Tag: Super Bowl 2017

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Who Should Pay for Upgrades to NRG Stadium Before 2017 Super Bowl?

Posted on · As we discussed previously on this program, Houston's NRG Stadium will host Super Bowl 51 in February of 2017. However, according to the Houston Chronicle's John McClain, the NFL says it now wants around $50 million worth of renovations to the stadium before the big game. The Chronicle quotes Peter O'Reilly, the NFL's Senior Vice […]

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Plans Taking Shape for 2017 Super Bowl

Posted on · Last week's Super Bowl reminded us of a number of things: That despite off-the-field challenges, the NFL can put on a big show. That two great football teams playing to the best of their abilities can be exciting to watch. That depressing commercials might not be the best idea. And that it'll be Houston's turn […]

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Super Bowl LI and Campus Carry: Tuesday’s Show (February 10, 2015)

Posted on · Last week's Super Bowl reminded us of a number of things: That despite off-the-field challenges, the NFL can put on a big show. That two great football teams playing to the best of their abilities can be exciting to watch. That depressing commercials might not be the best idea. And that it'll be Houston's turn […]

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Super Bowl Houston 2017, What’s the Real Financial Cost or Gain?

Posted on · The city of Houston learned this week that it will host the Super Bowl LI in early 2017, the first time in 13 years. In the lead-up to the announcement, there was a lot of talk about why it’s a good idea for the NFL to hold the Super Bowl here. There’s no doubt about […]