Mark Sanchez is making plans for February 2014. "I am thrilled about the opportunity to play a Super Bowl in New York," the Jets quarterback said today after game XLVIII was awarded to the Meadowlands. "While it is always our goal every year, it would be extra special to make history in our own stadium." The Jets reacted as expected after owner Woody Johnson, along with the Giants, pushed for the first outdoor cold-weather Super Bowl to be played at the New Meadowlands Stadium. "We are incredibly honored, both as an organization and as a community, to have been awarded the Super Bowl," GM Mike Tannenbaum said. "This is a chance for NFL fans to have a unique Super Bowl experience ..." Head coach Rex Ryan maintained his boastful nature talking about the game. "Add in the fact that you have as good a stadium as there is in the league and no one is going to complain about this not being a great Super Bowl, because you’re in the best city in the world," Ryan said. The win gave the Jets an off-field victory over their AFC East rivals, the Dolphins, who were submitting the bid for Miami. "I think the fix was in for New York," South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee chairman Rodney Barreto told ESPN.com. "We threw $1 million extra on the table last night [for operating expenses]. ... We probably could have put $10 million on the table and it wouldn't have been a difference." With New York Jets Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/...#ixzz0ozFzhNUO
no, their preference to hold the Super Bowl in New York was greater than just an extra million dollars. that doesn't indicate a fix, it indicates the factors that went in to the decision weren't dictated solely by money.
Oh, it was definitely about money. I'm willing to bet that a lot of the owners of cold-weather teams were salivating at the thought of opening the door to some cold-weather superbowls. I'd love to see the breakdown of votes by owner.
then why did they decline the bid that offered more money. the assertion that it was definitely about money is only meaningful if you are stating that was the primary factor, and if that was the case they wouldn't have taken the bid that was actually less.
The bid wasn't about money, or at least I would find the money aspect largely insignificant. I'm saying the reason it was ultimately chosen today was about money. You think Dan Snyder didn't look at this and say "Well, if we can get a superbowl in New York, why can't I get one in Washington if I build a nice new stadium". There was a crack in the door that could allow for more cold weather superbowls, and you can bet those owners of cold-weather cities wanted to make sure that door opened.
It was about getting naming rights for the stadium. Now it's a no brainer for a company to buy them with their name automatically attached to a Super Bowl.
When was the last time you had 12 inches of snow?? Remember I asked snow not about rubber products or animal visits.
You're right, Momma Amy and I have become very distant every since she had me at negative 5. Thanks, I'll stop now this thread is going in the wrong direction. Come see the new stadium some time it's beautiful.
Damn, first Fin and now Blitz paying us a visit. We must really be in Miami's brain now.. :beer: Where the hell you been Blitz? You haven't paid us a visit since Ryan took over I think..
The difference is Washington isn't New York, outside of Georgetown who the hell wants to go out in Washington at night? NY is the center of the universe, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle..... not even close. Personally I'd love to see Northern California get one but with no new stadiums in what seems like 40 years it's quite far away from happening.
