Downtown Stadium a dream?

[Dadof3]

Originally Posted by Section 37

I understand,

but it's easy for this to become a political discussion because the project hinges on politics and politicians.

And I agree with you BTW...Rocky has been completely outplayed for the stadium...Dolan and Curtis have made him look like a political neophite. With that being said, all I was trying to do with my post was defend Rocky's desire for the stadium (by all accounts, genuine) not his method of getting the stadium or his capacity for putting his size 10s in his mouth and aggravating everyone (by all accounts, immense)...

[Section 37]

Originally Posted by Dadof3

And I agree with you BTW...Rocky has been completely outplayed for the stadium...Dolan and Curtis have made him look like a political neophite. With that being said, all I was trying to do with my post was defend Rocky's desire for the stadium (by all accounts, genuine) not his method of getting the stadium or his capacity for putting his size 10s in his mouth and aggravating everyone (by all accounts, immense)...

That's cool man.

Anyway, I suppose we should feel lucky that unlike other teams, we have people actually fighting to put up a stadium.

I just keep reminding myself of that.

And take a few deep breaths.

[Deuce]

Fair enough guys... I realize that this is one of the threads that is clear as mud and the line between stadium and politics is very thin indeed.

I just wanted to make sure that everyone understands that it is not a political debate.

I saw the comment about "no leadership in the mayors office" and that is where I had to post the reminder.

I am pleased to see that everyone is being adult about this.

[the cup]

Good to see though that we may have a decision within a few weeks.

Although Sandy may not be everyone's first choice, we need to get the team off of that damned field turf with all the football lines.

I'm just happy it looks like we won't have to endure what Metro fans have had to endure.

[Stucki]

Originally Posted by the cup

Good to see though that we may have a decision within a few weeks.

Although Sandy may not be everyone's first choice, we need to get the team off of that damned field turf with all the football lines.

I'm just happy it looks like we won't have to endure what Metro fans have had to endure.

Metro fans? There are actually Metro fans?

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by Section 37

I support a NASA mission to Mars,

So do I!!!

Sandy would be good for us (un)happy valley folk. What would be considered a central location based on Wasatch Front population density?

--Geoff :dontgetit

[DadOf8]

Originally Posted by Burninator

So do I!!!

Sandy would be good for us (un)happy valley folk. What would be considered a central location based on Wasatch Front population density?

--Geoff :dontgetit

West Valley. 🙂

[Section 37]

Originally Posted by Burninator

So do I!!!

Sandy would be good for us (un)happy valley folk. What would be considered a central location based on Wasatch Front population density?

--Geoff :dontgetit

It's true a central location is important, but you also have to consider real movement of people.

For example, Utah County doesn't usually venture too far North in search of fun.

Davis County, however,comes to SLC all the time.

So, it wouldn't necessarily make sense to move a stadium 25 minutes closer to U.C. and 25 minutes further from D.C.

South of Salt Lake County they kind of do their own thing.

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by Section 37

It's true a central location is important, but you also have to consider real movement of people.

For example, Utah County doesn't usually venture too far North in search of fun.

Davis County, however,comes to SLC all the time.

So, it wouldn't necessarily make sense to move a stadium 25 minutes closer to U.C. and 25 minutes further from D.C.

South of Salt Lake County they kind of do their own thing.

I don't know how valid that is. I make it up to Trolley sometimes to go dancing, and for ReAL as much as I have been able to. The Pie is unbeatable. I don't make it to Gateway very often, however. We have a lot of stuff down here, and it is a long drive to downtown. I think a Murray location would be great, but looks like it may not happen.

--Geoff :dontgetit

[Section 37]

It's true. Davis County spends huge money in SLC.

A downtown stadium would be easily accessible by Davis County and all of Salt Lake Valley.

Provo and Orem has to come from pretty far south in Utah County, and has to brave the point of the mountain. I doubt we'd attract many more from Utah County with a move south.