Roski won't back competing L.A. project

Hey Ed...a lot of people in L.A. don't believe in supporting a football team.

That "City of Industry "concept" ship is long, long gone.

There is plenty of data supporting the fact that football just does not do well in LA. Still, there's still going to be a billionaire somewhere who wants to try it again. I suppose LA could be a nice stopover for the Vikings on their way to Toronto.

L.A. has never been able to hang on too or more importantly support a football franchise. Why are they beating this dead horse!

He doesn't believe in it. That puts him in the majority.

I still think that A team in LA works.



Two does not.

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Originally posted 09:33 AM ET  02.07 by Otis B. Driftwood

I still think that A team in LA works. Two does not.

A Team was cancelled after only two or three seasons and Clubber Lange was born shortly thereafter wasn't he? George Peppard's career died with it.

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Originally posted 09:44 AM ET  02.07 by Commodore Fan

A Team was cancelled after only two or three seasons and Clubber Lange was born shortly thereafter wasn't he? George Peppard's career died with it.

3 seasons. I knew someone that did some writing for that show.

See that? That's the problem right there. Reruns of The A Team are more interesting than the prospect of an NFL team in Los Angeles.

Anyone ever been to the City of Industry. What a hole. I wouldn't be wanting to take my kids to any games there.

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Originally posted 12:58 PM ET  02.07 by AngelFan

Anyone ever been to the City of Industry. What a hole. I wouldn't be wanting to take my kids to any games there.

Many years ago, so it seems it's still the cesspool it was back in the 80's. Nice!

QUOTE(#8):

Originally posted 09:44 AM ET  02.07 by Commodore Fan

A Team was cancelled after only two or three seasons and Clubber Lange was born shortly thereafter wasn't he? George Peppard's career died with it.

And I pity the fool who thinks the NFL will work in LA!!

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Originally posted 01:47 PM ET  02.07 by TxHeat

Many years ago, so it seems it's still the cesspool it was back in the 80's. Nice!

It's mostly industrial area (hence the name.). I'd rather drive downtown near Staples than to the C of I. Sorry Ed....AEG's deal is much better all around......

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Originally posted 03:33 PM ET  02.07 by CLE fan

And I pity the fool who thinks the NFL will work in LA!!

Being a CLE fan...you must be used to the pity. That (AEG) stadium gets built...it'll be a killer facility and location to go. They've already built 2 new hotels there along with other places of interest and the Lakers/Clippers. Across the street is the Nokia theatre for concerts not suitable for Staples. That few square mile area is rockin. It's a true 'if you build it, they will come' deal. Bank on it.

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Originally posted 05:19 PM ET  02.07 by 88Fan-Lakers#1 in '12/13

Being a CLE fan...you must be used to the pity. That (AEG) stadium gets built...it'll be a killer facility and location to go. They've already built 2 new hotels there along with other places of interest and the Lakers/Clippers. Across the street is the Nokia theatre for concerts not suitable for Staples. That few square mile area is rockin. It's a true 'if you build it, they will come' deal. Bank on it.

I disagree. What else is there around Cleveland? Not a whole lot, especially in comparison to the LA. The SoCal area has so many activities that compete for people's money and time. That's why the area wasn't willing to spend big money on the Rams or Raiders. I really don't think that building a fancy stadium will all of sudden create a bunch of sports fans.

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Originally posted 09:09 AM ET  02.07 by Devi8ed

He doesn't believe in it. That puts him in the majority.

Putting a stadium beside Staple Center is crazy, and Ignorant. Did you ever try to drive to Downtown LA on laker Game day. It is crazy. The people who support a football stadium beside Staple Center I need to put them on my Lap and Spank them.

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Originally posted 01:47 PM ET  02.07 by TxHeat

Many years ago, so it seems it's still the cesspool it was back in the 80's. Nice

Please last I checked Los Angeles has won a super bowl.... and drew record crowds when hosting the superbowl... it wasnt the fans the rams and raiders wanted stadiums... check facts tex heat If anything city of industry is way safer than towns in dirty texas those close to the border..

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Originally posted 09:51 PM ET  02.07 by notenuftoys

I disagree. What else is there around Cleveland? Not a whole lot, especially in comparison to the LA. The SoCal area has so many activities that compete for people's money and time. That's why the area wasn't willing to spend big money on the Rams or Raiders. I really don't think that building a fancy stadium will all of sudden create a bunch of sports fans.

The sports fans are here. (See Dodgers consistent 3+mil attendance, Lakers sell outs, etc.). A state of the Art facility that is well thought out with regards to parking/access will bring the fans in.

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Originally posted 11:31 PM ET  02.07 by Foolish pleasure

Putting a stadium beside Staple Center is crazy, and Ignorant. Did you ever try to drive to Downtown LA on laker Game day. It is crazy. The people who support a football stadium beside Staple Center I need to put them on my Lap and Spank them.

Think about what you are saying. LA is known for traffic during the week. NFL games generally take place during Sundays with the occassional MNF game. I'm pretty sure that this is a consideration in the planning. With games on Sundays, it won't be near the volume of cars it is during a work day. The area is already set up for traffic/parking with the LA Convention center there as wel. Your comment is ignorant.