OT: 3 cities hoping to host the 2018 Super Bowl

Submitted by GoWings2008 on

The cities of Indy, Minneapolis and New Orleans are the finalists for the May 20th vote to see who hosts the 2018 Super Bowl.  Each city's organizers will receive 15 min to make their pitch and then 5 min from each team's owner to do the same.  Personally, I'm hoping for anyone except New Orleans...I want to see some cold weather cities get more love for the Super Bowl.  New Orleans gets its fair share of big games already.   Link:  http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2014/0508/2018-Super-Bowl-Who-will-be-the-host-city

Wolverine Devotee

May 8th, 2014 at 11:16 AM ^

I'm so sick of Indy. They get so much stuff.  

I get it's a nice city. 

Spread the wealth, man. 

stephenrjking

May 8th, 2014 at 12:43 PM ^

As long as they have good weather, a roof, or New York City in the background.

And I'm fine with that; The Super Bowl "usually" goes to warm weather venues, but the occasional roofed cold weather venue is a nice change, and a good carrot for cities that actually invest in a new stadium, even if it can be a foolish expenditure. It's a good way of spreading the game to different cities that wouldn't normally get the opportunity.

The only downside is that it increases the probability that new facilities will have roofs, even in moderate climates. Doesn't seem like a big trend yet, though.

jocular_jock

May 8th, 2014 at 12:44 PM ^

From the video, I am happy that they are showcasing how much Minnesotans love winter. We love the cold. Heck, we have an outdoor beer festival in the middle of January when there are perfectly good buildings sitting empty right next door.

stephenrjking

May 8th, 2014 at 12:46 PM ^

I guess that I should root for the Cities to get it since I live in Minnesota now, even though everything would be 2.5 hours away. I'm actually more interested in NCAA tournament visits, since those are things I could conceivably go to. 

I think the new Vikings stadium has been a debacle, but it will still be nice to have a new facility to host events. Maybe they'll even host the Lions for a Monday-Nighter that I could actually attend.

MGoLesher

May 8th, 2014 at 1:46 PM ^

I thought Detroit did a really nice job during it's span recently that included the MLB ASG, 2 World Series, 2 NHL and NBA Finals, SB XL, and the Final Four. I am suprised that the Motor City hasn't been on the short list for these rotational events returning. 

Ponypie

May 8th, 2014 at 2:06 PM ^

Last hosted a Super Bowl in 1992, played in the Big Baggy. I think they'll be awarded the game again, although, if I recall correctly, it was around 20 below outside - plus 72 inside. The city is pretty cool, and they're great at hosting mega events. In fact, they were the site for that year's MBB final four.

Some people will object to the potential for ball-freezing weather, but you really don't have to step outside if you don't want to.