San Antonio should get a NFL team (Dallas, Arlington: homes, relocation)

[firstclassflyer]

Originally Posted by adtobias

i think dopo has it right. dallas and houston would have a hissy. sa austin and south texas taking their viewers away from them

Of course they'll have a "hissy" but, if the NFL determines that a team will go to SA...that's where it goes. It's not Dallas' nor Houston's decision.

[lemonfresh]

Actually, in terms of relocation, it's not the NFL that determines if it can happen or not, it's a panel made up of owners who vote and decide if a relocation can be approved.

[bresilhac]

Originally Posted by firstclassflyer

Of course they'll have a "hissy" but, if the NFL determines that a team will go to SA...that's where it goes. It's not Dallas' nor Houston's decision.

I agree. It's not Jerry Jones or Bob McNair that will decide if San Antonio gets a team down the road. It will be the league. And right now with Tagliabue gone and Goodell running the show our chances are better than ever before.

[firstclassflyer]

Originally Posted by lemonfresh

Actually, in terms of relocation, it's not the NFL that determines if it can happen or not, it's a panel made up of owners who vote and decide if a relocation can be approved.

That is true. There needs to be 75% owner approval (this is the way it's been in the past) for it to happen. If they get the required 75%, and the NFL agrees, then Jerry Jones can throw all the "hissy" that he wants.
Jerry Jones would have to gather up 8 other owners to block an SA move.

[713 to 210]

Originally Posted by firstclassflyer

That is true. There needs to be 75% owner approval (this is the way it's been in the past) for it to happen. If they get the required 75%, and the NFL agrees, then Jerry Jones can throw all the "hissy" that he wants.
Jerry Jones would have to gather up 8 other owners to block an SA move.

Don't think he won't. He's already stolen the Final Four from us. He bilks this town for all it's worth. BTW, Bob McNair wouldn't stop a team from coming to SA, he's doing fine with SE Texas. Until the Texans make a deep playoff run, I don't see a lot of fan penetration outside of that area. Everybody loves a winner.

[firstclassflyer]

Originally Posted by 713 to 210

Don't think he won't.

Remains to be seen. Neither you nor I know the answer. I could care less, as I'm a Giants fan anyway and always will be.

[borninSAstuckinGA]

As a born and raised San Antonian, and also a "true blue" Cowboys fan, I can assure you that the DC faithful fan base that resides in and around the S.A. area would not just "jump ship" to a NFL team in S.A. Although just the allure of being able to see a live NFL game 8 or so times a year would be a nice draw in itself.
That being said, can you imagine the draw when the Cowboys came to play whatever team was put here? I can picture silver and blue packing the dome, with a spattering of whatever the "home team" colors were, throughout the stands.
Ol' JJ shouldn't be worried about a team in S.A. taking from his beloved Cowboys' followers. There are too many in the area who were raised on DC football, and some things you just can't change.
Don't believe me? Ask the Oilers, Gunslingers, and any of the other football teams who have tried to break down the DC fan base in this area. NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!!!!

[firstclassflyer]

Originally Posted by borninSAstuckinGA

As a born and raised San Antonian, and also a "true blue" Cowboys fan, I can assure you that the DC faithful fan base that resides in and around the S.A. area would not just "jump ship" to a NFL team in S.A. Although just the allure of being able to see a live NFL game 8 or so times a year would be a nice draw in itself.
That being said, can you imagine the draw when the Cowboys came to play whatever team was put here? I can picture silver and blue packing the dome, with a spattering of whatever the "home team" colors were, throughout the stands.
Ol' JJ shouldn't be worried about a team in S.A. taking from his beloved Cowboys' followers. There are too many in the area who were raised on DC football, and some things you just can't change.
Don't believe me? Ask the Oilers, Gunslingers, and any of the other football teams who have tried to break down the DC fan base in this area. NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!!!!

A tad biased eh?

I don't think it's as big a matter as breaking down the DC fan base.There are more and more transplants moving here...most ain't DC fans and never will be. That, plus you'll get some folks that'll flip to the new team...could be interesting. Like I said, I could care less. I might go to few games for fun...especially when they play the G-MEN!!

[borninSAstuckinGA]

Yes, Flyer, I guess you could say there is just a tad bit of bias in my post. (LOL) My point was that any team that would move here could not expect to take from the DC fan base in the area. It is very strong, and always has been. You also make a good point that new "imports' to the area would probably be better fan prospects, although there are DC fans world-wide, and THAT is a fact. And also, I know a lot of people who cheer for more than one team, even when they do have a heavy favorite. I know I do. So there again, a team here would benefit, even if only because of the proximity for fans to come see games without having to drive 200 or more miles to do so.

I do think S.A could benefit from another pro franchise, NFL or otherwise, as long as the taxpayers are not "raped" in the process. I prayed for a team when the Dome was built, and i pray for the city to get one even now. Even thought I live 1200 miles away now, I still support everything about San Antonio, teams included, and i would cheer for any team that came to S.A.(except when they were playin the Cowboys, of course!!)

[Howest2008]

Originally Posted by borninSAstuckinGA

Yes, Flyer, I guess you could say there is just a tad bit of bias in my post. (LOL) My point was that any team that would move here could not expect to take from the DC fan base in the area. It is very strong, and always has been. You also make a good point that new "imports' to the area would probably be better fan prospects, although there are DC fans world-wide, and THAT is a fact. And also, I know a lot of people who cheer for more than one team, even when they do have a heavy favorite. I know I do. So there again, a team here would benefit, even if only because of the proximity for fans to come see games without having to drive 200 or more miles to do so.

I do think S.A could benefit from another pro franchise, NFL or otherwise, as long as the taxpayers are not "raped" in the process. I prayed for a team when the Dome was built, and i pray for the city to get one even now. Even thought I live 1200 miles away now, I still support everything about San Antonio, teams included, and i would cheer for any team that came to S.A.(except when they were playin the Cowboys, of course!!)

Please tell me that San Antonio Doesn't have a Big Inferiority Complex when it comes down to dealing with Dallas...Now I Can Understand Fort Worth , but San Antonio...Nah just wait a minute..tell me it ain't so.