Apis Bull Posted May 11, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,586 Content Count: 23,185 Reputation: 2,332 Days Won: 65 Joined: 09/05/2002 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Has anyone seen the ransom note?Posted May 10, 2006 at 11:21 AM With the news in Wednesday’s Tampa Tribune about the University of South Florida’s negotiations with Tampa Sports Authority for the continued use of Raymond James Stadium, one question came to mind: does TSA blindfold USF and provide them with a cigarette? The sports authority is asking for $120,000 a game. Why don’t they ask for $1 million a game? They would get it, because they can hold USF hostage. USF has no other options, except to play its home games at King High School or play all 12 games on the road. Whatever happened to Raymond James Stadium being a community facility? I guess the fine print said “the Glazer’s community.†I realize without an on-campus stadium, USF should feel fortunate to play in a state of the art NFL stadium. It’s just unfortunate they don’t have the same relationship as Pittsburgh’s stadium does with the Steelers and Panthers, who are treated as equal partners. I remember in 2000 when former USF AD Paul Griffin wanted to have a 3-foot by 5-foot, 300-pound green plaque, honoring USF’s 43 First Team members who had donated a minimum of $50,000 and raised $5 million before the program began, displayed in Raymond James Stadium. After two years of “negotiations,†the Bucs/Glazers allowed USF to mount the permanent fixture inside the stadium on the West Club Lounge wall. Why did this take two years? Let’s just say the location the Bucs/Glazers wanted would have been a terrific spot - for everyone who had to use the restroom. Using the plaque as a doorstop would have been a better location. However, Griffin wouldn’t accept such shoddy treatment and continued to fight until both parties could agree on an acceptable location. Six years later, the fight continues. Brett's Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apis Bull Posted May 11, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,586 Content Count: 23,185 Reputation: 2,332 Days Won: 65 Joined: 09/05/2002 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 E.T. it looks like it's time for an e-mail stampede.Henry SaavedraExecutive Director813-350-6516hsaavedra@tampasportsauthority.comMickey FarrellDirector of Operations813-350-6507mfarrell@tampasportsauthority.comMike DavisAssistant Director of Operations813-350-6505mdavis@tampasportsauthority.comBarbara CaseyPublic Information Officer813-350-6504bcasey@tampasportsauthority.comSuzanne VilaCommunity Relations Assistant813-350-6576svila@tampasportsauthority.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutt Posted May 11, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 238 Content Count: 4,139 Reputation: 39 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/20/2004 Share Posted May 11, 2006 When are we gonna see a little friggin love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apis Bull Posted May 11, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,586 Content Count: 23,185 Reputation: 2,332 Days Won: 65 Joined: 09/05/2002 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Or snail mailJoel Glazer Executive Vice PresidentOne Buccaneer PlaceTampa, FL 33607Bryan Glazer Executive Vice PresidentOne Buccaneer PlaceTampa, FL 33607Edward GlazerExecutive Vice PresidentOne Buccaneer PlaceTampa, FL 33607 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulls96go Posted May 11, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 724 Content Count: 10,219 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/17/2002 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Has anyone seen the ransom note? Posted May 10, 2006 at 11:21 AM With the news in Wednesday’s Tampa Tribune about the University of South Florida’s negotiations with Tampa Sports Authority for the continued use of Raymond James Stadium, one question came to mind: does TSA blindfold USF and provide them with a cigarette? The sports authority is asking for $120,000 a game. Why don’t they ask for $1 million a game? They would get it, because they can hold USF hostage. USF has no other options, except to play its home games at King High School or play all 12 games on the road. Whatever happened to Raymond James Stadium being a community facility? I guess the fine print said “the Glazer’s community.†I realize without an on-campus stadium, USF should feel fortunate to play in a state of the art NFL stadium. It’s just unfortunate they don’t have the same relationship as Pittsburgh’s stadium does with the Steelers and Panthers, who are treated as equal partners. I remember in 2000 when former USF AD Paul Griffin wanted to have a 3-foot by 5-foot, 300-pound green plaque, honoring USF’s 43 First Team members who had donated a minimum of $50,000 and raised $5 million before the program began, displayed in Raymond James Stadium. After two years of “negotiations,†the Bucs/Glazers allowed USF to mount the permanent fixture inside the stadium on the West Club Lounge wall. Why did this take two years? Let’s just say the location the Bucs/Glazers wanted would have been a terrific spot - for everyone who had to use the restroom. Using the plaque as a doorstop would have been a better location. However, Griffin wouldn’t accept such shoddy treatment and continued to fight until both parties could agree on an acceptable location. Six years later, the fight continues. Brett's Blog now if this was in the paper... the bad press would help usf position and may garner "community" support and mobilize usf alumni to lend support and help usf "negotiate" a fairer deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLfreak Posted May 11, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 646 Content Count: 7,890 Reputation: 10 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/07/2004 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Sent my email STAMPEDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 11, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 197 Content Count: 10,251 Reputation: 270 Days Won: 14 Joined: 08/16/2005 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Sadly, The Glazers are a-holes who have no respect for themselves and their cartoon Pirate Ship in the endzone. They don't want us there and it has been obvious for a long time. TSA won't talk back because the Bucs bring in abput 80-90% of what that satdium makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flsportsfan83 Posted May 11, 2006 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 1,698 Content Count: 16,523 Reputation: 886 Days Won: 12 Joined: 08/16/2004 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Thats why I hate the Bucs...... well one of the reasons..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulls96go Posted May 11, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 724 Content Count: 10,219 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/17/2002 Share Posted May 11, 2006 if we get the 3000 parking spots and some concession money and some ad- space we will do okbut 86K to 120K is a large increase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLfreak Posted May 11, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 646 Content Count: 7,890 Reputation: 10 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/07/2004 Share Posted May 11, 2006 send emails let you voice be heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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