CLEstones Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, Gothamite said: St. Louis? Not a chance. Expansion? Even less of a chance. This is about a desperate and inept owner who's despised in his own home market casting around for something that he thinks will make him more money. Don't use the word "they" when talking about this - it's not a grand design in any sense, not from the NFL (which wanted him to stay put) and not from Spanos. Kroenke had had a plan. Spanos is desperately stumbling and fumbling around, grasping for anything as options close all around him. The NFL still has blood on their hands. They gave them an extension to file for relocation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Gave whom? The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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panthers_2012 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Stay classy, San Diego! http://dailysnark.com/fans-eggs-chargers-headquarters-news-move-la-gets-released/ I do understand their frustration... But still, eggs are going to change their mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 8 hours ago, O.C.D said: If SD Charger fans want to walk away from supporting the team because they aren't in SD anymore, out of principle, it's understandable. Practically speaking, it's only about an hour drive north to see the same team and still support them. The team you've always supported is only slightly farther away now. Not like when the Raiders moved to Oakland, that's an 8 hour drive one way. Its more like 2-2 1/2 hours on a good day. It's 120 miles. But the bigger deal is they've moved to another market on principle. 120 miles, 1200 miles... same diff. And a market generally seen as hostile no less... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 6 hours ago, O.C.D said: I was way off on the hour estimate after checking. I can understand a fan being heart broken about it, they're being left for another city. I guess my point is, as a Chargers fan, you can still go see your team play in person (if you'll continue to root for them) without having to fly or driving an unreasonable amount of time. That being said, I wouldn't blame a fan for unfollowing them either, but if they change their mind the team is still close enough to buy tickets for. Latest polling I've seen shows about 70% of the existing San Diego Chargers fanbase just vanished with the move to LA. So I hope Deano has a plan, because he doesn't have much in the way of any fans left. And that's before he rebrands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVIXX Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 If you seen their attendence this past season, they were already dead to their fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokecat12 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 OK Chargers, if you DO keep your identity, you now can make it a little brighter for me by changing FULL TIME to the POWDERED BLUES!!! You have some time. Figure it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, TVIXX said: If you seen their attendence this past season, they were already dead to their fans Not nearly as bad as the 1996 Houston Oilers attendance but I guess it's not quite the same situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSteve Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 28 minutes ago, TVIXX said: If you seen their attendence this past season, they were already dead to their fans I have no sympathy for a move like this when the fans weren't showing up anyway. An NFL team is a big deal, give it to a city that wants it. That being said, where do you think the two LA teams will move to next?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroCree Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Chargers in LA is dead before it even happens. There's no Charger fanbase in LA. It's a Rams town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltjets21 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, insert name said: Chargers in LA is dead before it even happens. There's no Charger fanbase in LA. It's a Rams town. I think people are giving a little too much credit to the Rams. People are making it out like they are the Red Sox in Boston but many of their games looked very empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsaline97 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 New logo will be released today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezus_Ghoti Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 New Chargers logo coming today, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlim Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Looks like the Chargers have been busy, and the rebrand will be minimal: "Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported the "logo will feature letters LA, arranged similarly to Dodgers logo. Lightning bolt instead of horizontal lining in two letters." " http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2686585-chargers-reportedly-to-announce-relocation-to-la-latest-details-reaction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroCree Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, ltjets21 said: I think people are giving a little too much credit to the Rams. People are making it out like they are the Red Sox in Boston but many of their games looked very empty. Yeah, it's also barely a Rams town. I just don't think LA and Football works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlim Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Has anybody heard anything about a new logo? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, schlim said: Looks like the Chargers have been busy, and the rebrand will be minimal: "Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported the "logo will feature letters LA, arranged similarly to Dodgers logo. Lightning bolt instead of horizontal lining in two letters." " http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2686585-chargers-reportedly-to-announce-relocation-to-la-latest-details-reaction This implies that they aren't considering changing the name. I am very pleased to read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleVermilion81 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Ferdinand Cesarano said: This implies that they aren't considering changing the name. I am very pleased to read this. Same name probably. Unless a name change would come if they rebranded? User Actions Follow Vincent Bonsignore@DailyNewsVinny Can confirm the #Chargers will consider rebranding. Won't happen in time for 2017 - if at all - but absolutely under consideration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 minute ago, PaleVermilion81 said: Same name probably. Unless a name change would come if they rebranded? User Actions Follow Vincent Bonsignore@DailyNewsVinny Can confirm the #Chargers will consider rebranding. Won't happen in time for 2017 - if at all - but absolutely under consideration Ah. Well, that stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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