Fisher moves As to Las Vegas, Quakes next?

That was a fascinating article!

 

Yeah the SJ police don’t come but I seem to recall many Campbell cops giving out tickets in SJ as well as CHP’s setting speed traps along the city’s residential neighborhoods when they should have been on the highway doing their job!

Give me a break!

 

Parking is a headache.

Whether downtown or elsewhere, its’s more appealing if there’s access via public transportation, along with things to see/do in the neighborhood. Its fun to catch a game, as opposed to plan and make a production of going to a game.

The Giants stadium and surrounding area is covered ground, but bears highlighting. In addition to the Giants, there’s plenty of bars/restaurants, sightseeing, plus folks easily getting to the game. That includes folks working downtown who duck out to catch a game. The Giants host a bunch of non-baseball events as well. Has PPP hosted many non soccer events in recent history?

 

Enchant Christmas Returns to PayPal Park.

 

I think the SF Giants success and/or three World Series wins in the early 2010’s is stemmed directly because their stadium was built.

They were a joke playing at freezing Candlestick.

San Fracisco is totally different type of city though and can't be compared to anywhere else in the Bay Area.

Oracle Park is at a great location along the piers.

 

I was just at Oracle Park last weekend, so it's fresh in my mind. Coming from San Jose, with the plan to have dinner in Chinatown afterward, driving made more sense. But I can see how it would be great for public transit if you lived in SF.

PayPal hosts the annual holiday extravaganza, which I'm told is quite popular, though I have no interest. The former Avaya also hosted inside the stadium the NFL's Super Bowl "tailgate" party in 2015 (when the game itself was at Levi's); I know because Q participated and told me about it afterward. Then Bills QB Tyrod Taylor was a guest; still pissed at Q since he didn't invite me and introduce me to him.

 

Yeah, I mean. I’m thinking of premier events. The Christmas event doesn't suit my demographic, and being overflow space for. Levi’s event helps reinforce that PPP is not a destination.

Dead and Company at Oracle Park was amazing.

 

As I recall, concerts aren’t allowed at PPP because of the neighborhood opposition when the stadium was approved.

 

Didn't Nancy Thomas’ oppose fireworks shows as well?

Or was that SJC -FAA?

I think they should play all the CCS tournament semi-finals and finals at PPP on a yearly basis.

Same with playoff games involving local colleges.

 

Once again and bringing it back to the thread, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas cannot and will not be able to put on fireworks display either.

 

Eh, that doesn’t help PPP’s case as a venue.

 

I think Allegiant stadium doesn’t reflect a major factor.

At the end of the day, it’s money. If there’s an expansion bid from another party, MLS will take that money. If Fisher wants to move the team, he’ll need to pay MLS owners for the right.

 

Allegiant in Vegas literally has fireworks at every raiders game

 

Inside the stadium?

I don't think so...

This is what I read...

Fireworks are not permitted at Allegiant Stadium.
Other prohibited items include:
Smoke devices, Weapons, Drones, Golf carts, Segways, Skateboards, Roller blades, Bicycles, Scooters, and Hover boards.

 

What? Are you reading what fans are prohibited from bringing in to the stadium?

What stadium in any sport would allow fans to bring in fireworks?

 

We really enjoy hanging out at San Pedro pre/ post game. Live bands, good food, cold beer, etc.

 

I never posted they could.

I meant the team can't have fireworks shows just like PPP.

This is what I just read online....

 

I'm bummed Mod closed as we used to hang out there quite a bit. And if the Pig stayed open later, we would go there post-game. As it stands, I like hanging at the Element afterwards...

 

Raiders have pyro technics every game. Theyre going to have massive pyro technics and fire works when they host WWE Wrestlemania next year.

 

Ok so if that is the case and since you or fans do this anyway, what difference would it make if PPP is or was located downtown as opposed to it's current location?

 

Well, we've been to several games up at Portland and Seattle and there is something really cool about walking to the stadium from our hotel, seeing thousands of other folks walking there with their jerseys on, beating drums and singing, hanging out before/ after the game, etc.

 

You really believe 5,000-10,000 or even 2,000 Quakes fans would head downtown before or after a game if the stadium were located there?

They didn't when they played at Spartan Stadium which isn't even 2 miles away and knowing San Jose as I’ve lived here most of my life, I don't believe that would ever happen.

This downtown stadium narrative is just an excuse to justify how bad their management of the team is.

 

Fans can hang out downtown before and after the game and walk to PPP if they want to. It’s about a 45 minute walk. Or take the bus which some do.