TBGKon Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Tulane Stadium still exists?According to stadiumsofnfl.com:The Saints played their last game at Tulane Stadium on December 8, 1974 against the Cardinals. The final game ever at the stadium was Super Bowl IX in January 1975. Tulane Stadium was the home of the Tulane Green Wave and the annual Sugar Bowl game for near a half a century before both were moved to the Superdome. Tulane Stadium was demolished in 1980 and is now the site of a recreation and athletic center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockchalk Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Maybe it was wishful thinking, but USA Today said that Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge (LSU) didn't sustain much visible damage, and they're doing construction on a new West upper deck, so my guess would be that they play there for a couple games at least. I've decided to give up hope for all sports teams I follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatCityEnforcer Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Yah, I'd have to say that a new stadium for the Saints is the least of New Orleans's worries at the moment...Besides, with the way things are going (as in 80% of the city is presently flooded), it's not looking too good for the Saints/Giants game being at the Superdome on the 18th, IMO...and that's mostly b/c it'd be pretty hard to get IN to the city, much less play a game.I have a feeling that the Saints will be calling either Baton Rouge or Shreveport home for at least 1 or 2 games... FANTASY TEAMSHousatonic U. Dragons (NCFA Basketball): 16-6 (8-4 Conf.)--National Runner-UpJersey State U. (NCFA Football): Inaugural Year - 2006Motor City Silverhawks (WArFL): 9-4 (3rd--National Conf.)Lehigh Valley Ironmen (WAmFL): Inaugural Season--2006New England Marauders RFC (RLI): 6-0-7 (6th place)Detroit Spirit (AA): 3-6 (T-4th--Patriot League)Brooklyn Atlantics (IBF): 10-5 (1st--Appalachian Conf.)Boston Mariners RFU (WRU): Coming Soon!New York Americans (SHL): Inaugural Season - 2006-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH42XCC Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 IMO, the Saints might as well play at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. If not, then San Antonio's Alamodome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in KY Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 The Zephyrs in the PCL... what a crazy thing, a team based in the coast of the Atlantic Ocean plays in a League based in the Pacific Ocean. Weren't the Zephyrs absorbed by the PCL when Minor League Baseball reorganized AAA and did away with the old American Association? I should know this since our current team here in Louisville (Redbirds/Riverbats/Bats) was absorbed by the International League, but I can't remember all of the old American Association teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyandlux Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I like the prospect of a "trial run" in LA. But something closer seems more likely, even San Antonio. Here are some city and school ideas:PhoenixSan AntonioBirminghamPossibly if not damaged:TallahaseeLaTechLSUU of ArkansasU of AlabamaThere are probably more thats just a rough idea of the options. Itll probably be like what SD did in Phoenix where money and donations were accepted for tickets and whoever shows shows. I dont think the season ticket holders in SD had a problem with the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mexico Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Did the Independence Bowl sustain any damage? I'd think they play there before Tiger Stadium. You used to hold meTell me that I was the bestAnything in this world I wantI could possesAll that made me wantWas all that I can getIn order to surviveGotta learn to live with regrets-President Carter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 The independance bowl is in Shreveport which is Northwest LA. I think it might of had some wind and rain, but not the brute of the storm that NO got Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I like the prospect of a "trial run" in LA. But something closer seems more likely, even San Antonio. Here are some city and school ideas:PhoenixSan AntonioBirminghamPossibly if not damaged:TallahaseeLaTechLSUU of ArkansasU of AlabamaThere are probably more thats just a rough idea of the options. Itll probably be like what SD did in Phoenix where money and donations were accepted for tickets and whoever shows shows. I dont think the season ticket holders in SD had a problem with the move. Phoenix may be a problem, only if the Cardinals and the Saints have to have a home game on the same day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iccomics Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 la saints? i dunno... after this disaster, i could see the saints saying goodbye forever. maybe moving to LSU. The Baton Rouge Saints, hmm.., this might be a good opportunity to bring a team west to la or portland and get teams like st. louis or kansas city out of west divisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrh31584 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 They could play the home opener at Baton Rouge, since LSU is off that weekend. The Saints' next home game is October 2, and LSU is at Mississippi State that weekend. Their next home game is against Atlanta, and if the Superdome is still not ready, they could swap dates. After that, the next home game falls on the same day as another bye week for LSU (how the heck do they get to do that?). So in effect, Baton Rouge can be their home field at least for September and October. Not sure what Tulane is to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I wonder what this could do to both of the bowl games in the Dome, mainly the Sugar Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter13 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I think they should have enough things together by the time the Sugar Bowl comes around. At least enough to support playing the game. I also think that they will do all they can to make sure the game gets played at the Superdome to help give the city and it's citizens a morale victory. That goes for getting thing ready so that the Saints can have a few games there, too. Detroit Dragons - 2010 ULL Gait Cup ChampionsDetroit Cougars - 2010 and 2011 WAFA Wills Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Since likely the Saints won't be able to play their first couple games The freakin city is basically underwater. One of the bridges connecting Mississippi to N.O. is GONE. The roads are FUBAR'd. The question isn't whether or not they'll be able to play games there. The question is how the hell are they even going to get BACK to N.O., other than plane???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHoJoe Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 nobody seems to care where the zephyrs will be playing the rest of their games in the pcl! where will they be? The Zephyrs in the PCL... what a crazy thing, a team based in the coast of the Atlantic Ocean plays in a League based in the Pacific Ocean. New Orleans is ACTUALLY Situated on the Mississippi River, the southern most point on Lake Ponchartrain, and a Bayou. New Orleans is situated at least a good 600 to 800 miles from the Atlantic. BRING BASEBALL BACK TO MONTREAL!!!! MON AMOURS SIEMPRE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Dear NoHoJoe:New Orléans is situated on the Mississippi river, has the lake Ponchartrain and is pretty near of the Gulf of Mexico.ALL of those water bodies ARE part of the Atlantic Ocean.---------------Hey folks! Did you know that the Zephyrs Website is one of the Katrina's casualities? This website went out of service. It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Tulane Stadium still exists?According to stadiumsofnfl.com:The Saints played their last game at Tulane Stadium on December 8, 1974 against the Cardinals. The final game ever at the stadium was Super Bowl IX in January 1975. Tulane Stadium was the home of the Tulane Green Wave and the annual Sugar Bowl game for near a half a century before both were moved to the Superdome. Tulane Stadium was demolished in 1980 and is now the site of a recreation and athletic center. Tulane also plays at the SuperDome now. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 There game this week at Hattiesburg,MS against Southern Miss has been rescheduled for the end of November. The LSU game has been cancelled as well, but no make up date as of yet. Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 The Saints should relocate for this year and use it as a way to raise funds for the hurricane relief. And when I mean relocate, I mean outside of the effected region. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 ESPN said the Alamodome in San Antonio is a possibility of a temporary home for the Saints. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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