Ws beat Orlando and the big story seems to be about Kerr and Draymond getting into an agrument. Draymond left the court in the 2nd half after some heated words ..
Chiefs agree to deal to play in dome in state of Kansas in 2031
The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that they will leave Arrowhead Stadium, their longtime home venue in Missouri, for a new, $3 billion domed stadium that will be built across the Kansas-Missouri state line and be ready for the start of the 2031 season.
Agreed. Open-air stadiums are their own special thing, especially in cold-weather climates. It's a tough environment in which opponents must play as the schedule dictates.
Putting everything under glass gives an advantage to visitors in that they don't have to worry about weather being a factor, at all, in the game. I also think it tends to make the crowds a little less rowdy.
This is absolutely true. My youngest and I have observed that there is a move away from the middle-class fan towards the wealthier fan in terms of who can afford to see a game in person. It's not just the cost of tickets, it's also concessions and getting there (transportation).
The culture around professional sports is changing, dramatically, right before our very eyes. It will have effects on other levels in time. I think that eventually major league sports will suffer a regression in fan commitment, both in terms of time devoted and money spent. Not sure what that means, though, in the overall health of professional sports or even its representation on the collegiate level.
Already seeing it with college football (the neutral site games mostly in the middle of big cities) and especially college basketball, and the explosion of made for hotels and casinos neutral site early season games that cater to an entirely different cliental than on-campus contests. Its hard to square with the constant push for greater season ticket sales and support for a diminished product.
How are they giving up home field advantage? I don't love the move or the continuing throw-public-money-at-competing-public-projects hamster wheel, but KC metro is half in KS.
The new stadium won't inflict weather effects on warm weather opponents in late and post season games.
It's not a done deal quite yet, as there is a move to generate revenue to update Arrowhead.
If it does happen, one has to wonder what would be done with Arrowhead, which is still a pretty good facility. You can only plunder a couple of college football games a year when there isn't a stadium rebuild in progress,
Political stuff
Haha. I am definitely part of the problem!
Stephen Miller Cites Children of Immigrants as a Problem
As am I.
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Ws beat Orlando and the big story seems to be about Kerr and Draymond getting into an agrument. Draymond left the court in the 2nd half after some heated words ..
Chiefs agree to deal to play in dome in state of Kansas in 2031
The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that they will leave Arrowhead Stadium, their longtime home venue in Missouri, for a new, $3 billion domed stadium that will be built across the Kansas-Missouri state line and be ready for the start of the 2031 season.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47391840/kansas-lawmakers-approve-proposal-help-chiefs-build-new-stadium
Feels like they are giving up a lot of home-field advantage here.
Wife, who has spent a lot of time with relatives in KC, says the Missouri is very diverse, and the Kansas side is not.
Agreed. Open-air stadiums are their own special thing, especially in cold-weather climates. It's a tough environment in which opponents must play as the schedule dictates.
Putting everything under glass gives an advantage to visitors in that they don't have to worry about weather being a factor, at all, in the game. I also think it tends to make the crowds a little less rowdy.
Also newer stadiums tend to price out the old die-hards, but I guess that's unavoidable if you really need a new building.
This is absolutely true. My youngest and I have observed that there is a move away from the middle-class fan towards the wealthier fan in terms of who can afford to see a game in person. It's not just the cost of tickets, it's also concessions and getting there (transportation).
The culture around professional sports is changing, dramatically, right before our very eyes. It will have effects on other levels in time. I think that eventually major league sports will suffer a regression in fan commitment, both in terms of time devoted and money spent. Not sure what that means, though, in the overall health of professional sports or even its representation on the collegiate level.
Already seeing it with college football (the neutral site games mostly in the middle of big cities) and especially college basketball, and the explosion of made for hotels and casinos neutral site early season games that cater to an entirely different cliental than on-campus contests. Its hard to square with the constant push for greater season ticket sales and support for a diminished product.
How are they giving up home field advantage? I don't love the move or the continuing throw-public-money-at-competing-public-projects hamster wheel, but KC metro is half in KS.
The new stadium won't inflict weather effects on warm weather opponents in late and post season games.
It's not a done deal quite yet, as there is a move to generate revenue to update Arrowhead.
If it does happen, one has to wonder what would be done with Arrowhead, which is still a pretty good facility. You can only plunder a couple of college football games a year when there isn't a stadium rebuild in progress,
Stadium mania! GOP living up to its reputation as irresponsible hacks and subsidizers of billionaires.
Brock Purdy throws 5 TDs, 49ers never punt and beat the Colts 48-27.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47396468/brock-purdy-5-touchdowns-passes-49ers-improve-11-4
Visiting NYC, any good places to watch Cal football near mid-town Manhattan?
Sorry this is late. I was busy all day and didn't check the DBD.
Here is a compiled list of Cal bars. https://calgoldenbars.com/
Looks like only one listed in NYC is:
District Tap House
246 W 38th St, New York, NY, 10018
No worries, 12 hours to go before the game, thanks for the rec. Go Bears!
It's an ESPN game, and your hotel probably has that in the tv package.