Less than "Super"
It isn't a good time to live in Seattle. At least, not if you're a sports fan.
Sure the Seahawks did alright last year, but they aren't winning a Super Bowl anytime soon. The Mariners are terrible, and have been for years now. And the Sonics. Well, if you haven't already heard, the Sonics are now the Oklahoma City TBAs.
For those of you who haven't been following, basically the NBA and the new team owner wanted the city of Seattle to pay for a brand new arena because the old one sucked so bad. And the largely liberal people of Seattle voted saying that their definition of socialism didn't include supporting a hugely profitable business in its efforts to become even more profitable.
As much as I hated the Seattle Sonics over the years, I still think its pretty sad. And it makes me wonder what when happen to the Jazz when the inevitable happens.
Sure the Seahawks did alright last year, but they aren't winning a Super Bowl anytime soon. The Mariners are terrible, and have been for years now. And the Sonics. Well, if you haven't already heard, the Sonics are now the Oklahoma City TBAs.
For those of you who haven't been following, basically the NBA and the new team owner wanted the city of Seattle to pay for a brand new arena because the old one sucked so bad. And the largely liberal people of Seattle voted saying that their definition of socialism didn't include supporting a hugely profitable business in its efforts to become even more profitable.
As much as I hated the Seattle Sonics over the years, I still think its pretty sad. And it makes me wonder what when happen to the Jazz when the inevitable happens.
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posted by M S Martinez at 7/08/2008 02:13:00 PM
2 Comments:
I managed to catch one of the few Mariner Ws last weekend. Safeco field is great. And you can use your DS to get stats and a live video feed.
It's a pity about the Sonics, but I have a feeling Salt Lake would bend over backwards to keep the Jazz in Utah.
Dude bought the Sonics with the intention of moving them. It was never about Key Arena, (although it does kinda suck.)
I also don't really think Seattle needs the Sonics the same way Salt Lake/Utah needs the Jazz; without the Jazz the only national identity a Utahn has is Mormon, or better, polygamist. Maybe, if you're lucky someone will associate you with skiing or national parks.
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