Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium / District Of Columbia Stadium

**RfkFedEx** · 05-13-2011, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by quagmire

The only thing that is outrageous to me is that Snyder wants to replace FedEx already because of the Cowboy's new stadium.

Snyder has never stated publicly that he'd like to replace FedEx.

**quagmire** · 05-13-2011, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by RfkFedEx

Snyder has never stated publicly that he'd like to replace FedEx.

Of course he hasn't. It would be a PR nightmare with public outrage for the fact I stated above that FedEx is still relatively new. But, the rumors of his intentions keep on popping up of course.

It's just like George Steinbrenner and Yankee Stadium. Through out his tenure, he has publicly stated that he will do whatever it takes to preserve Yankee Stadium. Reality? What is left of Yankee Stadium right now?

**RfkFedEx** · 05-13-2011, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by quagmire

Of course he hasn't. Reality?

Of course he'd take a deal if someone were to offer it, but even a slime ball like Snyder knows it aint happening anytime soon. I can't imagine anything south of a billion dollars in public financing could lure Snyder away from all of the revenue he has today in Landover. Keep in mind that his debt ratio is very low compared to other sports owners in new stadiums today. Remember that FedEx was built on the cheap at a mere 200 million in 1997. Snyder shares revenue with almost no one considering the stadium was almost entirely privately financed by Jack Kent Cooke.

**dstoffa** · 05-13-2011, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by quagmire

It's just like George Steinbrenner and Yankee Stadium. Through out his tenure, he has publicly stated that he will do whatever it takes to preserve Yankee Stadium. Reality? What is left of Yankee Stadium right now?

The bat.

Cheers!
-Doug

**quagmire** · 05-13-2011, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by dstoffa

The bat.

Cheers!
-Doug

I don't consider the bat to be any part of Yankee Stadium. It's a joke to use it as saying they saved something from the old Stadium. A pod would have been a joke as well.

**Chevy114** · 05-13-2011, 01:41 PM

So is Fedex the us celluar of the nfl, you know that stadium is new, but since it was the first of its generation it needs a lot of improvement to keep up? or would you say its more like a tropicana field, no matter how new it is the location sucks? Its hard for me to tell what they hate about it.

**quagmire** · 05-13-2011, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Chevy114

So is Fedex the us celluar of the nfl, you know that stadium is new, but since it was the first of its generation it needs a lot of improvement to keep up? or would you say its more like a tropicana field, no matter how new it is the location sucks? Its hard for me to tell what they hate about it.

Neither. The location sucks, but attendance is not bad like the Trop. I feel that FedEx has pretty modern amenities as well. I hardly feel like FedEx needs replacing anytime soon. Yeah, it makes the beltway a mess, but that is it really.

**RfkFedEx** · 05-16-2011, 07:16 PM

From today's Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...mepage#photo=1

Some new construction photos I've yet to see. Though I think some of them are mislabled based upon the progress of the construction compared to when it opened.

**Mr. Laser Beam** · 05-16-2011, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by quagmire

I do agree that United should get a new stadium. RFK is too big for MLS and since United is the only tenant at RFK, the multi-purpose design doesn't make for a great viewing experience for fans.

I hope they're not keeping this stadium just because they think it would be insulting to Bobby Kennedy's memory to demolish it.

Bobby was a great man, but that hardly means the stadium that bears his name is untouchable. They demolished JFK Stadium in Philly; no reason they can't do that here.

**Chevy114** · 05-17-2011, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Laser Beam

I hope they're not keeping this stadium just because they think it would be insulting to Bobby Kennedy's memory to demolish it.

Bobby was a great man, but that hardly means the stadium that bears his name is untouchable. They demolished JFK Stadium in Philly; no reason they can't do that here.

Yeah there are so many better stadiums and more important names lost to progress. They could just rename anything they put in its place rfk again if its that big of a deal, they do it with busch all the time.

**DeltaBoy** · 05-19-2011, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Paul W

luis aparicio on deck in '63...

When the Senators played at RFK from 1962 until the 1971 season (after which they moved to Arlington, TX and became the Texas Rangers), the home team (Senators) used the first base dugout while the visitors used the third base one. When baseball returned to RFK in 2005, the third base dugout became the home team's (Nationals) while the visitors used the first base dugout (the Senators' old home dugout)? Does anybody know why the Nationals used the third base dugout for their home one instead of using the first base one that the Senators used?

**burroughsmvp** · 05-19-2011, 01:49 PM

When they re-did the dugouts for the Nationals, the 3rd base dugout was bigger, hence, the Nationals went with the bigger option.

**Mr. Laser Beam** · 05-19-2011, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Chevy114

Yeah there are so many better stadiums and more important names lost to progress. They could just rename anything they put in its place rfk again if its that big of a deal, they do it with busch all the time.

Exactly. The United don't have to move anywhere else; they should just demolish RFK and build a new stadium on that spot. But keep the name.

The team can play at FedEx Field while they wait for the new stadium to be built. (Assuming the scheduling can be worked out with the Redskins.)

**RfkFedEx** · 05-19-2011, 02:07 PM

I figure the first base dugout tunnel led to the home club house and home football locker room since the Senators and Redskins always used it. The first base dugout is made of concrete and it's never been removed. Meanwhile, from 1961-04 the 3rd base dugout was removable for football. The Nationals 3rd base dugout installed in 05 is permanant and it remains in place today. As a result, the football gridiron has moved 5 yards closer to rightfield. The portable stands are no longer installed in the RF endzone for the one football game played there each year.

Perhaps the 3rd base side clubhouse got some upgrades in the renovation of 05?

**Paul W** · 05-24-2011, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by burroughsmvp

When they re-did the dugouts for the Nationals, the 3rd base dugout was bigger, hence, the Nationals went with the bigger option.

the franchise offices and (renovated/enlarged) clubhouse were on thew 3rd base side, the 3rd base dugout was enlarged because of this.

**Paul W** · 05-24-2011, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Laser Beam

Exactly. The United don't have to move anywhere else; they should just demolish RFK and build a new stadium on that spot. But keep the name...

ever been in that neighborhood?
not even the united wants to be there...

**jrewing** · 05-24-2011, 04:07 AM

I know I don't want to be riding the Metro at 11 p.m. in that neighborhood.

**Chevy114** · 05-24-2011, 06:07 AM

Yeah but is there an area with large amounts of land that is safe in DC?

**PeteU** · 05-24-2011, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by jrewing

I know I don't want to be riding the Metro at 11 p.m. in that neighborhood. VFW District.

Well that's some enlightened thinking there....

**Smirkman** · 05-24-2011, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by PeteU

Well that's some enlightened thinking there....

I can understand people's apprehension to be in an unfamiliar neighborhood where they may be percieved to be an outsider. That being said, the RFK are is a much safer area than it was in years past. There are areas around the stadium that I wouldn't stroll around late at night, but gentrification has been moving east from Capitol Hill. I also wouldn't be concerned about taking Metro on a game night. In general, I believe this area is safer than the proposed Poplar Point (nixed) stadium proposal that was to be built pretty close to Berry Farms.

As a person who saw his first baseball game, football game and concert @ RFK, I believe the stadium should come down. I would prefer that a soccer stadium be built closer to the Metro stop. I believe they could fit it between 19th and 22nd St SE if they reduced the island between E. Capitol St. Keep RFK standing until the new stadium is built and then use the site for a monument. This location would make access better and may allow for development of some of the neighborhood fronting 19th St.