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Downtown LA Stadium Will be called Farmers Field (1 Viewer)
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TommyGilmore
Footballguy
Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming. 
JbizzleMan
Footballguy
Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
I don't care what it's called! I just want it done!
squistion
Footballguy
Just like I always associate Indianapolis with oil.Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Or Los Angeles with Lakes.Just like I always associate Indianapolis with oil.Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
squistion
Footballguy
Yeah, but the Lakers were named before they came to LA, not after they got here (and Minnesota is known for a few lakes). If the team was named after they came to Los Angeles, then you would have a valid point.Or Los Angeles with Lakes.Just like I always associate Indianapolis with oil.Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Actually, Los Angeles and Farmers sounds like a good fit. When I first heard "Farmers", it made me think of Vin Scully pitching radio ads during Dodger games for "Farmer John" link sausages. To this day, I when I think "Farmers", I think of Vin's voice talking "Dodger Dogs". But that's just me...Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
Fensalk
Footballguy
You mean farming and staples.Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
Clarence the barber
Footballguy
THE LOS ANGELES JAGUARS
B Maverick
Footballguy
i thought it was the Los Angeles Vikings. I mean LA stole their NBA team, why not their NFL team too?
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing.......oh, nevermind.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
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Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Los Jaguares de Los Angeles. Brilliant marketing ploy! It would make sense there.
Joe Summer
Footballguy
Once?
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
A football team, yes.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Don't forget the Utah Jazz.
When I think jazz I think of Utah.
When I think jazz I think of Utah.
Joe Summer
Footballguy
The Raiders don't count?
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
You have to ask Raiders fan.
bonesman
Footballguy
Actually, Los Angeles and Farmers sounds like a good fit. When I first heard "Farmers", it made me think of Vin Scully pitching radio ads during Dodger games for "Farmer John" link sausages. To this day, I when I think "Farmers", I think of Vin's voice talking "Dodger Dogs". But that's just me...Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
Vin Scully is a treasure. I feel blessed to have grown up listening to him and Chick.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Just my $.02The Raiders will always belong to OaklandTom Servo said:The Raiders don't count?You have to ask Raiders fan.
Dr. Gobbler
Footballguy
Actually this place used to be lousy with orchards and farms.TommyGilmore said:Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I too grew up listening to Dodger games and the short wave broadcasts would reach Northern California fairly clear at night. Vin is the best baseball announcer there ever was.bonesman said:Raiderfan32904 said:Actually, Los Angeles and Farmers sounds like a good fit. When I first heard "Farmers", it made me think of Vin Scully pitching radio ads during Dodger games for "Farmer John" link sausages. To this day, I when I think "Farmers", I think of Vin's voice talking "Dodger Dogs". But that's just me...TommyGilmore said:Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Agreed. Some of my best memories of Los Angeles were going into Dodger Stadium and just kicking back with the game on the radio head phones and Scully calling the action. Some peanuts and Dodger Dogs as you were coming out of a beer fog from ShortStops across the way...good times.I too grew up listening to Dodger games and the short wave broadcasts would reach Northern California fairly clear at night. Vin is the best baseball announcer there ever was.bonesman said:Raiderfan32904 said:Actually, Los Angeles and Farmers sounds like a good fit. When I first heard "Farmers", it made me think of Vin Scully pitching radio ads during Dodger games for "Farmer John" link sausages. To this day, I when I think "Farmers", I think of Vin's voice talking "Dodger Dogs". But that's just me...TommyGilmore said:Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Only Jazz I listen to is made by Mormons.
delusional
Footballguy
Illegal immigrants ....farming...etcTommyGilmore said:Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
ether way LA shouldnt have a team
5Rings
Lurker
you guys are nuts. scully is awful. all he does is read the media guide. i hear the same stories every game...i missed real mlb broadcasts when i left sf.as for the nfl, will the jags change their name when they move?I too grew up listening to Dodger games and the short wave broadcasts would reach Northern California fairly clear at night. Vin is the best baseball announcer there ever was.bonesman said:Raiderfan32904 said:Actually, Los Angeles and Farmers sounds like a good fit. When I first heard "Farmers", it made me think of Vin Scully pitching radio ads during Dodger games for "Farmer John" link sausages. To this day, I when I think "Farmers", I think of Vin's voice talking "Dodger Dogs". But that's just me...TommyGilmore said:Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
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JHuber77
Footballguy
Nice ring to it. Only problem is the Golden State Warriors might have something to say about it.
B Maverick
Footballguy
You are insane, Scully is the best that ever was. But i guess that comes with being a bay area guy and prob an anti-dodger.Only announcer that knows when to talk and when to let the view speak for itself. Doesnt need a color man as he does it all. And he has the stories to go with everything. Also, doesnt miss a pitch like other announcers do when they are in story mode.you guys are nuts. scully is awful. all he does is read the media guide. i hear the same stories every game...i missed real mlb broadcasts when i left sf.as for the nfl, will the jags change their name when they move?I too grew up listening to Dodger games and the short wave broadcasts would reach Northern California fairly clear at night. Vin is the best baseball announcer there ever was.bonesman said:Raiderfan32904 said:Actually, Los Angeles and Farmers sounds like a good fit. When I first heard "Farmers", it made me think of Vin Scully pitching radio ads during Dodger games for "Farmer John" link sausages. To this day, I when I think "Farmers", I think of Vin's voice talking "Dodger Dogs". But that's just me...TommyGilmore said:Because when I think of Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind is.....farming.
Vin Scully is a treasure. I feel blessed to have grown up listening to him and Chick.
Anyway, why would JAx need to change names? Unless Jacksonville believes they would get another team and pulls a CLE on the team to keep the name and history, I think LA Jaguars would stay (for better or worse)
Seems like a good move by Farmer's. I'm assuming they are on the hook for very little or no money until the stadium is built and an NFL team is in place. But for future years, they will get free publicity out having their name tied to an imaginary stadium in a frequently discussed topic that will never fall out of the news until a team actually shows up in LA.
On the flip side, $0.7 Billion for 30 year naming rights seems outrageously high.
On the flip side, $0.7 Billion for 30 year naming rights seems outrageously high.
Fensalk
Footballguy
When the Raiders moved back to Oakland for 1995, they signed a 16-year lease which was set to expire in 2011. That lease got extended in 2009 and now is set to expire at the end of the 2013 season. Al Davis can then pick up and move the Raiders anywhere for the 2014 season. Farmers Field is scheduled to be ready by 2015. So Al Davis has the option of moving the Raiders to the LA Coliseum for 1 season in 2014 and then moving into Farmers Field the following year.Just my $.02The Raiders will always belong to OaklandTom Servo said:The Raiders don't count?You have to ask Raiders fan.
Andrew Garda
Moderator
LA would have to want the Raiders..... I'm not sure they would after Crazy al's last departure.Farmers Insurance huh? I thought they named it after the LA Times' own Sam Farmer.When the Raiders moved back to Oakland for 1995, they signed a 16-year lease which was set to expire in 2011. That lease got extended in 2009 and now is set to expire at the end of the 2013 season. Al Davis can then pick up and move the Raiders anywhere for the 2014 season. Farmers Field is scheduled to be ready by 2015. So Al Davis has the option of moving the Raiders to the LA Coliseum for 1 season in 2014 and then moving into Farmers Field the following year.Just my $.02The Raiders will always belong to OaklandTom Servo said:The Raiders don't count?
You have to ask Raiders fan.
http://www.farmersfield.com/?page_id=9
Ps - looks pretty cool too
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Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
Let's do this.B Maverick said:
Yenrub
Footballguy
Do football fans in LA really want a NFL team?
Wouldn’t having at team in LA limit what games are actually shown on TV in the LA market?
The few times that I have been to LA during football season they seem to get the “best” games of the week on the local channels.
Here in NC you are forced to watch the Panthers (if you don’t have the Sunday ticket).
Wouldn’t having at team in LA limit what games are actually shown on TV in the LA market?
The few times that I have been to LA during football season they seem to get the “best” games of the week on the local channels.
Here in NC you are forced to watch the Panthers (if you don’t have the Sunday ticket).
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
It all depends on what the payment structure looks like. If Farmers doesn't start paying until the stadium is actually built AND pays an annual amount (rather than upfront fee): a. they get the immediate advertising benefit even though the field isn't built yet
b. that $700M will be worth a lot less in present-value terms
So until we know more, it could be a brilliant deal that is basically the equivalent of paying something like $15M a year in present-value terms.
Team ROFLCOPTERS
Footballguy
Maybe then AEG will take that possible profit and actualy spend in on the LA Kings. Those guys are the worst ownership.
squistion
Footballguy
It is not a big priority for those of us in LA, however (contrary to popular belief) if a competative team is fielded, the market is here. The Rams had something like 54,000 season ticket holders (in the Coliseum) the year before Carroll Rosenbloom moved to the team to Anaheim in the late 70s. Attendance steadily declined after Georgia Frontiere took over, mainly because the teams in later years were awful and also because the Rams never caught the fancy of the folks in Orange County as they had in LA.As you noted the big downside for NFL fans is that the viewing options are limited when there is a local team.
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B Maverick
Footballguy
living in the OC....(in case you dont know its the area just south of LA where the baseball team known as the Angels play and try to milk the LA name since the rest of the country doesnt seem to know or care that there are places south of LA called Orange County and San Diego... but thats a topic for the FFA)....i am happy that LA doesnt have a team so we do get the best games on reg TV. It also means I usually get the Chargers games, which i am also happy about.Masked Vigilante
Footballguy
Great tribute to the porn industry.
