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Todd4State
02-25-2016, 09:22 PM
http://theadvocate.com/sports/latestsports/14982438-173/new-orleans-in-competition-with-memphis-nashville-jacksonville-to-get-sec-baseball-tournament

My selfish vote is for NOLA.
Political Hack
02-25-2016, 09:29 PM
That would be huge for Memphis though. For New Orleans, it's just another weekend.
Coursesuper
02-25-2016, 09:36 PM
http://theadvocate.com/sports/latestsports/14982438-173/new-orleans-in-competition-with-memphis-nashville-jacksonville-to-get-sec-baseball-tournament

My selfish vote is for NOLA.

Stadium in Nola is way out on airline in Metairie, not the same as a bowl game or basketball tournament. Long way from the tourist areas.
Todd4State
02-25-2016, 09:58 PM
That would be huge for Memphis though. For New Orleans, it's just another weekend.

Like we can help it that we're cool.
Todd4State
02-25-2016, 10:06 PM
Stadium in Nola is way out on airline in Metairie, not the same as a bowl game or basketball tournament. Long way from the tourist areas.


I think that location gives them an advantage as far as RV's because there is a lot of area there plus it's right next to the Saints practice facility. It's not that far from downtown. 8.7 miles to the French Quarter to be exact per MapQuest.
Taog Redloh
02-25-2016, 10:11 PM
New Orleans and Atlanta are the main threats IMO. That said, I don't think it leaves Hoover, Hoover is too perfect of a location. If you're talking strictly fans, it needs to be in either MS or LA.

By the way, they do this every 5 years. Just because it's up for bid does not mean they WANT to move.
Steakonastick
02-25-2016, 10:40 PM
the tournament had awful attendance befote it moved to Hoover. I think this is just a play to put pressure on Hoover to keep upgrading their field.

Hoover has way to many positives.

1. Only stadium that can hold more then 11k
2. A day trip for fans of Vandy, UGA, MSU, Bama, AUB, and Ole Miss. LSU is the only other school that shows up in numbers.
3. Tons of RV Parking on site
4. They bend over backwards for the SEC since they lost the barons.
messageboardsuperhero
02-25-2016, 10:53 PM
My selfish vote would be Memphis, but I think it stays in Hoover.
Thrill1
02-25-2016, 10:59 PM
Nashville is actually the leader at this point, with Memphis a close second.
BulldogBear
02-25-2016, 11:08 PM
I thought Louisiana was broke and stuff, and yet the state talking about putting up money to help get the event?
Taog Redloh
02-25-2016, 11:10 PM
Nashville is actually the leader at this point, with Memphis a close second.
Source?
Thrill1
02-26-2016, 12:43 AM
Source?
Can't reveal that, but they're very close to situation.
state66
02-26-2016, 12:56 AM
It wont be in hoover next year. Nashville or Memphis.
Taog Redloh
02-26-2016, 01:16 AM
It wont be in hoover next year. Nashville or Memphis.
Won't believe it til I see it. I think you and the Thrill guy are wrong. When you say things and imply they are for certain, you open yourself up to ridicule.
Todd4State
02-26-2016, 08:55 AM
Won't believe it til I see it. I think you and the Thrill guy are wrong. When you say things and imply they are for certain, you open yourself up to ridicule.

You mean like saying Luke Reynolds will start at third base and you don't know what you're talking about otherwise?
Political Hack
02-26-2016, 09:48 AM
Won't believe it til I see it. I think you and the Thrill guy are wrong. When you say things and imply they are for certain, you open yourself up to ridicule.

You crack me up man. EXTREME MESSAGE BOARDING!!!!

I don't know Thrill, but 66 doesn't make a habit of being wrong.
AusTexDawg
02-26-2016, 10:08 AM
If it moves, it shouldn't be a permanent relocation. Some variety would be good. Memphis is as good as Hoover for much of our fanbase. Nashville and NOLA are nice places to visit, but I'm not sure I would want to increase the corndog percentage of the crowds.
bhamdawgfan
02-26-2016, 10:35 AM
You crack me up man. EXTREME MESSAGE BOARDING!!!!

I don't know Thrill, but 66 doesn't make a habit of being wrong.

My bet is Thrill knows what he's talking about as well.
Taog Redloh
02-26-2016, 10:42 AM
You mean like saying Luke Reynolds will start at third base and you don't know what you're talking about otherwise?

No, more like Jacob Barfield at 3B.
jumbo
02-26-2016, 11:08 AM
Nashville would be great for selfish reasons. The Sounds new stadium is pretty nice though.
Todd4State
02-26-2016, 12:12 PM
No, more like Jacob Barfield at 3B.

Or saying that Gavin Collins would end up starting there? I simply said Barfield would be in the mix.
DawgInMemphis
02-26-2016, 12:30 PM
Autozone Park is a great spot to watch a game.
RougeDawg
02-26-2016, 01:04 PM
Why not a 4-5 city rotation for a while to see what each has to offer and which works best for fans? The basketball tourney does it, why not baseball.
Coursesuper
02-26-2016, 02:29 PM
Why not a 4-5 city rotation for a while to see what each has to offer and which works best for fans? The basketball tourney does it, why not baseball.

That would be a great idea. Jacksonville, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Hoover and Charleston. This would make a very nice rotation. I have no idea of the setting for RV traffic for these but it would all be in cities that are nice to visit.
Political Hack
02-26-2016, 02:44 PM
If they rotate it they'd have to split up Memphis/Nashville. Can't have 1 state getting it that much while Mississippi gets nada.

I'd like to see Memphis (AZ), NOLA, Hoover, Atlanta (G-Braves), and Jax.