greystone08(returns) Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 They could have thrown in something new. Doing the same thing over 5 years down the road shows too much confidence and not enough hunger to have the game again. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree! But it still sucks that Houston lost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 You know. I think the NFL cater more to compac cities like, New Orleans, Miami, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, etc, cause everything is right there for vistors. They don't have to travel here, or travel there for entertainment like spread out cities like Houston. Houston is a spread out city, and you have to travel cross town for entertainment. That's why New Orleans, and Miami hosted the most Super Bowls then any other city in America, cause of their compac surroundings.That's just my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I wonder why Houston was eliminated in the first round?*secret thought*- I'm just glad we didn't loose to Atlanta . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We were the first city eliminated! Does that mean we lost to everyone? HOwever, I think the owners had a perfect excuse in that we were the last city of the four to host a Super Bowl (but what about Miami?) However, I think Tampa winning the Super Bowl is GREAT for Houston! Why? Because it keeps us in the Super Bowl rotation anyway. Remember the burning question we had about what would happen if Dallas is awarded the 2011 Super Bowl, and we thought they wouldn't give it to Houston for a loooonnnnggg time because they wouldn't award it to the same state within a four year period? Miami will host in 2007 and THEY were eliminated after HOUSTON! Miami '07, Tampa '09! So Dallas '11, Houston '13! The owners have NNNOOOOOOO EXCUSES for our next bid. NONE!! We're one of, if not, THE best host city as a whole the NFL's EVER had, proven in 2004. As a matter of fact, there's something else we haven't thought up yet. WE STILL HAVE A SHOT AT THE 2010 SUPER BOWL, TOO!!! New York was awarded the game ONLY IF THEY BUILD THE STADIUM ON TIME, and that will be built before 2010 ONLY IF THEY WIN THE OLYMPICS!!!! I think New York would do a fine job as a host city, but, like Miami, THEY BROKE THE RULES TOO!!! The stadium has to be in use for 2 years before it's eligible to host. Guess what? 09'opening-'10 Super Bowl. THERE ARE NO LEGITIMATE SUPER BOWL HOSTING ELIGIBILITY RULES IN THE NFL!!!! ALL RULES ARE BENT!! WE HAVE A SHOT EVERY YEAR!!!! GO HOUSTON '10, 12',13, '14, '15..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokieone Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Well I would agree on the compactness of New Orleans. But the others are just as spread out. Jacksonville was a disaster apparently. No high class hotels or dining, I forget what they said is the square miles there, but it is enormous as well, despite the fact the population is so low. As for Miami, Pro Player stadium isn't really even in Miami and is far, far from South Beach. Its just the fact South Beach is around there that makes it attractive and the weather I think is more reliable. Its basically like saying Galveston is really just next door to Reliant. Except of course that South Beach is more than a little wilder than Galveston. Tampa, I'm not so sure about, so can't say anything there. But compactness is not entirely the issue, I think it was the "we just had one there" factor and the bid not being anything of a step up from last time. Atlanta just won't ever be able to live down the 2 Super Bowls where they had freak weather both times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Stop your grinning, and drop your linening, cause it's time for NFL football to start! How bout'em Texans this season? y'all think the Texans be in the postseason this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3198923Interesting take on the SB vote. Could greed and avarice be a consideration in NFL voting matters........NAAAAHH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I cannot fathom why they chose such a small town as Tampa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I was actually quite shocked about Tampa, I think I would rather lose to Atlanta, but Tampa Bay? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The NFL likes to use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The NFL likes to use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 No sweat off my back. Last time the city acutally lost money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3198923Interesting take on the SB vote. Could greed and avarice be a consideration in NFL voting matters........NAAAAHH!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Given that information on Miami's willingness to provide a permanent entertainment area in return for the SB every 3 years, I don't think that Houston should be discouraged. It looks like the Astrodome could be used for that same purpose if they ever make their minds up to do it. I like the Gaylord Texan-esque idea for the Dome. Hotel rooms, shopping, entertainment options all inside of the Dome. Add in a swanky ballroom for the Commissioner's dinner that is above the rest of the activity on the lower levels and you have a great place.My only concern is that Reliant Park may become a more formidable opponent to downtown for many major events, but that point may be moot if the HCHSA and the Harris County Sports Corp. become one entity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Given that information on Miami's willingness to provide a permanent entertainment area in return for the SB every 3 years, I don't think that Houston should be discouraged. It looks like the Astrodome could be used for that same purpose if they ever make their minds up to do it. I like the Gaylord Texan-esque idea for the Dome. Hotel rooms, shopping, entertainment options all inside of the Dome. Add in a swanky ballroom for the Commissioner's dinner that is above the rest of the activity on the lower levels and you have a great place.My only concern is that Reliant Park may become a more formidable opponent to downtown for many major events, but that point may be moot if the HCHSA and the Harris County Sports Corp. become one entity.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>That HCHSA and Harris County Sports Corp. merge idea sounds like a great one. If Miami could offer that, with Houston being a much bigger city and Houston being the best host city ever for a Super Bowl, once again, the NFL would have NO excuses to hook us up the way they'd hook up New York or the state of Florida with special privilages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I say, why the hell Houston County Sports Corp. do something about the Astrodome? Really, the dome is the key and they looking passed it. The Dome plays a big major role in the relaint park. Rennovate the dome people, money sets in front of their eyes and they don't even know it. I say, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I say, why the hell Houston County Sports Corp. do something about the Astrodome? Really, the dome is the key and they looking passed it. The Dome plays a big major role in the relaint park. Rennovate the dome people, money sets in front of their eyes and they don't even know it. I say, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Calm down. They drink decaf anywayz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The NFL likes to use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincoRanch-HoustonResident Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Houstonsemipro, this is your fault. You are the one who cursed us by saying that we were not going to host it. I blame you . Joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Houstonsemipro, this is your fault. You are the one who cursed us by saying that we were not going to host it. I blame you .Joking. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YEAH OSCAR!! YOU'RE A GROUCH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouCityGirl Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Sadly it went to Tampa Bay for the Superbowl! But the Houston Chronicle guy on ESPN did say there is alot about houston you just can't put in an image on paper. You'd have to come here to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Sadly it went to Tampa Bay for the Superbowl! But the Houston Chronicle guy on ESPN did say there is alot about houston you just can't put in an image on paper. You'd have to come here to see it.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Point taken. In that case, check out the new thread I'm about to start up on the All Star Game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 YEAH OSCAR!! YOU'RE A GROUCH!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> B*tch! I live in a trash can! Ha Anyway, its quite sad now how much money really does rule now, it's not about the quality of the city, its about who has the deepest pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 B*tch! I live in a trash can! Ha <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You've been late four times, I've been counting!! Houston's gonna have to shine BRIGHT for the All-Star Game to show the NFL what they're missing. Oye, but let me just say one thing. If, IF, the NBA actually does fall into a lockout this season, and Houston's All Star Game is effected, we BETTER get something in return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennethColeSRG Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Today's 6:00 o'clock KTRK-TV newscast there was a story about a potential housing crisis in Houston with families waiting on federally-funded HUD homes. According to the report, some 9,000 families are now on a waiting list, and thanks to the current inept politicians in Washington, funding for Houston in the next year is being severly cut.So how about transforming the dome into an innovative housing development for these people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Even if they were given free housing there, I doubt they could afford the parking fees! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 What if HISD turned it into a year-round high school stadium?(Perhaps it can be the "home" stadium for Bellaire HS, Lamar HS, and a few others) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jghall00 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Today's 6:00 o'clock KTRK-TV newscast there was a story about a potential housing crisis in Houston with families waiting on federally-funded HUD homes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 For almost anything you propose doing with the Astrodome, it would be cheaper to build a whole new building in a different location than to convert the Astrodome to that use. This includes homeless shelters, fitness centers, high school sports stadiums, transit centers, amusement parks, etc. It's like taking that old Chevy van that grandpa's had sitting next to the garage for twenty years, and trying to convert it into a fuel-efficient hybrid car. You're better off just buying a new hybrid car. The only reason to reuse the Astrodome is if whatever you're using it for uniquely incorporates the Astrodome in some way - if it's an original idea that's appropriate to the Astrodome and couldn't be done anywhere but the Astrodome. My idea was to build a Museum of Modern Technology, with airplanes, space rockets, etc., kind of like our own Smithsonian, and devote a section of it to showing the role that technology has played in Houston, particularly with space exploration. The idea being that the most prized piece in the museum's collection would be the museum itself - the actual building. Most tourists who visit Houston do so to see NASA; this could be the next thing on their itinerary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Airconditioned indoor VIP parking! That's what it's all good for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 World class Soccer/Track & Field Stadium, Luxury Hotel, and Entertainment center ALL rolled into one to accomodate the other buildings/stadiums in the Reliant Area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 World class Soccer/Track & Field Stadium, Luxury Hotel, and Entertainment center ALL rolled into one to accomodate the other buildings/stadiums in the Reliant Area.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Also the Soccer field could be converted into a football field for high school playoff games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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