Re: Announcement Discussion Thread [R] I swear to God there are more DC fans in this thread than KC fans...
The pre-press conference was hilarious. Pure gold.Amazing they started the press conference with no one knowing what the announcement was. That never happens.
Re: Announcement Discussion Thread [R] "Similarly not feasiable for the Wizards to not succeed without a SSS. I must concied I did not fully recognize this when the league first started. The recent failure of the Bi-State commitee makes us realize that we need to focus on having an appropriate facility for the Chiefs in mid-America. It is because of this we are announcing that we are putting the Wizards up for sale."
Re: Announcement Discussion Thread [R] You're better'n me . . . on the edge of my seart reading about people listening to a press conference!
Re: Announcement Discussion Thread [R] Repeated "the MLS" and stated Wizards will "look elsewhere" if ownership situation not resolved. Rochester? Hopefully someone with money in KC likes the Wizards.
Re: Announcement Discussion Thread [R] well, seems really bad right now. wizards are up for sale. if no owner comes from kansas city, the team will be moved.
Re: Announcement Discussion Thread [R] "In the event that we can not find a buyer in the KC/Metro area we will look elseware to meet that need."
Re: Announcement Discussion Thread [R] "There are many cities around the country interested in the league." (paraphrase) Uh-oh.
Re: Announcement Discussion Thread [R] So wait, he wants to sell the Wiz BEFORE the 2005 season? Wow.