dark material there. I don't know if that is a landfill, or if it is still a viable manufacturing area. It is right at the Fleet Ave. intersection with I-77. See if you can take a look at that. I wonder if anyone knows anything about it.
I know. To me the stadium issue should become a multi-county issue. The stadium doesn't benefit only those who live in the county of it's location. I got it, find a spot on a county line. Stadium in one, all the parking and restaurant development in the other.
I know. To me the stadium issue should become a multi-county issue. The stadium doesn't benefit only those who live in the county of it's location. I got it, find a spot on a county line. Stadium in one, all the parking and restaurant development in the other.
I basically agree with that....the multi-county comment. But I think Cuyahoga Co., and its residents, would pitch a huge bitch after having footed the whole bill for the stadium by paying for the sin tax for all these years just to have the team move out of county.
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I know. To me the stadium issue should become a multi-county issue. The stadium doesn't benefit only those who live in the county of it's location. I got it, find a spot on a county line. Stadium in one, all the parking and restaurant development in the other.
I basically agree with that....the multi-county comment. But I think Cuyahoga Co., and its residents, would pitch a huge bitch after having footed the whole bill for the stadium by paying for the sin tax for all these years just to have the team move out of county.
I basically agree with that....the multi-county comment. But I think Cuyahoga Co., and its residents, would pitch a huge bitch after having footed the whole bill for the stadium by paying for the sin tax for all these years just to have the team move out of county.
The Charlie Browns team they put on the field since coming back should be the ones paying the sin tax. It keeps stinking up the place.?
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I basically agree with that....the multi-county comment. But I think Cuyahoga Co., and its residents, would pitch a huge bitch after having footed the whole bill for the stadium by paying for the sin tax for all these years just to have the team move out of county.
The Charlie Browns team they put on the field since coming back should be the ones paying the sin tax. It keeps stinking up the place.?
The Charlie Browns team they put on the field since coming back should be the ones paying the sin tax. It keeps stinking up the place.?
Good Grief!
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The Charlie Browns team they put on the field since coming back should be the ones paying the sin tax. It keeps stinking up the place.?
Good Grief!
Good Grief!
Come on now...That was truthfully a **Bold** idea... carry on... this is actually a good thoughtful read? (now back to spending Jimma's money...wisely)
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1) Because that's what the Colts wanted, and Irsay kicked in $100 million to sweeten the pot. In the 10 years since Lucas Oil was built the price ($720 million) of a new domed stadium has more than doubled- and along with it the requisite extortion of the paying public.
2) Are you just being dense? Other than they're all "downtown"? Any similarities end there. I'll leave it at that.
3) That "model" is what Kroenke is doing in LA, FYI. Following what Jones and Kraft have done to maximize their profits. I'm not saying we literally have to keep up with the (Jerry) Jonses. Haslam isn't going anywhere for several years- until he's nearing the end of his lease anyway, so all this talk is way premature.
Lease ends in 2028 or 2029.....IF there is to be something new on the horizon, they would not want to wait too long to start the planning process.
Lease ends in 2028 or 2029.....IF there is to be something new on the horizon, they would not want to wait too long to start the planning process.
That's just what I've been thinking. These projects generally get started in the secret pre-planning stages maybe around 10 or more years out with acquiring the legal, property searches, rough construction estimates for the financial planning, etc required to see if it is even possible.
I remember in the steel construction business we'd get the rough quotes for Building A or Project X so they could get a handle on the tonnage, costs, trucks needed cranes required, concrete costs, etc. Then then with an architect spin this information with rough estimates for finishing the building or project into the preliminary costs for the project.
They then start the "money stage" to see what kind of financing is needed and who might foot the bill for it. They then send out feelers to the various governments that might be involved. This all takes a few years before it ever hits your local newspapers or internet rumours and for all of us here on TBB to figure it all out.
And that's all there is to it.
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I don't even go to A&M games anymore. Cheapest seat in the house is on my clicker. Comes with a beer or a glass of wine and instant replay with commentary. Plus I can always record it and if they get blown out I just delete it. I run the No Heartbreak Hotel.?
I don't even go to A&M games anymore. Cheapest seat in the house is on my clicker. Comes with a beer or a glass of wine and instant replay with commentary. Plus I can always record it and if they get blown out I just delete it. I run the No Heartbreak Hotel.?
Yeah, I can't really complain about Browns ticket prices. You can ask that wild & crazy driving guy Ballpeen how much he shells out for his Florida Gators tickets (besides the Browns) every year- I'll assume he still has them.
When I bought in on my PSLs in 1996, it cost me $1,500 for two seats payable in three yearly installments. No further cost on my part except renewing the tickets every year at the latest price Jimmy feels like charging. OTOH one of my wine pals (retired dentist from Ohio State Dental School) has season tickets to the Buckeyes. She has to kick in a $2,000 contribution to the Athletic Department every year just to retain the privilege of buying her tickets- and they're almost as expensive, $100 as opposed to my $120, and they're not nearly as good- corner end zone compared to my 20 yard line sideline. It's quite a nice racket OSU has going, the quality of your ticket is dependent on your annual contribution and total lifetime contributions. I wouldn't doubt the premium seating between the 40s sets those wealthy alumni back around $50,000 a year.
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1. So the "model" is what Kroenke is doing, but numerous teams have recently done the total opposite.
2. Atlanta's downtown is so great, so much better than Cleveland's, that the Braves flew the coop and built their new stadium nowhere near it. They actually abandoned the great downtown of Atlanta, that Cleveland can't compare to.
3. See #1.
I am far less impressed with downtown Atlanta than you are. It might be bigger than Cleveland's, but greater is not a term I would use. Sorry.
I am far less impressed with downtown Atlanta than you are. It might be bigger than Cleveland's, but greater is not a term I would use. Sorry.
If you couldn't figure out that was sarcasm, I honestly feel bad for you.
Jesus Christ, I would have paid money to see you in court. That had to be hilarious.
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I believe over half of the Vikings dome was paid by the owner.
Here's the deal: Some teams have built megaplexes outside the city they are named for, some have built new stadiums smack dab in the heart of their respective cities.
There's more than one way to skin a cat. The Browns could very well build a new (most likely domed) stadium inside the city limits, near or in downtown, or they could build outside the city... but I think that if the Haslams continuing owning the Browns, First Energy Stadium will not get another 20 years.
It shouldn't. The stadium isn't very good. It was built in haste and on the cheap. It's kind of like a medium level builders spec home. It's OK for 20 years, then things start falling apart.
It shouldn't. The stadium isn't very good. It was built in haste and on the cheap. It's kind of like a medium level builders spec home. It's OK for 20 years, then things start falling apart.
I would love to see the plans for the OTHER ideas they had for the stadium, because the rumor was that the one they picked was basically the most generic one.
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Yeah, it does matter. It matters because apparently the owners of the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons all built new stadiums in their respective downtowns, or just outside it, for nothing resembling your 300 acres or 200 acres.
No, it doesn't matter a cabbage fart what those guys did....IF the Haslam's and the league were to get what they want.
Now...IF there were to be a new stadium, could they settle for something less than what they want? Sure. They could look at scaling thing down, because they can't get what they want. But it has nothing to do with what these other teams do. The "other" teams that are the models for what NFL owners likely will want in the future are the ones I previously mentioned....Cowboys/Pats/LA etc......the ones with a lot of developable land.
No, it doesn't matter a cabbage fart what those guys did....IF the Haslam's and the league were to get what they want.
Now...IF there were to be a new stadium, could they settle for something less than what they want? Sure. They could look at scaling thing down, because they can't get what they want. But it has nothing to do with what these other teams do. The "other" teams that are the models for what NFL owners likely will want in the future are the ones I previously mentioned....Cowboys/Pats/LA etc......the ones with a lot of developable land.
Basically, if examples that refute Gipper's argument are found, they are not important and should be disregarded.
Maybe Tour is on to something...
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No, it doesn't matter a cabbage fart what those guys did....IF the Haslam's and the league were to get what they want.
Now...IF there were to be a new stadium, could they settle for something less than what they want? Sure. They could look at scaling thing down, because they can't get what they want. But it has nothing to do with what these other teams do. The "other" teams that are the models for what NFL owners likely will want in the future are the ones I previously mentioned....Cowboys/Pats/LA etc......the ones with a lot of developable land.
Basically, if examples that refute Gipper's argument are found, they are not important and should be disregarded.
Maybe Tour is on to something...
Maybe Tour is on to something...
It's your time... do with it as you will.
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I am far less impressed with downtown Atlanta than you are. It might be bigger than Cleveland's, but greater is not a term I would use. Sorry.
If you couldn't figure out that was sarcasm, I honestly feel bad for you.
Jesus Christ, I would have paid money to see you in court. That had to be hilarious.
If you couldn't figure out that was sarcasm, I honestly feel bad for you.
Jesus Christ, I would have paid money to see you in court. That had to be hilarious.
OK. No, I didn't catch that it was sarcasm, as there are people that sing the praises of Atlanta. To me, its just OK.
And you CAN pay money to see me in court. I can send you my court schedule if you would like. Doylestown Mayor's Court. Not far from Canal Fulton.
(and please....recognize this as sarcasm....for as my magisterial duties are concerned, you can see that for free....but otherwise, yes, you would have to pay dearly)
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