interesting. sounds like the carson site was never really an option.
from off the net
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laram
I’ve been sitting on this post for weeks. Out of respect to my St Louis brothern (who already know this) I never talk about the Rams situation publicly, but I feel compelled to speak on this subject and clear up a few things.
The NFL already knows who they want to be in Los Angeles, they’ve done their due-diligence to ensure that they get it right.. That is the reason they took control of the Los Angeles market, so they could ostensibly control this golden goose. They don’t have to do or say anything until the chairs stop.
As you know, the NFL initially sent out a notice for participants to be a part of a Focus Group to gauge the potential return of the NFL to the Los Angeles area. The response was so overwhelming that they had to scale it down by setting certain criteria. They conducted phone interviews with top business owners, individuals that hold psl’s, suites, season tickets, etc., with other sports teams, and individuals with a certain net worth.
There are 32 of the Top Fortune 500 companies located in LA County, each one was represented.
I attended the Focus Group in downtown LA at Mondo Research conducted by Conventions, Sports & Leisure International out of Addison Texas. There was a very small select group of approximately 15 people in my group. However, when they found out my affiliations, I could only participate as a spectator.
The questions they asked centered around potential seating concepts, pricing and amenity packages and most importantly teams! I sent pictures and pricing to a few of my board friends months ago.
Long story made short, it was unanimous among all of the groups that they would not support the Oakland Raiders, even if the suites/PSL’s/tickets were offered at a discounted price. The premise was that there would be two teams between the Rams, Chargers and Raiders, and every scenario that included the Raiders was the least desired.
Overwhelmingly the combination of the Rams/Chargers was the preference. The money had spoken.
The Chargers and Raiders will not play in Carson, CA partially for the reasons I stated above, as well as these.
1. Carson is dealing with an abhorrent gang problem right now. The last thing they will allow is for the Raiders to play in that community.
2. Neither Spanos nor Davis can afford to fight the NFL. They don’t have the finances to build a stadium, pay relocation fees and fight a lawsuit
3. The Chargers and Raiders aren’t even at the starting gate. Even if everything went smoothly, they’re at least 4 years away.
4. Despite what is being reported, the Chargers/Raiders do not even own the land. This land was/is an oil mine area that is already encumbered by several law suits.
5. They will not be able to raise the desired funds through PSL sales in Carson.
Won’t happen.
After the vetting process, below is the invite that I received.
Conventions, Sports & Leisure International (CSL), a sports and entertainment advisory company, will be hosting a limited number of focus group sessions on Wednesday, October 29th and Thursday, October 30th in the Los Angeles area in order to obtain opinions and feedback related to the potential return of the National Football League (NFL) to the Los Angeles area.
Thank you for your willingness to assist Conventions, Sports & Leisure International in asessing the potential return of the NFL to the Los Angeles area. Your attendance is confirmed for the focus group to be held on Wednesday, October 29th, from 7:30am to 9:00am at Mondo Research.
The facility is located in downtown Los Angeles at the following address:
Los Angeles NFL Focus Group – RSVP ID: 26942
You have confirmed 1 person(s) will be attending this event.
When:
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
07:30 AM – 09:00 AM
Where:
Mondo Research
1130 S. Flower St., Suite 203
Los Angeles, CA. 90015
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