(02-23-2021, 10:57 AM)Sled21 Wrote: Sure it was because.... and I'll type this slower this time so you can keep up,  t h i s    t h r e a d   w a s    a b o u t   t h e   o p p p o r t u n i t y  t o   b u i l d    a   f a c i l i t y    i n    c o n j u c t i o n   w i t h   t h e  B e a r c a t s,   b e t w e e n    P B S    a n d    t h e    c a m p u s .....

(02-23-2021, 11:22 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Let me explain something to you Sled (so YOU can keep up) on message boards threads sometimes slightly diverge from the OP. Shocking I know, but it does happen from time to time. In fact it usually takes all of about one page...

This thread was about the Bengals not having a practice facility. It so happens the OP brought UC as a partner option (because why would our notoriously cheap owner do anything on his own), but that doesn’t mean we can’t discuss the issue in general on a grander scale.

16 years and Marvin never got his indoor facility. Absolutely pathetic and embarrassing. I have the utmost respect for that man being able to drag this joke of a franchise out of the dark ages almost single handedly. It was nothing short of miraculous considering the ownership he was hampered with.

(02-23-2021, 12:15 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Well you can "diverge" all you want, my response that you quoted was directly related to the OP. I know it's hard for you....

(02-23-2021, 12:27 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: You alright man? You seem even more defensive than normal. Did the team cut your PR position in favor of using an intern from Mount St Joseph or something?

(02-23-2021, 12:27 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: You alright man? You seem even more defensive than normal. Did the team cut your PR position in favor of using an intern from Mount St Joseph or something?

(02-23-2021, 02:24 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Nope, still on the payroll.....

(02-23-2021, 03:08 PM)bfine32 Wrote:

(02-22-2021, 07:43 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Meh. I don't think people are "just being haters" for wanting standard issue stuff like a practice facility...which seems to be what you're implying? That we'll just move on to hating something else?

Although I get that the Bengals give us plenty legit things to hate on, which makes the fans look kinda negative.

(02-21-2021, 02:05 PM)Pat5775 Wrote: Does anyone have any idea why Mike is so against building an indoor facility? At this point, it feels like he’s against it only because people have been hounding him for it for so long.

(03-02-2021, 10:26 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: just dont think there is anywhere close to the stadium to build it...   They have a practice field right next the the stadium.  But outside that where downtown we gonna put the thing so its a benefit and not a hassle to get there.  Land is expensive down there.  

(02-22-2021, 05:35 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: The Bengals do have a place now where they can build a practice facility.  I'm not sure it would be ideal for a Bengals/Bearcats shared space, but the idea they have nowhere to buld their own is simply untrue.  

This all unfolded a couple years ago when the city wanted to buld a music venue near PBS, and they wanted to use an unused lot that was reserved for the Bengals.  Initally the Bengals resisted (why the city or county have to get permission to use their own land is beyond me).  But they ended up coming to an agreeement.

The county bought the 15 acre lot that was Hilltop conrete company for 30 million dollars in exchange for being able to build the music venue on The Banks.  That lot is now free for the Bengals to use for whatever they wish.  A practice facility was discussed numerous times in local coverage.

Just in case anyone didn't know...

Hamilton County government promised the county will "use reasonable efforts" to have the Hilltop facility available for the first preseason game at Paul Brown Stadium in 2020.

Why is Hilltop so important to the Bengals?

The property will become 1,750 to 1,950 additional parking for Bengals games and the site of a possible indoor practice facility. The Bengals would build the practice facility at the teams own expense if the team decides to build one.  

The Bengals in an official statement wouldn't comment whether they would allow construction to start without the county having bought Hilltop.

Even if and when the county buys the Hilltop site, the Bengals have not committed to building a practice facility.

The Bengals are the northernmost NFL team without an indoor practice facility. Logistical concerns, including underground utilities beneath the practice field, have prevented an indoor practice facility, Bengals Vice President Troy Blackburn told The Enquirer earlier this month.

“If it were simple, we would spend the money and build it tomorrow. It’s unfortunately not simple,” Blackburn said. “It’s something that has been in people’s eyes. I think it will continue to be in people’s eyes. We’ll give it a fresh set of looks again … That’s why that was put into the agreement. We’ve had the right to do that on the practice fields throughout; this maybe gives us another option you could take a look at.”

(02-23-2021, 11:22 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Let me explain something to you Sled (so YOU can keep up) on message boards threads sometimes slightly diverge from the OP. Shocking I know, but it does happen from time to time. In fact it usually takes all of about one page...

This thread was about the Bengals not having a practice facility. It so happens the OP brought UC as a partner option (because why would our notoriously cheap owner do anything on his own), but that doesn’t mean we can’t discuss the issue in general on a grander scale.

16 years and Marvin never got his indoor facility. Absolutely pathetic and embarrassing. I have the utmost respect for that man being able to drag this joke of a franchise out of the dark ages almost single handedly. It was nothing short of miraculous considering the ownership he was hampered with.

(02-23-2021, 12:15 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Well you can "diverge" all you want, my response that you quoted was directly related to the OP. I know it's hard for you....

(03-01-2021, 06:48 PM)ElkValleyBengal Wrote: Sorry for the late reply.  It's not so much "haters" vs "true fans" or any of that- it's just that I have always failed to see why this is such a big deal to people.  Maybe I'm oblivious to what is acceptable or not regarding a player's expectations.  But I have never seen a game- even a single play- where I thought to myself, "Man, if only we had an indoor facility we complete that pass, stop that play, make that field goal", etc.

(02-21-2021, 02:05 PM)Pat5775 Wrote: Does anyone have any idea why Mike is so against building an indoor facility? At this point, it feels like he’s against it only because people have been hounding him for it for so long.

(03-09-2021, 05:13 PM)CoachGeorge Wrote: I was watching Northwestern’s Pro Day on Twitter and I couldn’t believe how awesome their indoor facility was.  Wow! It’s on YouTube by now I’m sure.