Bengals v. Hamilton County - Square Off

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(Yesterday, 01:39 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Not always, just look at Columbus Oh. They support the Buckeyes, yet the Crew, Blue Jackets, and even the AAA Clippers are all thriving. They even added a Pro Volleyball team not long ago.

Sunset; several cities have at least two, three or even four NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL Teams. Different seasons with some overlap and large populations. The point is can an area that has two of the top-3 college Football Teams also support an NFL Team? Can an average fan spend hundreds on Saturday and turn around and do the same on Sunday? How many luxury suites/seats would the Browns need to sell in Austin/SA? 

(Yesterday, 03:48 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Have you ever been to Texas? Most of their High School stadiums are seemingly as big as most D-2 college stadiums. They are obsessed with football down there and would love a team to support on Sunday besides the Cowboys or Texans

Yes I have. To multiple cities. And I agree that there are fans in Austin/SA/Central Texas who would welcome an NFL Team. But how many and how long would it take for the Bengals to get enough following to be profitable? 

(Yesterday, 03:55 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Louisville is the largest city in the nation without a top tier sports franchise. No NBA, NFL, NHL or MLB. We do he the Riverbats, which is the Reds AAA club. Problem is, all anyone seems to care about around here is boring ass basketball. 

The map below (basic Google search) identifies Austin as #1 city for an NFL Team. A few points:

1: It is interesting that they have no MLB, NHL, or NBA Teams. SA has the Spurs. Also, a "potential collaboration" between SA/Austin is opined. 

2: Louisville is 5th and Columbus is not in the top-10. My argument against Bengals moving to any KY cities is the age old question "Why doesn't the Ohio River flood Cincinnati?"

3: My thoughts throughout this thread have been that Cincy is the best place for the Bengals. I don't believe the Bengals should risk investing the time and money needed to be potentially more profitable in Central Texas 5-10 years down the line. Let alone a move to St. Louis or that GOD awful Louisville. 

BTW, for those who may not know the answer: Because Kentucky sucks!