Trae Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 SF To Be Named U.S. Finalist For 2016 Olympics POSTED: 4:00 pm PDT July 17, 2006 UPDATED: 6:17 pm PDT July 17, 2006 Email This Story | Print This Story San Francisco will be named a U.S. finalist for the 2016 Olympics, NBC11's Raj Mathai exclusively reported Monday. San Francisco will be one of two, possibly three finalists for America. Los Angeles will also be named a finalist, Mathai reported. Chicago could also be named. Houston and Philadelphia were two of five original candidates that will not earn finalist spots, Mathai reported. A U.S. Olympic Committee spokesman, Darryl Seibel, said Monday evening the elimination of Houston and Philadelphia from the pool of finalists is not official, saying the committee has not ruled out any of the five cities. An official decision could come within the next two weeks, Seibel said. When U.S. Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth visited San Francisco on May 18, he said the committee may not even advance a U.S. city to hold the 2016 Games. San Francisco has never hosted the Olympic Games. The city competed for the 2012 summer games but lost out in the domestic competition to New York City. New York City, in turn, lost in the international competition to London. NBC11's Raj Mathai will have more on his exclusive report tonight on the NBC11 News at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 You are right about that. A summer olympics here would probably leave a bad impression. Like we need more bad press. Now we can be less concerned with what others think and get back to what is good for Houston. Hey, we have some awesome developments in the Rice Village, Downtown parks and high density retail/residential, more lightrail, a central multimodal station on the books, and countless other large-scale things. And, the Space Shuttle came back with a successfull mission. Houston is doing good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Here, let me check my coat pocket.................NOPE, not a care in the world in there. See you next time Olympics. OK, I love you, bye bye ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Not that I care, but from what I get from that article is that Houston and Philly havent even been ruled out yet, it's just some reporter from what I presume to be from SF hoping that Houston and Philly don't make the cut.But maybe I am wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah, its from a San Francisco local news article who has an "inside source" on who is getting the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 No official decision yet, although the USOC is supposed to issue its report in the next 10 days. I wouldn't be surprised though. Maybe that's why they are making announcements on redeveloping the Astrodome. Not a big loss, however. I'm not sure the city could afford it, and the Olympics are probably of dubious long-term value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 No official decision yet, although the USOC is supposed to issue its report in the next 10 days. I wouldn't be surprised though. Maybe that's why they are making announcements on redeveloping the Astrodome. Not a big loss, however. I'm not sure the city could afford it, and the Olympics are probably of dubious long-term value.I heard something slightly different...http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/4068576.htmlI can see why Houston would be eliminated. Name recognition is Houston's only weakness against the other four cities, and apparently that's what this Wednesday hack-down will be based on. If we're NOT eliminated, it says a lot as to how far Houston's name has come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 DUH! I told y'all in the beginning Houston don't have a chance. DUH!! But nooooo, nobody don't listens to semipro on here and I don't care, cause I'm always right on here. I was right about everything that I've posted on here since last year. REALIZE THE SEMIPRO! I NEVER TELL YOU WRONG. Let's start developing the Astroworld plot NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Houston has a better shot than Big D! Take THAT, Govenor Hairdoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 DUH! I told y'all in the beginning Houston don't have a chance. DUH!! But nooooo, nobody don't listens to semipro on here and I don't care, cause I'm always right on here. I was right about everything that I've posted on here since last year. REALIZE THE SEMIPRO! I NEVER TELL YOU WRONG. Let's start developing the Astroworld plot NOW! Yes Semipro, your posts are always informative, well thought out, and very insightful. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I had no expectations whatsoever for the Olympics to be held in Houston. I was pretty blase about the whole idea from the beginning and never gave it much thought. Needless to say, I'm neither surprised or upset. Besides, the Olympics aren't the big deal they once were. The last several Olympics garnered its lowest TV ratings ever. Now the winter Olympics, we've got a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Besides, the Olympics aren't the big deal they once were. The last several Olympics garnered its lowest TV ratings ever.There's a reason for that, though. The last Olympics since Atlanta were held in Sydney and Athens, and the times that they were showing the events live in the U.S. were probably not conventional. Next one will be in Bejing, meaning live events will probably be shown in America around 2-3am, which doesn't help. Perfect case in point is the World Cup. The 2002 World Cup final was in Japan and shown in Houston around 7am. The 2006 Final was held in Berlin and shown in Houston live at 1pm. Ratings for the final were reportly up over 200% (interest grew as a result).I HOPE we at least are still in the running after Wednesday, but I guess we'll have to wait and see if the USOC and IOC have ANY common sense or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 Is there a spot in the world where everyone will see it at a convienent time. Maybe that should be the permanent Olympic home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I had no expectations whatsoever for the Olympics to be held in Houston. I was pretty blase about the whole idea from the beginning and never gave it much thought. Needless to say, I'm neither surprised or upset. Besides, the Olympics aren't the big deal they once were. The last several Olympics garnered its lowest TV ratings ever.Really? Then, I wonder why they are saying the 2004 Athens Games were the most watched games ever?http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/at...athens-tv_x.htmIn the United States, 203 million people watched at least some of the games, a record for any Olympics held outside the country. NBC's coverage ranked as the top program every night of the week, while NBC's cable channels attracted more than 60 million additional viewers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Houston has a better shot than Big D!Take THAT, Govenor Hairdoo! What makes you say that? Rick Perry isn't from Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 In Houston's 2012 bid Rick Perry commented that he could not belive Hosuton beat out Dallas for the bid.Even being on the 2012 and 2016 short-list is more than Dallas was ever able to accomplish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Funny we should mention him. There happens to be an article showing that he is suffering quite a bit at the polls.I'm sure they will do just that. BOT, though.. I hope that we're not out of the running, I think we have alot to offer the olympic committee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Yeah.. its official now.USOC drops Houston, Philly from runningThe U.S. Olympic Committee eliminated Houston and Philadelphia as candidate cities for the 2016 Olympics on Wednesday, leaving San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago in the running for what many consider to be America's best shot in years at landing a Summer Games..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 That's rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Here's the Chonicle report http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/4075135.html It's obvious we're not seen as international yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 So, when Atlanta got it, they were for internationally known than us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 So, when Atlanta got it, they were for internationally known than us?Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Plastic Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Houston not getting the Onlympics is just a given.As I told you earlier this year Houston has close to no shot and San Fransisco will probrably get it.For us The Pan American Games, Goodwill Game, and Soccer World Cup is about all we'll get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Houston not getting the Onlympics is just a given.As I told you earlier this year Houston has close to no shot and San Fransisco will probrably get it.For us The Pan American Games, Goodwill Game, and Soccer World Cup is about all we'll get.The World Cup coming back to America would be bigger than landing the Olympics, but the U.S. hosted in 1994, so the odds of getting them in 2018 aren't that strong. 2014 will be in South America (most likely Brazil). 2018 will be an international slugfest to host. I think England, China, Australia, and Spain are among countries already getting their bids ready. If the U.S. are to win it, Houston NEEDS to be one of the 10 host cities. Maybe even push for the finals. Reliant Stadium would have the best sitelines ever for a Final match, and we'd have almost 2 BILLION people looking at Houston. Plus by that time, American ratings alone would probably equal Super Bowl ratings depending on how our homeboys do.I think we need to push for the Pan Am and Goodwill Games. Part of the reason why NYC was able to bid for 2012 was because they hosted the Goodwill. I say we push for both, and hope that America doesn't bid in 2016. L.A., San Fran, and Chicago are not as equiped as most other cities that are pushng for '16, and we speak English. London's already got it in '12. I'm expecting South America to host in '16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Besides, the Olympics aren't the big deal they once were. The last several Olympics garnered its lowest TV ratings ever. The last winter and summer Olympics were not in the USA. When ever we have one within our state, we usually tune in more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 The World Cup coming back to America would be bigger than landing the Olympics, but the U.S. hosted in 1994, so the odds of getting them in 2018 aren't that strong. 2014 will be in South America (most likely Brazil). 2018 will be an international slugfest to host. I think England, China, Australia, and Spain are among countries already getting their bids ready. If the U.S. are to win it, Houston NEEDS to be one of the 10 host cities. Maybe even push for the finals. Reliant Stadium would have the best sitelines ever for a Final match, and we'd have almost 2 BILLION people looking at Houston. Plus by that time, American ratings alone would probably equal Super Bowl ratings depending on how our homeboys do.I think we need to push for the Pan Am and Goodwill Games. Part of the reason why NYC was able to bid for 2012 was because they hosted the Goodwill. I say we push for both, and hope that America doesn't bid in 2016. L.A., San Fran, and Chicago are not as equiped as most other cities that are pushng for '16, and we speak English. London's already got it in '12. I'm expecting South America to host in '16.I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Plastic Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 The World Cup is bigger than The Olympics. When did that happen?And what cities in South America are more equiped than America's?Houston need s more attractions. Maybe if we build a rail system, an Amusement Park, and a Mall Of Texas the Olympics might happen. For now I biggest problem is image. And the reason don't have one is there's nothing here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 The World Cup is bigger than The Olympics. When did that happen?And what cities in South America are more equiped than America's?Houston need s more attractions. Maybe if we build a rail system, an Amusement Park, and a Mall Of Texas the Olympics might happen. For now I biggest problem is image. And the reason don't have one is there's nothing here.Lemme break this down...The World Cup is bigger than The Olympics. When did that happen?When Italy won the World Cup, how did the country react? The country partied in the streets (they're probably still partying). Now, how did Italy react when they won a gold medal in any event? Exactly. I don't know either.We love the Olympics because it showcases all the major world sports. One CITY hosts the event, the games show pictures all around that city for 2-3 WEEKS, the tourism is high for that city, and the two highest ratings for the games are not even athletics. It's the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Every CITY wants to host it.Compare that to the World Cup. The entire COUNTRY hosting it gets showcased. Name one Olympic event other than the Opening or Closing ceremonies that gets more ratings than ANY World Cup match. Tourism is high for that entire country for an entire MONTH. At least 10 cities showcased. The Olympics does not have the power to stop wars, start riots, or change the world by winning the gold. The World Cup has done all that and more. How are the Olympics bigger? And what cities in South America are more equiped than America's?First three cities in my mind would be Rio De Janerio, Sau Paulo (Brazil), and Buenes Aires (Argentina). I'd love to go to Rio for the Olympics.Houston need s more attractions. Maybe if we build a rail system, an Amusement Park, and a Mall Of Texas the Olympics might happen. For now I biggest problem is image. And the reason don't have one is there's nothing here.We're building a rail system, we have the Galleria, and we once had Astroworld, and that didn't help any. We have plenty. That's why we were considered as one of 5 U.S. cities that could host the 2016 Olympics in the first place. Our city's problem is that the world generally do not know who we are. It's not our attractions that are Houston's problem. It's the fact that we don't have enough media. We have news, but we don't have as many movies and t.v. shows filmed here as L.A., San Fransisco, and Chicago do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Plastic Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 And why do we not have an image ............cause we have nothing. Las Vegas,Los Angeles,CHicago,New York,Miami all have lots of things to do there which is why they have images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 And why do we not have an image ............cause we have nothing. Las Vegas,Los Angeles,CHicago,New York,Miami all have lots of things to do there which is why they have images.I thought we had the image of being the energy capitol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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