Jaguars amphitheater, flex field construction to begin next month

[JaxAvondale]

The NFL doesn't have a hotel minimum for the NFL Draft like they do for the Super Bowl.

[Keith-N-Jax]

Oh then its very possible then, just be nice if the whole area is finished before hand

[blizz01]

Well, considering that Shad is now the proud owner of the Four Seasons in Toronto, perhaps he has something even more ambitious in mind for that area.  Not a bad brand to cut your teeth on.

[RattlerGator]

Prudent optimism is called for. It's time to start dreaming reasonably big. That said, I just don't see the draft coming here -- unless the NFL owners believe they owe Shad for showing the way on how to make the NFL presence in England sustainable.

Which is quite possible.

They may see Shad as a trailblazer (because he is), and think just how fortunate that would make us.

[JaxAvondale]

Prudent optimism is called for. It's time to start dreaming reasonably big. That said, I just don't see the draft coming here -- unless the NFL owners believe they owe Shad for showing the way on how to make the NFL presence in England sustainable.

Which is quite possible.

They may see Shad as a trailblazer (because he is), and think just how fortunate that would make us.

The Jags are a lot closer to hosting an NFL draft than a lot of people think. Mayor Curry will announce the plans/vision for downtown next month. I'm assuming the plans include a hotel and redeveloped green spaces near the stadium. Kahn will then take these plans to the owners meeting in early 2017 and layout a vision as to how the NFL draft would work in Jax.

Selling points:
Good weather in late April/early March.
Good reasonable access for fans of other teams. There are 6 other NFL teams within an 8 hour drive or less.

The Jags will pitch the Wembley setup (Hotel next to the stadium, the use of the Arena closeby, and space for pop-up shops). Also, owners believe in "rewarding" cities where stadium improvements have been made. Hence, a Super Bowl being awarded to Minnesota.

[spuwho]

Prudent optimism is called for. It's time to start dreaming reasonably big. That said, I just don't see the draft coming here -- unless the NFL owners believe they owe Shad for showing the way on how to make the NFL presence in England sustainable.

Which is quite possible.

They may see Shad as a trailblazer (because he is), and think just how fortunate that would make us.

The Jags are a lot closer to hosting an NFL draft than a lot of people think. Mayor Curry will announce the plans/vision for downtown next month. I'm assuming the plans include a hotel and redeveloped green spaces near the stadium. Kahn will then take these plans to the owners meeting in early 2017 and layout a vision as to how the NFL draft would work in Jax.

Selling points:
Good weather in late April/early March.
Good reasonable access for fans of other teams. There are 6 other NFL teams within an 8 hour drive or less.

The Jags will pitch the Wembley setup (Hotel next to the stadium, the use of the Arena closeby, and space for pop-up shops). Also, owners believe in "rewarding" cities where stadium improvements have been made. Hence, a Super Bowl being awarded to Minnesota.

Dont forget one of the most important draws NE Florida has for NFL owners and their entourages.......lots of golf courses!

[Tacachale]

http://deadspin.com/the-new-frontier-in-stadium-ripoffs-1790361138

All you need to know on this facility.

"But I'm glad that Jerry got his country club. He really earned it, that toothy old shitbag."

That prose does sound like something that would appeal to you.

[KenFSU]

Per the TU, the Doobie Bros. and Chicago have officially booked Daily's Place for their summer tour, making them the amphitheater's first tenet.

Sorry, St. Augustine.

[finehoe]

Per the TU, the Doobie Bros. and Chicago have officially booked Daily's Place for their summer tour, making them the amphitheater's first tenet.

So their game plan is to book has-beens?

[pierre]

Per the TU, the Doobie Bros. and Chicago have officially booked Daily's Place for their summer tour, making them the amphitheater's first tenet.

Sorry, St. Augustine.

Yes. I think it is safe to say this is a show that St Augustine would have gotten in the past.

[KenFSU]

Per the TU, the Doobie Bros. and Chicago have officially booked Daily's Place for their summer tour, making them the amphitheater's first tenet.

So their game plan is to book has-beens?

If your definition of "has-beens" is two of the best-selling groups in world history, then yes.

[InnerCityPressure]

Per the TU, the Doobie Bros. and Chicago have officially booked Daily's Place for their summer tour, making them the amphitheater's first tenet.

So their game plan is to book has-beens?

Have you ever looked at the St Augustine Amphitheater schedule?  Look at it right now. Foreigner, Kansas, Willie Nelson, Steve Winwood, Steve Miller Band, VANILLA ICE.  This is absolutely a straight steal from St Augustine.  Not sure if that's the gameplan, but that's what happened here.

[finehoe]

Have you ever looked at the St Augustine Amphitheater schedule?  Look at it right now. Foreigner, Kansas, Willie Nelson, Steve Winwood, Steve Miller Band, VANILLA ICE.  This is absolutely a straight steal from St Augustine.  Not sure if that's the gameplan, but that's what happened here.

I'm not disputing that.  Earlier in the thread people were arguing that this new facility would bring in acts that were skipping North Florida altogether because there wasn't an appropriately sized facility for them.  If all it's doing is stealing acts from St. Augustine, it doesn't seem like much of a cultural win to me.

[BridgeTroll]

Have you ever looked at the St Augustine Amphitheater schedule?  Look at it right now. Foreigner, Kansas, Willie Nelson, Steve Winwood, Steve Miller Band, VANILLA ICE.  This is absolutely a straight steal from St Augustine.  Not sure if that's the gameplan, but that's what happened here.

I'm not disputing that.  Earlier in the thread people were arguing that this new facility would bring in acts that were skipping North Florida altogether because there wasn't an appropriately sized facility for them.  If all it's doing is stealing acts from St. Augustine, it doesn't seem like much of a cultural win to me.

Patience grasshopper... the thing isnt even built yet...lol

[finehoe]

Patience grasshopper... the thing isnt even built yet...lol

Fair enough.