membengal 945 Report post Posted March 30 Perhaps! Sounds like the ball is in motion. You all know I have NEVER cared about this, BUT, it will be nice when they get one so I don't have to hear anyone here bitch about it ever again. The link to the exchange on it: https://twitter.com/JayMorrisonATH/status/1509197162248290319?s=20&t=1DR-B8SvyNQL51F6jFiBQQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierCat 883 Report post Posted March 30 More here: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2022/03/30/bengals-definitely-looking-add-indoor-practice-facility/7188251001/ bUt A BuBbLe DoESNT heLP ThEm wIn!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyBengal 1,035 Report post Posted March 30 I don't really care personally. Do I think a professional football team in a cold weather city should have one ?? Yes. Honestly it surprises me they haven't done a bubble at this point from a money making standpoint alone. The practice field sits right next to the stadium and can be looked down upon from the roads and walkways. Sounds like a great advertisement opportunity for some company who would like their name blazoned across the roof for all to see. Pretty sure naming rights would more than help with whatever the cost involved was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierCat 883 Report post Posted March 30 7 minutes ago, ArmyBengal said: I don't really care personally. I’m sorry, but this is the internet. If you do not take a position, one will be chosen for you. ;p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
membengal 945 Report post Posted March 30 18 minutes ago, HoosierCat said: More here: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2022/03/30/bengals-definitely-looking-add-indoor-practice-facility/7188251001/ bUt A BuBbLe DoESNT heLP ThEm wIn!!!! It doesn't! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stripes 941 Report post Posted March 30 I’m almost bummed that it would satisfy whining (but not really). If they’re on board I’m on board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyBengal 1,035 Report post Posted March 30 28 minutes ago, HoosierCat said: I’m sorry, but this is the internet. If you do not take a position, one will be chosen for you. ;p Then I vote no. Again, who cares ?? I’ll be warm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMPHAR 605 Report post Posted March 30 Don’t really care. It’s one the most overblown Bengal fan topics. Now if they build a facility that could help with the indoor turf field shortage in the region that might be worthy of my concern. There is such a need for lacrosse/soccer indoor practice facilities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMPHAR 605 Report post Posted March 30 Might also care if it created some more tailgate spots or if it was big enough to watch Training camp in the AC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierCat 883 Report post Posted March 30 The most sensible answer is just combine this with the new stadium that’s coming and build something like Lucas Oil stadium in Indy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stripes 941 Report post Posted March 30 Theoretically it could add a layer of incentive for free agents. I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyBengal 1,035 Report post Posted March 30 Again, it could line their pockets further with a naming rights contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShulaSteakhouse 386 Report post Posted April 4 IF they actually build this I will change my forum name. And give me a break Mem, no one's brought this up for months, maybe over a year, so whatever. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
membengal 945 Report post Posted April 5 I have memories of the decade plus of complaining on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
membengal 945 Report post Posted April 8 The Bengals want something temporary in place as early as this year - and have asked city for permits to go forward: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2022/04/08/bengals-seek-ok-interim-indoor-training-on-ohio-riverfront/9511879002/ Quote The Cincinnati Bengals are planning to build an interim indoor training facility and will go before city planning officials next week for their approval. The proposed bubble would be located south of Mehring Way between the Brent Spence and Clay Wade Bailey bridges. The site is southwest across Mehring Way from the Bengals' current outdoor facility. Katie Blackburn, the team's executive vice president, said on March 30 at the NFL's annual meetings that the team was "definitely looking" into plans to add an indoor facility soon. The plans were filed with the city on April 1. Quote The training dome would be built at the team's expense on property leased from Hamilton County with the goal of having it ready for the 2022 season. The dome would be removed from the site in case of flooding since the site is on the banks of the Ohio River, according to the filing with city planners. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stripes 941 Report post Posted April 8 Good work, Katie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyBengal 1,035 Report post Posted April 8 It was filed on April 1st... Is this some kind of joke ?? Seriously though, good to hear. I guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierCat 883 Report post Posted April 9 It”s all good. Like the old saying goes, you dress for the job you want. An indoor practice facility is just part of the cost of looking like a real NFL organization. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COB 1,168 Report post Posted April 15 Just saw a mock-up of the bubble. One glaring weakness - it had the B on all four sides. That B stands for For God’s Sakes Get A New Logo Before You Build The Bubble. Seriously, that B on that bubble is a no go. Looked terrible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierCat 883 Report post Posted April 15 I would do the white bubble but with black tiger stripes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earendil 45 Report post Posted April 20 On 4/15/2022 at 2:22 PM, HoosierCat said: I would do the white bubble but with black tiger stripes. That would be awesome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShulaSteakhouse 386 Report post Posted April 22 So if the weather gets bad and it floods, they can't use it. Great. No shortage of air pollution down there either outdoors. I say put it all in a bubble with the SuperBowl dough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierCat 883 Report post Posted April 26 Twitter thread on the report out today on future costs of PBS: https://twitter.com/marielcarbone/status/1518998714639081473?s=21&t=laaCdCjy4WtNnBvP6J3UKQ Bottom line: maintenance and upgrades will cost approx $494 million over the next 20 years. (Versus a new facility which would cost up to $2 billion.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyBengal 1,035 Report post Posted April 26 Well, when it comes back around for the voters, I hope to be gone from Cincinnati. If not, it's a NO from me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
membengal 945 Report post Posted April 26 Upgrades are a lot more palatable than a new stadium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
