Cowboys want stadium - City is balking

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Sun May 09, 2004 12:21 pm

DALLAS -- Funding a new stadium for the Dallas Cowboys would create the nation's highest hotel occupancy tax, says the city's hotel association in voting to oppose the plan.

Dallas County commissioners have also balked at the team's proposal for a new $650 million, retractable-dome stadium near downtown, with $425 million to be financed by taxpayers.

Cowboys owner "Jerry Jones has the means to pay for his own stadium," said Frank Naboulsi, chairman of the Hotel Association of Greater Dallas.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1797550

I love that last line...

Smithian · Post by **Smithian** » Sun May 09, 2004 8:42 pm

I still think the Arizona Cardinals are building an excellent stadium.

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Mon May 10, 2004 4:49 am

Smithian wrote:I still think the Arizona Cardinals are building an excellent stadium.

from what i've seen of their fan base at home on tv, they only need about 25,000 seats. :lol:

Smithian · Post by **Smithian** » Mon May 10, 2004 8:05 am

Atleast they aren't Fakriots or two-year Buc fans.

redskincity · Post by **redskincity** » Mon May 10, 2004 8:07 am

If I had my way; they would play in a Circus tent.

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Mon May 10, 2004 12:06 pm

If I had my way - they would play in quicksand - against the Eagles

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Mon May 10, 2004 1:38 pm

hailskins666 wrote:
Smithian wrote:I still think the Arizona Cardinals are building an excellent stadium.
from what i've seen of their fan base at home on tv, they only need about 25,000 seats.

You never know, they could have a better turnout in a stadium that didn't have metal benches in the stands.

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Tue May 11, 2004 5:47 pm

GF wrote:You never know, they could have a better turnout in a stadium that didn't have metal benches in the stands.

hmmmm...... true, better make that 30,000 :lol:

Warmother · Post by **Warmother** » Sat May 15, 2004 12:44 pm

I think Jerry Jones should move his team. Pack them up and take a long trip off a short peer.