Sorry if the article seems one sided, but it was taken from the Houston Chronicle.
Houston among four finalists for 2009 Super Bowl
By CARLTON THOMPSON
Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle
The NFL was so impressed by the show Houston put on for Super Bowl XXXVIII that commissioner Paul Tagliabue vowed the game would return to the city. It might happen as early as 2009.
Houston, Atlanta, Miami and Tampa Bay have been selected as finalists to host Super Bowl XLIII. Jacksonville, Detroit, Miami and Phoenix will host the next four games.
The 2009 site will be awarded at a meeting of the league owners in May.
"There's still a lot of work to do, but we're as pleased as we can be to be among the finalists," Reliant Park president Shea Guinn said. "You'd like to think the success we had here last time would help push us to the forefront to have this opportunity."
Jax stepped up to the plate and did what it had to do to get the game, regardless of how others may feel about it. Detroit, Houston & Phoenix have done the same. I expect many nay-sayers will be impressed by what Jax has up its sleeves. If Charlotte or any other NFL city really wants the game, go for it. The worst they could say is no.
Jax stepped up to the plate and did what it had to do to get the game, regardless of how others may feel about it. Detroit, Houston & Phoenix have done the same. I expect many nay-sayers will be impressed by what Jax has up its sleeves. If Charlotte or any other NFL city really wants the game, go for it. The worst they could say is no.
I am one that is optimistic about Jacksonville's Superbowl. The cities know what they have to do to pull it off and from what I understand Jax has done that. There is not reason why it shouldn't be a success.
I also think Charlotte could potentially be a good location. If they can risk a winter in Atlanta, they can risk one in Charlotte. But although I'm not really familiar with a lot of things about Charlotte, I know a certain amount of hotel rooms has to be available, so does anyone else know if it would have enough hotel space? Also, in Houston's case the close proximity of all of the facilities and the entertainment areas was a huge plus.
Other than Charlotte lacking in one of those areas, I really don't see why it shouldn't have a SuperBowl. Not unless they aren't interested.
Lakelander, are you going to Jax for the SuperBowl or any of the activities? I didn't attend the actual Superbowl last year but there were tons and tons and tons and tons of activities and parties, so I indulged a little and at least got some celebrity sightings out of it. If not, do you know anyone that is going?
I really dont think dallas will get the game until 2011 or 12. because you first have to be in your stadium at least 2 yrs. , but they were promised one by tag onced that happened. 2nd once New Orleans gets their stadium deal in place, they will be back in rotation, and paul tag stated that the only reason n.o. is not getting it in 09 is because of the long term deal otherwise there would be no contest.
atlanta wont win another one for a while because the nfl wasnt too impressed with the last one because of the ice storm a week before the game.
houston will have a good shot in 09, but i think that tampa will get it which will push houston probably pass 2012
Los Angeles will definitely get the game in at least 2011 or 12. hell they wish they could put it there now. they were actually looking to see if it would be feasible to put the sb in a non nfl city.
the regular rotation will more than likely remain the same
miami
san diego
new orleans
tampa
phoenix
l.a.
with others joining in every so often
sorry charlotte, its not looking good for you for the next 15-20 yrs, especially with the hotel room rule, no natural attraction, or nothing people can just familiarize with, although it would probably be a good loc.
Dallas WOULD be a good candidate for a superbowl, except it needs a new stadium, albiet one that is closer to all of the amenities. Sure, a rail connection would be great, but I dont think a 30 minute rail ride just to get lunch or to get to the game will be enjoyable by many.
Lakelander, are you going to Jax for the SuperBowl or any of the activities? I didn't attend the actual Superbowl last year but there were tons and tons and tons and tons of activities and parties, so I indulged a little and at least got some celebrity sightings out of it. If not, do you know anyone that is going?
I won't be attending the game, but I will be enjoying the festivites and free concerts in downtown, all next week. I may try to get out and take pics this weekend and this coming Friday. However, on Friday night, the camera stays home and I'll partying until its time to go back to work Monday morning.
no Nash? will there be other "wardrobe malfunctions?" :cheers1:
NASH NASH NASH.
screw that, have it in Bham...or hell, anywhere else in Alabama. you'll have record attendance.
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