Cardinals Stadium Naming Rights

[TruColor]

"Arby Rick" on the azcardinals.com board just posted that they're about to announce the naming rights for the stadium. Anyone else hear this? Apparently, he was listening to XTRA...

 

[Big Deal]

Yes I am listening now, MJ is donig his tease job and promises to reveal the name in the next segment, which means he might say it by the end of the show. I will keep you posted.

 

[Big Deal]

Morton Stadium or the Pink Taco Stadium.........

 

[devilfan02]

Morton's Stadium or Pink Taco Stadium. Mortons Steak house owner bought the rights

 

[devilfan02]

No way we can name the stadium "Pink Taco Stadium."

There's no way Big Bill has any clue what a Pink Taco really is

 

[TruColor]

C'mon...we all know that "Cardinals Stadium" will still be in the name...

It'll be [Sponsor's Field] at Cardinals Stadium.

 

[RedViper]

So I'm guessing it just those two sophomorish imbeciles with another show where they don't have anything to talk about for four hours. I'm pretty sure the Cards will call a press conference if they sell them name rather than have it leaked through those two vicious little nerds.

 

[Big Deal]

There isn't a chance in hell that the NFL would allow "Pink Taco" and if they do, then I already miss Tags.

 

[devilfan02]

Supposedly the Morton family gave $3 million a year for naming rights. If true, it won't be Cardinal Stadium anymore. Press conf at 1:30 pm

 

[Big Deal]

The press conference is supposedly today at 1:30PM and they have something off the wire that is on Pink Taco staionary.

 

[devilfan02]

"Welcome to the 2008 Super Bowl, we're here live at Pink Taco Stadium in Beautiful Glendale, AZ."

Oh my God......... No way it happens

 

[NMCard]

Whatever you do don't google pink taco with the safe search off.

 

[Renz]

"Welcome to the 2008 Super Bowl, we're here live at Pink Taco Stadium in Beautiful Glendale, AZ."

Oh my God......... No way it happens

Man, I hope not. Haven't we been a punchline long enough?

 

[TruColor]

www.googlefield.com WAS registered back in December (in Scottsdale)...not sure if this means anything or not.

I'm just hoping this is a false lead thrown out there as a smokescreen...

 

[General Chaos]

Whatever you do don't google pink taco with the safe search off.

That was really funny

 

[JC_AZ]

Hard Rock Stadium...heard that RUMOR on KFYI this morning

 

[D-Dogg]

3 million a year seems very low to me.

 

[D-Dogg]

Hard Rock Stadium...heard that RUMOR on KFYI this morning

That would be cool.

 

[JC_AZ]

Hard Rock for $5 mil a year for 10 years

 

[Kel Varnsen]

That would be cool.

That would be a great name for a football stadium.

 

[Renz]

That would be a great name for a football stadium.

See you at "The Rock" on Sunday!

 

[Big Deal]

Why would it be Hard Rock Stadium if the Morton family has sold that franchise?

The 5mil according to MJ is a check that they are going to present today at 1:30PM. The avereage would be 3M per year. Also, 10 years seems too short of a duration for a naming rights deal. Can someone come in with other recent deals? Is it becomming more common to have shorter length deals?

DDog, 3M/year would be the richest naming rights deal in AZ history.

From what they are saying now, it doesn't sound like the Cards have signed anything yet and that they are offering this 5M check maybe more as a PR stunt.

 

[D-Dogg]

DDog, 3M/year would be the richest naming rights deal in AZ history.

But what is the average for NFL stadium naming rights?

 

[abomb]

But what is the average for NFL stadium naming rights?

Looks like the average;

Summary of Current National Football League Stadium Naming Rights Deals

Updated September 12, 2003


http://www.leagueoffans.org


League of Fans
Ralph Nader, Founder
P.O. Box 19367
Washington, DC 20036


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Estimated combined total of all current major professional (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL) stadium and arena naming rights deals:
$3.551 billion


Average of all current major professional (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL) stadium and arena naming rights deals:
$54.6 million over 19 years. $2.9 million avg. per year.

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(listed alphabetically by franchise)


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Arizona Cardinals


Stadium Name:
Sun Devil Stadium (1958)


No naming rights deal


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Atlanta Falcons


Stadium Name:
Georgia Dome (1992)


No naming rights deal


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Baltimore Ravens


Stadium Name:
M&T Bank Stadium (1998)


(PSINet's sponsorship was dropped in 2001 due to bankruptcy)


Deal:
$85 million over 17 years. $5 million avg. per year, expires in 2020. [8]


Sponsor:
M&T Bank Corporation

Profile: M&T Bank is the 18th largest bank in the U.S. operating more than 700 branches in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC. [7,8]


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Buffalo Bills


Stadium Name:
Ralph Wilson Stadium (1973)


No naming rights deal


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Carolina Panthers


Stadium Name:
Ericsson Stadium (1996)


Deal:
$20 million over 10 years. $2 million avg. per year, expires in 2006. [1,2,3,4,5,6]


Sponsor:
LM Ericsson Inc.


Profile:
Ericsson, based in Stockholm, Sweden, is the world's leading maker of wireless telecom infrastructure equipment. [7]


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Chicago Bears


Stadium Name:
Soldier Field (1924)


No naming rights deal


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Cincinnati Bengals


Stadium Name:
Paul Brown Stadium (2000)


No naming rights deal


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Cleveland Browns


Stadium Name:
Cleveland Browns Stadium (1999)


No naming rights deal


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Dallas Cowboys


Stadium Name:
Texas Stadium (1971)


No naming rights deal


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Denver Broncos


Stadium Name:
Invesco Field at Mile High (2001)


Deal:
$120 million over 20 years. $6 million avg. per year, expires in 2021. [3,5,6]


Sponsor:
Invesco Funds Group, Inc.


Profile:
A subsidiary of British asset management firm AMVESCAP, Invesco operates an array of stock, bond, and money market funds. After losing a third of its assets since 2000, the company announced it will cut about 15% of its workforce. [7]


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Detroit Lions


Stadium Name:
Ford Field (2002)


Deal:
$40 million over 20 years. $2 million avg. per year, expires in 2042. [2,3]


Sponsor:
Ford Motor Company


Profile:
Ford is the world's largest pickup truck maker and the #2 producer of cars and trucks (behind General Motors). [7]


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Green Bay Packers


Stadium Name:
Lambeau Field (1957)


No naming rights deal


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Houston Texans


Stadium Name:
Reliant Stadium (2002)


Deal:
$300 million over 30 years. $10 million avg. per year, expires in 2032. [3,5,6]


Sponsor:
CenterPoint Energy


Profile:
CenterPoint Energy (formerly Reliant Energy) subsidiaries distribute electricity and natural gas to about 4.7 million customers in the southern US and Minnesota. To prepare for deregulation, the company has transferred its nonregulated operations to majority-owned Reliant Resources. [7]


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Indianapolis Colts


Stadium Name:
RCA Dome (1984)


Deal:
$10 million over 10 years. $1 million avg. per year, expires in 2004. [1,3,5,6]


Sponsor:
RCA Records


Profile:
Music label RCA is a unit of BMG Entertainment, a subsidiary of the German media conglomerate Bertelsmann AG. [7]


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Jacksonville Jaguars


Stadium Name:
Alltel Stadium (1946)


Deal:
$6.2 million over 10 years. $620,000 avg. per year, expires in 2007. [1,3,5]


Sponsor:
Alltel Corporation


Profile:
Alltell operates telecommunications services, local phone services, local-exchange carriers, wireless operations, long-distance services, internet access and paging services. The company recently acquired cellular systems from Louisiana-based rural exchange carrier CenturyTel for $1.65 billion in cash. [7]


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Kansas City Chiefs


Stadium Name:
Arrowhead Stadium (1972)


No naming rights deal


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Miami Dolphins


Stadium Name:
Pro Player Stadium (1987), shared with Florida Marlins (MLB)


Deal:
$20 million over 10 years. $2 million avg. per year, expires in 2006. [1,3,4,6]


Sponsor:
Fruit of the Loom (Company Bankrupt)


Profile:
Fruit of the Loom products include activewear, casual wear, and children's underwear. To trim costs, the company utilizes Latin American production. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought the bankrupt and struggling Fruit of the Loom in 2001. [7]


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Minnesota Vikings


Stadium Name:
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (1982), shared with Minnesota Twins (MLB)


No naming rights deal


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New England Patriots


Stadium Name:
Gillette Stadium (2002)


(CMGi's $120 million, 15 year deal was dropped due to bankruptcy)


Deal:
Financial terms undisclosed.* 15 year deal, expires in 2017. [3,5]


* Believed to be worth at least as much as the $120 million, 15 year deal with CMGi. [8]


Sponsor:
The Gillette Company


Profile:
Consumer products manufacturer The Gillette Company is a leading producer of razors, blades, batteries, dental care, toiletries, and electric shavers. [7]


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New Orleans Saints


Stadium Name:
Louisiana Superdome (1975)


No naming rights deal


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New York Giants


Stadium Name:
Giants Stadium (1976), shared with New York Jets (NFL)


No naming rights deal


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New York Jets


Stadium Name:
Giants Stadium (1976), shared with New York Giants (NFL)


No naming rights deal


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Oakland Raiders


Stadium Name:
Network Associates Coliseum (1966), shared with the Oakland A's (MLB)


Deal:
$6 million over 5 years. $1.2 million avg. per year, expires in 2003. [1,5]


Sponsor:
Network Associates, Inc.


Profile:
Network Associates is a security software company that provides antivirus, network management, and help desk software. [7]


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Philadelphia Eagles


Stadium Name:
Veterans Stadium (1971), shared with Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)


No naming rights deal


Stadium Name:
Lincoln Financial Field (2003)


Deal:
$139.6 million over 20 years. $7 million avg. per year, expires in 2022. [3]


Sponsor:
Lincoln National Corporation


Profile:
Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation which operates life insurance, annuities, and asset management subsidiaries. [7]


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Pittsburgh Steelers


Stadium Name:
Heinz Field (2001)


Deal:
$57 million over 20 years. $2.9 million avg. per year, expires in 2021. [3,5]


Sponsor:
H.J. Heinz Company


Profile:
One of the world's top food producers, Heinz produces ketchup, condiments, sauces, frozen foods, beans, and pasta. [7]


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St. Louis Rams


Stadium Name:
Edward Jones Dome at America's Center (1995)


(TWA's $36.7 million, 20 year deal was dropped due to bankruptcy)


Deal:
$31.8 million over 12 years. $2.65 million avg. per year, expires in 2013. [5]


Sponsor:
Edward Jones


Profile:
The Jones Financial Companies is the parent of Edward Jones (formerly called Edward D. Jones & Co.), an investment brokerage network catering to individual investors. [7]


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San Diego Chargers


Stadium Name:
Qualcomm Stadium (1967), shared with the San Diego Padres (MLB)


Deal:
$18 million over 20 years. $900,000 avg. per year, expires in 2017. [1,3,4,5,6]


Sponsor:
Qualcomm Incorporated


Profile:
Qualcomm pioneered code-division multiple access (CDMA) technology used in wireless handsets and telecom equipment, and in satellite ground stations mainly in North America. The company continues an aggressive push into China and South America. [7]


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San Francisco 49ers


Stadium Name:
San Francisco Stadium at Candlestick Point (1960)


No naming rights deal


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Seattle Seahawks


Stadium Name:
Seahawks Stadium (2002)


No naming rights deal


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Tampa Bay Buccaneers


Stadium Name:
Raymond James Stadium (1998)


Deal:
$32.5 million over 13 years. $2.5 million avg. per year, expires in 2011. [2,3,6]


Sponsor:
Raymond James Financial, Inc.


Profile:
The subsidiaries of Raymond James operate securities brokerage, investment banking, asset management, insurance, banking, and advisory services. [7]


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Tennessee Titans


Stadium Name:
The Coliseum (1999)


No naming rights deal (Adelphia's $30 million, 15 year deal was dropped due to bankruptcy and investigations into accounting practices)


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Washington Redskins


Stadium Name:
FedEx Field (1997)


Deal:
$205 million over 27 years. $7.6 million avg. per year, expires in 2025. [1,3,5,6]


Sponsor:
FedEx Corporation


Profile:
FedEx is the world's #1 express transport firm. [7]

 

[The Commish]

Can we use that 5mil check to get a RT now?