NOT EVERY NFL FRANCHISE CAN HAVE A MASSIVE STATE-OF-THE-ART STADIUM!TV and ticket revenues will suffer. So much like a homeless person on the street with no money, Mark Davis will hold his cup out begging for somebody to take him in. Las Vegas, NV. I suggest DKR-Memorial Stadium in Austin. i got a brilliant idea. UNLV will play its final game at Sam Boyd Stadium when the Rebels face San Jose State at 1 p.m. Saturday. Listen the crowds show up and are pretty knowledgeable but for the 2 games I've been at it wasn't like everyone in the stadium went crazy on 3rd down. The richest school in sports would be happy to make more money! Why are the upper levels of their stadium covered with tarps ? ... tORN TV Tutorial ... How to Install a Track in rFactor in Windows 7 - Duration: 4:54. tORN … It would be like playing on a neutral field. This is also slated to be the last football game ever in Sam Boyd Stadium. Vegas will eat them alive. Awesome first performance of I-E-A-I-A-I-O, also referred to as 'KITT'. Surely it’s no different than the Chargers’ home field. just reading the comment’s, and try to make common sense out of them. My sources tell me it’s going to be San Diego. The reviews of NFL draft experts on the Raiders’ latest haul were mixed. Instead of the Autumn Wind, they ought to have “Send in the Clowns” or “Yakety Sax” (Aka the Benny Hill music) playing for them as they take the field. So where will the Raiders play in 2019, if they’ll no longer be playing in Oakland? London isn't an option. The game against the defending Super Bowl champion Miami Dolphins was moved from the Raiders’ regular home, the Oakland Coliseum, because of a scheduling conflict with the Oakland Athletics, who hosted the Minnesota Twins at the Coliseum the following night. Have them play at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, where the UConn Huskies play. Way to plan Mark, did you listen to your barbers suggestions on having a consignsncy plan? Sam Boyd Stadium - Duration: 0:47. scottkit Recommended for you. Gruden could be the ringmaster/barker. Obviously, 2019 won’t be in Las Vegas, but it may have to be somewhere.”. Contact reporter Mark Anderson at manderson@reviewjournal.com. [17] Several preseason games were also played at the stadium in the early 1970s. Raider fans are being conned by this clown, (*In my best Dr Claw*) Kenny Mayne, a former UNLV quarterback, will soon end his 27-year run at ESPN. Like us on Facebook. Now we have a stadium being built in Las Vegas where I have seen construction on casinos being done 24/7 and the Raiders new home is going to take somewhere between 3 and 4 years (and possibly 5) Something is not right. The owners don’t get it! scottishvike says: It was renovated a few years ago. The decision on what happens next with Sam Boyd Stadium is an ongoing, collaborative process that involves the entire campus.”. It’s Oakland fault. Fans, cough cough, can bring folding lounge chairs, liquor and hand guns. At least the Raider fans from LA and San Diego would come close to selling out the stadium.”. “We are evaluating the property and its place in the university’s long-term plans,” UNLV acting president Marta Meana said. With the Raiders ready to exit Oakland after 2018 if/when Oakland files a lawsuit against the Raiders for exiting Oakland, the Raiders need a home for 2019. Seriously, It’s 2018 and they play NFL football on a baseball field…, Isn’t Levi Stadium a grass stadium? The Oilers played as a lame duck in Houston in 96 before tiny crowds, then spent a year playing in Memphis (while training and practicing in Nashville) then spent a season at Vanderbilt stadium before moving into their new stadium. Moving doesn’t make any sense. UNLV also owns 42 acres of land near McCarran International Airport and 2,000 acres in North Las Vegas. Las Vegas, NV. It is a great place to visit and we enjoy being able to have a drink while watching events. They don’t want the Raiders anymore. (No suites? They are likely gonna suck really bad next year so home field advantage won’t really matter. When PT Barnum uttered the phrase “There’s a sucker born every minute”, he must’ve had the Raiders, their fans, and Las Vegas in mind. Can you imagine the other west division teams whining about the travel ??? So where will the Raiders play in 2019, if they’ll no longer be playing in Oakland? 38-35. The RCA Dome (originally Hoosier Dome) was a domed stadium in Indianapolis.It was the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons (1984–2007).. It’s Oakland fault. Perfect opportunity to play a season traveling on the road playing “home” games in cities the NFL might look at if expansion takes place again. This team is headed for anonymity in the Nevada desert, soon to be irrelevant in an NFL backwater with a weak local fanbase. I got a quote for $55 each way (from MGM to Sam Boyd Stadium) for the night of the U2 concert from one limo company and that includes a bottle of champagne. Parking: Free Dirt lot parking for the games with a pretty close walk to the main entrance. LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas is hosting a two-day food giveaway to 15,000 residents in need. I do know the answer…and he’s not going anywhere either. The last one is the AMA Monster Energy SuperCross on April 25, and UNLV’s contract with Allegiant Stadium prohibits any events from taking place at Sam Boyd after June 30. I vote for SCOTTISHVIKE to be the next commisioner of the NFL…one of the BEST ideas & solution I’ve heard regarding a NFL problem in the last 10 years. Nice shiny new stadiums mean little without a fan base…which takes decades to build. Thanks for the memories over the past 49 seasons here #SBSFarewell. “It’s in our minds, but it’s really in the back of our minds right now,” owner Mark Davis said in late August. Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas will not be the venue in which the Raiders play while waiting for their new venue to be completed. Going to San Diego would be like the Bears playing in Green Bay- I guess it could happen, but there are a lot of people in San Diego who dislike the raiders- it was totally obvious when they hosted the superbowl when the raiders played the bucs. Think of the Rai”DUH”s as Vegas new resident three ring circus act, their offense, defense, and special teams could qualify. I wonder if they are still hidden in the basement of the stadium. Won’t work, I’m interested in the reason behind the Sam Boyd Stadium issue. The stadium opened in 1967 as San Diego Stadium, and was known as Jack Murphy Stadium from 1981 to 1997. I hear it’s available LOL, It’s really unfair to a team to move twice in 2 yrs. The people love football and sports. And even when they get their new stadium in Vegas their problems still may not be over. Tony Sanchez won six state high school titles in six seasons at Bishop Gorman and compiled a 20-40 record in five seasons at UNLV. As far as Santa Clara, you would think maybe, but I think after the 49ers host the Raiders in a few weeks, you will have your answer why Santa Clara will want nothing to do with the situation. And the stadium itself could be kept just in case the Rebels struggle at Allegiant Stadium, but that seems like the least probable scenario. Do you think the Rams/Chargers play in the same venue? Among other reasons, he claimed the Coliseum couldn’t be adequately staffed, a point directly contradicted by Scott McKibben, the executive director of the Oakland Coliseum. Sam Boyd Stadium is the college home to UNLV. Sure… because nothing says football like 115 degrees in September……. “Sam Boyd Stadium has been a wonderful home for our football program, and we are looking forward to the future in Allegiant Stadium,” athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois said. By continuing to browse or by clicking “I Accept Cookies” you agree to the storing of first-party and third-party cookies on your device and consent to the disclosure of your personal information to our third party service providers or advertising partners to optimize your experience, analyze traffic and personalize content. Copyright © 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service, Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Simple solution, play in San Antonio, TX at the Alamodome, the Saints did after the hurricane. As a Raider fan from Connecticut, this makes me happy! Old teammates will hug and swap stories, feats of yesteryear likely embellished at least a little. Mr. Zak, you don’t know a thing about the situation in Oakland. At least it’s close by and the views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge are world class. The drive-thru event will take place at Sam Boyd Stadium on December 18 and 19. I thought we pretty much established that a grass stadium could not handle 16 regular season games. 2424. BuffaloBragging says: Rent some cheap farm land, spread the tarps and play ball. #The-Best-Fans-in-the-NFL says: Besides, the Raiders fans cannot get out of jail for 8 – home games a year their parole officers would not allow it…. The Raiders fans cannot sell out the Oakland stadium why do you think they’ll do better elsewhere on a consistent basis? Don’t let the door hit you in the A** on the way out Bowl Cut. The fact that they had to move anywhere BUT Oakland doesn’t make sense. Thanks for the memories over the past 49 seasons here #SBSFarewell. It’s not Mark Davis fault. Las Vegas, NV. Not a member? Goodell and the NFL owners are “killing” themselves with these ‘RELOCATIONS’ who have no or little fan base. and trying to build a fan base for support too. UNLV has scheduled some quality non-conference opponents in the stadium. Problem solved. But we get one more chance to show y’all something and give our hearts out for the team, the fans and all the support we got from everybody.”. An era came to an end in college football over the weekend, as UNLV played its final home game at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday.. Allegiant Stadium–the upcoming home of UNLV and the relocating Raiders–remains on track for the 2020 NFL and NCAA football seasons, meaning that the 2019 campaign will be the college football program’s last at Sam Boyd Stadium. The decision to tarp off the upper deck was made solely by THE RAIDERS. Serious question here- how could three teams possibly share one venue? “Send them to Detroit”. Since there is no team in Dallas they could play at the Cotton Bowl. Moving doesn’t make any sense. San Antonio probably best shot. The city and team work it out for 1 last year. It could create satellite campuses or research laboratories. 16 road games. This is for a car that holds 4 people. Go with a limo! ======. October 4, 2018 at 12:04 pm It’s not Mark Davis fault. Lack of planning is killing them. “We’re really concerned about 2018. This would be a one-year deal, with games taking place in Las Vegas in 2021. One thing that should be explained is why a stadium being built in Las Vegas is taking this long to complete. President Marc Badain told me this personally. Never mind! Thanks for the memories over the past 49 seasons here #SBSFarewell. I’d guess in Fresno at Fresno St stadium. Crews are on scene Thursday for a brush fire burning in the wetlands next to Sam Boyd Stadium. More Rebels: Follow at reviewjournal.com/Rebels and @RJ_Sports on Twitter. Las Vegas, NV. Just follow the Rams’ lead at the LA Coliseum — glorified sheds and tents until the new stadium opens.). From Wikipedia: The NFL’s Oakland Raiders played their second game of the 1973 regular season at Memorial Stadium. How about 1 game in each of 8 different cities that don’t have a team? WFT releases Moses after failing to find trade, Enter your zip code to find NBCSN near you. 1. UNLV Football saying farewell to Sam Boyd Stadium with a win over San Jose State! This guy is so far over his head, he has no clue. Announcer Dick Calvert bids farewell to Sam Boyd Stadium, UNLV played its first football game in Sam Boyd Stadium in 1971 — PHOTOS. Serious question here- how could three teams possibly share one venue? I’d like to know the reason they can’t play at Boyd stadium. They used to bring in special holding pens for Raider games there to accommodate the extra arrests. LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Monster Jam is returning to Sam Boyd Stadium one last time in March. scottishvike says: Can you imagine having business partners like Mark Davis and Dean Spanos. Rogers is fond of his first taste of Sam Boyd — an early September 2017 matchup against Howard University, rushing for 87 yards and passing for 220 with a touchdown in the 40-43 loss. Those players will be honored before UNLV’s 1 p.m. game against San Jose State (4-6, 1-5 Mountain West). More than 200 former UNLV football players will be on the field to take part in an emotional Sam Boyd Stadium send-off Saturday. Raiders have plenty of options from San Antonio to San Diego all the way east Coast to Connecticut. October 4, 2018 at 8:57 am One saying it’s Oakland’s fault is the funniest one….Its a cities fault that they have no where to play….my answer to that is the next time your wife says she is leaving you in a few years for another man, but still wants to sleep in the same bed for 3 years until she is for you to move in with her. For a city in the desert you’d think they could build a stadium without people having to park multiple miles away but apparently not. The city of Oakland is run by chumps, but MARK DAVIS IS A LIAR.. The university has three likely options what to do with the property. UNLV will play its final game at Sam Boyd Stadium when the Rebels face San Jose State at 1 p.m. Saturday. This happened in Minnesota where they have a thing called winter. Sam Boyd Stadium isn’t a temporary option for Raiders. The Raiders Daily says: 2525. There are several options as to what to could happen to Sam Boyd, whether it will remain standing like the long-shuttered Houston Astrodome or will follow in the Las Vegas tradition of knocking down buildings past their prime. Everything looked friendly as UNLV and Sacramento State met at midfield for a massive group handshake session before Saturday night's contest at Sam Boyd Stadium… London, that way Goodell can find out if the fans here will support 8+ games of one franchise, without the risk of actually moving full time. Register now! So coaches need to quit complaining and embrace the new reality. — Execute a land exchange. Allegiant Stadium is a domed stadium located in Paradise, Nevada, United States.It serves as the home stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Rebels college football team. Not even Dallas or Houston has/will play a preseason game there. UNLV Football saying farewell to Sam Boyd Stadium with a win over San Jose State! The inagural Leagues Cup Final will be played at Sam Boyd Stadium on Wednesday between Liga MX teams Tigres UANL and Cruz Azul. Sam Boyd Stadium (formerly the Las Vegas Silver Bowl) is a football stadium in Whitney, Nevada, United States, an unincorporated community in the Las Vegas Valley.It honors Sam Boyd (1910–1993), a major figure in the hotel and casino industry in Las Vegas. Even though it is on the strip, it is much closer to campus. Nice planning by Mark with the 3 dollar haircut….. scottishvike says: Los Angeles would be an intriguing option, but the Rams and Chargers surely wouldn’t be interested in having the Raiders infringe on their turf for a season, even if a viable location for playing the Raiders’ home games could be found in that market. Or comedy act, who could open for Penn & Teller. Just let them play in Tempe for a year like the Cardinals did. “Tommy Boy” never had any plans to build in Oakland…He’s lied every step of the way. It would be like playing on a neutral field. Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas will not be the venue in which the Raiders play while waiting for their new venue to be completed. The stadium will be an upgrade from Sam Boyd Stadium. I don’t think it should be torn down, though. The league gets to expand their brand, the Raiders get a temporary home, and they would get an in with the Hispanic fan base of the Southwest. I'm pretty sure they would rather invite Cal Bears if they could. where ever they go they must be ready for raiders in 19 and 20, just in case, construction delay.Raider should sign the lease countersue if sued by oakland. Let’s say they were able to move San Antonio. Let’s say they were able to move San Antonio. “I was thinking, ‘Wow, I’m really playing college football.’ It’s been so long since I’ve been here, and it’s really sad we’re not going to be playing there anymore. >>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<< UNLV kicker Nick Garritano still marvels 30 years later at Jason Hanson’s 62-yard field goal for Washington State in its 41-13 win over UNLV at Sam Boyd Stadium in 1991. Goodell and the owners need to address failed franchises and change their business model. It's always pretty easy to get TO a concert but it's getting back to the hotel after that's always a nightmare. He hever had any intention to stay in Oakland. London, that way Goodell can find out if the fans here will support 8+ games of one franchise, without the risk of actually moving full time. 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They have some serious parking issues without a lot of good ideas to fix them. LA – Stan the Man is right up there with Jerry, and Robert in running the league, it’s not going to happen (at least not w/o compensation. “The analysis is ongoing, and no decision has been made at this time.”. how bout we fold that pathetic franchise for a year, then bring em back when the new stadium opens? “We are grateful for the long-standing support from the Boyd family. What is the best way to get to Sam Boyd Stadium.Right now there are 8 of us. billybuffalony says: (Las Vegas Review-Journal file), Brown bear mauls Alaska man, who barely survives, Closed Caesars Entertainment shows being charged to leave, Raiders legend talks Henry Ruggs, Darren Waller, Las Vegas. Don't miss the big stories. It’s Oakland fault. He wrote about the departure in the Los Angeles Times. UNLV Football saying farewell to Sam Boyd Stadium with a win over San Jose State! They would also have the benefit of Oakland losing home field advantage. Get some popcorn ready, folks, it looks like bowl-cut is gonna entertain us for a while. You must be logged in to leave a comment. It only seats 40,000 but that is more than is probably attending games in Oakland right now anyway. Would one of the three need to have a primetime game every single week (Thursday, Sunday, or Monday night)? Sign up for our free daily Morning and Afternoon Update newsletters. For over 30 years, The Meadowlands, which was torn down a few years ago and replaced with the beautiful MetLife Stadium, has been the site of some of the biggest events in sports and entertainment, including a five-year period with Monster Energy Supercross in the late 80s and early 90s. Now players have the same right. UNLV Football saying farewell to Sam Boyd Stadium with a win over San Jose State! 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