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Post by TrailDucker on Jul 14, 2012 19:25:00 GMT -5
1.) New City and NameCity: Saint Louis, Missouri Name: BlackBirds2.) Reason(s)Fan BaseWe understand there is a high risk of a fan base loss anytime a team chooses to relocate. This move minimizes that risk because St. Louis and Memphis are in a very similar geographic area (midwest). We consider this a minimal risk, high reward scenario. St Louis offers a larger market for growth, and we still have the opportunity to maintain some of the Memphis fan base. This is nothing like the Vancouver to Memphis move. Stadium FundingCurrent NBA sponsor, Sprint (S), has agreed to help fund a new stadium in an effort to make a bigger foot print with the NBA. With the Sprint Center in Kansas City occupied by other sports team and the questionable NBA market, they chose to venture away from their headquarters. However, they wanted to stay to home. Sprint will make a large contribution to the building of the Sprint Arena along with funding from the tax payers and team ownership. CompetitionThere's heavy speculation the St Louis Rams will be leaving the city and headed to Los Angeles in the upcoming year. With the departure of their NFL franchise, there will be a void to fill. St. Louis was rumored to be winner-up in the bid for the New Orleans Hornets when they chose to relocate their franchise from Charolette, North Carolina. HometownSt Louis is the home town to newly appointed Memphis GM, RepTheChuck. 3.) Plan for realignmentThere is no need for realignment with this move. St. Louis is very close to Memphis in terms of geographic location. Team LogoHome JerseyAway JerseySprint Arena
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Post by TrailDucker on Jul 14, 2012 19:26:29 GMT -5
Since we have adopted the World Cup style of seeding, there isn't really a need to vote, these are more now just for fun and FYI (although we want them to remain realistic)
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Post by NAUHurdler on Jul 14, 2012 19:58:28 GMT -5
This team looks awesome! I like the dedication this owner put into his relocation. Good to have another dedicated owner in the league!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2012 21:43:42 GMT -5
As a basketball fan, its cool.
As a Kansas City resident, I'm disappointed you chose St. Louis.
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Post by NAUHurdler on Jul 14, 2012 21:45:39 GMT -5
St. Louis is where champions reside
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2012 22:13:28 GMT -5
Love it!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2012 23:03:28 GMT -5
As a basketball fan, its cool. As a Kansas City resident, I'm disappointed you chose St. Louis. I'm sorry you have to live there.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2012 23:54:02 GMT -5
As a basketball fan, its cool. As a Kansas City resident, I'm disappointed you chose St. Louis. I'm sorry you have to live there. I used to think that way, but I'm cool with it now.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2012 4:02:06 GMT -5
People with Memphis picks should realize they need top update the name of the pick on their rosters.
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Post by NAUHurdler on Jul 15, 2012 11:57:50 GMT -5
As should people with Sacramento picks. I've noticed a few teams have those picks and they need to be Indiana if I'm correct.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2012 12:00:11 GMT -5
Yes indeed, I think this should be included in the relocation procedure.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2012 13:03:14 GMT -5
Awesome job on the details you put into this. Very good job.
St. Louis.... boo that city!
(Go Reds)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2012 18:46:57 GMT -5
Awesome job on the details you put into this. Very good job. St. Louis.... boo that city! (Go Reds) Thank you! And I'm sorry we have a great baseball team. Ok...I'm not really that sorry. Boo the Reds!! At least being a Cincy fan is better than being a KC fan.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2012 22:16:22 GMT -5
Awesome job on the details you put into this. Very good job. St. Louis.... boo that city! (Go Reds) Thank you! And I'm sorry we have a great baseball team. Ok...I'm not really that sorry. Boo the Reds!! At least being a Cincy fan is better than being a KC fan. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlclUwqDo3s&feature=fvwrel [/youtube]
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2012 16:17:12 GMT -5
LOL!
Well played...
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