11 hours ago
(Yesterday, 06:13 PM)XsandOs Wrote: 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?
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?
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!
I wasn't arguing FOR Louisville, like I said, all they care about around here is basketball. Football is an after thought. And, I said Louisville is the largest city withouth a Major League Sports team of any kind. Austin has MLS. That's due to UK and UofL basketball. Lexington attempted to have AHL hockey, and while it was a blast, it wasn't supported. As for your last statement, I grew up in Ohio and moved to Kentucky when I was 23. While Louisville sucks, Kentucky is a great place to live.