Based on this article sounds like maritime expansion may be folly
http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/na...service=mobile
Thoughts anyone know the status out there on the ground
Based on this article sounds like maritime expansion may be folly
http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/na...service=mobile
Thoughts anyone know the status out there on the ground
Slap a coat of paint on the abandoned restaurant and our asshole owner may think about moving the Argonauts there.
Quebec City would be an area of consideration for expansion, Quebec folk love football and what a great rivalry you would create with Montreal.
10 team league would be ideal for a balanced schedule.
As a Maritimer, sorry, I'm just not buying that story. A team would be well supported if it was, in actuality, seen as a Maritime (not Halifax) team.
I think this is an interesting and important point. Obviously the BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders are named after provinces, not cities. I'm not sure how much the name matters in establishing a following outside the city a team is located in. That said, what could a team in the Maritimes be called, if not named after one city? There is more than one province in eastern Canada, and none of them have very big populations. Could the word Maritime be in the name? Maybe that wouldn't work, I have no idea.
Also, I think it is important that a new stadium built in the Martimes be a pretty good size. I know some people talk about building a stadium with between 25 000 - 28 000 seats. I think that is too small. I would build one with at least 33 000 seats. My reason is I think it would be more effective to try and draw people from other cities, and sell more tickets at very affordable prices than fewer tickets at much higher prices. Some people say a team in eastern Canada could not work because of a lack of a corporate base and too little wealth in that part of the country. I think the solution is to sell more tickets at lower prices, rather than fewer tickets at higher prices. I think a team could more than break even if it did this effectively. It would also lead to big crowds and a great atmosphere at games.
Atlantic Schooners, (has a history, 30+ years without actually being the name of the franchise) with little objection.
The stadium has to follow the model of the new east stadiums (24k) 33K is way to big. The games have to be sold as individual events.
As a Maritimer, who has lived in all three provinces I know Maritimers are spoiled, we like our lifestyle, we don't like to commute. I've met people from the GTA who commute an hour and a half to work, most Maritimers see that as insane. Anyone who takes over 15 minutes to get to work has a long commute unless it's something like Halifax traffic.
I see people everyday flying out to Fort Mac but have heard few success stories. Most go out there make good money and then waste it, few are those who saved their money and came back and settled into a better lifestyle at home.
We don't have a history of large crowds for regular events, 24k is more than enough.
The name is huge. At least half the Riders following is from outside Regina. Without that, the Riders would have folded long ago. As a matter of fact when they became the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1947 it was because Saskatoon and Moose Jaw's team had folded and the only way to save the Regina Roughriders was to have the team belong to the entire province.
I like the PEI Spuds. Now that PEI has a bridge it can no longer be called an island. What do you think Double Dare? Plus why would you drive an hour back and forth for work. You must be from away and love snow shoveling?
Atlantic Schooners is the only name.
you sir are no roughriders. legendary Ivor Wynne sold out exactly zero games in its farewell season aside from LD classic. Its laughable to even compare yourselves to the riders. I remember CHCH running a couple of stories on Hamiltonian sports bars playing NFL games foremost during Cats playoff runs. Nice stadium, good owner but lets be serious here.
Atlantic Krakens.
The Argos already have boats covered.
There should be lots of east coast people across Canada that would support the team for road games.... Would be nice in my life time if I could see a grey cup in Halifax.... Think that would be a fun party.... hope this happens some day....
Atlantic Corsairs.
Uhh, it's a very well known fact, that's why Matthew later corrected the previous post.
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