"Build It Now!"

RobsterCraw · Mar 24, 2010

don gagliardi said: ↑

The supporters groups are way ahead of you.

But we need EVERYONE at Buck Shaw to join in the chant on opening day.

Be on the lookout for instructions from SSV in the next 24 hours or so.
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you guys are awesome

DougO · Mar 24, 2010

Hawkeye17 said: ↑

Build it now...

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Hey, that's me, front and center! I was wearing my blue Club Quake polo shirt, and a season ticket holder scarf.

krudmonk · Mar 24, 2010

JazzyJ said: ↑

Given the current controversy over Israel's new development plans for East Jerusalem, I'm not sure it's a good time to mix the Jerusalem metaphors into another building project.
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sko16 is gonna be so pissed...

JazzyJ · Mar 25, 2010

krudmonk said: ↑

sko16 is gonna be so pissed...
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...not taking a position, personally, BTW, just saying that it's a sensitive political subject at the moment. Anyway, back to the topic at hand...

FUAEG · Mar 25, 2010

RobsterCraw said: ↑

Yeah, here's hoping for a short wait for us to break ground.

Maybe we need a new chant for the supporters to show that we are stadium zionists. To steal a line from the traditional passover seder...

"Next year in the Epicenter!" (from "Next year in Jerusalem") or something like that. Something that will reiterate just how important the new stadium is to us.
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Jesus Christ! No thanks. Zionism is Racism. Please keep Racism out of soccer.

This was 1978? Weren't they suppose to stop stealing the Palestinian land then?

Stop? Hell they sped up!

This picture makes it pretty clear the intentions the Israeli's have towards the Palestinians. Look at the wall. If it were here I'd probably have to go through multiple check points just to get to Buck Shaw and I'd have to stand in the long line. Is it really racism? We'll they do claim to be God's chosen ones - Palestinians, not so much.

I'll pass on the Zionist chants.

KMJvet · Mar 25, 2010

Mod Note: No more politics in this thread unless it's San Jose politics related to the stadium.

RobsterCraw · Mar 25, 2010

Seriously guys, the reference was just for analogy. It isn't as if any team's supporters that have come up with new lyrics to the tune of "Johnny I hardly Knew Ye" are showing support for the anti-war movement. Its just a play on words.

don gagliardi · Mar 25, 2010

don gagliardi said: ↑

. . . Be on the lookout for instructions from SSV in the next 24 hours or so.
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Here they are:

Dear SSV member --

As you are undoubtedly aware, a player strike has been averted and Opening Day for the San Jose Earthquakes is this Saturday evening, March 27 at 6 p.m. PDT against defending MLS champ Real Salt Lake at Buck Shaw Stadium.

SSV has made special plans for Opening Day as part of our continuing "Build It Now!" campaign for a new soccer stadium in San Jose. Every fan entering the stadium will receive from SSV (not the team) an 8.5x11 flyer emblazoned "Build It Now!" on one side and a picture of the proposed stadium on the other side. These are the same flyers we already distributed at the city council meeting last week — including one to owner Lew Wolff.

We are asking that every fan hold his or her flyer aloft when the players enter the field at the beginning of the game. (There will be fine-print instructions to this effect on the flyer itself.) Additionally, we have requested the Casbah and 1906 Ultras supporters groups to begin a chant, "Build It Now!" at the same time, which we are asking every fan in the stadium to join in.

Since not everyone who will be in the stadium is on our SSV email list, we are asking SSV members to assist by requesting that fans around them understand their role in this event. Please ask fellow fans in your section (1) to hold their flyer aloft when the players enter the field and (2) to join in the "Build It Now!" chant by the supporters.

Also, look for a large "Build It Now!" banner to be unfurled by the Ultras over their section when the players enter the field.

This is the fans' moment to send a respectful but powerful message to the Quakes' ownership that the fans are anxious to get our new stadium. The more participation we have from the fans, the more powerful the message will be. We hope to see the stadium awash in "Build It Now!" flyers and reverberating with the chant of "Build It Now!" There's no better way to tell ownership, and the players, that we want them here for the long haul.

It will only take a few moments; you won't have to move from your seat; and then you can enjoy the game.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

Yours in soccer,

SSV's board of directors

RafaLarios · Mar 25, 2010

don gagliardi said: ↑

Here they are:
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I think it is a nice strategy, and as you said it really sends a respectful but powerful message

West Coast Futbol · Mar 25, 2010

Goodsport said: ↑

The problem is that the die still hasn't been cast yet.

Unless ESLLC already has one or more stadium sponsors already signed on (which would be very unusual), said potential sponsors will no doubt want to see The Epicenter either already built or being built before signing on.

Basically, they'll likely want to see something concrete (both literally and figuratively) already there before committing money to it.

GO SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES!!!

-G
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A past employer committed millions before the ground was broken for sponsorship.

http://www.csus.edu/news/040606reccenter.stm

nihon2000 · Mar 25, 2010

don gagliardi said: ↑

Here they are:

Dear SSV member --

As you are undoubtedly aware, a player strike has been averted and Opening Day for the San Jose Earthquakes is this Saturday evening, March 27 at 6 p.m. PDT against defending MLS champ Real Salt Lake at Buck Shaw Stadium.

SSV has made special plans for Opening Day as part of our continuing "Build It Now!" campaign for a new soccer stadium in San Jose. Every fan entering the stadium will receive from SSV (not the team) an 8.5x11 flyer emblazoned "Build It Now!" on one side and a picture of the proposed stadium on the other side. These are the same flyers we already distributed at the city council meeting last week — including one to owner Lew Wolff.

We are asking that every fan hold his or her flyer aloft when the players enter the field at the beginning of the game. (There will be fine-print instructions to this effect on the flyer itself.) Additionally, we have requested the Casbah and 1906 Ultras supporters groups to begin a chant, "Build It Now!" at the same time, which we are asking every fan in the stadium to join in.

Since not everyone who will be in the stadium is on our SSV email list, we are asking SSV members to assist by requesting that fans around them understand their role in this event. Please ask fellow fans in your section (1) to hold their flyer aloft when the players enter the field and (2) to join in the "Build It Now!" chant by the supporters.

Also, look for a large "Build It Now!" banner to be unfurled by the Ultras over their section when the players enter the field.

This is the fans' moment to send a respectful but powerful message to the Quakes' ownership that the fans are anxious to get our new stadium. The more participation we have from the fans, the more powerful the message will be. We hope to see the stadium awash in "Build It Now!" flyers and reverberating with the chant of "Build It Now!" There's no better way to tell ownership, and the players, that we want them here for the long haul.

It will only take a few moments; you won't have to move from your seat; and then you can enjoy the game.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

Yours in soccer,

SSV's board of directors
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any word on the brick campaign?

don gagliardi · Mar 25, 2010

nihon2000 said: ↑

any word on the brick campaign?
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SSV has not forgotten its potential as a source of revenue to help build the stadium.

Brian Glennon · Mar 25, 2010

don gagliardi said: ↑

The supporters groups are way ahead of you.

But we need EVERYONE at Buck Shaw to join in the chant on opening day.

Be on the lookout for instructions from SSV in the next 24 hours or so.
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don gagliardi said: ↑

Here they are:

Additionally, we have requested the Casbah and 1906 Ultras supporters groups to begin a chant, "Build It Now!" at the same time, which we are asking every fan in the stadium to join in.

Since not everyone who will be in the stadium is on our SSV email list, we are asking SSV members to assist by requesting that fans around them understand their role in this event. Please ask fellow fans in your section (1) to hold their flyer aloft when the players enter the field and (2) to join in the "Build It Now!" chant by the supporters.
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PLEASE BE AWARE that the Earthquakes are planning another tribute to Gabbo Gavric before the game, which may or may not include a moment of silence.

The players will all be wearing black arm bands and if a moment of silence is asked for please respect it.

don gagliardi · Mar 25, 2010

Brian Glennon said: ↑

PLEASE BE AWARE that the Earthquakes are planning another tribute to Gabbo Gavric before the game, which may or may not include a moment of silence.

The players will all be wearing black arm bands and if a moment of silence is asked for please respect it.
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I'm sure the moment-of-silence will not be occurring when the players take the field.

By the way, I know Ivan Gavric, have spoken to him since his father's passing, and as previously mentioned am supportive of the idea of fans raising funds to build a statue of Gabbo Gavric outside the new stadium -- a lasting tribute which will go beyond a mere "moment".

Before we can have a Gabbo statue outside the new stadium, we need to actually get the new stadium built. So, I hope before the moment of silence on Saturday, you will be joining other Quakes fans in chanting at full volume: "Build It Now!"

Beerking · Mar 25, 2010

KMJvet said: ↑

Mod Note: No more politics in this thread unless it's San Jose politics related to the stadium.
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Thank you.

Brian Glennon · Mar 25, 2010

don gagliardi said: ↑

I'm sure the moment-of-silence will not be occurring when the players take the field.

By the way, I know Ivan Gavric, have spoken to him since his father's passing,
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Good news, both Ivan and Igor have agreed to forgo another moment of silence, though they will both be at the game again. They are gentlemen beyond reproach!

falvo · Mar 28, 2010

I must say, this NYRB Park is really something.....

Rick Kane · Mar 28, 2010

Was Lew at the game last night? I didn't see him.

Goodsport · Mar 28, 2010

falvo said: ↑

I must say, this NYRB Park is really something.....

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Absolutely!

GO SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES!!!

-G

Brian Glennon · Mar 28, 2010

Rick Kane said: ↑

Was Lew at the game last night? I didn't see him.
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Yes, Lew was there. It's too bad that when the players came on to the field, Lew was talking to someone and did not see the Ultra's "Build it now" banner.

It's also too bad that of the 10,000 "Build it now" fliers handed out at the stadium entrance only a few hundred were held aloft and I never heard anyone chanting "build it now".

It was a completely missed opportunity.

Goodsport · Mar 28, 2010

Brian Glennon said: ↑

Yes, Lew was there. It's too bad that when the players came on to the field, Lew was talking to someone and did not see the Ultra's "Build it now" banner.
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GO SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES!!!

-G

nihon2000 · Mar 28, 2010

JN01 is a really nice photo of Lew e.g., w/ small child & soccer ball

don gagliardi · Mar 28, 2010

Brian Glennon said: ↑

Yes, Lew was there. It's too bad that when the players came on to the field, Lew was talking to someone and did not see the Ultra's "Build it now" banner.

It's also too bad that of the 10,000 "Build it now" fliers handed out at the stadium entrance only a few hundred were held aloft and I never heard anyone chanting "build it now".

It was a completely missed opportunity.
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I sat with Lew during the game. He's received the message.

By the way, Lew was as unhappy with the result as the rest of us fans.

NedZ · Mar 28, 2010

don gagliardi said: ↑

I sat with Lew during the game. He's received the message.

By the way, Lew was as unhappy with the result as the rest of us fans.
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Good, thanks Don. The only good thing is that Lew therefore must have seen a sold out stadium and we'd hope realize that there is a market for a new stadium ASAP.

Brian Glennon · Mar 28, 2010

NedZ said: ↑

Good, thanks Don. The only good thing is that Lew therefore must have seen a sold out stadium and we'd hope realize that there is a market for a new stadium ASAP.
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If Lew didn't see the 97% increase in NYRB attendance because of the new Red Bull Stadium, and if he can't grasp the concept of "If you build it, they will come" then he will never get, and it just cements my belief that all he really cares about is getting his damn baseball stadium built. At this point in time of the "new" Earthquakes we shouldn't have to be pointing anything out to our ownership.

I suspect Lew isn't going to believe anything we say anymore because he is still so stung by the fact that he didn't get 8-10 thousand season ticket sales as he was led to believe he would.