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USC should take its $100 mil and build its own stadium. As a USC alumnus, I believe there is an erroneous perception that USC would not entertain the idea of giving up its "tradition" of playing across the street. We built Gaylen and we can build a brand new stadium, even if it's far away from campus. And if UCLA does not allow us to play in the Rose Bowl, and USC builds its own stadium, UCLA better hope that they do not fall into a situation where they need to play in our new stadium (for example, if there is a catastrophic earthquake that destroys the Rose Bowl years from now).
Paul Scott @ 9:47 AM PST, Jan 28, 2008
Maybe USC should use its sweatshop profits, by now in the millions, to build its own stadium. http://www.uscwatch.org
Tommy @ 9:26 PM PST, Jan 24, 2008
The Coliseum Comission is an extremely small group of power-crazed fools, who have NO concept regarding the place that old bowl holds in the history of Los Angeles, not to mention the hearts of USC alumni. --Alumni that should be sparing no expense, flexing every muscle, and pulling every string possible to absolutely eliminate the obstructionist ego-maniacal comission. I demand to know what are their allegiances, and thus why they are determined to oust the University of Southern California from the home field it has occupied since long before any of the board members were even born.
David A. Cox @ 7:24 PM PST, Jan 24, 2008
Missing from the discussion is the name of the real owner of the property, the State of California. The Commission is not allowed to make a long-term lease agreement to any organization or company without first getting approval from the State of California, the owner. It is actually up to the State representatives to approve a long-term lease agreement, not the Coliseum Commission. As a historical building owned by the state, the state sets the guidlelines for proper restoration, neccessary repairs, and minor remodeling.
gramahorn00 @ 6:51 PM PST, Jan 24, 2008
I doubt you average politician could run a taco stand. They need to get out of the way and let USC do it right
zeek wolfe @ 6:08 PM PST, Jan 24, 2008
There's no way USC should be handed an asset that belongs to the state and taxpayers, even if it does need repairs. USC will get back its investment on repairs from ticket sales without ripping off the city by taking all the ticket sales for decades. And where else will it go? After being publicly turned down by the Rose Bowl, they're as stuck with the thing as the city is. USC can't be allowed to push LA around. Soccer and other groups have to come to provide revenue, too. USC & alums have gotten too greedy and some Commissioners e.g. Parks have to give up an NFL fantasy/ Let's Make A Deal!
jill @ 6:07 PM PST, Jan 24, 2008
Nice analysis. My question is why the heck does Bernard Parks continue to be granted power. He has a long history of putting petty personal pursuits and disputes before the good of our community.
Nathan @ 5:06 PM PST, Jan 24, 2008
The Coliseum Commission is a complete joke! They treat the facility as if it were in ancient greece or Rome. With exception to the turnstile end , the entire structure should be torn down and replaced with a first rate, fan friendly stadium. USC has been the best tenant through the years. Give them the authority to upgrade this outdated relic.
Greg @ 4:47 PM PST, Jan 24, 2008
Mr. Sanders, Evidently it would be "inappropriate" for me to expect your writing to contain any actual content. If you're not going to say anything, why do you bother to write here?
Gary @ 1:17 PM PST, Jan 24, 2008
Part 2 I stopped being a Rams fan when Carroll Rosenbloom started talking about public safety when it was about a good place to place to play, a facility up to NFL standards of the time. If you add in lost tenants to the Sports Arena (starting with the Lakers who at least got back to Los Angeles post-Forum), I would trust USC to be a better steward of this public gem than anyone else. And, think about it, maybe with the improvements USC makes from its donors, the NFL just might want back in!
Susan Parks @ 11:14 AM PST, Jan 24, 2008
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