Superbowl to be played in NYC - The Orange Mane

Atlas · 03-27-2005, 02:18 AM

Jets raise offer for new stadium to $720MAssociated Press

KAPALUA, Hawaii -- The Super Bowl is coming to the Big Apple in 2010. Maybe.

Now all the New York Jets have to do is get approval for their stadium project on the West Side of Manhattan, which is no slam dunk.

NFL owners voted 31-1 Wednesday to award the 2010 game to New York, provided the 75,000-seat stadium, whose cost now has reached nearly $2 billion, is built.

The Jets still have hurdles before construction can start for their proposed stadium in Manhattan.
"Today is a landmark day," Jets owner Woody Johnson said, "and the 2010 Super Bowl in the New York Sports and Convention Center will be a historic event. We're thrilled about this announcement."

But there still are many hurdles before the Jets can break ground on what also would be the centerpiece of the city's 2012 Summer Olympics bid.

Earlier this week, the Jets substantially increased their bid for the land on which the stadium with a retractable roof would be built, upping it to $720 million. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which owns the land that currently is used as train yards, will choose among three bidders on March 31.

There also has been substantial opposition to the project from neighborhood action groups and others who question why New York's policemen, firefighters and teachers are without contracts, but the city can chip in $500 million or so for a stadium.

Both the city and state favor the project.

"We're thrilled with the National Football League's decision to award the 2010 Super Bowl to New York City," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. "It is an enormous vote of confidence in our plans to build the New York Sports and Convention Center. When it is complete, New York will finally have a world-class facility for the country's top sports events, along with the economic activity and jobs that come with them."

Jets president Jay Cross compared the stadium project to a race.

"Every day we are closer to the finish," said the Jets' lead man on the stadium. "This is one of many steps in a long hurdle race. We've cleared the next hurdle."

March 31 would be next, and if that goes against the Jets, the West Side site probably would be dead.

Beyond that, if the Jets beat out the bids of Cablevision, which owns Madison Square Garden, and a third bidder, TransGas Energy Systems LLC, there still could be lawsuits.

Plus, New York is considered an outsider to get the 2012 Games in a race with Paris, London, Madrid and Moscow.

But Wednesday was a day for celebration for the team that has not played in a Super Bowl since 1969; for the city and state; and for the league itself.

"When the NFL says it wants to bring its signature event to New York, that helps build momentum," said Cross, who has worked for four years on the stadium deal. "It's important to build a broad base of support and a consensus."

Patriots owners Robert Kraft was particularly supportive of the 2010 decision.

"It's very important," he said. "It will be a great economic catalyst to the city, great for the NFL and our partnership. The whole point is, take New York and look at that area and the economic catalyst it can be.

"The last Super Bowl in Jacksonville and the one before it in Houston and next year in Detroit creates tremendous exposure and tremendous economic opportunities."

The Jets, who have played in the New Jersey Meadowlands along with the Giants since 1984, "have been a nomad franchise," according to coach Herman Edwards. "We need our own stadium, obviously. We're the only one of 32 teams that shares a stadium. It's a little different than any other home venue."

The Manhattan stadium would open for the 2009 season and the NFL would waive its rule that a team must play at least two seasons in a stadium before hosting a Super Bowl there.

Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, a strong supporter of the stadium and a Super Bowl in New York, said there is no contingency plan should the arena not be built.

"The plan would be, on the outside chance it didn't go forward in New York, we would revisit it and re-evaluate and look at alternative cities," he said.

Bidding on the 2009 Super Bowl is ongoing and the site will be chosen at the May league meeting in Washington. Tampa, Miami (host of the 2007 game), Houston and Atlanta are the bidders.

Atlas · 03-27-2005, 02:20 AM

If this happens than there should be no reason Denver shouldn't get one. People would love to come to Denver to ski and go to the SB. I remember Bowlen talking about it. He said the average temperature in Denver in late January/early feb. is like 63 degrees.

That would be great if someday Denver could host a SB

watermock · 03-27-2005, 04:35 AM

The average temperature ISN'T 63 degrees in late January. It might well be -10. You just never know. One thing is certain tho, Denver always saves it's snow storms for Prime Time. I was at the famous Green Bay snowstorm game where Reeves almost blew the game. Of course, we plopped a turd last year against Oakland (That was the most heartless, ****ed up game of the season...how did we manage to choke that one away...).

2 Billion for a stadium? Are you ****ing nuts? And they will plop it in the middle of a damn ant colony. Can you imagine George Castanza trying to park on game day? He could barely make it to MSG to watch the Knickerbockers get hammered in Jon Voights car. God that was funny, George buys a K-Car LeBaron convertible. God those were crap cars.

03-27-2005, 02:18 AM	#1
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	Superbowl to be played in NYC Jets raise offer for new stadium to $720MAssociated Press KAPALUA, Hawaii -- The Super Bowl is coming to the Big Apple in 2010. Maybe. Now all the New York Jets have to do is get approval for their stadium project on the West Side of Manhattan, which is no slam dunk. NFL owners voted 31-1 Wednesday to award the 2010 game to New York, provided the 75,000-seat stadium, whose cost now has reached nearly $2 billion, is built. The Jets still have hurdles before construction can start for their proposed stadium in Manhattan. "Today is a landmark day," Jets owner Woody Johnson said, "and the 2010 Super Bowl in the New York Sports and Convention Center will be a historic event. We're thrilled about this announcement." But there still are many hurdles before the Jets can break ground on what also would be the centerpiece of the city's 2012 Summer Olympics bid. Earlier this week, the Jets substantially increased their bid for the land on which the stadium with a retractable roof would be built, upping it to $720 million. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which owns the land that currently is used as train yards, will choose among three bidders on March 31. There also has been substantial opposition to the project from neighborhood action groups and others who question why New York's policemen, firefighters and teachers are without contracts, but the city can chip in $500 million or so for a stadium. Both the city and state favor the project. "We're thrilled with the National Football League's decision to award the 2010 Super Bowl to New York City," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. "It is an enormous vote of confidence in our plans to build the New York Sports and Convention Center. When it is complete, New York will finally have a world-class facility for the country's top sports events, along with the economic activity and jobs that come with them." Jets president Jay Cross compared the stadium project to a race. "Every day we are closer to the finish," said the Jets' lead man on the stadium. "This is one of many steps in a long hurdle race. We've cleared the next hurdle." March 31 would be next, and if that goes against the Jets, the West Side site probably would be dead. Beyond that, if the Jets beat out the bids of Cablevision, which owns Madison Square Garden, and a third bidder, TransGas Energy Systems LLC, there still could be lawsuits. Plus, New York is considered an outsider to get the 2012 Games in a race with Paris, London, Madrid and Moscow. But Wednesday was a day for celebration for the team that has not played in a Super Bowl since 1969; for the city and state; and for the league itself. "When the NFL says it wants to bring its signature event to New York, that helps build momentum," said Cross, who has worked for four years on the stadium deal. "It's important to build a broad base of support and a consensus." Patriots owners Robert Kraft was particularly supportive of the 2010 decision. "It's very important," he said. "It will be a great economic catalyst to the city, great for the NFL and our partnership. The whole point is, take New York and look at that area and the economic catalyst it can be. "The last Super Bowl in Jacksonville and the one before it in Houston and next year in Detroit creates tremendous exposure and tremendous economic opportunities." The Jets, who have played in the New Jersey Meadowlands along with the Giants since 1984, "have been a nomad franchise," according to coach Herman Edwards. "We need our own stadium, obviously. We're the only one of 32 teams that shares a stadium. It's a little different than any other home venue." The Manhattan stadium would open for the 2009 season and the NFL would waive its rule that a team must play at least two seasons in a stadium before hosting a Super Bowl there. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, a strong supporter of the stadium and a Super Bowl in New York, said there is no contingency plan should the arena not be built. "The plan would be, on the outside chance it didn't go forward in New York, we would revisit it and re-evaluate and look at alternative cities," he said. Bidding on the 2009 Super Bowl is ongoing and the site will be chosen at the May league meeting in Washington. Tampa, Miami (host of the 2007 game), Houston and Atlanta are the bidders.

03-27-2005, 02:20 AM	#2
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	If this happens than there should be no reason Denver shouldn't get one. People would love to come to Denver to ski and go to the SB. I remember Bowlen talking about it. He said the average temperature in Denver in late January/early feb. is like 63 degrees. That would be great if someday Denver could host a SB Last edited by Atlas; 03-27-2005 at 02:22 AM..

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03-27-2005, 04:35 AM	#3
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	The average temperature ISN'T 63 degrees in late January. It might well be -10. You just never know. One thing is certain tho, Denver always saves it's snow storms for Prime Time. I was at the famous Green Bay snowstorm game where Reeves almost blew the game. Of course, we plopped a turd last year against Oakland (That was the most heartless, **ed up game of the season...how did we manage to choke that one away...). 2 Billion for a stadium? Are you **ing nuts? And they will plop it in the middle of a damn ant colony. Can you imagine George Castanza trying to park on game day? He could barely make it to MSG to watch the Knickerbockers get hammered in Jon Voights car. God that was funny, George buys a K-Car LeBaron convertible. God those were crap cars.