Sunday Brunch

Thanks for the kind words -- but don't worry, I'm sure I'll say something supremely dumb before long!

I'm not a huge fan of "Corporation X" stadiums, and as the story notes, since naming revenues are shared, the Bengals would only get 1/32nd of any money, so I can understand the Bengals' reluctance. That said, if as the story reports there are 17 teams without naming rights sold, and each of them could bring in $3-5 million a year, now we are talking about every team getting an extra couple of million a year. In the end, naming rights might need to be "nationalized" somehow by the league, sold centrally like national TV. I dunno, just thinking out loud...

David, I'm glad you brought up the subject of selling the naming rights to PBS.  Regardless whether it is 3 Mill or 5 Mill it is something!!!  You know what?  Something just hit me!  Could it be that Mike just wants to leave Dad's name on the Stadium??  Certainly I can understand that, however, when you are in a small market you have to make the Jack where you can.  Indy certainly didn't have any problem with naming there NEW football haven "Lucas Oil" Stadium.

For me since I am located down here in Sunny Myrtle Beach I think they should name it "White Castle Stadium" or "Skyline 3 Way & A Coney Stadium" or "Grippos Stadium".  Alright, I guess I'll have to make a phone call to the 812 or 513 or 606 to get me a care package sent to me since I am Hungry for some Back Home Grub!!!!

Okay, one more topic - Jason Shirley
I suppose the Bengals should wait until the last possible minute to sign this guy. Officially he is only a draft pick at this point.  However, would you, be surprised if Godell doesn't do something?  But, then again.....how could he until he is inked.
.............and a Word for Dave 2.0 >> You are doing an Excellent job.  Good research, frequent posts.  I'm a fan of the way you think.