ConnFalcon Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 What team do you guys think is going to land in LA. The Rams?Updated: October 22, 2009, 2:39 PM ETL.A. stadium environmental bill signedComment Email Print Share Associated PressINDUSTRY, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he had signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area.Schwarzenegger said he signed the environmental exemption bill last week but saved the announcement for a press conference in Industry, where the stadium would be built about 15 miles east of Los Angeles.The bill would nullify a lawsuit filed by residents in nearby Walnut over the project's environmental impact.Schwarzenegger called the lawsuit frivolous as he addressed a crowd of union members wearing hardhats. Across the street, a dozen protesters held signs saying "No Stadium.""This is the best kind of action state government can create -- action that cuts red tape, generates jobs, is environmentally friendly and brings a continued economic boost to California," Schwarzenegger said.Majestic Realty Co. is heading the stadium project after helping develop Staples Center, the downtown Los Angeles home of the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings.Majestic has targeted seven teams as candidates to move to the Los Angeles area: the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.The firm has said the teams are in stadiums that are either too small or can't be updated with luxury box seats or other revenue sources an NFL club needs to thrive.Schwarzenegger said the stadium would generate more than 18,000 jobs.Majestic guaranteed parking lot attendants and concession stand workers would be paid middle-class wages, said Maria Elena Durazo, head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor."This is true economic development," Durazo said. "It's going to benefit everyone in our community."Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage_of_the_deadly_skies Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 What team do you guys think is going to land in LA. The Rams?Updated: October 22, 2009, 2:39 PM ETL.A. stadium environmental bill signedComment Email Print Share Associated PressINDUSTRY, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he had signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area.Schwarzenegger said he signed the environmental exemption bill last week but saved the announcement for a press conference in Industry, where the stadium would be built about 15 miles east of Los Angeles.The bill would nullify a lawsuit filed by residents in nearby Walnut over the project's environmental impact.Schwarzenegger called the lawsuit frivolous as he addressed a crowd of union members wearing hardhats. Across the street, a dozen protesters held signs saying "No Stadium.""This is the best kind of action state government can create -- action that cuts red tape, generates jobs, is environmentally friendly and brings a continued economic boost to California," Schwarzenegger said.Majestic Realty Co. is heading the stadium project after helping develop Staples Center, the downtown Los Angeles home of the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings.Majestic has targeted seven teams as candidates to move to the Los Angeles area: the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.The firm has said the teams are in stadiums that are either too small or can't be updated with luxury box seats or other revenue sources an NFL club needs to thrive.Schwarzenegger said the stadium would generate more than 18,000 jobs.Majestic guaranteed parking lot attendants and concession stand workers would be paid middle-class wages, said Maria Elena Durazo, head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor."This is true economic development," Durazo said. "It's going to benefit everyone in our community."Copyright 2009 by The Associated PressSeems as if the Rams would be the team. If they don't produce a winning team, then they'll be out of LA again sooner or later, they didn't care for the two NFL teams they had before. It's all about the Lakers and Dodgers there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Same Ol Falcons Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I heard about 2 weeks ago that Jacksonville was gonna have to move anyway due to no fan support so that would seem logical to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPA Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 It will either be the Jags or the Rams, I'm sure.It really should be the Rams. They belong in LA, and I have a feeling LA would support them more than St. Louis does. There are still a ton of Rams fans out there.And even setting fan support aside, LA would easily sell some luxury boxes and be a shoe-in for Super Bowls every few years. So, as a whole, it would benefit the NFL to have a team there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsmusic™ Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 ima say.. Jags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird? Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 (edited) Who picks up the tab for construction? Californication is already on the verge of bankruptcy. Edited October 23, 2009 by yardbird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I think LA wants a NEW team if they have their preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Who picks up the tab for construction? Californication is already on the verge of bankruptcy.When has bankruptcy ever stopped ANYONE from spending money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnFalcon Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 My best guess is JAX. Do they have any fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird? Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 When has bankruptcy ever stopped ANYONE from spending money?Uh...good point there Steven Tyler...........Obama leads the way on that quote... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sd falcon fan 619 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I live in Southern California, San Diego to be exact. There is a lot of talk that the Chargers are moving to L.A.Cant say that I'd miss them, seeing that I'm a Falcons fan and the Falcons rarely come to San Diego. Except I'd have to listen to my wife that is a Chargers fan complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Falcon Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I think that it'll be either the Rams or the Jaguars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZFalcon Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 One team dissolves and new team is created Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPA Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 The State of California isn't paying for it. That's a big issue out there, and it's a big reason why San Fran and Oakland can't get new stadiums: California doesn't like using public funding for sports stadiums.The LA stadium is being built without public funding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSFalcon Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I really think is gonna end up being the Jaguars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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