Demps on new training facility

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10-04-2012, 11:16 AM
wopester

Demps on new training facility

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@FletcherMackel

Dell Demps on NBA TV: if our new practice facility isn't the biggest in the NBA, it'll be the 2nd biggest and ready next year.

Good news! Also said it would be next to the Saints facility.
10-04-2012, 11:21 AM
Trell

Hell yea!!!!! The guys deserve it! So amped now.
10-04-2012, 11:22 AM
WhoDatPelican

Benson.... making it happen!
10-04-2012, 11:34 AM
Smow-

Damn that was fast lol
Hornets are further entrenching themselves into the city every day, love it.
Where is this supposed to be built at tho?
10-04-2012, 11:34 AM
RaisingTheBar

Sweeeeeeeet
10-04-2012, 11:38 AM
BP225

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Where is this supposed to be built at tho?

I believe PurpleHornet came up with this graphic back when the speculation on where they could put it came out

http://i40.tinypic.com/4zxgds.jpg
10-04-2012, 11:43 AM
Smow-

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Originally Posted by BP225

I believe PurpleHornet came up with this graphic back when the speculation on where they could put it came out

Legit. Demps is about right, doesn't look like it'll be the most convenient spot, but its better then the friggen Foodsta- er Alario Center lol
10-04-2012, 11:47 AM
Eman5805

ALso said this was the last year we'd be at Alario. SO it should be ready by next year? Oh hells yeah!
10-04-2012, 11:51 AM
neworleanshoo

was hoping it'd be downtown but in the end really doesn't matter as long as it's top-knotch, and clearly there's a big benefit having it adjacent to the saints facility.

earhart will shoot the players out there pretty quick.
10-04-2012, 11:56 AM
Trell

Can't wait to go to CiCi's and watch the construction.
10-04-2012, 11:59 AM
geaux

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Originally Posted by neworleanshoo

was hoping it'd be downtown but in the end really doesn't matter as long as it's top-knotch, and clearly there's a big benefit having it adjacent to the saints facility.

earhart will shoot the players out there pretty quick.

This is my sentiment. Sort of feels like a missed opportunity for downtown/champions square/sports district. Still...can't complain about a world class facility in metry.
10-04-2012, 12:05 PM
all2neat

I still don't see why people care. It's not like the practice facility was going to host events or anything. It would be just another building people look at and wonder what it's like inside.
10-04-2012, 12:09 PM
Coughka

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Originally Posted by all2neat

I still don't see why people care. It's not like the practice facility was going to host events or anything. It would be just another building people look at and wonder what it's like inside.

Because it's good for the team.

Because former players talk to prospective players about practice facilities.
10-04-2012, 12:09 PM
FlyGirl

Don't seem like anyone complains about the Saints facility being on Airline so why not put the Hornets' facility there too?
10-04-2012, 12:12 PM
Trell

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Originally Posted by all2neat

I still don't see why people care. It's not like the practice facility was going to host events or anything. It would be just another building people look at and wonder what it's like inside.

I care because I want the team with their OWN facility. Where they have movie theatre and junk. Don't ypu think Gordon thinks about the Clippers facility when in the Alario center? Lol
10-04-2012, 12:13 PM
FlyGirl

I think he means why do people care whether it's downtown or on Airline.
10-04-2012, 12:16 PM
Eman5805

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Originally Posted by all2neat

I still don't see why people care. It's not like the practice facility was going to host events or anything. It would be just another building people look at and wonder what it's like inside.

This has nothing to do with the fans. It's the impression around the league. Benson's transformation of the Hornets into the new brand is about washing the stink of the corner store style franchise Shinn ran and replacing it with a real professional organization. New brand, new direction, new facilities. Players do notice this. Trust me, when you bring a free agent to town and can drive him by the Saints facility, let him meet Brees or whoever, let him see the spiffy new facility, it makes an impression.

Where would we take them before? To Westwego. I don't wanna go to Westwego.
10-04-2012, 12:37 PM
PelsFan2313

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

This has nothing to do with the fans. It's the impression around the league. Benson's transformation of the Hornets into the new brand is about washing the stink of the corner store style franchise Shinn ran and replacing it with a real professional organization. New brand, new direction, new facilities. Players do notice this. Trust me, when you bring a free agent to town and can drive him by the Saints facility, let him meet Brees or whoever, let him see the spiffy new facility, it makes an impression.

Where would we take them before? To Westwego. I don't wanna go to Westwego.

Well said, man. Completely agree. It's all about creating a new image and making the Hornets a more respected organization that players want to become a part of.
10-04-2012, 12:51 PM
all2neat

I think people are blowing my statement out of proportion. Obviously a new training facility is a must, but what difference does it make if the new one is downtown or on airline next to the saints facility. I'd rather them build the best training facility on Airline then a midrange one downtown. The cost of the land downtown would have to be much higher.
10-04-2012, 12:55 PM
all2neat

I'm going to steal this from nolasportskrewe post

distances for some nba teams from their practice facility to their prospective arenas:

lakers: 15 miles
clippers: 14-15 miles
blazers: 13-15 mile range
nola: 12 miles
sacramento: on site
golden state: 6 miles
phoenix: on site
utah: 3 miles
denver: on site
dallas: on site
san antonio: 17-22 miles
houston: 18 miles
memphis: on site
milwaukee: 7 miles
chicago: 30 miles but will move downtown
cleveland: 9 miles
new york: 28 miles
10-04-2012, 12:59 PM
all2neat

If you want to utilize and take advantage of Champions Square, you should push for a theater for preforming arts, or something that would host events year round yet not be sports related. You need to think outside of the box a little. I think our market is at its saturation point for sport teams so something to target a different crowd would help open up that area to more people than normal.
10-04-2012, 01:08 PM
Luke's Pelicans

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Originally Posted by all2neat

I think people are blowing my statement out of proportion. Obviously a new training facility is a must, but what difference does it make if the new one is downtown or on airline next to the saints facility. I'd rather them build the best training facility on Airline then a midrange one downtown. The cost of the land downtown would have to be much higher.

Yea they are. Quick to jump on somebody on here like always. But your right, it does not make a hoot if it is in DT or on airline.
10-04-2012, 01:13 PM
Silverfoxx

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Originally Posted by Trell

Can't wait to go to CiCi's and watch the construction.

Post of the week.
10-04-2012, 01:47 PM
Eman5805

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Originally Posted by all2neat

I think people are blowing my statement out of proportion. Obviously a new training facility is a must, but what difference does it make if the new one is downtown or on airline next to the saints facility. I'd rather them build the best training facility on Airline then a midrange one downtown. The cost of the land downtown would have to be much higher.

People? My personality may be larger than life, but I'm just one man. Not out of proportion. Missed the context is all.

I don't care where the facility would be. I thought you wondered what difference did having a new facility period was.
10-04-2012, 01:55 PM
rebelman

I figured it'd be next to the Saints facility, so it would be easier for Benson to work with both his teams
10-04-2012, 01:59 PM
FlyGirl

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

People? My personality may be larger than life, but I'm just one man. Not out of proportion. Missed the context is all.

I don't care where the facility would be. I thought you wondered what difference did having a new facility period was.

2 people replied to his post before you did.
10-04-2012, 02:00 PM
Eman5805

Oh. Silly me. Sorry, can't see the forest for my own ego.

Carry on.
10-04-2012, 02:15 PM
WhoDatPelican

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

Oh. Silly me. Sorry, can't see the forest for my own ego.

Carry on.

Does the E in Eman stand for Ego? oooooooh BA ZING!!! Tip ya bartenders everybody I'm here all night. :hihi: (i kid i kid...love ya bruh)
10-04-2012, 03:58 PM
modefnit

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Originally Posted by all2neat

I'm going to steal this from nolasportskrewe post

distances for some nba teams from their practice facility to their prospective arenas:

lakers: 15 miles
clippers: 14-15 miles
blazers: 13-15 mile range
nola: 12 miles
sacramento: on site
golden state: 6 miles
phoenix: on site
utah: 3 miles
denver: on site
dallas: on site
san antonio: 17-22 miles
houston: 18 miles
memphis: on site
milwaukee: 7 miles
chicago: 30 miles but will move downtown
cleveland: 9 miles
new york: 28 miles

More important to the players is distance to Armstrong airport is 2 miles. Easy to come in for off season practice and scoot back home. Location in Metairie is more convenient than Downtown and extremely much more convenient than New Orleans East; where the lawmakers tried to stick them.
10-04-2012, 04:01 PM
FlyGirl

Yeah but that was way back in 2002 when they first came to town. Obviously they realized that wasn't a good idea so I don't think it's been mentioned since.
10-04-2012, 06:11 PM
Unknown Poster

As mentioned Airline is arguably the most convenient location from anywhere in the metro area unless you actually live downtown or in the Quarter.
10-04-2012, 07:41 PM
Nola3

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Originally Posted by all2neat

If you want to utilize and take advantage of Champions Square, you should push for a theater for preforming arts, or something that would host events year round yet not be sports related. You need to think outside of the box a little. I think our market is at its saturation point for sport teams so something to target a different crowd would help open up that area to more people than normal.

That is actually a really good idea. I've never thought about that.
10-04-2012, 09:51 PM
42

CS will end up diversifying. Built-in restaurants, bars, shops maybe. Those trolly tracks aren't for jist a few days a year.
10-05-2012, 12:36 AM
luckyman

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Originally Posted by modefnit

More important to the players is distance to Armstrong airport is 2 miles. Easy to come in for off season practice and scoot back home. Location in Metairie is more convenient than Downtown and extremely much more convenient than New Orleans East; where the lawmakers tried to stick them.

Proximity of the airport to the facility is not important. It's not like they will go straight to the facility from the airport. Who would do that off of a potentially 4 or 5 hour flight? It's more important for where they happen to live, which if like Saints players, will be all over the place.
12-12-2012, 09:45 PM
FlyGirl

Jennifer Hale‏@JenHale504
Interesting tidbit: #Hornets GM suggested rehab facility in LA where Eric Gordon is training. State of the art center many pro athletes use

Jennifer Hale‏@JenHale504
#Hornets using training center where Eric Gordon is as model for team's future facility in New Orleans. GM Dell Demps believes it's the best
12-12-2012, 09:51 PM
WhoDatPelican

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

Jennifer Hale‏@JenHale504
Interesting tidbit: #Hornets GM suggested rehab facility in LA where Eric Gordon is training. State of the art center many pro athletes use

Jennifer Hale‏@JenHale504
#Hornets using training center where Eric Gordon is as model for team's future facility in New Orleans. GM Dell Demps believes it's the best

Thanks for the info as always HunnyB! :)
12-12-2012, 09:55 PM
FlyGirl

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Originally Posted by WhoDatHornet

Thanks for the info as always HunnyB! :)

You're welcome. You have any idea about the facility he's talking about? I hope it's really nice for our players.
12-12-2012, 10:01 PM
WhoDatPelican

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

You're welcome. You have any idea about the facility he's talking about? I hope it's really nice for our players.

Just did a lil googling can't find anything on it other then "far superior medical facilities" and "state of the art".
I will say I think having a brand spanking new state of the art practice facility can help to attract FA's here. They have a ton of space to work with out there by Saints HQ.
12-12-2012, 10:08 PM
FlyGirl

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Originally Posted by WhoDatHornet

Just did a lil googling can't find anything on it other then "far superior medical facilities" and "state of the art".
I will say I think having a brand spanking new state of the art practice facility can help to attract FA's here. They have a ton of space to work with out there by Saints HQ.

I agree.

And they won't have to be put out when it's free give-a-way day.
12-12-2012, 11:18 PM
luckyman

Possibly this place?

http://www.acrcencino.com/

Don't see anything about a facility. Seems more like a clinic.
12-13-2012, 02:29 AM
HornetsDude3160

Great to hear. I can go to work at Zephyr Field this summer and watch the construction...
12-13-2012, 12:40 PM
cgrand

$20 sez calderera already has the contract, and it's already over budget and over due
12-13-2012, 01:03 PM
aas3452

I hope there is quality and not quantity on this facility.
12-13-2012, 01:08 PM
FlyGirl

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Originally Posted by aas3452

I hope there is quality and not quantity on this facility.

Quantity means a specified amount. Do you mean you hope there's not a number of the same facilities? Why would there be a number of these facilities here for our team?
12-13-2012, 01:11 PM
aas3452

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

Quantity means a specified amount. Do you mean you hope there's not a number of the same facilities? Why would there be a number of these facilities here for our team?

I meant Quantity as in amount of space available in the facilty...lol
12-13-2012, 01:35 PM
hornetstime247

Having a great training facility + rehab C is one of the best ways to attract FAs. This is all great news.

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