Posted by Pete on August 01, 2002 at 11:15:59:
In Reply to: Re: The Penguins need a new arena posted by MH on August 01, 2002 at 10:57:03:
> > > I'd love to see Armstrong county (and other neighboring counties) pony up some of the money required to build the Pens a new arena. ;)
> >
> > MH-Have you been out in the sun too long? Armstrong County & $$ for a pro sports team? You cannot be serious.
> Yes, the comment was made in jest - hence the winking smiley ;)
> But after thinking about it, if public money IS used for the building of this much needed arena, it would make sense for ALL counties in Western PA to put somehting into the kitty. I'm not talking about a lot but just something as I am sure the surrounding counties to Allegheny get some enjoyment out of events held at the arena. Although, on the flip side, maybe there should just be a surcharge added to tickets purchased for events there that would even out the other counties portions.
> I'm in 'whining' mode since the Stillers and Buccos got new stadiums without much ado yet I feel the Pens are going to get shafted somehow in getting a new building.
Thank for clarifying that your comments were made in jest. I am not used to the ;) language. Yes, the other 2 teams in town have new stadiums but so what? As far as the Buccos, they are still stinko. Folks (for the most part) attend the games when their team is winning, regardless of what the venue looks like.