editor Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 ABC News reported tonight that the Superdome might have to be torn down and rebuilt. If they don't, I think it would be pretty creepy to attend a concert or football game there knowing its recent history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmancuso Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 seems uneccasary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 The Times-Picayune is reporting that the Saints may leave New Orleans permanently. The Saints want to play at Tiger Stadium, but the NFL is pressuring them to play either in San Antonio or all away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I have had mixed feelings about the Astrodome, especially about what to do with it. I have never really liked it, but I knew it was necessary if we were going to have major league sports in Houston. I wouldn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 Maybe the Saints can play permanently in the Astrodome. Like the way the Giants play in New Jersey. Or they could rename them the "Gulf Coast Saints" like the "New England Patriots" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouCityGirl Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 What I like is the Astrodome is making some repeated history. Well its making history again I shall say. I have heard nothing but good news come out of the people who have been staying there AND the politicians who visited (Hiliary Clinton) on the news. Houston keep it up! For once we're getting some positive reaction and we're just not a city by the Gulf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Perhaps the Superdome will come to represent the spirit of New Orleans, and that may be reason enough to save it.I changed my mind. Knowing what I now know about what went on inside the Superdome, it should be blown up as soon as possible, and with the thugs inside it that did so much carnage at the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 London used the Tube to hide out from Nazi air-raids. Conditions IDENTICAL to what we have in the Super Dome.Did they tear THAT down?4th sheesh of the day.Live life, not the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Coog, conditions inside the Superdome are said to be beyond belief. It is the City of NO who is considering razing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 It has been good stuff on the news about Houston lately, so much better than the Enron/Andrea Yates/Clara Harris days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxConcrete Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 ABC News reported tonight that the Superdome might have to be torn down and rebuilt. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>That seems crazy to me. The roof damage appears to be minimal and the building is otherwise structurally sound. Even if the interior needs to be gutted and redone, it would surely cost a lot less than a new covered stadium. Reliant Field cost around $500 million a few years ago ($449 million officially but there have been more costs since then) and the new Cowboys stadium is estimated at $700 million. A stadium with a fixed roof would probably cost a little less than the Cowboys stadium, but probably still over $500 million.But if the Saints leave town permanently, there may not be a justification for spending the money to rehabilitate the facility. That could lead to a demolition scenario. I just hope it is not demolished and rebuilt at the expense of the US taxpayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 In addition to the roof damage, the Superdome complex has stood in 4 feet of water for over a week now. These facilities usually have massive below ground infrastructure. My suspicion is that, since it will be very expensive to repair, and the Saints are crying for a new stadium, the combination is causing Louisiana to consider razing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy1 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 The interview I saw today was the GM of the Super Dome and he was saying it was going to have to be torn down because it is no longer structually sound and because of the heavy storm and evacuee damage. According to him, the roof is more damaged than it appears on TV. Don't know if it's true... it's just what I heard. Sad.They're also reporting that after all is said and done, Baton Rouge will be the new largest city in LA. They're expecting less than half New Orleanites to return after the city is able to take them back. But, only time will tell whether or not that comes true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouCityGirl Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I believe there are going to be alot of hauntings and horrific memories in the Superdome if kept the way it is (or torn down permantly)Just as I think what happened to the 9/11 towers. (Trade Towers) in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 If the roof is seriously damaged on the dome, tearing it down may have to happen. The walls of the dome can't support themselves, they need the roof. It was part of the structural design. The roof is a key component to keeping the facility structurally sound. It's kind of like its achilles heel.(source: A research paper I did in college and a separate presentation in my structures class). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 ABC News reported tonight that the Superdome might have to be torn down and rebuilt. If they don't, I think it would be pretty creepy to attend a concert or football game there knowing its recent history. That's how I feel. I, personally, could never imagine setting foot in that dome after the murder, rape and pure horror that took place. I get chills now when I see pictures of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I guess it's a done deal. Rumor has the Sugar Bowl coming to Reliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Good for Houston, considering all we've done to help out our neighbors, but I still feel bad getting it this way. Hopefully, it is done as a tribute to New Orleans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Shreveport wants it, but the Independence Bowl is too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Rumor has the Sugar Bowl coming to Reliant.Despite having better facilities at the latter, if the Sugar Bowl comes to Houston, it would be fitting to hold the event in the Astrodome rather than Reliant Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saigon_2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Why don't they just build a memorial?I'm sure that is something that all the anti-bush liberals of New Orleans can agree upon.Liberals love memorials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Why don't they just build a memorial?I'm sure that is something that all the anti-bush liberals of New Orleans can agree upon. Liberals love memorials! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "Liberals love memorials!" Really? I didn't know that! Then why do so many conservatives insist on re-naming/naming practically everything after Ronald Reagan to the point of making it a cult? Anyway, thanks for the info, saigon. It's people like you who keep Liberals like me on my toes [and also in stiches ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 They're also reporting that after all is said and done, Baton Rouge will be the new largest city in LA. They're expecting less than half New Orleanites to return after the city is able to take them back. But, only time will tell whether or not that comes true.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>This could be seriously bad news for the Crescent City.http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/07/national...artner=homepageAnastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, head of the department of urban planning at the University of California, Los Angeles, underscored the size of the problem. "If a big chunk of the population doesn't come back, it's going to be horrific for the city," she said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Despite having better facilities at the latter, if the Sugar Bowl comes to Houston, it would be fitting to hold the event in the Astrodome rather than Reliant Stadium. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> An excellent idea! Thanks H2B! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Why don't they just build a memorial?I'm sure that is something that all the anti-bush liberals of New Orleans can agree upon. Liberals love memorials! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Damn! And all this time I thought I was a liberal. I hate memorials, especially the current ones. Now, FOUNTAINS. Yeah, I can go with a fountain. Liberals love fountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Damn! And all this time I thought I was a liberal. I hate memorials, especially the current ones.Now, FOUNTAINS. Yeah, I can go with a fountain. Liberals love fountains. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 UN-politically speaking.. I would think that in the interest of "re-building" that the dome would come down, if only to make way for a new one. If Benson wants to leave New Orleans, then either way, he will. If he does, they just need to find another team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I guess it's a done deal. Rumor has the Sugar Bowl coming to Reliant.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Are there any official articles on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 No. Both are rumors so far, but local news (Ch 2) reported it was going to be demolished.But Reliant has reserved the Jan 2 date for the Sugar Bowl per Ch 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Reliant has also offered to host the Bayou Classic, which draws crowds of 70,000+ http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2152201 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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