tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post116290865956525746..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Tuesday 11/07 A.M. Quickie:It's Election Day: Go Vote!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162955033219486252006-11-07T22:03:00.000-05:002006-11-07T22:03:00.000-05:00Wow. I like that idea, too! I know races get big...Wow. I like that idea, too! I know races get big numbers, because you can put people inside the track (both for horses and cars)....I'm surprised you can get the same number just in the circumference for a football game, but cool, if they can!Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162942893147835302006-11-07T18:41:00.000-05:002006-11-07T18:41:00.000-05:00Yes it is true.The owner of the Bristol Motor Spee...Yes it is true.<BR/><BR/>The owner of the Bristol Motor Speedway has tried for years to get this game organized to be the largest attended game ever. He thinks it would be 160-200k depending on how he can configure it.<BR/><BR/>However, neither school has really been down for it. Yet...<BR/><BR/>Money Talks.<BR/><BR/>Joe (Dayton)Trey (formerly TF)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16016679366233865869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162941891152382492006-11-07T18:24:00.000-05:002006-11-07T18:24:00.000-05:00It seats 160,000 or so and they want to host a VT-...<I>It seats 160,000 or so and they want to host a VT-Tennessee game.</I><BR/><BR/>Is that true? If so, that is the greatest idea ever. Even better than those outdoor hockey games in football stadiums.TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923521765537437204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162936425078312492006-11-07T16:53:00.000-05:002006-11-07T16:53:00.000-05:00A ridiculously large bowl already exists. It's cal...A ridiculously large bowl already exists. It's called Bristol Motor Speedway. It seats 160,000 or so and they want to host a VT-Tennessee game. I think this would be fantastic.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07353671003212539401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162935774595058232006-11-07T16:42:00.000-05:002006-11-07T16:42:00.000-05:00I don't think increasing the number of cheap seats...I don't think increasing the number of cheap seats affects the number of boxes. What it does do is two things...<BR/><BR/>1) You could have 100,000 for a team like the Redskins or Giants, that has the base year in and year out.<BR/><BR/>2) Teams like Jacksonville would NEVER sell out a game and thus get blacked out on local TV.<BR/><BR/>I am kinda surprised that nobody's thought of that idea....just make a ridiculously large bowl of 125,000 or something. Of course, watching football in person, the seats are unbelievably worse, generally, than on TV. You'd need to make them $10 tickets, with free parking, to make it worth it!Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162929095128737772006-11-07T14:51:00.000-05:002006-11-07T14:51:00.000-05:00sorry for my babbling in that last post...I reread...sorry for my babbling in that last post...I reread, and I don't think I made an ounce of sense.<BR/><BR/>Liked maher's idea!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162928910717244912006-11-07T14:48:00.000-05:002006-11-07T14:48:00.000-05:00@jen and maher:NFL stadiums make their money on th...@jen and maher:<BR/><BR/>NFL stadiums make their money on the luxury box seats, not the regular seats. Increasing the number of regular seats would decrease the number of luxury box seats which would lower the revenue.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162928582331958932006-11-07T14:43:00.000-05:002006-11-07T14:43:00.000-05:00Total side-note discussion:While this year's Heism...Total side-note discussion:<BR/><BR/>While this year's Heisman race certainly lacks excitement, I think everyone in the media needs to wake up and realize it's not even close to over!! Quinn has one bad game against a greta Michigan defense. If Smith has a similar game (entirely possible), then you should compare Quinn and Smith by the rest of their season. And thus, look at the stats: <BR/><BR/>In the six games since the Michigan loss, Quinn has thrown 19 touchdowns against just one pick, and has now gone five straight games without throwing a ball to the wrong jersey. In four of those six games, he has topped 300 yards passing.<BR/><BR/>Smith could very well put up a great game against UM and roll to the Heisman but my point is that it shouldn't be just given to Smith simply for being the QB of the #1 team. Let them play out the season and then declare a winner.slaskarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397113886860334235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162928284763629372006-11-07T14:38:00.000-05:002006-11-07T14:38:00.000-05:00If they do have to simulate crowd noise I have an ...If they do have to simulate crowd noise I have an easy fix...build bigger stadiums, and sell 20 dollar tickets. <BR/><BR/><BR/>maher~Oh my gosh! Can you believe the oober-smart owners would ever think of this!? Those large venues would effect the "sellout crowd" stats though, don't you think? I would think that the big football towns would have no problem with doubling their seating and selling those tix.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162927256051829732006-11-07T14:20:00.000-05:002006-11-07T14:20:00.000-05:00Thank you Eric.Thank you Eric.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162926985720687852006-11-07T14:16:00.000-05:002006-11-07T14:16:00.000-05:00solomonrex:Greetings.In my opinion, you convey you...solomonrex:<BR/>Greetings.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, you convey your point much better in your last post than you did in the first one.<BR/><BR/>Yes, one should absolutely educate oneself about the world, but I feel that you are wasting that information when voting unless you know how it applies to the person you're voting for.<BR/><BR/>I do disagree with you philosophically, and I don't think I'll change your mind or you mine, but I respect your opinion (now that you have elaborated a little).<BR/><BR/>Phew, that's the last political thing I'm gonna say today. Back to sports!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162926612105633482006-11-07T14:10:00.000-05:002006-11-07T14:10:00.000-05:00Does anyone think it is funny that some NFL stadiu...Does anyone think it is funny that some NFL stadiums are 40,000 seats smaller than the biggest college stadiums? Fedex is the biggest at 80,000ish right? The Colts play in front of 60,000...and the powerhouse of big 10 football indiana has 52,000 seats.<BR/><BR/>If they do have to simulate crowd noise I have an easy fix...build bigger stadiums, and sell 20 dollar tickets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162926171674437402006-11-07T14:02:00.000-05:002006-11-07T14:02:00.000-05:00So Duke should forfeit every home game for the las...So Duke should forfeit every home game for the last 50 years :)<BR/><BR/>I like the line at the end<BR/><BR/>...he "had no idea" why the school would suddenly choose to enforce the regulations....<BR/><BR/>yeah, god forbid you follow the rules, hope this doesn't mean that Duke has been choosing not to follow recruiting rules.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162926020494775552006-11-07T14:00:00.000-05:002006-11-07T14:00:00.000-05:00Is it a coincidence that "D-Mat" is short for Don ...Is it a coincidence that "D-Mat" is short for Don Mattingly too? Maybe Daesuke is a Yankee already? I smell conspiracy<BR/><BR/>signed, <BR/>Theo EpsteinJingoisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269679565181077961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162925983409221592006-11-07T13:59:00.000-05:002006-11-07T13:59:00.000-05:00I'm just glad that ND fans get to suffer the same ...I'm just glad that ND fans get to suffer the same fate as Michigan and OSU fans did the last 2 wks, as their game isn't on a major network.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162925865026834212006-11-07T13:57:00.002-05:002006-11-07T13:57:00.002-05:00It's a great day for Duke haters!Sit down and shut...It's a great day for Duke haters!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2652468" REL="nofollow">Sit down and shut up!</A>Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162925852577346682006-11-07T13:57:00.001-05:002006-11-07T13:57:00.001-05:00Hello, again, Eric:We're obviously talking at cros...Hello, again, Eric:<BR/><BR/>We're obviously talking at cross-purposes here. Picking a party affiliation should be a rational choice, but researching 23 different people for one election is a waste of time. The candidates change compared to their voting record. If you're a normal American, there's no telling whether you're capable of that research, and no reason why your views don't matter anyway. A party is an information shortcut - it's a waste of time to research dozens of people and hundreds of bills/votes on record, so I'll pick Republicans as pro-Defense, or Democrats as pro-abortion.<BR/><BR/>And you mention lobbying, which is precisely what I'm getting at. Voting is less about making informed choices once every 2 years and more about knowing what you care about and going after that. There are plenty of opportunities within our democracy to do this. Join and influence a party from within, or lobby them from without, it's all the same. Be an advocate, if you make your case for looser drug laws or balanced budgets, or whatever, you'll get a party on your side. Btw, Bush is a spender, but we've never balanced a budget during a major war.<BR/><BR/>Research is a positive. But I'd rather see the average American taking care of his/her health, making better cars than the Koreans, and catching criminals. Our day jobs are far more important that spending hours researching a decision that might come down to a coin flip anyway.<BR/><BR/>And when people do research, I'd rather that they educate themselves more generally about the issues. Learn about Islam, finances, the stock market, the tax code. That's more important than learning whether Hillary voted for a pork park project in Missouri.<BR/><BR/>The fact is, there isn't plenty of time to tackle all the issues - and there just aren't right answers to some of these questions. I'm a Christian Conservative, so I've picked my party based on one major thing. Most people are like this: Libertarians like Republicans when they're talking about gun control and hate them when they're talking about the FCC. They like Democrats when they're talking about gay marriage and hate them when they're talking about welfare. That's normal. But the situation will remain the same until you do some persuasion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162925837498117792006-11-07T13:57:00.000-05:002006-11-07T13:57:00.000-05:00just remember, it is also your right NOT to vote. ...just remember, it is also your right NOT to vote. I agree that lazy people who aren't registered to vote have no right to bitch, but for people who are registered and are stuck in a no win situation like steve in Ft.Wayne said, then he has every right not to bother driving to the polls, so long as he has thought it through and it is apathy, not lethargy.<BR/><BR/>Ohio will not pass the smoking amendment rafael, because only 20% of the people in the state smoke. Assuming random distribution, only 20% of the voters smoke, and it should be stopped. I hope.<BR/><BR/>I thought Slater was coked up too. I have no problem with Wilbon in the booth, he's 1000% better than Joe T. who needs to be replaced. But Slater, wow, he was making random noises and talking about god knows what...you know it's bad when The Bos is more coherent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162924745834062142006-11-07T13:39:00.000-05:002006-11-07T13:39:00.000-05:00Too bad that 95% of the politicians are not even w...Too bad that 95% of the politicians are not even worth your vote in the first place.<BR/><BR/>Liberal/conservative/Republican/Democrat, they all suck in my eyes.Megahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407561625097289402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162921386650010822006-11-07T12:43:00.000-05:002006-11-07T12:43:00.000-05:00Speaking of which,By allowing an obviously coked u...Speaking of which,<BR/><BR/>By allowing an obviously coked up Christian Slater into the booth, has MNF "jumped the shark" in guest booth appearances?<BR/><BR/>Joe (Dayton)Trey (formerly TF)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16016679366233865869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162921299845438362006-11-07T12:41:00.000-05:002006-11-07T12:41:00.000-05:00for the five minutes that I watched, the crowd noi...<I><BR/>for the five minutes that I watched, the crowd noise drowned out the broadcasting team! Cudos to them!!! <BR/></I><BR/><BR/>Something all of us, Republican or Democrat, Independent or Anti-Government Anarchist, can staunchly support.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162920599656279602006-11-07T12:29:00.000-05:002006-11-07T12:29:00.000-05:00Dan: I'd like to hear your thoughts on the perceiv...Dan: <BR/>I'd like to hear your thoughts on the perceived lack of defense that Louisville/WVa showed us last Thursday. Make no mistake: many of the turnovers were unforced, making the defenses look no better. And then on top of all that, they gave up a combined 1000 yards. The way I see it, the difference between Louisville and Michigan is, one clearly has a defense, and one clearly doesn't. That's why I think Michigan would win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162920486594271362006-11-07T12:28:00.000-05:002006-11-07T12:28:00.000-05:00Of course I would vote. A choice between the less...Of course I would vote. A choice between the lesser of two evils is still a choice.Sheldizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198083524704018695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162920264674903522006-11-07T12:24:00.000-05:002006-11-07T12:24:00.000-05:00I do not throw my polotics on people, however, if ...I do not throw my polotics on people, however, if you have the time. VOTE! One of the greatest foundations of this country is the fact that we have been given the chance to select who we want to represent us. If you don't agree with the big 2 candidates, there are usually several smaller candidates that have different platforms. Even if they have no shot to win it's great to hear your voice heard. (I will be clued to election results tonight)<BR/><BR/>That being said, I've got an announcement to make. <BR/><BR/>The NBA has won me back.<BR/><BR/>I didn't leave fully, I always watched the Magic games and even attended a few. However, after I got hom from a very long day, I flipped on the 2nd half of the Magic game. After it was over I flipped through the other games...Golden State v. Dallas was great!<BR/><BR/>I don't get to watch much TV, and MNF was absolutely terrible to watch, so I resorted to the NBA. That's the 1st time I've been able to say that since at least 1998.<BR/><BR/>Joe (Dayton)Trey (formerly TF)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16016679366233865869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1162919930095511832006-11-07T12:18:00.000-05:002006-11-07T12:18:00.000-05:00If the 2 candidates running for your congressman w...If the 2 candidates running for your congressman were Hitler and Jeffrey Dahmer would you bother to vote? I submit you wouldn't. From there it's just a matter of degree as to how bad a candidate has to be before you sell yourself out.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07353671003212539401noreply@blogger.com