(11-05-2015 01:10 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:43 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:33 PM)HarmonOliphantOberlanderDevine Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:28 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-04-2015 06:05 PM)stever20 Wrote:  The north will get it, but I'd seriously doubt it'll ever be an outdoor facility. Indianapolis or Minneapolis or Detroit.

That's fine and reasonable.

Just saying, Minneapolis should've landed the trifecta. SB 2018, FF 2019, CFP 2020.

Zero reason to give, yet another event, to NO. I guarantee they didn't put in a more competitive bid.

Wouldn't surprise me if there was some good ole boy backroom deal made, in order to make sure enough big time events "stay in the south". Or some such garbage.

I have zero proof and that's purely my unfounded opinion.

I have grown weary of New Orleans. They got their fixed NFC Championship over Brett Favre's Vikings. Just watch the non calls and that bogus PI call in OT.

Ugh, don't go there.


There's nothing wrong with the city as a host venue. It's done a fine job.

But it gets old after awhile. Give it to someone else, for once.

The main person you are serving are males 21-55, that group straight up loves going to NOLA.

Did you know the city has broken tourist records for something like three straight years.

I didn't say NO should never host.

I said that it should rotate among more than the same cities all the time.

(11-05-2015 01:22 PM)49RFootballNow Wrote:  

(11-04-2015 06:01 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-04-2015 05:28 PM)dbackjon Wrote:  

(11-04-2015 05:15 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-04-2015 04:12 PM)dbackjon Wrote:  Last I checked Arizona and California are in the West

No s___.

I included the west in my statement because both the North and the West should get equal CFP site representation as the south.

2015- Dallas - South-Central
2016- Glendale - West
2017- Tampa Southeast
2018- Atlanta Southeast
2019- Santa Clara West
2020- New Orleans Southeast

So 6 announced sites.
3 Southeast
1 South-Central
2 West

Pretty similar to Super Bowl distribution. Yes, there is no north, but 1/3 in the West

I'm glad for the West. They deserve representation.

So does the North.

They said Charlotte's January weather was too "iffy" for the game. I usually only need a light jacket till mid-January. A Northern Game would either be in Detroit, Minneapolis, or Indianapolis. Not sure any of those three in January are attractive to sponsors.

Again:

Talk to Super Bowl 52 selection committee.

(11-05-2015 02:09 PM)PGEMF Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:34 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-04-2015 08:15 PM)PGEMF Wrote:  

(11-04-2015 04:08 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-04-2015 04:05 PM)Wedge Wrote:  Reading between the lines of Hancock's comments, it looks like he's saying, "You have to submit an "A" bid to be selected; we're not going to select a "B" or "C" bid just for the sake of geographic diversity."

Indianapolis got great reviews for hosting the Super Bowl. Indy didn't bid on this round of CFP site selections. If they bid for a CFP game and offer as much as the stadiums that have already won, they'll get one.

Yep, good point.

Good enough for the measly Super Bowl. But most definitely not good enough for the grand daddy of them all, the one year old CFP.

These other cities have hosted in the past and are hosting or bidding again in the next few years.

Without knowing what was offered, we have no idea whether Minneapolis had a better bid than what was offered.

Hosted in the past??

The CFP is one year old. There is no past, other than Dallas


Of course I can't prove it either, but I'm certain in my own mind that NO's bid wasn't more competitive than Mpls's.

I was referring to the Super Bowl

I guess that means New Orleans wasn't more competitive. You're certain (and guaranteed it in another post), but you can't prove it.

Probably why those black helicopters were flying around Big 10 headquarters yesterday, and the announcement was made by people in tinfoil hats

And hosting the SB is irrelevant to hosting the CFP. Clearly.

Of course I can't prove it. But it makes sense, to me.

(11-05-2015 02:45 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 01:10 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:43 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:33 PM)HarmonOliphantOberlanderDevine Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:28 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  That's fine and reasonable.

Just saying, Minneapolis should've landed the trifecta. SB 2018, FF 2019, CFP 2020.

Zero reason to give, yet another event, to NO. I guarantee they didn't put in a more competitive bid.

Wouldn't surprise me if there was some good ole boy backroom deal made, in order to make sure enough big time events "stay in the south". Or some such garbage.

I have zero proof and that's purely my unfounded opinion.

I have grown weary of New Orleans. They got their fixed NFC Championship over Brett Favre's Vikings. Just watch the non calls and that bogus PI call in OT.

Ugh, don't go there.


There's nothing wrong with the city as a host venue. It's done a fine job.

But it gets old after awhile. Give it to someone else, for once.

The main person you are serving are males 21-55, that group straight up loves going to NOLA.

Did you know the city has broken tourist records for something like three straight years.

I didn't say NO should never host.

I said that it should rotate among more than the same cities all the time.

It does to some degree but fans and more importantly businessmen/sponsors want warm weather and lots of entertainment (not to mention the hotel issue). Same reason so many conventions come to Vegas and NOLA. Your argument is just strange IMO like this is some sort of charity event.

(11-05-2015 03:02 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 02:45 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 01:10 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:43 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:33 PM)HarmonOliphantOberlanderDevine Wrote:  I have grown weary of New Orleans. They got their fixed NFC Championship over Brett Favre's Vikings. Just watch the non calls and that bogus PI call in OT.

Ugh, don't go there.


There's nothing wrong with the city as a host venue. It's done a fine job.

But it gets old after awhile. Give it to someone else, for once.

The main person you are serving are males 21-55, that group straight up loves going to NOLA.

Did you know the city has broken tourist records for something like three straight years.

I didn't say NO should never host.

I said that it should rotate among more than the same cities all the time.

It does to some degree but fans and more importantly businessmen/sponsors want warm weather and lots of entertainment (not to mention the hotel issue). Same reason so many conventions come to Vegas and NOLA. Your argument is just strange IMO like this is some sort of charity event.

As I've already said, making a bid to host the SB (or the CFP, for that matter) is about as far away from charity as you can get.

You pay dearly, for the privilege.


If you're traveling to the CFP national title game because you want the most bars, night clubs and gentlemen's club, I guess NO must be the place to go.

What about the game?? I thought that was supposed to be the main attraction.

(11-05-2015 03:08 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:02 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 02:45 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 01:10 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:43 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  Ugh, don't go there.


There's nothing wrong with the city as a host venue. It's done a fine job.

But it gets old after awhile. Give it to someone else, for once.

The main person you are serving are males 21-55, that group straight up loves going to NOLA.

Did you know the city has broken tourist records for something like three straight years.

I didn't say NO should never host.

I said that it should rotate among more than the same cities all the time.

It does to some degree but fans and more importantly businessmen/sponsors want warm weather and lots of entertainment (not to mention the hotel issue). Same reason so many conventions come to Vegas and NOLA. Your argument is just strange IMO like this is some sort of charity event.

As I've already said, making a bid to host the SB (or the CFP, for that matter) is about as far away from charity as you can get.

You pay dearly, for the privilege.


If you're traveling to the CFP national title game because you want the most bars, night clubs and gentlemen's club, I guess NO must be the place to go.

What about the game?? I thought that was supposed to be the main attraction.

....and the game doesn't change no matter where you play it so yes the main considerations are entertainment, hotel access, weather etc. It's much more about to keep the big wigs happy. I don't understand why this is so hard for you to understand.

(11-05-2015 03:08 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:02 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 02:45 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 01:10 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 12:43 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  Ugh, don't go there.


There's nothing wrong with the city as a host venue. It's done a fine job.

But it gets old after awhile. Give it to someone else, for once.

The main person you are serving are males 21-55, that group straight up loves going to NOLA.

Did you know the city has broken tourist records for something like three straight years.

I didn't say NO should never host.

I said that it should rotate among more than the same cities all the time.

It does to some degree but fans and more importantly businessmen/sponsors want warm weather and lots of entertainment (not to mention the hotel issue). Same reason so many conventions come to Vegas and NOLA. Your argument is just strange IMO like this is some sort of charity event.

As I've already said, making a bid to host the SB (or the CFP, for that matter) is about as far away from charity as you can get.

You pay dearly, for the privilege


If you're traveling to the CFP national title game because you want the most bars, night clubs and gentlemen's club, I guess NO must be the place to go.

What about the game?? I thought that was supposed to be the main attraction.

So after admitting you pay for the privilege, you still know/guarantee that Minneapolis made a better bid?

(11-05-2015 03:39 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:08 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:02 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 02:45 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 01:10 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  The main person you are serving are males 21-55, that group straight up loves going to NOLA.

Did you know the city has broken tourist records for something like three straight years.

I didn't say NO should never host.

I said that it should rotate among more than the same cities all the time.

It does to some degree but fans and more importantly businessmen/sponsors want warm weather and lots of entertainment (not to mention the hotel issue). Same reason so many conventions come to Vegas and NOLA. Your argument is just strange IMO like this is some sort of charity event.

As I've already said, making a bid to host the SB (or the CFP, for that matter) is about as far away from charity as you can get.

You pay dearly, for the privilege.


If you're traveling to the CFP national title game because you want the most bars, night clubs and gentlemen's club, I guess NO must be the place to go.

What about the game?? I thought that was supposed to be the main attraction.

....and the game doesn't change no matter where you play it so yes the main considerations are entertainment, hotel access, weather etc. It's much more about to keep the big wigs happy. I don't understand why this is so hard for you to understand.

Wrong. The only consideration is the bid. That should be simple enough for anyone to understand.

(11-05-2015 03:45 PM)PGEMF Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:08 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:02 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 02:45 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 01:10 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  The main person you are serving are males 21-55, that group straight up loves going to NOLA.

Did you know the city has broken tourist records for something like three straight years.

I didn't say NO should never host.

I said that it should rotate among more than the same cities all the time.

It does to some degree but fans and more importantly businessmen/sponsors want warm weather and lots of entertainment (not to mention the hotel issue). Same reason so many conventions come to Vegas and NOLA. Your argument is just strange IMO like this is some sort of charity event.

As I've already said, making a bid to host the SB (or the CFP, for that matter) is about as far away from charity as you can get.

You pay dearly, for the privilege


If you're traveling to the CFP national title game because you want the most bars, night clubs and gentlemen's club, I guess NO must be the place to go.

What about the game?? I thought that was supposed to be the main attraction.

So after admitting you pay for the privilege, you still know/guarantee that Minneapolis made a better bid?

I never said they did. You misread.

(11-05-2015 04:24 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:45 PM)PGEMF Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:08 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:02 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 02:45 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  I didn't say NO should never host.

I said that it should rotate among more than the same cities all the time.

It does to some degree but fans and more importantly businessmen/sponsors want warm weather and lots of entertainment (not to mention the hotel issue). Same reason so many conventions come to Vegas and NOLA. Your argument is just strange IMO like this is some sort of charity event.

As I've already said, making a bid to host the SB (or the CFP, for that matter) is about as far away from charity as you can get.

You pay dearly, for the privilege


If you're traveling to the CFP national title game because you want the most bars, night clubs and gentlemen's club, I guess NO must be the place to go.

What about the game?? I thought that was supposed to be the main attraction.

So after admitting you pay for the privilege, you still know/guarantee that Minneapolis made a better bid?

I never said they did. You misread.

You have said in multiple posts that Minneapolis made a better bid, even though you can't prove it.

(11-05-2015 10:58 PM)PGEMF Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 04:24 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:45 PM)PGEMF Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:08 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 03:02 PM)wavefan12 Wrote:  It does to some degree but fans and more importantly businessmen/sponsors want warm weather and lots of entertainment (not to mention the hotel issue). Same reason so many conventions come to Vegas and NOLA. Your argument is just strange IMO like this is some sort of charity event.

As I've already said, making a bid to host the SB (or the CFP, for that matter) is about as far away from charity as you can get.

You pay dearly, for the privilege


If you're traveling to the CFP national title game because you want the most bars, night clubs and gentlemen's club, I guess NO must be the place to go.

What about the game?? I thought that was supposed to be the main attraction.

So after admitting you pay for the privilege, you still know/guarantee that Minneapolis made a better bid?

I never said they did. You misread.

You have said in multiple posts that Minneapolis made a better bid, even though you can't prove it.

I have not said that. You misread.

(hint: I'm not referring to the "can't prove it" part)

I think pretty outrageous in a 2 year span they pick atlanta and new orleans. I also don't like semi final sites getting to host the title game. In the 6 years of title games only 2 will not be semi final sites, tampa and 49ers stadium. I'd like to see Houston and Minneapolis get in the next 3 year phase. I'm not sure if the alamo dome is up to standards to beat out houston. As for the last spot, i like going east to maybe met life stadium. Also, don't think its a bad idea to have the title game stay at 1 site after moving it around for 9 years. The colts stadium would probably be the ideal spot if you went that direction. Great stadium, not too big, central located, home of the ncaa. Granted its not a tourist spot but this is just for a football game. If you want the travel destination than go to the semi final games around new years…not a bad compromise for the bowls, i.e. folks that want the trip go to to the semi final game which is easier to plan for.

(11-06-2015 11:13 AM)bluesox Wrote:  I think pretty outrageous in a 2 year span they pick atlanta and new orleans. I also don't like semi final sites getting to host the title game. In the 6 years of title games only 2 will not be semi final sites, tampa and 49ers stadium. I'd like to see Houston and Minneapolis get in the next 3 year phase. I'm not sure if the alamo dome is up to standards to beat out houston. As for the last spot, i like going east to maybe met life stadium. Also, don't think its a bad idea to have the title game stay at 1 site after moving it around for 9 years. The colts stadium would probably be the ideal spot if you went that direction. Great stadium, not too big, central located, home of the ncaa. Granted its not a tourist spot but this is just for a football game. If you want the travel destination than go to the semi final games around new years…not a bad compromise for the bowls, i.e. folks that want the trip go to to the semi final game which is easier to plan for.

It's NEVER going to be at met life stadium. Sorry but that's just the reality of things. Never going to be at a cold weather place outdoors.

(11-06-2015 11:13 AM)bluesox Wrote:  I think pretty outrageous in a 2 year span they pick atlanta and new orleans.

The CFP would probably respond that in the first six years, they will have two title games in the east (Tampa and Atlanta), two in the central time zone (Arlington and New Orleans), and two in the west (Glendale and Santa Clara).

(11-06-2015 11:22 AM)stever20 Wrote:  

(11-06-2015 11:13 AM)bluesox Wrote:  I think pretty outrageous in a 2 year span they pick atlanta and new orleans. I also don't like semi final sites getting to host the title game. In the 6 years of title games only 2 will not be semi final sites, tampa and 49ers stadium. I'd like to see Houston and Minneapolis get in the next 3 year phase. I'm not sure if the alamo dome is up to standards to beat out houston. As for the last spot, i like going east to maybe met life stadium. Also, don't think its a bad idea to have the title game stay at 1 site after moving it around for 9 years. The colts stadium would probably be the ideal spot if you went that direction. Great stadium, not too big, central located, home of the ncaa. Granted its not a tourist spot but this is just for a football game. If you want the travel destination than go to the semi final games around new years…not a bad compromise for the bowls, i.e. folks that want the trip go to to the semi final game which is easier to plan for.

It's NEVER going to be at met life stadium. Sorry but that's just the reality of things. Never going to be at a cold weather place outdoors.

Probably not.

Then again, plenty of warm-weather NFL fans who might've been pissed about the SB in New York.

Just sayin'

(11-06-2015 11:27 AM)Wedge Wrote:  

(11-06-2015 11:13 AM)bluesox Wrote:  I think pretty outrageous in a 2 year span they pick atlanta and new orleans.

The CFP would probably respond that in the first six years, they will have two title games in the east (Tampa and Atlanta), two in the central time zone (Arlington and New Orleans), and two in the west (Glendale and Santa Clara).

And piss on the north.

We have domes. Come on Delaney, kick some damn ass.

(11-06-2015 11:22 AM)stever20 Wrote:  It's NEVER going to be at met life stadium. Sorry but that's just the reality of things. Never going to be at a cold weather place outdoors.

Just like the Super Bowl? Never say never, especially when New Jers---err, I mean New York is involved.

(11-05-2015 05:16 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  

(11-04-2015 03:08 PM)nzmorange Wrote:  I love how Minneapolis is literally the most vanilla city that I can think of, too.

I can see it now:
"Yeah, who wants to go to a fun city when we can go to Minneapolis, Minnesota and eat mayonnaise?"

You haven't seen boring until you've been to Houston. It's barren of attractions and the few that exist are very spread out in the area.

(11-04-2015 03:25 PM)vandiver49 Wrote:  I think Santa Clara is north of Atlanta. And eventually they'll get the Indy followed by Houston, Miami and MSP. I don't think San Antonio will make the cut. The rebuilt Citrus Bowl should put Orlando in the mix at some point as well. I think the interesting question is how for north will the CFP title game with an outdoor facility.

Santa Clara imo. The Bay Area is already notoriously colder than many places and that should be their limit. Heck, if not for the excellent Downtown setup, I'd dread going to Indy, indoor stadium or not. The skybridges downtown are a life saver. I wonder why they stop at major metro areas, why not be willing to go to some major college football teams that are in or in the outskirts of major cities like in Norman or Raleigh?

(11-04-2015 04:04 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  You go have "fun" catching STD's off some stripper's face or being stabbed in the French quarter.

Sounds like a great family weekend.

Or you can eat some great cuisine, gamble or enjoy some great live music.

That said, just don't leave the Downtown area when in NOLA. It wasn't exactly a tourist destination before Katrina, let alone now.

You need to get out of the 3rd ward some.

Houston is NOT boring. And New Orleans is and has been EXACTLY a tourist destination.

(11-06-2015 05:41 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(11-05-2015 05:16 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  

(11-04-2015 03:08 PM)nzmorange Wrote:  I love how Minneapolis is literally the most vanilla city that I can think of, too.

I can see it now:
"Yeah, who wants to go to a fun city when we can go to Minneapolis, Minnesota and eat mayonnaise?"

You haven't seen boring until you've been to Houston. It's barren of attractions and the few that exist are very spread out in the area.

(11-04-2015 03:25 PM)vandiver49 Wrote:  I think Santa Clara is north of Atlanta. And eventually they'll get the Indy followed by Houston, Miami and MSP. I don't think San Antonio will make the cut. The rebuilt Citrus Bowl should put Orlando in the mix at some point as well. I think the interesting question is how for north will the CFP title game with an outdoor facility.

Santa Clara imo. The Bay Area is already notoriously colder than many places and that should be their limit. Heck, if not for the excellent Downtown setup, I'd dread going to Indy, indoor stadium or not. The skybridges downtown are a life saver. I wonder why they stop at major metro areas, why not be willing to go to some major college football teams that are in or in the outskirts of major cities like in Norman or Raleigh?

(11-04-2015 04:04 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  You go have "fun" catching STD's off some stripper's face or being stabbed in the French quarter.

Sounds like a great family weekend.

Or you can eat some great cuisine, gamble or enjoy some great live music.

That said, just don't leave the Downtown area when in NOLA. It wasn't exactly a tourist destination before Katrina, let alone now.

You need to get out of the 3rd ward some.

Houston is NOT boring. And New Orleans is and has been EXACTLY a tourist destination.

For whom?? Single men who want to drink and party? Ok, that's one sliver of the population that watches college football ...

@Bullet

I've never lived in Third Ward, I've lived in Galveston County almost all my life. And yes, Houston is boring, if for no other reason than that everything that might attract people is so spread out.

And now that AstroWorld was shut down because of gang members and urban people scaring suburbanites away--I--I mean, because it was on such prime real estate that it sits empty to this day, there's not much for kids to do without having to go to a suburb/satellite (Kemah, Spring, Galveston). There's not much to do in Houston that doesn't get highly repetitive really quickly. Still love it here though.

@MLPSBison

You can still gamble and eat unique cuisine in New Orleans. That may not sway you but there's more to New Orleans than Bourbon Street.