The Thunder had, in their contract, the ability to control naming rights over the Ford Center. They have not been able to get more $$ out of Ford so now they are seeking a new naming sponsor for the building.
Devon Center? BOK Center South?
QuikTrip center would be a nice insult for OKC.
Quote from: BKDotCom on August 27, 2010, 07:41:57 AM
QuikTrip center would be a nice insult for OKC.
Oneok center would be a bigger insult.
Call it the Cow Palace.
Thunderdome?
+1 for Thunderdome
QuoteCall it the Cow Palace.
That name is already taken.
http://cowpalace.com/
Let's take up a collection and we can buy naming rights.
The Tulsa Center
Quote from: Gaspar on August 27, 2010, 03:29:44 PM
Let's take up a collection and we can buy naming rights.
The Tulsa Center
+1
Quote from: Gaspar on August 27, 2010, 03:29:44 PM
Let's take up a collection and we can buy naming rights.
The Tulsa Center
I've got some pocket change to spare
Quote from: Gaspar on August 27, 2010, 03:29:44 PM
Let's take up a collection and we can buy naming rights.
The Tulsa Center
Excellent idea
Quote from: RecycleMichael on August 27, 2010, 08:20:33 AM
Call it the Cow Palace.
The Cow Palace has been around for many years. Back in the day it held many Championship Wrestling matches. I remember hearing our local Mid-South Wrestlers talk about the Cow Palace.
Watch for Cox to try and drop their name off the building across the street and move over to the Ford Center.
Quote from: Gaspar on August 27, 2010, 03:29:44 PM
Let's take up a collection and we can buy naming rights.
The Tulsa Center
I can think of a long list of better ways to spend that dream money in Tulsa.
Quote from: Gaspar on August 27, 2010, 03:29:44 PM
Let's take up a collection and we can buy naming rights.
The Tulsa Center
I'd buy that for a dollar.
I'm in for a buck.
Armpit of Oklahoma Colesium......
LOL You guy's are hilarious! You all NEVER give up The oppurtunity to take cheap shots! but I understand also,why is this topic posted in the Development&Business section?
Quote from: dmoor82 on August 28, 2010, 07:17:32 AM
LOL You guy's are hilarious! You all NEVER give up The oppurtunity to take cheap shots! but I understand also,why is this topic posted in the Development&Business section?
Go back to OKC Talk...
Quote from: dmoor82 on August 28, 2010, 07:17:32 AM
LOL You guy's are hilarious! You all NEVER give up The oppurtunity to take cheap shots! but I understand also,why is this topic posted in the Development&Business section?
Because the building's name/sponsor has to do with the building, not the sports team.
Quote from: dmoor82 on August 28, 2010, 07:17:32 AM
LOL You guy's are hilarious! You all NEVER give up The oppurtunity to take cheap shots! but I understand also,why is this topic posted in the Development&Business section?
Someone lost their funny bone...
Quote from: sgrizzle on August 28, 2010, 12:46:19 PM
Because the building's name/sponsor has to do with the building, not the sports team.
So how does a buildings name/sponsor change fall under "development / new-business"
new name != new business... it's still an 8 year old building sponsored by a business that's not new..
If the Ford center were closing or being raised (as the title implies)... that would definitely be an un-development.
Quote from: BKDotCom on August 28, 2010, 03:23:09 PM
So how does a buildings name/sponsor change fall under "development / new-business"
new name != new business... it's still an 8 year old building sponsored by a business that's not new..
If the Ford center were closing or being raised (as the title implies)... that would definitely be an un-development.
It is still undergoing remodel is it not? Isn't the money from sponsorship being sent on the building?
I know. Let's call it The Myriad. ;)
The Ford Center (or whatever it ends up being called) renovations and expansion are being paid for by a MAPS-like penny sales tax. Not by the sponsorship money, bonds or anything else. When the MAPS for Kids tax ended, the penny sales tax was voted to continue to bring the "Ford" Center up to NBA standards. It is being paid for by the citizens of Oklahoma City as is the $770 million MAPS 3 projects.