Dustbowl, were you against the City building 'The Brick'? This is very similiar.

The name will change. Bennett already offered to leave the Sonics name in Seattle when he proposed the buyout last week.

It prolly will be Sonics, but the NBA doesn't disallow name changes... they just look down upon that. The Royals became the Kings and the Braves became the Clippers, so it can happen.

I like the Sonics name and the Sonic boom tests from back in the day make it work, not to mention it could be tied into Tinker AFB.

But if the name changed, I'm pushing hard for Thunderbirds. Ties into Indian Heritage and the 45th Infantry. Two things to be proud of for sure.

Oklahoma City Thunderbirds? I don't know....

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The people will get to speak at the next election. Motivation supreme.

Considering how well Mick did at his last election after temporarily landing the Hornets, I think you're a little off. Dude, the sky isn't falling!

Do you have any examples of a precedent to support your theory?

Read the newspaper in Seattle. OKC is now held hostage. It's the NBA business model.

I rather like the Oklahoma City Sonics...although I'm not wild about Oklahoma City SuperSonics.

We can tie that in to Tinker, as JWil noted, and of course, there's Sonic, itself. Our mascot could be a giant Tater Tot!

Dustbowl, were you against the City building 'The Brick'? This is very similiar.

No, I wasn't and this is not similar.

Oklahoma City Boomers?

*doin' the happy dance*

Read the newspaper in Seattle. OKC is now held hostage. It's the NBA business model.

What do you expect from the Seattle media?

It is good that this passed with a good margin, it shows that most of the city supports having a team. If the suburbs could have voted I would say that it would have passed with an even wider margin.
I think it would be good if the name was changed to something more uniquely Oklahoma. Like maybe the Twisters or the Boomers.

I rather like the Oklahoma City Sonics...although I'm not wild about Oklahoma City SuperSonics.

We can tie that in to Tinker, as JWil noted, and of course, there's Sonic, itself. Our mascot could be a giant Tater Tot!


OKC Footlongs, a tie to the Sonic Corp...and watch the female attendance rise. Giggity, giggity, goo.

It is good that this passed with a good margin, it shows that most of the city supports having a team. If the suburbs could have voted I would say that it would have passed with an even wider margin.
I think it would be good if the name was changed to something more uniquely Oklahoma. Like maybe the Twisters or the Boomers.

Oklahoma City Twisters

Oklahoma City Boomers

Boomers sounds better

Oklahoma City Twisters

Oklahoma City Boomers

Boomers sounds better

Yea, the OSU fans would then really get their panties in a wad - having both the Boomers and the Sooners to contend with!

As for the footlongs suggested by AFCM - ROTFLMFAO!!! HAHAHAHA

Oklahoma City Twisters

Oklahoma City Boomers

Boomers sounds better

Agreed, but all the Cowboy fans may say it is to close to the Sooners. Even though the Boomers were actually the legal ones.

Yea, the OSU fans would then really get their panties in a wad - having both the Boomers and the Sooners to contend with!

As for the footlongs suggested by AFCM - ROTFLMFAO!!! HAHAHAHA

True....Oklahoma City Indians? Oklahoma City Buffaloes?

The SuperSonics still face hurdles in leaving Seattle. The city has sued the team to force the Sonics to honor their lease in Seattle’s Key Arena, which extends through 2010. OOPS!!!

If the NBA does not locate a team here, the sales tax will last through Dec. 31, 2009, raising about $100 million for Ford Center improvements. The practice facility would not be built.
Loose ends and details not yet explained.

With voters giving their approval, the next vote will be in the hands of NBA owners, who are scheduled to meet next month to vote on a proposal by the Seattle SuperSonics’ owners to relocate to Oklahoma City.
Let's go to Nonna's and and join the premature ejaculation party.

True....Oklahoma City Indians? Oklahoma City Buffaloes?

Oklahoma City Buffaloed is more like it.

The SuperSonics still face hurdles in leaving Seattle. The city has sued the team to force the Sonics to honor their lease in Seattle’s Key Arena, which extends through 2010. OOPS!!!

If the NBA does not locate a team here, the sales tax will last through Dec. 31, 2009, raising about $100 million for Ford Center improvements. The practice facility would not be built.
Loose ends and details not yet explained.

What's not explained? If we do not get a team after the 12 months we have an inproved Ford Center for other events.

I think OKC should get some ABA name or something. No storm refrences. Also, i heard there will be anothe vote coming up in say Nov, to prolong this tax the voters just approved. Not sure what its going to be for but, I would doubt it would pass.

Oklahoma City Buffaloed is more like it.

Yeah, it does sound good too

It's official:

100% Precincts reporting:

YES - 44,849 61.9%
NO - 27,564 38.1%

Results stayed pretty consistent throughout! YEE HAA!!

It's official:

100% Precincts reporting:

YES - 44,849 61.9%
NO - 27,564 38.1%

Results stayed pretty consistent throughout! YEE HAA!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS TO EVERYBODY WHO VOTED YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:congrats:

I think OKC should get some ABA name or something. No storm refrences. Also, i heard there will be anothe vote coming up in say Nov, to prolong this tax the voters just approved. Not sure what its going to be for but, I would doubt it would pass.


yeah cause we just squeaked this one through, people apparently hate progress

What's not explained? If we do not get a team after the 12 months we have an inproved Ford Center for other events.

Well, are we still a big league city W/O a big league team? That's been the big selling point. Why are you backing out of that idea now?

Let's go to Nonna's and and join the premature ejaculation party.

You posting crap like this makes me even happier knowing the tax was passed so easily. I hope it just kills you inside to pay an extra cent on the dollar, all so that we who voted yes, get to see an NBA game within the city limits of OKC. I'm content tonight. I hope your day brightens up tomorrow.

Just came from the party an Nonnas, no problem there Dustbowl, I am totally satisfied!!!! Thank you OKC!!!!!!

I can't believe it.. I watched a movie because I couldn't bear the suspense and fell asleep! :voted: I missed our Watch Party..

But now, I'm doing the Happy Dance! :busterbun



I'm so excited... words can't describe it!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

:Welcome: NBA, I'll be first in line if they come for tickets!

I'm So proud of everyone who made this happen! betts, Doug, all of you! :Smiley051

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!

yeah cause we just squeaked this one through, people apparently hate progress


If you really are a TVNEWSGUY, would you please tell your weathermen that a T-storm in Sayre does not warrant 5 hours of breathless, dramatic pre-empted coverage?

Just got home from the Chamber's watch party at Nonnas ... pics to follow ... but, for now,

I'M SOOOO HAPPY ... HURTS SO GOOD!!!

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Well, are we still a big league city W/O a big league team? That's been the big selling point. Why are you backing out of that idea now?


We will be a big league city, it's just a matter of when.

- The owner of the Sonics is from OKC
- The Sonics' lease with the city of Seattle will expire soon
- The NBA considers OKC one of the best cities for an NBA team
- OKC passed the sales tax just before the NBA board of governors get together to vote on the relocation

Is any of this starting to add up, yet?

You will have to fight for me for first in line for tickets. Especially with the prospect of a nicer arena to enjoy my 41 games a year without crappy bathrooms on the first floor.

Also, i heard there will be another vote coming up in say Nov, to prolong this tax the voters just approved.

I would be surprised if that happens as early as November. That may have been the plan at one point, but I think it will be 2009. As you probably know, there was a MAPS 3 that was sort of in the drafting stage, and which originally included the Ford Center improvements.

I think that will undergo some significant revisions... more than just taking out the Ford Center project.

I didn't make it to any official watch party, but our party was pretty darn good right here!

Glad those who were at Nonna's could finally join in the celebration right here.

I can't wait till the 10 o'clock news to see what Mr. Glover has to say!

Well, are we still a big league city W/O a big league team? That's been the big selling point. Why are you backing out of that idea now?

We will come more into the national spot light with a NBA team. When I talk to people from out of state they still think that we all live on farms. With more national exposure we will change that image, and make this city a true big league city. This city is going in the right direction and we need to keep the city moving in that direction. If we do not this city will turn back into what it was in the late 80's and early 90's.
And where did any of us say we were backing out of the idea?

If you really are a TVNEWSGUY, would you please tell your weathermen that a T-storm in Sayre does not warrant 5 hours of breathless, dramatic pre-empted coverage?

I am a real TVNEWSGUY and The viewers in Sayre care just as much about not dying as people in the metro... but this isn't the forum for this, And I can't wait to get media passes to the NBA games! :)

You posting crap like this makes me even happier knowing the tax was passed so easily. I hope it just kills you inside to pay an extra cent on the dollar, all so that we who voted yes, get to see an NBA game within the city limits of OKC. I'm content tonight. I hope your day brightens up tomorrow.
Yes, I agree that all will be well now that we can play basketball in OKC. Whew, we almost voted ourselves back to the horse and buggy. Hey wait a minute!!!! I thought Mayor Mick said this would not cause a tax increase? If so, why am I paying an extra cent in sales tax? I wish you guys would get your stories straight.

I will sleep like a baby tonight unless I start worrying about Clay losing all that money because he loves OKC so much.

Go Oklahoma Buffaloed's!!!!!!

BTW, I will spend my money at THE BRICK.

Wow. I can't even express how happy I am. And I will do as I said and shop 100% in OKC for the duration of the tax. So, for those who would like to shop elsewhere to protest (which I actually support - one should be willing to suffer a little for one's principles), I'll do my best to make that up.

I am a real TVNEWSGUY and The viewers in Sayre care just about not dying as people in the metro... but this isn't the forum for this, And I can't wait to get media passes to the NBA games!


Exactly right. This forum is for Election results and celebration ( for most of us) no party poopers allowed here.



And I can't wait to get media passes to the NBA games


You are officially my new best friend...... lol

Wow. I can't even express how happy I am.

Streaking worked for the guy down the street from me.

betts!!!! I've been waiting for you..... we did it. We did it!

It has ended up to be a GREAT night...Want to thank all the folks a little north of me who stepped up to the plate

Powerful message being sent to the BOG

Great day to be an Okie

I am a real TVNEWSGUY and The viewers in Sayre care just as much about not dying as people in the metro... but this isn't the forum for this, And I can't wait to get media passes to the NBA games! :)
Well, if you get free passes to the games, why not give them away to a kid who might enjoy the game? Why would you carry water for the Clay's of the world and then not pay for your tickets to help support your vote? Oh I get it.....

Dustbowl..... please allow the supporters who have worked so hard for this to enjoy the moment without the insults.

. . . BTW, I will spend my money at THE BRICK.
See, there's something for everyone!

Well, if you get free passes to the games, why not give them away to a kid who might enjoy the game? Why would you carry water for the Clay's of the world and then not pay for your tickets to help support your vote? Oh I get it.....

really? dude... well id be happy to give my pass to the kid, does he also want to shoot the game with a 50 pound camera on his shoulder the whole time, cause that's what is expected of me if I have the media pass... you don't have to go to the games, you don't have to like that it passed, you don't have to enjoy the fact that when the Hornets were here it infused almost 2 million dollars into the downtown economy. But I care about my city and want it to succeed. And anyway Dustbowl tonight is a perfect example of what happens in a democracy, sometimes OTHER PEOPLE WIN!

This is how I feel right now.

MToe2L8MEm0

Dustbowl..... please allow the supporters who have worked so hard for this to enjoy the moment without the insults.

OOOOOH OK, I will. Have fun. We will be watching.

OOOOOH OK, I will. Have fun. We will be watching.

Some people just feel the need to ruin things. Your side lost. You have to get over that fact....

Im excited for my hometown. I see good things happening in our future...

really? dude... well id be happy to give my pass to the kid, does he also want to shoot the game with a 50 pound camera on his shoulder the whole time, cause that's what is expected of me if I have the media pass... you don't have to go to the games, you don't have to like that it passed, you don't have to enjoy the fact that when the Hornets were here it infused almost 2 million dollars into the downtown economy. But I care about my city and want it to succeed. And anyway Dustbowl tonight is a perfect example of what happens in a democracy, sometimes OTHER PEOPLE WIN!

Don't you get paid to do that dude? If you don't like your job, get another one.
I do care about my city, I just disagree with this deal. I guess that makes me an OKC hater. Pretty funny.

I love my job! I get to cover NBA games in OKC!

Now it's up to the NBA vote next month! We are one BIG step closer to getting a permanent NBA team and will have one of the best arenas in the country regardless. It's also great that the renovation takes into account the new blvd. with its grand entrance there. If the blvd. were there now the Ford Center would have no presence.

Having that entrance will enhance the overall appearance of the blvd. where there will one day be a large amount of pedestrian activity. There will be the new much larger convention center and convention hotel proposed on the south side between Robinson and Shields, the new park and gardens on the south side between Robinson and Hudson, a proposed "retail district" on the north side between Robinson and Hudson, and future Bricktown development south of Reno along Oklahoma Ave. where the blvd. will go at-grade through downtown.

I've seen the blvd. proposals and it will be a 6 lane avenue with a landscaped median and parallel parking on both sides. Sidewalks will be extra wide with two rows of trees for shade and all intersections will have brick crosswalks. It will be like this (at-grade) from Oklahoma to Classen. Obviously the east end will be developed first with the western end coming later (especially as the Arts District/Film Row area to the north grows). The Ford Center as the first major project is just the beginning.

I do care about my city, I just disagree with this deal. I guess that makes me an OKC hater. Pretty funny.

I don't think you're an OKC hater because you don't support the tax extension. I do, however, think you're just a hater, period.

You're entitled to your opinion and others have respected that. You, on the other hand, have felt obligated to insult and namecall while adding nothing of significance to your side's argument.

I felt kinda helpless not being able to vote (I live in The Village). I'm thrilled and relieved to see it pass.

:congrats: :congrats: :congrats:

:woowoo: :woowoo:

:kicking: :kicking: :kicking:

I don't think you're an OKC hater because you don't support the tax extension. I do, however, think you're just a hater, period.

You're entitled to your opinion and others have respected that. You, on the other hand, have felt obligated to insult and namecall while adding nothing of significance to your side's argument.

OK, I'm a nothing. I hate everything. You're right. :bow:

Does anybody want to go the Magic games with me? GO MAGIC!!!!

I don't think you're an OKC hater because you don't support the tax extension. I do, however, think you're just a hater, period.

You're entitled to your opinion and others have respected that. You, on the other hand, have felt obligated to insult and namecall while adding nothing of significance to your side's argument.

:congrats:

No DVD, we will mostly turn overnight into Sonics fans. I have been a rabid Mavs fan for 8 years now but all bets are off. I never, never, never dreamed I would be a fan of the NBA OKC whatevers. I always wanted to move to a city that had some sort of major league team and now it looks as if they are coming to me.
AWESOME BEYOND WORDS!!

Hey Dustbowl....

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Go start your own thread.