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I'm torn on this, and admittedly, part of it is somewhat emotional and sentimental. The Superdome already is a new stadium in some ways. The design is over 30 years old, but many features and components are state-of-the-art.
I do, however, understand that because the design could be better in a brand-new stadium, there is room to argue that it isn't too soon to discuss the possibility of making plans for a stadium to replace the dome. Perhaps it could have more seating capacity, better sight lines, more profitable suite options, and even features like a retractable roof.
Whether fans agree or not, the fact that the league heavily favors newer stadiums when it awards super bowls is no secret. Dallas is now stepping in to possibly steal the 2011 Superbowl from New Orleans, despite the huge movement to support New Orleans in such an important cause, just because they're offering a new stadium to watering mouths of the NFL.
Then again, it's hard to believe that spending a billion dollars on a new stadium could possibly be profitable for the city or state, since the superdome is not only sufficient for NFL games, but also successfully hosts several high-profile bowls at the college level, as well as many other events, and a new stadium would most likely be tailored to be an NFL stadium, specifically. The trade-off doesn’t seem worth it.
I'm curious what other fans think of this. Would the benefits justify the cost of possibly replacing the Dome? Are there any stipulations that you would impose (if you had your way) in order for you to approve of the idea? For me, I would demand that any new stadium be in Orleans Parish and that it pay respects to the Superdome by being a similar stadium (like Dallas keeping the hole-in-the-roof design). If a new stadium is something that may be on the table within 10 years, then I would have to insist that it not be any kind of attempt to change the franchise identity in any way. It would still be the NEW ORLEANS SAINTS, and you have to consider that before you entertain these talks.
Another part of me says it's ludicrous to even talk about replacing the newly reborn Superdome, especially now. First of all, it's just too soon, and secondly, there's really nothing WRONG with it. There are a lot of emotions there is a lot of pride attached to that place, and its importantance and identity transcends sports complexes if you ask me.
I do, however, understand that because the design could be better in a brand-new stadium, there is room to argue that it isn't too soon to discuss the possibility of making plans for a stadium to replace the dome. Perhaps it could have more seating capacity, better sight lines, more profitable suite options, and even features like a retractable roof.
Whether fans agree or not, the fact that the league heavily favors newer stadiums when it awards super bowls is no secret. Dallas is now stepping in to possibly steal the 2011 Superbowl from New Orleans, despite the huge movement to support New Orleans in such an important cause, just because they're offering a new stadium to watering mouths of the NFL.
Then again, it's hard to believe that spending a billion dollars on a new stadium could possibly be profitable for the city or state, since the superdome is not only sufficient for NFL games, but also successfully hosts several high-profile bowls at the college level, as well as many other events, and a new stadium would most likely be tailored to be an NFL stadium, specifically. The trade-off doesn’t seem worth it.
I'm curious what other fans think of this. Would the benefits justify the cost of possibly replacing the Dome? Are there any stipulations that you would impose (if you had your way) in order for you to approve of the idea? For me, I would demand that any new stadium be in Orleans Parish and that it pay respects to the Superdome by being a similar stadium (like Dallas keeping the hole-in-the-roof design). If a new stadium is something that may be on the table within 10 years, then I would have to insist that it not be any kind of attempt to change the franchise identity in any way. It would still be the NEW ORLEANS SAINTS, and you have to consider that before you entertain these talks.
Another part of me says it's ludicrous to even talk about replacing the newly reborn Superdome, especially now. First of all, it's just too soon, and secondly, there's really nothing WRONG with it. There are a lot of emotions there is a lot of pride attached to that place, and its importantance and identity transcends sports complexes if you ask me.
