Stripes Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Which stadiums rights are going to sell for more .... a 2 and 14 team ???? or one that has just been to the play offs for the first time in umpteen years and getting a ton of free pub from the press ????Even Jerry Jones knows that it's worth more now. Again ... it's the bottom line. Good point, but that seems like a big risk for Mikey to take. Would he have the confidence that his Bengals of 12 consecutive poor seasons will turn it around soon enough to get him a good deal with a sponsor in the next few seasons after the 2-14 debacle (granted, that is what happened, but how could the most cautious owner in football be so sure)? You could be right, I don't know, but I don't think what you're saying really fits the personality Mike would have to have for your accusations to be accurate. Even a bad team can get a good deal on with a sponsor for a brand new stadium, and I'd expect that your version of Mike Brown would take the chance as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalskyspy Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thinking about potential candidates for naming rights, here's my take:P&G--- Unlikely as their brands target primarily women. Exception is Gillette, but they already have a stadium. Only possibility is civic pride (doubtful) or Wallstreet/Investor positioning. Net, no way.Kroger--- same as P&G in that they are not targeting men.Skyline or Goldstar--- Actually either of these is a good fit, but given they are local only, they don't have nearly the kind of marketing budgets necessary.Valvoline--- This is a good fit and a distinct possibility. Headquartered in Lexington and target men.Cintas--- hmmm, maybe the kind of bold move this locally HQ'd company could consider to bolster national exposure and Wallstreet credibility.Cincinnati Bell--- Maybe, but probably out of their league. But, by saying this, Jack Cassidy will probably feel compelled to step up.Toyota--- North American HQ here, and they have the marketing goals and budget that could make sense. NCR--- A business to business player HQ'd in Dayton, this could make sense for them to increase national stature.Fifth Third--- May be a way for them to continue to generate national exposure. Already playing the naming rights game on a smaller scale.National City--- May be a way for them to compete with 5/3 and US Bank.Wendy's--- a big time marketer based in Columbus that needs to improve its share of the young adult male market, and is showing an interest in sports marketing. Sam Adams--- has brewery here in Cincy and this could be a bold move for them. But then again all the other players would be pissed... why not Chad Field?Chiquita--- uhh no.Mentos--- love this one. Their NA HQ is in NKy, but unlikely as they are small budget.Scott's Fertilizier--- This actually makes a ton of sense for this Ohio based company, except, oops, Field Turf. Hey it is always green!AK Steel--- Sorry guys we cant pay your medical cuz we spent it on naming rights. Ouch.My pick in terms of favorite that is a reasonale potential is........ TOYOTA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I still like Hustler Field...or Larry Flint Stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacD BengalFan Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Here, let me try and bring this back to the original questions as to what we would like to see the stadium called if Mike Brown sold the rights.Here is my suggestion:Paddle Wheel Field at River Boat ParkYes, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Mikes making money and every one of us knows it. He just isn't making enough to suit him ... and most likely never will. I seriously ... seriously doubt that he NEEDS the addtional revenue. I'm absolutely convinced that he wants and covets the additional revenue and will sell his old mans name to get it. You're amazingly fugtarded. Mike Brown has always had the opportunity to sell the rights and pocket money, but instead he used his own money to purchase the rights so that his father could be honored. The only reason he's currently considering selling the rights he had paid for is due to the new CBA which dictates that if he doesn't maximize available revenue streams he has to compensate the other owners for the uncollected revenue or surrender any of his own revenue sharing claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Jesus Christ you guys just can't resist the urge... I give up, lets turn every thread into why Mike Brown is trying so hard to do the right thing and is only reacting to the stupid CBA that was agreed to even though he adamantly fought against it. F*CK F*CK F*CK !!!!NOT WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Jesus Christ you guys just can't resist the urge... I give up, lets turn every thread into why Mike Brown is trying so hard to do the right thing and is only reacting to the stupid CBA that was agreed to even though he adamantly fought against it. F*CK F*CK F*CK !!!!NOT WHODEY !!!Welcome to no-man's-land, Army. Mikey is neither devil nor saint...but all taking that position will get you is blasted by both sides. All you can do is hunker down in the muddy foxhole and contemplate writing the football sequel to "All Quiet on the Western Front."Sell the naming rights? Sure, why not? All Mikey does is remind us constantly that this is a business, that every $$$ must be watched, that we can't afford to be competitive, etc. So...get competitive! Does it suck that we have to go from PBS to "GoDaddy.com Field" or somesuch? Yup. No doubt. But -- and I have quoted the late Jimmy Durante many times before -- "Dem's da conditions dat prevail." Sell the f**kin' things. Sell 'em to Exxon. "Put a Tiger on Your Field." Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayaker0678 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Uhhh how about:Findley FieldGreat American Football parkPork Colliseum Enquirer ParkCincy StadiumHubert Field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Pork ColliseumHave the U.S. Congress sponsor the stadium?THAT'S BRILLIANT!!!!!I can hear Brad Johansen now...And it's beautiful day here at Earmark Field at Pork Barbecue Stadium in Cincinnati! Cincinnati Bengals football...brought to you by your local Senator and Representatives! Remember...when it comes to bringing home the bacon...no one does it better than your local lawmakers! Vote...today!!!
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