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Post by longtimebooster on Oct 27, 2022 3:44:17 GMT -8
Yesterday, Darren Smith was teasing some upcoming developments in the world of MLS expansion, which, I know, maybe three people on this board really care about.
In a nutshell, here's what Smith had to say:
* According to sources, MLS expansion to Vegas has hit some potholes and is likely not going to happen.
* Next up is San Diego.
* JD Wicker has been in discussions with MLS and their plans to expand into San Diego, either through a new investment group or by elevating a lower-level team already here.
* One of the sticking points is the lack of canopies on Snapdragon, which Wicker says can and will be added should the MLS choose San Diego for expansion.
* Smith says official announcements regarding these developments are expected within the next one to two weeks.
It's all hot air, of course, until it isn't.
Stay tuned.
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Post by hoobs on Oct 27, 2022 5:07:35 GMT -8
Announcement of SD Loyal getting 'promoted' to MLS and playing at Snapdragon coming in 5...4...3...2... (okay, not that soon, but seemingly inevitable).
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Post by SD Johnny on Oct 27, 2022 6:25:19 GMT -8
Big news if true.
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Post by myownwords on Oct 27, 2022 6:30:46 GMT -8
Yesterday, Darren Smith was teasing some upcoming developments in the world of MLS expansion, which, I know, maybe three people on this board really care about. In a nutshell, here's what Smith had to say: * According to sources, MLS expansion to Vegas has hit some potholes and is likely not going to happen. * Next up is San Diego. * JD Wicker has been in discussions with MLS and their plans to expand into San Diego, either through a new investment group or by elevating a lower-level team already here. * One of the sticking points is the lack of canopies on Snapdragon, which Wicker says can and will be added should the MLS choose San Diego for expansion. * Smith says official announcements regarding these developments are expected within the next one to two weeks. It's all hot air, of course, until it isn't. Stay tuned. So soccer will be our salvation? Canopies for ALL. Thus spake Zarathustra. And even, I believe, Nietzsche's gimlet eye would have approved. |
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Post by longtimebooster on Oct 27, 2022 7:25:09 GMT -8
Announcement of SD Loyal getting 'promoted' to MLS and playing at Snapdragon coming in 5...4...3...2... (okay, not that soon, but seemingly inevitable). More than a bit nebulous, but it could happen. Probably on the same timeline as our P12 admission. |
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Post by PAC12 Aztec on Oct 27, 2022 7:42:03 GMT -8
But if we get soccer and canopies what are we going to complain about when it comes to the stadium. Maybe we should compile a list so we never run out of things to complain about.
1. Canopies
2. Not enough watering stations
3. Always out of ice
4. .......
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Post by pbnative on Oct 27, 2022 7:48:58 GMT -8
But if we get soccer and canopies what are we going to complain about when it comes to the stadium. Maybe we should compile a list so we never run out of things to complain about. 1. Canopies 2. Not enough watering stations 3. Always out of ice 4. ....... Too much shade on the seats Can't see the pre-game flyovers Can't see the sky at night |
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Post by laaztec on Oct 27, 2022 8:00:39 GMT -8
How can life get any better than getting Canopies on Snapdragon and having some else pay for it! This will get SDSU a P5 invite for sure!
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Post by myownwords on Oct 27, 2022 8:09:07 GMT -8
How can life get any better than getting Canopies on Snapdragon and having some else pay for it! This will get SDSU a P5 invite for sure! ...AND they'll pay US a signing bonus to join. |
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Post by Den60 on Oct 27, 2022 8:25:18 GMT -8
Getting a MLS team would be great for the city and SDSU.
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Post by AzTex on Oct 27, 2022 8:44:20 GMT -8
I still don't see canopies giving sun or rain relief to more than about 1/2 the upper deck. Even that would depend on where the sun is at a given time or how the wind is blowing during the rain. But if someone else is paying for it, and paying additional rent, I'm for it.
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Post by myownwords on Oct 27, 2022 8:47:43 GMT -8
I still don't see canopies giving sun or rain relief to more than about 1/2 the upper deck. Even that would depend on where the sun is at a given time or how the wind is blowing during the rain. But if someone else is paying for it, and paying additional rent, I'm for it. Maybe it makes everyone "feel" better? And perhaps they can fetch ticket "premiums" for the seats "feeling" the most shelter? |
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Post by docmm on Oct 27, 2022 8:58:16 GMT -8
Snapdragon is turning into quite the Cash Cow for SDSU. Go Aztec$! When you add all of this to the eventual $30,000,000 Pac12 $, the Aztec sports teams will have a very impressive money base to live on.
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Post by hoobs on Oct 27, 2022 9:56:51 GMT -8
But if we get soccer and canopies what are we going to complain about when it comes to the stadium. Maybe we should compile a list so we never run out of things to complain about. 1. Canopies 2. Not enough watering stations 3. Always out of ice 4. ....... Too much shade on the seats Can't see the pre-game flyovers Can't see the sky at night Beer too cold Grass is too green Cheerleaders too attractive |
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Post by hoobs on Oct 27, 2022 10:00:43 GMT -8
I still don't see canopies giving sun or rain relief to more than about 1/2 the upper deck. Even that would depend on where the sun is at a given time or how the wind is blowing during the rain. But if someone else is paying for it, and paying additional rent, I'm for it. As soon as they are installed... disappointment over what canopies do / don't do will be the next great controversy on AM. For now, I think there are some who think that the entire stadium will be masked in glorious shade and on a 90 degree day their seats will feel like a cozy 78 degrees, and they will remain dry even during a tropical monsoon. |
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Post by AzTex on Oct 27, 2022 10:02:27 GMT -8
I still don't see canopies giving sun or rain relief to more than about 1/2 the upper deck. Even that would depend on where the sun is at a given time or how the wind is blowing during the rain. But if someone else is paying for it, and paying additional rent, I'm for it. As soon as they are installed... disappointment over what canopies do / don't do will be the next great controversy on AM. For now, I think there are some who think that the entire stadium will be masked in glorious shade and on a 90 degree day their seats will feel like a cozy 78 degrees, and they will remain dry even during a tropical monsoon. That's worth more than just a "Like."  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2022 10:16:47 GMT -8
But if we get soccer and canopies what are we going to complain about when it comes to the stadium. Maybe we should compile a list so we never run out of things to complain about. 1. Canopies 2. Not enough watering stations 3. Always out of ice 4. ....... In all honesty, I think the grass could be greener. I flew in from KY for the opener and was a bit disappointed with the grass and the paint job in the logo and end zones. They already looked faded out. The end zones would look much nicer if they were for instance completely painted in red or black with the opposite color of lettering. Or you could toss white into the mix but definitely need to be completely covered in paint or whatever they use. Like this.... www.8newsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/2020/10/Allegiant-UNLV-Twitter.jpg?w=680&h=418&crop=1 |
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Post by azteccc on Oct 27, 2022 10:35:55 GMT -8
Crazy that 10-20 hospitalizations and 200 emergency calls, per Wicker, over the course of a few hours has turned into canopy jokes by homers who think Snapdragon is Valhalla and everyone that had heat stroke were BYU fans named Nancy. I won’t go check names bc it doesn’t matter, but I wonder if the same people whining about Malcolm playing in Russia because “government resources” or whatever are also those that don’t mind 7 SDFD engine companies and a battalion chief having to be on-site for a football game to provide medical aid. Hmm.
Anyway, I don’t really care about canopies one way or the other and Snapdragon IS, in fact, Valhalla. But woof, we’ve memory-holed and minimized the UA game so quick.
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Post by aardvark on Oct 27, 2022 10:54:24 GMT -8
Crazy that 10-20 hospitalizations and 200 emergency calls, per Wicker, over the course of a few hours has turned into canopy jokes by homers who think Snapdragon is Valhalla and everyone that had heat stroke were BYU fans named Nancy. I won’t go check names bc it doesn’t matter, but I wonder if the same people whining about Malcolm playing in Russia because “government resources” or whatever are also those that don’t mind 7 SDFD engine companies and a battalion chief having to be on-site for a football game to provide medical aid. Hmm. Anyway, I don’t really care about canopies one way or the other and Snapdragon IS, in fact, Valhalla. But woof, we’ve memory-holed and minimized the UA game so quick. Not to mention all of the ambulances at Snapdragon from multiple companies that day. |
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Post by aardvark on Oct 27, 2022 10:59:34 GMT -8
But if we get soccer and canopies what are we going to complain about when it comes to the stadium. Maybe we should compile a list so we never run out of things to complain about. 1. Canopies 2. Not enough watering stations 3. Always out of ice 4. ....... In all honesty, I think the grass could be greener. I flew in from KY for the opener and was a bit disappointed with the grass and the paint job in the logo and end zones. They already looked faded out. The end zones would look much nicer if they were for instance completely painted in red or black with the opposite color of lettering. Or you could toss white into the mix but definitely need to be completely covered in paint or whatever they use. Like this.... www.8newsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/2020/10/Allegiant-UNLV-Twitter.jpg?w=680&h=418&crop=1Well, since the stadium is being used for multiple events, you can't just flood the field with SDSU colors, as teams from other sports (Wave FC, SDSU men's and women's soccer) aren't going to appreciate it much. And...are you not aware that there are separate FIELDS for both UNLV (artificial turf) and the Raiders (grass)? |
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