More Professional Baltimore Football

[xmradiodave]

I apologize if this is SPAMmy in nature. But it deals with Baltimore football.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Now is the time to purchase your tickets for the Baltimore Mariners 2008 inaugural season. If you have been holding off to see what is going on with this new team, let me say this:

This season is going to be nothing less than spectacular. The team ownership is putting together a solid play-off contention caliber team. Training camp will be starting soon. Big and fast talent is being signed, and the entertainment and surprises for the fans is unprecedented.

I can not give too much away as the deal is still in the workings. I will say this though. When all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed, be prepared to be blown away by your favorite pirates from a a certain popular Disney film franchise and soon to be hit weekly television program.

Aside from that exciting news, there will be great give aways at every home game. Or premier VIP pirate ship stage (for stage ticket holders)will certainly be the envy of the league and it is in OUR hometown. Exciting half-time shows will be bountiful as well.

Did we mention programs for each home game as well?

This is the real deal. Professional Baltimore football at its best.

So... what are you waiting for? Contact 1st Mariner Arena today and order your season tickets!!!

For more information, please visit www.baltimoremariners.com

[Drkraven]

I can't wait--I sooo want a logo t-shirt, they are cool.

[pyite32]

I am boycotting b/c the name they chose is so dumb.

"Hey, lets name the team after the bank that sponsors the arena!!"

"That's a great idea"

Puh-:thumbdown: lease...

[festivus]

Hey Dave. The gear looks great, and the website does too.


DB, Thomas Potts, 6’ 3”, 230, of Morgan State comes to the Mariners after spending a season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.

Now *there* goes a guy with something to be thankful for.
Good luck! :toast:

[xmradiodave]

I am boycotting b/c the name they chose is so dumb.

"Hey, lets name the team after the bank that sponsors the arena!!"

"That's a great idea"

Puh-:thumbdown: lease...

What? They were not named after the bank that sponsors the arena. The name was chosen by the fans an is in-keeping with Baltimore's rich nautical history. It is better then sticking with the "bird" theme. At least they tried something different. However, if you want to "boycott" over the team name, meh, so be it.

[flraven]

Hey Dave,
I was wondering what your avatar was, what team it was, now I know. I like the logo and the gear on the site, might be getting some to wear down here and puzzle the locals and other rednecks that pass through.

good luck with the Mariners!! (although I voted for "Steamers", thought it was a hoot :) )

[xmradiodave]

I voted for the Steamers too. Something about having a crab for the logo just screamed B-more. The owner of the team wanted Steamers to win out as well.

[flraven]

The thing is, if Steamers became the team's name, you can just imagine the headlines should they lose big. Lets hope that doesn't happen.

But yeah, the crab on the helmets would be quite unique and quite Baltimore!

[xmradiodave]

"Steamers in Hot Water"
"Opponent Cracks The Shell Of The Steamers"
"Steamers get Steamed by Opponent"
"Steamers are a Steaming Pile"
"Steamers get Steam-Rolled"

You are right. That could get ugly.

However, I am sure if there is a trouncing of the Mariners, we could see clever lines such as...

"Mariners Drop Anchor in Game three"
"Mariners Run Aground in Season closer"
"Mariners Sink Another One"

:D

[HoustonRaven]

I was hoping for the nickname "Shockers"

Think of the merchandise potential with that one!

[flraven]

Houston,
My future stepson works in a glass shop called Shockers!

[HoustonRaven]

Houston,
My future stepson works in a glass shop called Shockers!

That's wrong on so many levels! :)

[Fanman]

I will try to take in a game. Thanks for the info.

FM

[nattybohfiend]

Hey, it's something to hold us over. I'm glad that they went away from the bird name, especially since the uniforms reminded me of the Falcons.

[Fanman]

but it is kind of lame the name is the same as the arena sponsor.

Could have been the Baltimore Providents.

FM

[xmradiodave]

but it is kind of lame the name is the same as the arena sponsor.

Could have been the Baltimore Providents.

FM

Okay... that one made me giggle a little.

Sure, I agree that it looks like the team was anmed that way due to the arena sponsor. But the team is getting NO revenue from 1st Mariner Bank.

In fact, after 1st Mariner Bank's unfortunate home loan problems, I will be surprised if the corporate sponsorship will be renewed in the near future.

[Rochardrik]

"Steamers in Hot Water"
"Opponent Cracks The Shell Of The Steamers"
"Steamers get Steamed by Opponent"
"Steamers are a Steaming Pile"
"Steamers get Steam-Rolled"

You are right. That could get ugly.

However, I am sure if there is a trouncing of the Mariners, we could see clever lines such as...

"Mariners Drop Anchor in Game three"
"Mariners Run Aground in Season closer"
"Mariners Sink Another One"

:D
Baltimore lays another Steamer

[nattybohfiend]

Baltimore lays another Steamer

Baltimore gives another cleveland steamer

[Marchetti]

I'm boycotting because it's one notch below The Blast and a stupid, UNORIGINAL name.

We'd be much better off getting an NHL team.
Let's get that new arena built!!!

[xmradiodave]

I'm boycotting because it's one notch below The Blast and a stupid, UNORIGINAL name.

We'd be much better off getting an NHL team.
Let's get that new arena built!!!

That makes soooo much sense. Way to compare apples and oranges. :grbac:

[Marchetti]

What apples, what oranges.

That version of football sucks, it's worse than indoor soccer.
The nickname is one already used ergo UNORIGINAL
There is no "comparison".

Our energies ought to be into getting the new arena built and the NHL is far better and more respecable than indoor soccer let alone inane arena football.

[xmradiodave]

hmmm. Well, your opinion. I respectfully disagree.

[Marchetti]

That's it...continue to "think small".

[xmradiodave]

That's it...continue to "think small".

So I am thinking small because I am looking forward to indoor football? If you do not care for it, then do not go to the games. It is that simple. There are those of us that are into it though. But we are small minded people I suppose. Go kick rocks for all I care.

[xmradiodave]

What apples, what oranges.

That version of football sucks, it's worse than indoor soccer.
The nickname is one already used ergo UNORIGINAL
There is no "comparison".

Our energies ought to be into getting the new arena built and the NHL is far better and more respecable than indoor soccer let alone inane arena football.

NHL to indoor football and indoor soccer is apples and oranges.
Name already in use... Seattle... baseball... I do not personally give a rats ass.
Our energies? I do not care if we ever get hockey. I dislike hockey as much as your disdain toward indoor football and soccer. However, a new arena would be nice. I would like to watch my indoor football team play in a posh new facility.

[Marchetti]

I clearly wasn't comparing the NHL to either. Got reading skilz? I just was basically saying we ought to be thinking bigger and not wasting time on gimmick sports like indoor soccer and indoor football. It's small time and it's for places like Omaha.
You can't compare the NHL to the other two, the NHL is way out of their league!

[xmradiodave]

I clearly wasn't comparing the NHL to either. Got reading skilz? I just was basically saying we ought to be thinking bigger and not wasting time on gimmick sports like indoor soccer and indoor football. It's small time and it's for places like Omaha.
You can't compare the NHL to the other two, the NHL is way out of their league!

Good for you Skippy. You like NHL and hate indoor football. I could not possibly care less. The game is not for you. Do not go. But your opinion is not the general concensus. This thread was to let people know about the team that will be playing beginning in March. I do not give a shit about your feelings. You are getting belligerent just to be a prick.

This site is called profootball24x7.com. I posted about a professional Baltimore football team. You wanna talk hockey, start a thread for it. I will gladly post in it about how hockey sucks.

[Marchetti]

Listen here son, no need to get all snappy just because I don't like your little minor league sport and I think hockey is better.

I stated a nice opinion and you jumped in my s*** so get your story strait, you are being bellgerant and back off punk!

obtw...it's Ravens24x7 and PRO football, not minor league gimmick football.

[xmradiodave]

my little gay sport? That is precious. I think that last rant of yours speaks volumes baby huey. I think you missed your nap-time.

[HoustonRaven]

Hockey???????

:rolling: :rolling: :laugh: :laugh:

You mean that mean nothing sport that has almost gone broke about as many times as my fuck-up uncle????

Check hockeys ratings compared to things like cable news and professional wrestling and get back to me.

What a joke!

[xmradiodave]

Marchetti,

check your private messages boss. I am finished with this stupid message board sparring.

[xmradiodave]

okay, that is hopefully behind us. In PM, we established that arena football stinks and I am a small minded ass. Now that we are all a happy family again...


GO SEE THE BALTIMORE MARINERS BEGINNING IN MARCH 2008...


and for my new buddy "Gino Marchetti": GO SEE BALTIMORES NEW NHL TEAM IN 2075!


Sorry G. couldn't resist it. :D

[Marchetti]

You're probably right about that unfortunatly. :laugh: :(

[xmradiodave]

You're probably right about that unfortunatly. :laugh: :(

With the talk that keeps popping up about a new arena, I thought for sure that th NHL would look at Baltimore as a market. Then I saw the talk of the size of the new arena. They mentioned a 15 to 20,000 fixed seat venue. That is not that much bigger than what we currently have at the Baltimore Arena.

If the city is going to consider building a new arena, go big. What is the seating capacity at Verizon center?

[xmradiodave]

Listen here son, no need to get all snappy just because I don't like your little minor league sport and I think hockey is better.

I stated a nice opinion and you jumped in my s*** so get your story strait, you are being bellgerant and back off punk!

obtw...it's Ravens24x7 and PRO football, not minor league gimmick football.


uh-oh...someone learned to use the edit function.

Anyhoo, minor league indoor football it may be, but the players are paid, so that technically makes it PRO football.

OH YEAH! SLAPSHOT!:beer:

[Marchetti]

I'm dead set against the 15, 000 seat arena.
I can't say enough what a crippling mistake that would be for the city's long term sports landscape.
We've done enough of that over the years by sticking with the present arena and not doing anything about it.

[xmradiodave]

I'm dead set against the 15, 000 seat arena.
I can't say enough what a crippling mistake that would be for the city's long term sports landscape.
We've done enough of that over the years by sticking with the present arena and not doing anything about it.

The problem is, big name stars still pack the Arena. The Stones played there, Christina Aguilera played there, Tim McGraw played there, and they keep getting booked. It is viewed as a premier venue (somehow). As long as acts are still getting booked, it will be a tough sell to get the city to greenlight a new arena.

The good news is, eventually, the building will just fall apart beyond repair.

[Marchetti]

No, it's in the works.
I think it'll be close to 20, 000..it better be!

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bal-ed.arena03jan03,0,3142595.story

http://hockey.ballparks.com/WHA/BaltimoreBlades/index.htm

http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2007/04/23/story2.html

[xmradiodave]

I ain't saying it is not in the works. I am saying it has been in the works for a long time and will probably continue to be in the works for a lot longer. I know we will eventually get a new state of the art facility, I just wish it were sooner than later.


btw, check the Superbowl V patch thread you started under the Colts heritage forum.

For the record, those articles are not exactly promising though. Quite the opposite.