Most recent edit on 2005-11-13 13:33:10 by EschaTon
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This situation has happened once before. In 1995, Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns, decided to relocate his team to Baltimore for financial reasons. He demanded more then the city of Cleveland could give him. The only thing it gave was some of the most loyal fans in the NFL. The original Browns team had never won a Superbowl and did not seem destined to anytime soon. However, fans still came out in droves and the stadium sold out every game for the past twenty years prior to the move (sportsecyclopedia.com). Modell was still not happy with the profits he was making. Fans were outraged by the announcement. With the cloud of the move looming over the team, the Browns only managed a 5-11 record and lost the first six games of the season (sportsecyclopedia.com). By the last game the fans had had it:
A similar reaction is already happening in New Orleans as fans demand the right to keep their beloved Saints. Abandon[ed] refrigerators display the words “Do not open. Benson inside” and “Saints lie to their fans” (USATODAY.com). These fans have been with the team since it came into the league in 1967 and, just as the Browns, have never won a Superbowl. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is outraged at even the idea of moving the team. “For them to be openly talking to other cities about moving is disrespectful to the citizens of New Orleans [and] disrespectful to the Saints fans who have hung in with this franchise through 30-something years under very trying times” (washingtonpost.com).
One problem in starting over is obtaining financial aid. By keeping the team in New Orleans, the possibilities for raising funds to help rebuild the city are enormous. The damage from the hurricane is estimated at nearly two hundred billion dollars. The Superdome itself will cost nearly two hundred million dollars to fix (washingtonpost.com). While the total may seem insurmountable, fundraising at games and donations by the team could significantly aid the city on its road to recovery. According to the Washington Post, “A decision to move the Saints would be a major blow to civic pride and morale in New Orleans as it seeks to rebuild.” Not only would the move hurt the city emotionally but it would also take a big part of the economy out of the picture, fa+[u]rther hindering the city’s road to recovery.
The most important reason for the team to remain in New Orleans is the fans. Without the fans[,] the team would not have lasted as long as it has. The fan base in New Orleans and the surrounding areas of Louisiana is one of the most supportive in the league. Season ticket holders have not given up their seats even though the team has not made the playoffs since 2000. They achieved their sole playoff victory that year only to lose in the second round (wikipedia.com). Though only a mediocre team[,] the fans still come out in droves to support their team. Fans stay true no matter what happens and the owner needs to show some respect by bringing the team back to New Orleans better than ever.
[Excellent paper. The conclusion is exceptional. You also make excellent use of outside sources. That said, there are some word-choice and comma usage errors. Overall, however, this is good work.]
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This situation has happened once before. In 1995, Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns, decided to relocate his team to Baltimore for financial reasons. He demanded more then the city of Cleveland could give him. The only thing it gave was some of the most loyal fans in the NFL. The original Browns team had never won a Superbowl and did not seem destined to anytime soon. However, fans still came out in droves and the stadium sold out every game for the past twenty years prior to the move (sportsecyclopedia.com). Modell was still not happy with the profits he was making. Fans were outraged by the announcement. With the cloud of the move looming over the team, the Browns only managed a 5-11 record and lost the first six games of the season (sportsecyclopedia.com). By the last game the fans had had it:
A similar reaction is already happening in New Orleans as fans demand the right to keep their beloved Saints. Abandon refrigerators display the words “Do not open. Benson inside” and “Saints lie to their fans” (USATODAY.com). These fans have been with the team since it came into the league in 1967 and, just as the Browns, have never won a Superbowl. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is outraged at even the idea of moving the team. “For them to be openly talking to other cities about moving is disrespectful to the citizens of New Orleans [and] disrespectful to the Saints fans who have hung in with this franchise through 30-something years under very trying times” (washingtonpost.com).
One problem in starting over is obtaining financial aid. By keeping the team in New Orleans, the possibilities for raising funds to help rebuild the city are enormous. The damage from the hurricane is estimated at nearly two hundred billion dollars. The Superdome itself will cost nearly two hundred million dollars to fix (washingtonpost.com). While the total may seem insurmountable, fundraising at games and donations by the team could significantly aid the city on its road to recovery. According to the Washington Post, “A decision to move the Saints would be a major blow to civic pride and morale in New Orleans as it seeks to rebuild.” Not only would the move hurt the city emotionally but it would also take a big part of the economy out of the picture, farther hindering the city’s road to recovery.
The most important reason for the team to remain in New Orleans is the fans. Without the fans the team would not have lasted as long as it has. The fan base in New Orleans and the surrounding areas of Louisiana is one of the most supportive in the league. Season ticket holders have not given up their seats even though the team has not made the playoffs since 2000. They achieved their sole playoff victory that year only to lose in the second round (wikipedia.com). Though only a mediocre team the fans still come out in droves to support their team. Fans stay true no matter what happens and the owner needs to show some respect by bringing the team back to New Orleans better than ever.
Edited on 2005-11-03 20:57:18 by DrDoctor
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In the world of sports, fans are the driving force behind every team no matter what sport is being played. Fans remain loyal to their teams through thick and thin, the good and the bad. Football fans are some of the most intense and loyal fans in the world. True fans would die for their team. Perhaps the most die-hard fans are those of the team in their home city. Teams that have been around longer have a stronger fan base that is able to hold on to the last glimmer of hope in any situation. New Orleans Saints fans are those kind of fans. They are now fighting to save their team and keep it from leaving the city forever.
After Hurricane Katrina ripped through the gulf, New Orleans was left in shambles. The downtown area was completely wiped out. Along with the city, the Louisiana Superdome, the Saints home field, suffered significant damage. There were numerous holes in the roof, flooding, and damage from the refugees housed there after the storm. There was no way that the arena would be ready for the Saints home opener against the New York Giants on September eighteenth. The team relocated to San Antonio, Texas as a temporary solution. The team, although in San Antonio, continued to practice, train and prepare for the upcoming season.
Controversy did not arise until a few weeks into the NFL regular season. By mid-October, the owner of the Saints, Tom Benson, proposed the idea that the team permanently move to San Antonio. Only a few latched on to the idea, most notably Phil Hardberger, the mayor of San Antonio. “I think Tom Benson would like to stay here permanently and I, as mayor of San Antonio, would like to have the team stay here permanently” (nola.com). In order to do this the stadium in San Antonio would have to undergo major renovations upwards of two hundred million dollars. Texas Governor Rick Perry suggested that the state might cover some of the cost of the renovations to help bring the Saints to San Antonio (nola.com). The negative response far outweighed any the advocates could muster.
This situation has happened once before. In 1995, Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns, decided to relocate his team to Baltimore for financial reasons. He demanded more then the city of Cleveland could give him. The only thing it gave was some of the most loyal fans in the NFL. The original Browns team had never won a Superbowl and did not seem destined to anytime soon. However, fans still came out in droves and the stadium sold out every game for the past twenty years prior to the move (sportsecyclopedia.com). Modell was still not happy with the profits he was making. Fans were outraged by the announcement. With the cloud of the move looming over the team, the Browns only managed a 5-11 record and lost the first six games of the season (sportsecyclopedia.com). By the last game the fans had had it:
December 17th was a very dark day for Cleveland. Angry football fans hung in effigy Cleveland Brown’s owner Art Modell outside the stadium. Inside, cheering fans brandished signs saying, “Nobody Backstabs Cleveland,” and “Rot in Hell, Modell” (pbs.org).
A similar reaction is already happening in New Orleans as fans demand the right to keep their beloved Saints. Abandon refrigerators display the words “Do not open. Benson inside” and “Saints lie to their fans” (USATODAY.com). These fans have been with the team since it came into the league in 1967 and, just as the Browns, have never won a Superbowl. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is outraged at even the idea of moving the team. “For them to be openly talking to other cities about moving is disrespectful to the citizens of New Orleans [and] disrespectful to the Saints fans who have hung in with this franchise through 30-something years under very trying times” (washingtonpost.com).
Keeping the Saints in New Orleans would benefit many people, not just the greedy owner. By keeping the team in New Orleans, much effort could be generated to help rebuild the city both physically and economically. The loss of the Browns in Cleveland showed the economic impact of losing a professional team. Michael White says, “the millions of dollars that Browns' fans spend resulted in thousands of jobs. It contributed 47 million dollars to our economy” (pbs.org) By keeping the Saints in New Orleans, the citizens of New Orleans would have job possibilities and the opportunity to start over again.
One problem in starting over is obtaining financial aid. By keeping the team in New Orleans, the possibilities for raising funds to help rebuild the city are enormous. The damage from the hurricane is estimated at nearly two hundred billion dollars. The Superdome itself will cost nearly two hundred million dollars to fix (washingtonpost.com). While the total may seem insurmountable, fundraising at games and donations by the team could significantly aid the city on its road to recovery. According to the Washington Post, “A decision to move the Saints would be a major blow to civic pride and morale in New Orleans as it seeks to rebuild.” Not only would the move hurt the city emotionally but it would also take a big part of the economy out of the picture, farther hindering the city’s road to recovery.
The most important reason for the team to remain in New Orleans is the fans. Without the fans the team would not have lasted as long as it has. The fan base in New Orleans and the surrounding areas of Louisiana is one of the most supportive in the league. Season ticket holders have not given up their seats even though the team has not made the playoffs since 2000. They achieved their sole playoff victory that year only to lose in the second round (wikipedia.com). Though only a mediocre team the fans still come out in droves to support their team. Fans stay true no matter what happens and the owner needs to show some respect by bringing the team back to New Orleans better than ever.
NFL commissioner Paul Tagiabue said, “The Saints are Louisiana's team and have been since the late '60s when my predecessor Pete Rozelle welcomed them to the league as New Orleans' team and Louisiana's team. Our focus continues to be on having the Saints in Louisiana” (wikipedia.com). In this time of crisis, the city of New Orleans needs its team more than ever. Only good can come to the city if the team stays. With renewed hope and the support of their loyal fans, the team could make a playoff or Superbowl run in the near future. The real question is what kind of legacy does Tom Benson want to leave behind? The man who shunned his city or the man who helped thousands of loyal fans in need.
http://www.sportslawnews.com/archive/Articles%202001/Brownstickets.htm∞
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In the world of sports, fans are the driving force behind every team no matter what sport is being played. Fans remain loyal to their teams through thick and thin, the good and the bad. Some fans just support a team because they feel pressured to. However, the true fans would die for their team. Football fans are some of the most intense fans in the world, second only to the soccer fans across the world that do give their lives. Perhaps the most die-hard fans are the fans of the team that their home city hosts. Teams that have been around longer often have a stronger fan base that is able to hold on to the last glimmer of hope. New Orleans Saints fans are those kind of fans and now they are fighting to save their team.
After Hurricane Katrina ripped through the gulf, New Orleans was left in shambles. The downtown area was completely wiped out. Along with the city, the Superdome, the Saints home field, suffered significant damage. There were numerous holes in the roof and flooding of the entire building. There was no way that the arena would be ready for the Saints home opener against the New York Giants on September eighteenth. The team relocated to San Antonio, Texas as a temporary solution. There, the team continued to practice and prepare for the season.
Controversy did not arise until a few weeks into the NFL regular season. By mid-October Tom Benson, the owner of the Saints, proposed the idea that the team permanently move to San Antonio. Only a few latched on to the idea including the Phil Hardberger, the mayor of San Antonio. “I think Tom Benson would like to stay here permanently and I, as mayor of San Antonio, would like to have the team stay here permanently” (nola.com). In order to do this the stadium in San Antonio would have to undergo major renovations upwards of two hundred million dollars. Texas Governor Rick Perry suggests that the state may cover some of the cost of the renovations (nola.com). Benson’s decision to move the team would be purely a financial endeavor.
This has happened once before. In 1995, Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns, decided to relocate his team to Baltimore for financial reasons. He demanded too much from the city and the city could not give it too him. The only thing it gave was some of the most loyal fans in the NFL. The original Browns team had never won a Superbowl and did not seem destined to anytime soon. However, fans still came out in droves and the stadium sold out every game for the past twenty years (sportsecyclopedia.com). Modell was still not happy with the profits he was making. Fans were outraged by the announcement. With the cloud of the move looming over the team, the Browns only managed a 5-11 record and lost the first six games of the season (sportsecyclopedia.com). By the last game the fans had had it.
December 17th was a very dark day for Cleveland. Angry football fans hung in effigy Cleveland Brown’s owner Art Modell outside the stadium. Inside, cheering fans brandished signs saying, "Nobody Backstabs Cleveland," and "Rot in Hell, Modell." The city's beloved Browns, one of the foundation franchises of the National Football League, played what could be their last game in Cleveland (pbs.org).
A similar reaction is already happening in New Orleans. Abandon refrigerators display the words “Do not open. Benson inside” and “Saints lie to their fans” (USATODAY.com). These fans have been with the team since it came into the league in 1967 and, just as the Browns, have never won a Superbowl. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is outraged at even the idea of moving the team. “For them to be openly talking to other cities about moving is disrespectful to the citizens of New Orleans [and] disrespectful to the Saints fans who have hung in with this franchise through 30-something years under very trying times” (washingtonpost.com).
Keeping the Saints in New Orleans would benefit many people, not just the greedy owner and the advocate city. By keeping the team in New Orleans much effort and funds could be generated to help rebuild the city and fortify it against another tragedy. The loss of the Browns in Cleveland shows the economic impact of losing a professional team. Michael White says, “the millions of dollars that Browns' fans spend result in thousands of jobs. It contributes 47 million dollars to our economy” (pbs.org) By keeping the Saints the citizens of New Orleans have job possibilities and the opportunity to start over again.
Another reason to keep the team in New Orleans is the possibilities it allows for the raising of funds to help rebuild the city. Damage costs from the hurricane are estimated at nearly two hundred billion dollars. While the total may seem insurmountable, fundraising at games and donations by the team could significantly aid the city on its road to recovery. According to the Washington Post, “A decision to move the Saints would be a major blow to civic pride and morale in New Orleans as it seeks to rebuild.”
The most important reason for the team to remain in New Orleans is the fans. Without the fans the team would not have lasted as long as it has. The fan base in New Orleans and the surrounding areas is one of the most supportive in the league. Season ticket holders have not given up their seats even though the team has not made the playoffs since 2000. They achieved their sole playoff victory that year only to lose in the second round (wikipedia.com). Fans were so outraged by the Browns move that they sued the owner for 6.4 million dollars in reparations for the loss of their season ticket rights. Fans of the Saints could take similar action especially due to the massive loss of property and the cost of rebuilding a home. Fans stay true no matter what. Even if the team left New Orleans for San Antonio and a new Saints team came into being, as did the Browns, a new fan base would emerge.
In this time of crisis the city of New Orleans needs its team more than ever. Only good can come to the city if the team stays. With renewed hope the team could even make a playoff or Superbowl run in the future. The fans will continue to support the team as always no matter their performance. The fans are not the only ones dedicated to keeping the team in New Orleans. NFL commissioner Paul Tagiabue said, “The Saints are Louisiana's team and have been since the late '60s when my predecessor Pete Rozelle welcomed them to the league as New Orleans' team and Louisiana's team. Our focus continues to be on having the Saints in Louisiana” (wikipedia.com). And so they should remain.
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In the world of sports, fans are the driving force behind every team no matter what sport is being played. Fans remain loyal to their teams through thick and thin, the good and the bad. Some fans just support a team because they feel pressured to. However, the true fans would die for their team. Football fans are some of the most intense fans in the world, second only to the soccer fans across the world that do give their lives. Perhaps the most die-hard fans are the fans of the team that their home city hosts. Teams that have been around longer often have a stronger fan base that is able to hold on to the last glimmer of hope. New Orleans Saints fans are those kind of fans and now they are fighting to save their team.
After Hurricane Katrina ripped through the gulf, New Orleans was left in shambles. The downtown area was completely wiped out. Along with the city, the Superdome, the Saints home field, suffered significant damage. There were numerous holes in the roof and flooding of the entire building. There was no way that the arena would be ready for the Saints home opener against the New York Giants on September eighteenth. The team relocated to San Antonio, Texas as a temporary solution. There, the team continued to practice and prepare for the season.
Controversy did not arise until a few weeks into the NFL regular season. By mid-October Tom Benson, the owner of the Saints, proposed the idea that the team permanently move to San Antonio. Only a few latched on to the idea including the Phil Hardberger, the mayor of San Antonio. “I think Tom Benson would like to stay here permanently and I, as mayor of San Antonio, would like to have the team stay here permanently” (nola.com). In order to do this the stadium in San Antonio would have to undergo major renovations upwards of two hundred million dollars. Texas Governor Rick Perry suggests that the state may cover some of the cost of the renovations (nola.com). Benson’s decision to move the team would be purely a financial endeavor.
This has happened once before. In 1995, Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns, decided to relocate his team to Baltimore for financial reasons. He demanded too much from the city and the city could not give it too him. The only thing it gave was some of the most loyal fans in the NFL. The original Browns team had never won a Superbowl and did not seem destined to anytime soon. However, fans still came out in droves and the stadium sold out every game for the past twenty years (sportsecyclopedia.com). Modell was still not happy with the profits he was making. Fans were outraged by the announcement. With the cloud of the move looming over the team, the Browns only managed a 5-11 record and lost the first six games of the season (sportsecyclopedia.com). By the last game the fans had had it.
December 17th was a very dark day for Cleveland. Angry football fans hung in effigy Cleveland Brown’s owner Art Modell outside the stadium. Inside, cheering fans brandished signs saying, "Nobody Backstabs Cleveland," and "Rot in Hell, Modell." The city's beloved Browns, one of the foundation franchises of the National Football League, played what could be their last game in Cleveland (pbs.org).
A similar reaction is already happening in New Orleans. Abandon refrigerators display the words “Do not open. Benson inside” and “Saints lie to their fans” (USATODAY.com). These fans have been with the team since it came into the league in 1967 and, just as the Browns, have never won a Superbowl. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is outraged at even the idea of moving the team. “For them to be openly talking to other cities about moving is disrespectful to the citizens of New Orleans [and] disrespectful to the Saints fans who have hung in with this franchise through 30-something years under very trying times” (washingtonpost.com).
Keeping the Saints in New Orleans would benefit many people, not just the greedy owner and the advocate city. By keeping the team in New Orleans much effort and funds could be generated to help rebuild the city and fortify it against another tragedy. The loss of the Browns in Cleveland shows the economic impact of losing a professional team. Michael White says, “the millions of dollars that Browns' fans spend result in thousands of jobs. It contributes 47 million dollars to our economy” (pbs.org) By keeping the Saints the citizens of New Orleans have job possibilities and the opportunity to start over again.
Another reason to keep the team in New Orleans is the possibilities it allows for the raising of funds to help rebuild the city. Damage costs from the hurricane are estimated at nearly two hundred billion dollars. While the total may seem insurmountable, fundraising at games and donations by the team could significantly aid the city on its road to recovery. According to the Washington Post, “A decision to move the Saints would be a major blow to civic pride and morale in New Orleans as it seeks to rebuild.”
The most important reason for the team to remain in New Orleans is the fans. Without the fans the team would not have lasted as long as it has. The fan base in New Orleans and the surrounding areas is one of the most supportive in the league. Season ticket holders have not given up their seats even though the team has not made the playoffs since 2000. They achieved their sole playoff victory that year only to lose in the second round (wikipedia.com). Fans were so outraged by the Browns move that they sued the owner for 6.4 million dollars in reparations for the loss of their season ticket rights. Fans of the Saints could take similar action especially due to the massive loss of property and the cost of rebuilding a home. Fans stay true no matter what. Even if the team left New Orleans for San Antonio and a new Saints team came into being, as did the Browns, a new fan base would emerge.
In this time of crisis the city of New Orleans needs its team more than ever. Only good can come to the city if the team stays. With renewed hope the team could even make a playoff or Superbowl run in the future. The fans will continue to support the team as always no matter their performance. The fans are not the only ones dedicated to keeping the team in New Orleans. NFL commissioner Paul Tagiabue said, “The Saints are Louisiana's team and have been since the late '60s when my predecessor Pete Rozelle welcomed them to the league as New Orleans' team and Louisiana's team. Our focus continues to be on having the Saints in Louisiana” (wikipedia.com). And so they should remain.
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“Moving the Ball.”
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/sports/cleveland_2-8.html∞
“New Orleans Mayor Angered By Speculation of Saints' Move.”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/19/AR2005101901548.html∞
“New Orleans Saints.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Saints∞
“Stalking the Saints.”
http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-20/1129615434205800.xml∞