ThreeCups Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Yea I'm aware of the unnecessary and ridiculous expansion, I am a Rutgers student. I figured it still didn't seat that many with the upper level only going along the sidelines. Not a fan of the football program I take it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsfan26 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Not a fan of the football program I take it? Nah I'm a fan of the team, I went to almost every home game in my 4.5 years here, but I'm not a fan of our athletic department. I think it's a real slap in the face to lots of our student athletes to eliminate a bunch of teams and blame it on budget cuts, and then two or three years later spend boatloads of cash on this stadium expansion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 The politicians here just don't care. It was infuriating reading their indifference in the quotes I found while writing my paper on this. That whole topic is of great interest to me. One might even say it's a minor obsession of mine. I would love to read your paper, if you didn't mind sending me a copy. Just PM me. (Don't worry, if you'd rather not, I'll understand.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Zone Trap Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 The politicians here just don't care. It was infuriating reading their indifference in the quotes I found while writing my paper on this. I think Rutgers Stadium is too much smaller than an NFL or MLB stadium for them to consider it. Rutgers holds 52,454 for football. It would probably be higher for hockey. Rutgers stadium is bigger than any MLB park anywhere. I think it would be great for a game there. It would sure as sh!t get rid of the NY aspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsfan26 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 That whole topic is of great interest to me. One might even say it's a minor obsession of mine. I would love to read your paper, if you didn't mind sending me a copy. Just PM me. (Don't worry, if you'd rather not, I'll understand.) Sure, I don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsfan26 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 It would sure as sh!t get rid of the NY aspect I don't know about that, before the RU/Louisville game in 2006, New York basically claimed Rutgers as their own. The Empire State Building was lit up in red, and since all the other colleges in the New York area suck, the New York sports media seemed to have dubbed Rutgers as the New York team from what I remember. Also, they played "New York, New York" at a game this year to celebrate the Yankees winning the World Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 The "NY Market" idea may play a crucial role in getting RUTGERS a Big 10 invite when they expand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funetiklee Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I don't know about that, before the RU/Louisville game in 2006, New York basically claimed Rutgers as their own. The Empire State Building was lit up in red, and since all the other colleges in the New York area suck, the New York sports media seemed to have dubbed Rutgers as the New York team from what I remember. Also, they played "New York, New York" at a game this year to celebrate the Yankees winning the World Series. yeah they always show the NY skyline when Rutgers plays on ESPN. New York has no problem claiming New Jersey stuff as theirs when they can reap the benefit of it... but usually all they want to talk about is that 4 mile stretch on the Turnpike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 yeah they always show the NY skyline when Rutgers plays on ESPN. New York has no problem claiming New Jersey stuff as theirs when they can reap the benefit of it... but usually all they want to talk about is that 4 mile stretch on the Turnpike... Appropriate time to post: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) Appropriate time to post: I didn't know this..AWESOME! Edited January 2, 2010 by Marshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevsfn95 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Too many separate posts to respond to so I'll just pinpoint a couple: 1) it IS common knowledge that the NHL wanted the Capitals. This wouldve allowed Philadelphia to host a game, or better yet, the PHI v PIT rivalry in Happy Valley. Now it'll have to wait a while. 2) the NHL netted $1M in ad revenue for the first WC (or maybe last years). Regardless, this year's version netted $3M in ad revenue. I'm not exactly sure how attendance $ is split (if it is at all). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlesex Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2010/01/01/d-c-ny-nj-canada-among-next-nhl-winter-classic-options/ its starting to pick up a l'il steam if you ask me. its getting attention now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I just don't see it happening for the Devils even with the Rangers as the Draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Appropriate time to post: Brilliant! Set the game up with temporary seating on the lawn in Liberty Island between the Devils and Rangers and whoever wins the game gets to claim the statue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Brilliant! Set the game up with temporary seating on the lawn in Liberty Island between the Devils and Rangers and whoever wins the game gets to claim the statue! I didn't even think of it, but they could set this up in Liberty State Park couldn't they? Right where they have the All Points West Festival every year....WOW! That would be amazing! Let's make the call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Appropriate time to post: Do they still sell that shirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Isles-Rangers at Citi Field might work. Rivalry game, Isles franchise needs a revival and have an up and coming superstar in Tavares...Rangers are the Rangers. Citi Field also has more of an intimate ballpark feel to it as opposed to the bland new meadowlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Do they still sell that shirt? Does anybody have a pic of the Statue in the Devils jersey, but without the lettering? It rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Do they still sell that shirt? I believe they do, at games and in the Devils Den store at The Rock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funetiklee Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Isles-Rangers at Citi Field might work. Rivalry game, Isles franchise needs a revival and have an up and coming superstar in Tavares...Rangers are the Rangers. Citi Field also has more of an intimate ballpark feel to it as opposed to the bland new meadowlands. Citi Field wasn't winterized as has been previously stated so they can't hold events in the cold weather months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I believe they do, at games and in the Devils Den store at The Rock... Thanks. I'll have to get one next game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 When is the current Giants Stadium being torn down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Isles-Rangers at Citi Field might work. Rivalry game, Isles franchise needs a revival and have an up and coming superstar in Tavares...Rangers are the Rangers. Citi Field also has more of an intimate ballpark feel to it as opposed to the bland new meadowlands. Congrats 7, I think you're the first person to ever use the terms "CitiField" and "intimate ballpark" in the same sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Citi Field wasn't winterized as has been previously stated so they can't hold events in the cold weather months. They mentioned on the Winter Classic broadcast that Fenway isn't winterized, so they had to bring in portable heaters and such. Possibly they could do the same for CitiField. Red Bull Arena is another option, since it will be open next season, but it's probably too small at 25k seats. If they get Giants Stadium, they can bill it as the biggest Winter Classic yet... 82k vs. Ralph Wilson's 71k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redruM Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Would Love to See NJ in the Game, But I think they have to get MOntreal & Ovie involved soon... too much North East focus in the games so far.. need to get the whole league involved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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