The LA Rams are back

[triplemultiplex]

I figured it would be either that or the Rose Bowl.

[Buck87]

Yeah, it been widely reported since the announcement of the Rams move that they would almost certainly end up in the Coliseum. I don't think it's been 100% confirmed just yet, but I'd be shocked if it didn't happen.

As for the Rose Bowl, back in July they voted against the possibility of hosting any NFL teams in 2016 or beyond. Not sure if they could go back and change that if they wanted too.

It'll be interesting to see what happens regarding temporary stadiums if a second team moves to L.A. And on that note, the Chargers will begin formal negotiations with the Rams tomorrow regarding a possible partnership or lease.

[cl94]

Yeah, it been widely reported since the announcement of the Rams move that they would almost certainly end up in the Coliseum. I don't think it's been 100% confirmed just yet, but I'd be shocked if it didn't happen.

As for the Rose Bowl, back in July they voted against the possibility of hosting any NFL teams in 2016 or beyond. Not sure if they could go back and change that if they wanted too.

It'll be interesting to see what happens regarding temporary stadiums if a second team moves to L.A. And on that note, the Chargers will begin formal negotiations with the Rams tomorrow regarding a possible partnership or lease.

It has not been confirmed. It is widely believed that they'll be in the Coliseum. While they spent their last 14 LA years in Angel Stadium, I don't picture them returning. I do wonder, though, if they'll try and do some quick renovations. Wouldn't be the first time a football stadium underwent a major offseason renovation.

[The Nature Boy]

Why would the Rams want the Chargers as a tenant? I imagine that you'd want the LA market to yourself for at least the first year so you can get fan support.

[cl94]

Why would the Rams want the Chargers as a tenant? I imagine that you'd want the LA market to yourself for at least the first year so you can get fan support.

Money. Also, the market is so large that it could theoretically support two teams. Look at the Jets and Giants.

[Buck87]

I do wonder, though, if they'll try and do some quick renovations. Wouldn't be the first time a football stadium underwent a major offseason renovation.

USC was already planning on doing $270 million in renovations, and are just looking for funding to do it. They're hoping having the Rams there will help them pay for it. It'll be interesting to see what gets done prior to this season kicking off...and it looks like the stadium lighting is the biggest thing they'll need to do for sure (due to the NFL having certain standards for lighting)

http://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/uscnow/la-sp-sn-haden-usc-nfl-rams-coliseum-20160113-story.html

[Pete from Boston]

I'm curious how the new suspended camera wires would be strung in a stadium that is just a big bowl. 

[The Nature Boy]

Yeah, it been widely reported since the announcement of the Rams move that they would almost certainly end up in the Coliseum. I don't think it's been 100% confirmed just yet, but I'd be shocked if it didn't happen.

As for the Rose Bowl, back in July they voted against the possibility of hosting any NFL teams in 2016 or beyond. Not sure if they could go back and change that if they wanted too.

It'll be interesting to see what happens regarding temporary stadiums if a second team moves to L.A. And on that note, the Chargers will begin formal negotiations with the Rams tomorrow regarding a possible partnership or lease.

It has not been confirmed. It is widely believed that they'll be in the Coliseum. While they spent their last 14 LA years in Angel Stadium, I don't picture them returning. I do wonder, though, if they'll try and do some quick renovations. Wouldn't be the first time a football stadium underwent a major offseason renovation.

It has been confirmed. I can't directly link to it but go to the FAQ section on this site http://welcomehomerams.com/.

[hm insulators]

I was a big Rams fan when I was growing up and living in L.A., and so was my late father (to this day, I can still hear him yelling "STUPID RAMS!" at the TV every other play and I used to joke that if I ever got a parrot, the first thing I would teach it to say would be "Stupid Rams!"). When the team moved to St. Louis, I couldn't relate to them in a city 1500 miles away and lost interest.

Now that they're back in my home city, would I root for them again? Yes, under two conditions: A: they put a quality team on the field (and that might be on the way if they can get a decent quarterback), and B: get rid of that horrid shade of gold  on the "rams' horns" design on the helmets and go back to the brighter shade of yellow they had in the '70s and '80s. Shoot, even white--I remember when the Rams had white horns on the helmets!

[Pete from Boston]

Appropriate for this board, from The Onion:

Traffic Already Lining Up To Be Late To L.A. Rams' Opening Game

[cl94]

Yeah, it been widely reported since the announcement of the Rams move that they would almost certainly end up in the Coliseum. I don't think it's been 100% confirmed just yet, but I'd be shocked if it didn't happen.

As for the Rose Bowl, back in July they voted against the possibility of hosting any NFL teams in 2016 or beyond. Not sure if they could go back and change that if they wanted too.

It'll be interesting to see what happens regarding temporary stadiums if a second team moves to L.A. And on that note, the Chargers will begin formal negotiations with the Rams tomorrow regarding a possible partnership or lease.

It has not been confirmed. It is widely believed that they'll be in the Coliseum. While they spent their last 14 LA years in Angel Stadium, I don't picture them returning. I do wonder, though, if they'll try and do some quick renovations. Wouldn't be the first time a football stadium underwent a major offseason renovation.

It has been confirmed. I can't directly link to it but go to the FAQ section on this site http://welcomehomerams.com/.

That is new. Everything I had seen up to this point had not confirmed.

I do wonder, though, if they'll try and do some quick renovations. Wouldn't be the first time a football stadium underwent a major offseason renovation.

USC was already planning on doing $270 million in renovations, and are just looking for funding to do it. They're hoping having the Rams there will help them pay for it. It'll be interesting to see what gets done prior to this season kicking off...and it looks like the stadium lighting is the biggest thing they'll need to do for sure (due to the NFL having certain standards for lighting)

http://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/uscnow/la-sp-sn-haden-usc-nfl-rams-coliseum-20160113-story.html

The Bills did a large renovation during the 2014 offseason. Redid concourses, added press boxes, major electrical upgrades, new scoreboards, and more. Much of that was done after the snow went away. If they start within the next month or so, they'll have plenty of time.

Appropriate for this board, from The Onion:

Traffic Already Lining Up To Be Late To L.A. Rams' Opening Game

Ha! That's like the joke about the Dodgers. Everyone shows up in the 2nd or 3rd inning and is gone by the end of the 7th.

[Desert Man]

WB, Rams! You missed the huge (Nation's 2nd largest) fan market, year-round great climate and Hollywood celebrity stardom, huh? I'm keeping up on whether the Chargers will move to L.A. and local sports fans in San Diego remember losing major and minor league sports to L.A. before. I'm not sure the Raiders will have room between two other teams, did the NFL rejected the Raiders' plan to play in Carson's new stadium?

[Pete from Boston]

I'm keeping up on whether the Chargers will move to L.A. and local sports fans in San Diego remember losing major and minor league sports to L.A. before.

You mean like L.A. lost the Chargers to San Diego in 1961?

[US71]

Rams still owe for their stadium (no wait: taxpayers will still pay for it, even though there's no one playing in it)

[bing101]

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/los-angeles-rams-billboard-st-louis-032816


Heres a billboard for the Rams.

[jakeroot]

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/los-angeles-rams-billboard-st-louis-032816

Heres a billboard for the Rams.

It's worth noting that it's not an official billboard. I don't think the NFL would permit billboards like that.

[triplemultiplex]

That'll show St. Louis for not building them a new stadium even though they are still paying for the existing stadium.

[Max Rockatansky]

I find it amusing how few people in Oakland and San Diego seem to care about losing their teams, it's something that I could never figure out after all these years on the west coast.  There would have been a riot in the streets in Detroit, Boston, New York or Chicago if any of those teams even talked about moving.  I'm not sure what the appeal is to the L.A. market considering how they literally couldn't hang onto a team in the past.  I would really enjoy seeing a new market like Las Vegas, Salt Lake City or Portland be a destination for a team.

[Henry]

San Antonio is also in play, and the Raiders are a lame duck in Oakland. We'll see if the Chargers are able to secure a new stadium in San Diego.

[Desert Man]

The Rams acquired the #1 NFL Draft pick away from the Titans, which is a sure sign of a great season to come for the Rams if they have the best rookie money can buy.

[dvferyance]

That'll show St. Louis for not building them a new stadium even though they are still paying for the existing stadium.

They didn't need a new stadium the one they have is only 21 years old. A stadium replacement should even be in discussion until a stadium is at least 30 years old.

[triplemultiplex]

That'll show St. Louis for not building them a new stadium even though they are still paying for the existing stadium.

They didn't need a new stadium the one they have is only 21 years old. A stadium replacement should even be in discussion until a stadium is at least 30 years old.

Exactly my point.

[Desert Man]

California: the state of champions, has the Rams back and tries to keep the Raiders. Recently, the state added new arena football, NBDL (NBA's development teams), World Team Tennis, Pro Rugby (San Francisco and Sacramento), Natl Lacrosse (only in L.A.) and MLS teams.

History of these leagues in CA:
Arena Football: LA Cobras (1980s), Anaheim Piranhas (1990s), LA Express (2000s) and LA Kiss in Anaheim (2010s), San Jose Sabercats (since 1995), and briefly AF2 teams in Bakersfield, Fresno, San Diego and Stockton.

NBDL: LA D-fenders (played in Ontario CA and now in the parent club Lakers training camp in El Segundo near LA), Anaheim Arsenal, Bakersfield Jam, Long Beach Clippers, Reno Bighorns (still around, owned by the Kings) and Santa Cruz Warriors (still around, owned by the parent club).

World Team Tennis: Anaheim Oranges, LA/Sacramento Lacers, Newport Beach Dukes, Orange County Breakers (still around), and current teams the Sacramento/California Dream and San Diego Aviators. I would like Palm Springs area get one in the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, but the summer is too hot, how about a winter league with teams in Las Vegas and Scottsdale Az?

And back on topic, the L.A. Rams is thought as the first major league sports team in CA when it arrived in L.A. in 1945, then departed for 2 decades in 1995 and returned to L.A. Actually, the earlier pro football L.A. Dons in the 1930s was the first "professional" sports team and the SF 49ers started in 1946 before they were in the NFL. In 1941 just a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the AL baseball St. Louis Browns decided to relocate to L.A., but the war made them stay for 12 seasons until they relocated to Baltimore to become the Orioles.

[dvferyance]

Why would the Rams want the Chargers as a tenant? I imagine that you'd want the LA market to yourself for at least the first year so you can get fan support.

I highly doubt the Chargers are moving to LA. Why would they want to?

[triplemultiplex]

I highly doubt the Chargers are moving to LA. Why would they want to?

Because San Diego won't give the whiny little brats a brand new stadium; same as every other team.