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HornHuskerDad said:
Yes, it did - and Arlington has benefitted financially. The stadium has hosted many events other than football games, all of which have brought attention (and money) to Arlington.
As for winning football - as long as Jerry is the GM, it won't happen. Cowboys fans are used to mediocrity - and they keep spending money to watch it. Keep Arlington green - bring money!
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Sounds like aggy fans
 
1sahorn said:
attracting an expansion or relocating MLB franchise
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That will be a tall order. The A's have relocated, leaving Tampa Bay as the shakiest stadium-wise. They would probably go to Charlotte. The Seminoles need to shed Miami, but they have portfolio issues that the Fins cover.

With two teams money dominating MLB (Dodgers and Yankees) expansion is probably off until MLB can get a hold on the Luxury Tax issue.
 
ViperHorn said:
That will be a tall order. The A's have relocated, leaving Tampa Bay as the shakiest stadium-wise. They would probably go to Charlotte. The Seminoles need to shed Miami, but they have portfolio issues that the Fins cover.

With two teams money dominating MLB (Dodgers and Yankees) expansion is probably off until MLB can get a hold on the Luxury Tax issue.
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I personally doubt SA EVER gets an MLB franchise...not that I would at all be opposed. If it ever comes to Texas getting another MLB team, I believe the competition would be fierce between Austin & SA. Austin could never put together a downtown deal like SA, but SA could never match Austin's $$$$.
 
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SabreHorn said:
NRG is the "House the Rodeo Built". Without HLS&R, there wouldn't be a stadium or a team.

Examine closer and you will see the debt on Houston facilities, which include:

1) Toyota Center in downtown

2) The Hilton Hotel which has NEVER broke even. Such an ill-conceived project that Richard Rainwater had it laying on his desk for over a year and couldn't make the numbers work.

3) Enron Farm, aka, Minute Maid Park, which Drayton McLane proclaimed had parking for well over 10,000 cars. True, but typical of Mclane, only about 50 spots were within a couple of blocks. As I told him, just what I'm looking for, getting to walk my 8-year-old daughter 8-10 blocks through homeless and drunks in downtown Houston at 10 o'clock at night to get to my truck. The only times I have been there, I was grateful that Roger has a parking place about 20 feet from the entrance.

4) Reliant/NRG which the Rodeo turns into an economic boom for Harris County. (Also the only entity that publishes REAL numbers of the attendance, revenue, and economic impact.)

5) GRB & a couple of upgrades. County does get to host multiple conventions there, but the tourist would much rather be out by the Astrodome for easier access and for real restaurants.

Total up all that debt, boys & girls, and it comes up to well over a billion dollars in debt. GUESS WHAT? Downtown Houston is STILL a ghost town after 530. So, yes, the taxpayers of Harris County will be on the hook, and 99%+ have NO idea.
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Here’s some info about Harris County taxpayers being on the hook for upgrades to NRG.

>> The Texans and Rodeo do not have to contribute significantly toward maintenance costs, and the county does not have enough money to meet its maintenance obligations. The NRG campus now needs about $2 billion in capital repairs over the next 30 years, according to a recent facility assessment, which found the stadium is "at or slightly below average" condition for facilities of its age. Since the county is on the hook in the contract, taxpayers will have to pitch in to close that gap, though the county is forbidden from using property taxes at NRG Stadium.

The lack of maintenance has frustrated the Texans and the Rodeo, who have seen their home facilities fall into relative disrepair. But at the same time, neither organization has had to fork over considerable money to fix the buildings. <<
 
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Giovanni Jones said:
Here’s some info about Harris County taxpayers being on the hook for upgrades to NRG.

>> The Texans and Rodeo do not have to contribute significantly toward maintenance costs, and the county does not have enough money to meet its maintenance obligations. The NRG campus now needs about $2 billion in capital repairs over the next 30 years, according to a recent facility assessment, which found the stadium is "at or slightly below average" condition for facilities of its age. Since the county is on the hook in the contract, taxpayers will have to pitch in to close that gap, though the county is forbidden from using property taxes at NRG Stadium.

The lack of maintenance has frustrated the Texans and the Rodeo, who have seen their home facilities fall into relative disrepair. But at the same time, neither organization has had to fork over considerable money to fix the buildings. <<
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Very interesting and dodgeful article. Strangely no mention of the bond issuers requesting and being denied waiver of the bond interest because it would deplete all their cash. That is something certain people in Harris County warned about but were hushed. No mention of the huge corruption and kickbacks in county government. No mention of the $300 million hotel downtown next to the GRB that the city couldn't find investors for nor financing for. (This is the one Richard Rainwater had on his desk for months and couldn't make the numbers work.)
Why no mention of the $600,000 steer? THAT'S A STEER, that a week later will be torn apart at A&M to make sure it's clean, so the buyer didn't even get a steak.

He did hit the "high points" but basically ignored that all this was done by "inner loopers" in an attempt to revive downtown Houston and make it a destination when indeed it was a ghost town after 530. Then the same idiots built "Light rail" downtown (called "Light" because NOBODY rides it), which destroyed all the restaurants, bars, and retail places downtown.

As I've told inner loopers for a couple of decades, the $1.5 billion tax bill is coming due, and it won't be the refineries in Baytown & Pasadena picking up the tab.
 
Heard an interesting perspective from Paul Wadlington on IT today about OSU’s “former” DC, Knowles.

He was observing what he claims is reasonably well known. That being that there’s quite a bit of disfunction on the Ohio State coaching staff. And, that Knowles was the one who changed the Buckeyes defense prior to the Oregon game, obviously with great success, but that he did so with considerable dissension within the ranks on Day’s staff. He also suggested that Day never stepped in to back Knowles (to Knowles’ chagrin), even though the changes Knowles made ultimately resulted in the team winning a championship. That dynamic within the Buckeye coaching staff is, according to Wadlington, a big reason why he left.

I have found Wadlington to be insightful through the years, so I tend to buy his takes.

By the way, Knowles’ departure and the dynamics within the Buckeye staff could bode well for Texas early next season. Lets hope so.
 
dukesteer said:
Heard an interesting perspective from Paul Wadlington on IT today about OSU’s “former” DC, Knowles.

He was observing what he claims is reasonably well known. That being that there’s quite a bit of disfunction on the Ohio State coaching staff. And, that Knowles was the one who changed the Buckeyes defense prior to the Oregon game, obviously with great success, but that he did so with considerable dissension within the ranks on Day’s staff. He also suggested that Day never stepped in to back Knowles (to Knowles’ chagrin), even though the changes Knowles made ultimately resulted in the team winning a championship. That dynamic within the Buckeye coaching staff is, according to Wadlington, a big reason why he left.

I have found Wadlington to be insightful through the years, so I tend to buy his takes.

By the way, Knowles’ departure and the dynamics within the Buckeye staff could bode well for Texas early next season. Lets hope so.
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Makes sense to me.
 
dukesteer said:
Heard an interesting perspective from Paul Wadlington on IT today about OSU’s “former” DC, Knowles.

He was observing what he claims is reasonably well known. That being that there’s quite a bit of disfunction on the Ohio State coaching staff. And, that Knowles was the one who changed the Buckeyes defense prior to the Oregon game, obviously with great success, but that he did so with considerable dissension within the ranks on Day’s staff. He also suggested that Day never stepped in to back Knowles (to Knowles’ chagrin), even though the changes Knowles made ultimately resulted in the team winning a championship. That dynamic within the Buckeye coaching staff is, according to Wadlington, a big reason why he left.

I have found Wadlington to be insightful through the years, so I tend to buy his takes.

By the way, Knowles’ departure and the dynamics within the Buckeye staff could bode well for Texas early next season. Lets hope so.
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Where did Knowles go?
 
Moving to Denver City or Seagraves would be a better choice. Prolly get paid more & wouldn't have to answer to the pig f***er.

At least Denver City has a pretty respectful golf course..!
 
22Horn said:
Moving to Denver City or Seagraves would be a better choice. Prolly get paid more & wouldn't have to answer to the pig f***er.

At least Denver City has a pretty respectful golf course..!
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Just south is the Gaines Co. Golf Course...1 of the top 18 holes in West Texas.
Note: my Dad did the original ground work on the GCGC.
 
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