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KamaAina

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9. It's such a great attraction for Hawai'i

Thu Apr 26, 2012, 01:27 PM

Apr 2012

which, of course, has no big-league sports of its own (though, believe it or not, Aloha Stadium was built with the promise of an MLB expansion team!). The state even kicked in $$$millions at one point to keep it from moving.

Aside: When the 2001 season was delayed after Nineleven(TM), the NFL faced a dilemma regarding the Super Bowl, because an auto dealers convention had already booked the Superdome for the new date. At the time (yes, I go back that far!), I pointed out that the NFL already had a stadium and hotel rooms booked for that week -- in Honolulu, for the Pro Bowl. Alas, the NFL apparently does not have any lurkers at DU , so they just paid the auto dealers off to switch their date.

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NFL may have played its last Pro Bowl [View all] RockaFowler Apr 2012 OP

It has become a poor exhibition for the NFL. bluedigger Apr 2012 #1

This past one was the most embarrassing by far. trotsky Apr 2012 #2

And look how many dropped out RockaFowler Apr 2012 #3

It's a fucking joke is what it is. Iggo Apr 2012 #16

Can you include a "Thank you Jesus!!!!" option? joeybee12 Apr 2012 #4

I don't mind it RockaFowler Apr 2012 #8

The game should be played AFTER the Super Bowl. Renew Deal Apr 2012 #5

There was no Aaron, you mean :D ScreamingMeemie Apr 2012 #10

I think a skills "pro bowl" would be great Goblinmonger Apr 2012 #6

Yes, it should (nt) bigwillq Apr 2012 #7

It's such a great attraction for Hawai'i KamaAina Apr 2012 #9

Definitely, do away with it. Serve The Servants Apr 2012 #11

If they want to make it exciting JonLP24 Apr 2012 #12

It's a poor excuse for a football game. Lugnut Apr 2012 #13

It's supposed to be fun. MrSlayer Apr 2012 #14

I agree JonLP24 Apr 2012 #15