New: Latest on Kroenke, Rams and NFL in STL

[dieterbrock]

it was the side of a head.....

sure do got some purdy ear lobes for man'

 

[rhinobean]

He essentially said if they don't move to LA he wants a dome for weather.

He'll get his wish since that new stadium won't be ready earlier than 2020!

 

[tahoe]

http://www.hok.com/about/news/2015/01/09/peacock-and-blitz-unveil-study-for-new-st-louis-stadium/

 

[ChrisW]

That's not good for them. AFAIK, the Inglewood plan's financing is already out there.

Until they can show they can finance it, especially with politicians on record as wanting no more public funding for a stadium, it's just a pretty drawing.

That said, I agree it's very pretty and I'd have little to complain about if the Rams played there.

Well some stuff was said.

He mentioned extending the bonds from the EJ dome, as well as PSLs, and some private money. But it wasn't all laid out.

A question was asked about the cost of this stadium as opposed to the 700m for renovating the dome, and he said it was apples and oranges because that 700m was supposed to be all public money, and this project would require less money from the public.

 

[ChrisW]

He'll get his wish since that new stadium won't be ready earlier than 2020!

Trade his ass to the Bears. We'll see how he likes cold weather.

 

[den-the-coach]

WOW! I hope I have an opportunity to enjoy this venue, it appears amazing!

 

[A55VA6]

As a ST Louis fan, I have


Is that really JJ?

Yes.

 

[Dagonet]

Trade his ass to the Bears. We'll see how he likes cold weather.

I got a good laugh out of that.. Needed it too..

 

[mr.stlouis]

It's sooo beautiful....

Plus it would be built on a bunch of stagnant property? This would be huge for the city

 

[iced]

Well some stuff was said.

He mentioned extending the bonds from the EJ dome, as well as PSLs, and some private money. But it wasn't all laid out.

A question was asked about the cost of this stadium as opposed to the 700m for renovating the dome, and he said it was apples and oranges because that 700m was supposed to be all public money, and this project would require less money from the public.

it was apples to oranges because of the solutions - renovating vs a new stadium/leasing out the dome for other events is a better use of public money

 

[Irish]

Kroenke would be wise to hire Dave Peacock. Hell, I want him to run for mayor!

 

[Big Game]

I like the look of the stadium I hope we can keep the Rams.

 

[blue4]

I'll bet EJ Gaines won't be hampered by the lack of a roof.

 

[ChrisW]

it was apples to oranges because of the solutions - renovating vs a new stadium/leasing out the dome for other events is a better use of public money

The way he explained it, it seems like it would be a net gain to the area to have the new stadium. opening the dome year round to conventions, plus NFL and MLS revenues. The only thing I'm worried about is Superbowls.

 

[LetsGoRams]

Looks great... it's about to get reeeeaaaally interesting!

 

[mr.stlouis]

It makes Bush Stadium look somewhat uninteresting with the river front view and all.

Can you imagine how many more fans this will draw? You can't get this at home.

 

[RhodyRams]

maybe by the time this new stadium is ready, I will be in the position to buy some PSLs and go to more than one game a year.

 

[LumberTubs]

Sounds like it's open air for purposes of having an MLS team. Still, they could've covered the stands to keep the fans sheltered.

Overall the designs don't stand out for me but the parking does and if it achieves the aim of keeping the Rams, then it gets a thumbs up from me.

 

[iced]

The way he explained it, it seems like it would be a net gain to the area to have the new stadium. opening the dome year round to conventions, plus NFL and MLS revenues. The only thing I'm worried about is Superbowls.

Right - especially since it's an area that previously is blighted, or isn't bringing much in.. I think it's the best win/win.

Only thing I don't like is the stadium capacity - was kinda hopin for something around 70,000 or more... this one is actually smaller than the EJD (EJD is 66k, they said this is 64k)

 

[rhinobean]

STL will never get a Superbowl, with or without a covered stadium due to hotel rooms proximity and bias for warmer weather venues! Too bad too, since the cash generated from it is impressive!