tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post6933746802728561958..comments2023-10-16T06:09:53.892-04:00Comments on Scott Says ...: Should Panthers have hosted Butler-Independence?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-44852982936206795602009-11-08T10:47:33.475-05:002009-11-08T10:47:33.475-05:00"The Panthers' stadium is primarily owned..."The Panthers' stadium is primarily owned by the Richardson family." That would be the deciding factor in why BoA Stadium doesn't host HS football games. I can understand the point of the Panthers not wanting to be deluged with phone calls from area high schools wanting to play a big game each weekend there. It would purely be a PR move by Richardson and the Panthers, they wouldn't see much financial benefit from it as they do with the bowl game. On the other hand, I think it would be a sensational idea to host a "football invitational weekend" of sorts at BoA. This has been done in other cities with NFL stadiums. I don't know how it might be done around the Panthers schedule and also with concerns about preserving the turf (maybe at the beginning of the season, then plan to install new turf afterward), but the experts could figure something out if they were willing to do so.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600766727811681269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-58588675893075512532009-11-06T15:48:38.506-05:002009-11-06T15:48:38.506-05:00And it seems rather self-serving to cry about movi...And it seems rather self-serving to cry about moving a game that should be played at your opponent's field to what would effectively become a neutral location.Adam Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144755659535218068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-79638287597148169892009-11-06T10:28:34.075-05:002009-11-06T10:28:34.075-05:00The Panthers paid Clemson $200,000 per game. That...The Panthers paid Clemson $200,000 per game. That's $2 million over the course of a year. Remember that Jerry wanted to play 1995 in Columbia, but they wanted too much money. Why does the coach want the game in the stadium? So they can sell more tickets. He sees his side of the money, but he can't see the other side of the issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-17351662189580602672009-11-06T08:07:15.127-05:002009-11-06T08:07:15.127-05:00Lil JCSU stadium? Thats laughable. We're talki...Lil JCSU stadium? Thats laughable. We're talking real football. Maybe Indy or Butler could schedule JCSU in preseason if the Bulls care to risk a blowout embarrassment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-56188728178371734502009-11-06T07:55:20.638-05:002009-11-06T07:55:20.638-05:00Andrew said...
dont think you get it, Richardson ...Andrew said... <br />dont think you get it, Richardson doesn't care if the state title game comes to Charlotte or not.<br /><br />...and in reality not many people show up for a state title game, at least not as many as a butler/indy matchup.<br /><br /><br />Huh? Sounds like a Butler fan but JR dosent care? RU kidding? <br /><br />As far as more showing up for a local Butler/Indy game this is even worst. Many state final games fill at least half Kenan or other stadiums but it depends on whos playing since some teams bring more fans than others.<br /><br />Since BHS always blow the big ones and never been to a state finals game how would they know how many fans are in finals anyway?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-75206072582969651282009-11-06T00:07:35.089-05:002009-11-06T00:07:35.089-05:00My first thoughts were, Why not use JC Smiths Stad...My first thoughts were, Why not use JC Smiths Stadium? My second thought was Why isnt Channel 9 or some other station picking this game up and broadcasting it on WAXN or one of their other local sister stations?<br />Surely you could sell advertising to cover the costs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-30494733560890737832009-11-05T17:56:52.120-05:002009-11-05T17:56:52.120-05:00dont think you get it, Richardson doesn't care...dont think you get it, Richardson doesn't care if the state title game comes to Charlotte or not.<br /><br />...and in reality not many people show up for a state title game, at least not as many as a butler/indy matchup.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642489410784041060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-42402608451969939282009-11-05T17:31:06.206-05:002009-11-05T17:31:06.206-05:00There are many states who host their state finals ...There are many states who host their state finals in their NFL stadium such as Georgia in Atlanta Texas in Dallas and Florida in Miami for starters.<br /><br />Hosting a local yocal regular season match up between Indy & Butler in the NFL is completely ASININE and whoever thought is this is frivolizing the possibility of future state finals at BOA stadium. <br />It would be considered favoritism too. <br /><br />Memorial Stadium is without question the finest venue in NC for high school football regular season games. It will reopen next month.<br /><br />Why not reschedule the NC state finals at BOA for 2010 beginning today instead ???<br />Also why not schedule the SC state finals at BOA since they are a week earlier.<br />Put NCHSAA and SCHSL in touch with Richardson ??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-77952967710091123122009-11-05T17:23:51.185-05:002009-11-05T17:23:51.185-05:00$10 a ticket
25,000 in attendance
$250,000
That ...$10 a ticket<br />25,000 in attendance<br /><br />$250,000<br /><br />That seems like enough money to put on a football game.<br /><br /><br />And yes, they are the Charlotte 49ers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642489410784041060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-26758348975912224452009-11-05T17:10:10.548-05:002009-11-05T17:10:10.548-05:00Heinz Field is the worst playing surface in the le...Heinz Field is the worst playing surface in the league, including the turf stadiums. Give me a break. Keep the kids off the pro field.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-57524271297901393242009-11-05T17:06:45.596-05:002009-11-05T17:06:45.596-05:00Get over yourselves! High School is no where near ...Get over yourselves! High School is no where near important enough to damage an NFL field. What a joke!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-62880001186782674272009-11-05T16:10:27.317-05:002009-11-05T16:10:27.317-05:00This Butler coach is out of his mind. So Delhomme...This Butler coach is out of his mind. So Delhomme throws a few extra picks, the Panthers have a losing record and now they OWE the community AT LARGE a gesture of good faith? So if they had a perfect record you wouldn't bother? <br /><br />His Clemson comparison proves he has zero comprehension of how and why stadiums are shared and when. Let's say the Butler prom had to be moved because the hotel ballroom had to be repaired last minute. I'm sure Ken Lewis has a big home with plenty of on street parking in his neighborhood. He's been losing lately, so he should open up his private home for Butler teenagers.Adam Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144755659535218068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-70946866832138555942009-11-05T16:01:59.177-05:002009-11-05T16:01:59.177-05:00For the Panthers its not so much bad that they did...For the Panthers its not so much bad that they didn't do it. Its more that it would have been really good if they did. Now its a missed opportunity. It would have been a nice gesture and a good PR move for the Panthers to have offered BofA stadium for the game, even if there were nothing more than that in it for them. <br /><br />As for the money, what is the arrangement for the schools to use Memorial Stadium? Just do the same thing, whatever it is. And as far as opening the floodgates, I don't think so. I would see this accomodating a situation where Memorial is unavailable. Once Memorial is back up and running, then go back there. Its just kind of sad that when Memorial is became unavailable (months ago), they couldn't figure out a way to move this one game literally blocks away to the only other local venue that could accomodate the fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-61554616682878086582009-11-05T15:40:14.017-05:002009-11-05T15:40:14.017-05:00it would also be nice to see some good coaching oc...it would also be nice to see some good coaching occuring on both sidelines for a change in panther stadium.<br /><br />firefox.com<br /><br />peace and loveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-72843506665101591372009-11-05T15:38:55.770-05:002009-11-05T15:38:55.770-05:00since the two teams are pro teams (pay for play) t...since the two teams are pro teams (pay for play) they should get to play in panthers stadium.<br /><br />Yeah I said it !!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-78819306761960245672009-11-05T15:30:19.627-05:002009-11-05T15:30:19.627-05:00Yes, the Panthers should have hosted Butler-Indepe...Yes, the Panthers should have hosted Butler-Independence.Its always about the money. Thats the problem with this country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-1282078924233043322009-11-05T14:40:46.616-05:002009-11-05T14:40:46.616-05:00Host the game. The New England Patriots have a ful...Host the game. The New England Patriots have a fully privately finaced stadium and I do believe they are one of the top value teams in the league. Granted Pittsburgh's field is terrible and needs to be switched to the new turf that the Patriots chose but how many Steelers and P{atriots fans are sitting in their seats as adults looking down on the field they once got a chance to play on.<br /><br />For an "every other" organization like the Panthers they need as much continuous good feeling in the community. That way maybe when it is their year to be terrible the stadium won't be filled with visitor's fans.<br /><br />By the way every other means every other year they are good...sucking in the fans. As for professional sports teams in Charlotte...I can't wait until one shows up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-50825332311410924352009-11-05T14:20:39.246-05:002009-11-05T14:20:39.246-05:00I'm a PSL owner and I'm very disappointed ...I'm a PSL owner and I'm very disappointed in the Panthers on this issue. It's just lazy and stupid. They just need to get over themselves. Missed a great opportunity to do the right thing in the right circumstance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-55407405747841773732009-11-05T14:13:24.230-05:002009-11-05T14:13:24.230-05:00If the Panthers allowed them to use their stadium,...If the Panthers allowed them to use their stadium, who pays for concessions, ushers, security, and everything else it takes to run the stadium? No one has said anything about this. It would all add up to a sizeable (albeit cheaper than an NFL game) expense for the Panthers. And if they can't ask for money to run the game for fear of looking bad, what's the point? Besides, Like Scott says, what if they meet again in the playoffs? Then they'd be obligated to do it all over again.jrguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-61400906245665656482009-11-05T14:02:26.747-05:002009-11-05T14:02:26.747-05:00then why does it Charlotte on some of the teams je...then why does it Charlotte on some of the teams jerseys?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-25201834127052723512009-11-05T14:00:56.051-05:002009-11-05T14:00:56.051-05:00Is there anything that people from Matthews and Mi...Is there anything that people from Matthews and Mint Hill won't whine about? <br /><br />Did you call UNC-C and bother them? They have a 4,000 seat stadium on their campus.<br /><br />Don't blame the Panthers that your stadium is barely big enough to seat your own student body.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-36628224511790713482009-11-05T13:55:05.463-05:002009-11-05T13:55:05.463-05:00ummmm. they prob don't want any gang fights in...ummmm. they prob don't want any gang fights in BofA stadium.<br /><br />panthers are smart, they can do what they want with their stadium.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-43323144300586130032009-11-05T13:49:33.054-05:002009-11-05T13:49:33.054-05:00"Anonymous said...
If the Panthers said no t..."Anonymous said... <br />If the Panthers said no to the Charlotte 49ers "<br /><br /><br />Why the hell are they? <br /><br />Are you referring to the UNCC 49ers or UNC Charlotte 49ers? Or perhaps the longer University of North Carolina 49ers or Forty-niners?<br /><br />There are no Charlotte 49ers. Never has been and never will be. Case closed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-38376356906142538712009-11-05T13:47:14.718-05:002009-11-05T13:47:14.718-05:00The Panthers don't owe the high schools anythi...The Panthers don't owe the high schools anything. Does anyone remember the criticism the Steelers received a couple of years ago for letting the high schools and Pitt use their field? As best as I can recall, they had to play a regular season or playoff games on a field that was almost unplayable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-78364701014990183782009-11-05T13:44:49.518-05:002009-11-05T13:44:49.518-05:00The Panthers suck and props to Scott for raising t...The Panthers suck and props to Scott for raising this point. There have been a number of not very well publicized incidents where the Panthers have either directly or indirectly prevented events from happening at the stadium that would have been a huge boon to Uptown and the Charlotte region more generally. The Panthers have done a good job of using their weight to keep this all hushed up but they are really a poor corporate citizen of this community. At the end of the day, they could do a lot more to make Charlotte a better place, but they choose not too. Fair enough that it doesn't make them money, but they should keep in mind that the community does make them who they are and act more accordingly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com