Jacksonville's next Superbowl !!!

[Shwaz]

Inadequate hotel accommodations is still a major factor too.

[reednavy]

Everyone already knew that one, that's why I didn't mention it.

[Shwaz]

Whether you knew it or not it's probably the biggest factor. I'm curious to know what are average hotel availability is normally. I'm not sure it's a great idea to build a Super Bowl accommodating number of hotel's if the rooms end up sitting vacant otherwise.

[tufsu1]

ANYWAYS, back on topic. Until we get the inner part of the city, especially the core in better shape, we can count our chances as <10%.

has that stopped Tampa?

[thelakelander]

Well they do have Ybor, more than enough hotel rooms and the metro is twice the size.  I think if we had an urban core entertainment district similar in scale to Ybor our prospects would be better off.

[mtraininjax]

The next John Peyton will take credit for something the previous mayor set out to accomplish anyway. So why bother. We can't even get the Shipyards built, forget the super bowl.

[Steve]

I think we shouldn't attempt to host the Super Bowl unless we have enough hotel rooms to cover the attendees (not counting cruise ships).

[Keith-N-Jax]

In that case maybe our great grands will be to see it. Tampa also has Busch Gardens and a Aquarium. We do have,, nothing

[copperfiend]

In that case maybe our great grands will be to see it. Tampa also has Busch Gardens and a Aquarium. We do have,, nothing

And an airport that is near the core.

[Shwaz]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Miami awarded the Super Bowl for an extended period like Hawaii had the Pro Bowl.

[reednavy]

And an airport that is near the core.

That isn't such a bad thing, I wouldn't want jets flying over the dense areas of town. Plus, airport location has really nothing to do with getting the Super Bowl.

[Shwaz]

That isn't such a bad thing, I wouldn't want jets flying over the dense areas of town. Plus, airport location has really nothing to do with getting the Super Bowl.

It does when there isn't adequate transportation to & from... especially when people are staying in hotels as far as Daytona.

And doesn't the Navy fly planes over dense areas including downtown all hours of the day?

[JaxNole]

Our chances are slim until hotel rooms (>=20,000) and entertainment venues are nearby.  We received credit for the cruise ships, but that was out of necessity to meet lodging requirements.

We are still viewed as a sleepy, blue-collar town.  Our leadership needs not only to focus on attracting higher paying, white-collar jobs, but also land and retain them.

Our tax revenue will rise and retail and other activities that can be easily afforded will take off.  Few who live within a 5-mile radius of the CBD have desirable discretionary income.

[Coolyfett]

No. Not a chance. With new mega stadiums in Dallas and Glendale, Az and soon to be in NYC there isn't much hope for a SB ever coming to Jacksonville again.

Thanks for being positive. What the heck is a Mega Stadium, I googled the term and found nothing. What is a mega  stadium?

[Coolyfett]

I don't think that will be an issue. There are other teams will attendance/blackout issues that have greater stadium needs than the Jags. I would not be surprised if St. Louis, Oakland or San Diego is the team that moves to LA. That is assuming LA can get their act together.

I am hoping it is Oakland, I like how they go back and forth, back and forth in Cali. I didn't mean if Jacksonville would get the Sb in 2014, I honestly think Phoenix will get that one. I am happy New Orleans is getting it again, to help rebuild their city. I know the NBA allstar game did a lot for them. It would be nice just to see Jacksonville get a different chance at it with another mayor. Its a great way to get on the map, but man just seems like everyone is asleep on the 2nd or 3rd go round. Maybe Weaver is feeling insecure about the city or something...I don't know. I just remember it being a good time.