adcmarti
Dec 20 2004, 15:50
Colts to sign 30 year lease to stay in Indy with a new stadium
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Slot machines in Indianapolis would be the key to financing a $500 million, retractable-roof stadium proposed Sunday night by the mayor and the owner of the Indianapolis Colts.
"We have a deal," said a smiling Mayor Bart Peterson as he and team owner Jim Irsay held up their arms in victory before a roaring crowd of more than 55,000 that had turned out to see the Colts take on the Baltimore Ravens.
While the cheers at the RCA Dome were loud, the agreement between the city and the franchise marks only the start of what could be a contentious process.
The debate over expanding gambling in Indianapolis began Sunday and will reach into the Statehouse as the legislature considers the plan when it reconvenes next month.
Parts of the plan also must clear the City-County Council.
Sunday, Peterson and Irsay briefly set aside the potential political and practical hurdles facing the plan as they stood on the dome's artificial turf to announce their plans to ensure that Indianapolis' two-decade-long status as a National Football League city continues for a second generation. The announcement before a sold-out game culminated two years of negotiations.
The proposal calls for the city to build a 63,000-seat stadium, which could expand to seat 70,000, in time for the 2008 NFL season. The team will sign a new 30-year lease.
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Greenstein
Dec 21 2004, 02:53
Damn, thats gonna be a nice stadium. Peyton should throw many TD's in that facility
TheNay
Dec 21 2004, 02:55
looks nice
finality
Dec 21 2004, 03:58
Neat.
Still can't beat the Linc'.
pimpshiznid
Dec 21 2004, 04:00
QUOTE(adcmarti @ Dec 20 2004, 10:50)
Colts to sign 30 year lease to stay in Indy with a new stadium
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Damn, you beat me to it.
When I picked up the paper this morning, I couldn't believe it. I'm glad, since the colts were close to packing up and leaving Indy last year after the super bowl...
I need to see if I can get any of the video clips they are showing on the news... ****ing awesome I say!
nice, I guess indy prolly gonna host a superbowl in the future
supernova_00
Dec 21 2004, 04:13
woah
pimpshiznid
Dec 21 2004, 04:18
Here's a little more info...
The stadium is now said to cost over $687 million.
http://www.indystar.com/articles/8/203672-6988-092.htmlAnd anyone wanting to see what the stadium will look like in action, click here:
http://www.wthr.com/global/video/popup/pop...eAdTag=homepageAnd something else that hasn't been added yet:
This will be the home of NCAA March Madness for the next 4 decades...
Finally, some sports action around here.
L3thal
Dec 21 2004, 05:13
Looks quite nice
CatnipOligarthy
Dec 21 2004, 05:15
not bad looking. no team deserves a plain old dome. i know that all too well.
dj6ross
Dec 21 2004, 05:18
Wow, that looks cool! So they are both NFL and NBA games in that stadium?
CatnipOligarthy
Dec 21 2004, 05:19
QUOTE(dj6ross @ Dec 20 2004, 23:18)
Wow, that looks cool! So they are both NFL and NBA games in that stadium?
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no, but they will be making a Final Four pitch from what ive read
pimpshiznid
Dec 21 2004, 06:01
QUOTE(dj6ross @ Dec 21 2004, 00:18)
Wow, that looks cool! So they are both NFL and NBA games in that stadium?
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Nah, only NCAA, NFL so far.
The NBA games are played in the fairly new Conseco Fieldhouse. It has some of the style aspects carried over on the new stadium.
adcmarti
Dec 21 2004, 19:41
QUOTE(CatnipOligarthy @ Dec 21 2004, 00:19)
no, but they will be making a Final Four pitch from what ive read
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They already have a deal for the Final Four. They are the only city that is on a rotating schedule to host the Final Four every 4th or 5th year (I can't remember exactly) through 2049. That was one of the main things to get the deal done for the new stadium.
holy crap thats expensive, ur city will go bankrupt
adcmarti
Dec 21 2004, 19:50
QUOTE(Cube @ Dec 21 2004, 14:42)
holy crap thats expensive, ur city will go bankrupt
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I doubt it
. Indy is definately a rising city in this country.
lotus22
Dec 22 2004, 05:51
Peyton Manning will be able to throw outta the roof now.
Ayepecks
Dec 22 2004, 18:27
Probably just me (given everyone else's comments), but I think it looks like ass. Far too much like a baseball stadium.
Daviesbad04
Dec 22 2004, 18:30
The possible new Jets stadium looks better in my opinion, but thats still a sweet stadium
This stadium is going to be sweet. I've been to many a trade show in Indy this will definitely help the city.
Ficman
Dec 22 2004, 19:36
adcmarti
Dec 22 2004, 21:05
QUOTE(GRex @ Dec 22 2004, 14:32)
This stadium is going to be sweet. I've been to many a trade show in Indy this will definitely help the city.
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Yep
. Especially since the convention center is expanding.
MrCobra
Dec 22 2004, 21:12
Everyone here in Indy is being told that taxes won't be raised to pay for. Yeah right. I think if the Colts want a new stadium, the Colts should pay for it. Same thing happened when the Pacers got their new place to play in. Taxes went up for that too.
Colts have said that if they don't get a new stadium then they'll leave. I say let them go. I'll help them pack.
Xeonic
Dec 23 2004, 04:49
That looks very similar to Reliant Stadium down in Houston...
Still looks nice
TDQuiksilver
Dec 23 2004, 19:01
Bah, sissies.. play in the cold snow like us. I love Gillette
Kidding though. All these new stadiums are pretty sweet.. like an all in one sports complex.
QUOTE(adcmarti @ Dec 21 2004, 14:50)
I doubt it
. Indy is definately a rising city in this country.
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yea sure every city is a rising city in the country
a superbowl will help ya tho
IceDogg
Dec 27 2004, 07:22
Looks good, thanks for the info. I think I heard the Cowboys would be getting one soon too. I can't wait. I'm going to try to be in the crowd of the first game in the new stadium if I can swing it.
QUOTE(finality @ Dec 20 2004, 22:58)
Neat.
Still can't beat the Linc'.
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