http://triangle.bizjournals.com/triangle/othercities/southflorida/stories/2009/07/27/daily6.html Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross plans to add up to three more celebrity investors to his team, a well-placed source said, adding to a group that includes entertainers Marc Anthony and Gloria and Emilio Estefan. More than most sports team owners, Ross is moving aggressively to glamorize the Dolphins, a team that until recent years had lacked any distinctive buzz in its South Florida market.
A lot of people are balking at this trend. I kind of like it, I know Marc Anthony isn't going to be drawing up the defensive playbook and Gloria Estefan won't be running drills during practice, but having high profile people drawing interest to the team is cool. And bringing in the Latin community is cool as hell, that's a huge demographic in South Florida.
If he really wants to represent Miami, I suggest adding Pitbull, Vanilla Ice and 2 Live Crew... I don't like this one bit. This is a football team hellbent on winning. We don't need some washed up wannabee stars representing this team. All we need is the Trifecta running the show. I doubt Parcells will be too impressed when Gloria has him doing the Conga at TC.. Opt out here we come
im pretty sure estefan and marc anthony are pretty big in the spanish music department. You aren't washed up just because you no longer sell in the states fyi.
Heathen! How about Buffet? He hasn't released a decent album in a long time. He must be all but forgotten too. In any case, I don't get the resistance, these types of endorsements will mean nothing on the field. What they might do is help galvanize an existing fanbase and help nurture it to grow. And yes to 2 Live Crew! Love those guys!
I'm just trying to figure what the endgame is for Ross... Is this new marketing blitz going to result in higher ticket prices and the Conga instead of the wave? The Miami Dolphins are a football team. I don't want to go to the stadium and have a Miami Heat experience with a DJ spinning records like I'm at a club. I think this team is being built to represent a grind it out, tough group of guys.. Not a South Beach style soiree party. Maybe I'm overreacting...
Ahh.. If that's what he wants to do, let him do it. I don't really see where its going to accomplish anything, but he's got some set up in his head that he's working towards: maybe LA Lakeresque sidelines?
I'd love to see Luke patrolling the sidelines like he did during the U days!!! If we could have half the success that the U had I'd be one happy sonofabitch.. Even if we get caught cheating, whats the worse that could happen? A slap on the wrist like Bill B got??
yeah you are More latinos in the stadium does not equal a congo line, or enchiladas instead of popcorn being sold. It equals more fans maybe getting a bit more interested in the nfl, thus more tickets are sold. People need to calm down. They are artists, both like it or not, well known in the states and in other countries. They can maybe glamorize the dolphins a bit more, which leads to better facilities for the team and for the rest of the fans because there will be more money. Its no different then when the red sox show matt damon during a baseball game, etc. Just something to help out with sells a bit.
New Landshark Stadium Menu: Beer Choices: Landshark Lager Landshark Light Landshark Dark Jimmy Buffet Landshark Reserve Edition Landshark O'Doooley Non Alcoholic Reserve Main Courses: 1 Inch Mini Hot Dogs with Grey Poupon 8 OZ Steak Sandwich Au Frites with a side of Hummus Pizza Flatbread with Cilantro Dressing and Blue Cheese Parfait Gloria & Marc Anthony Arroz Con Pollo with Yuca fries in a balsamic reduction
Its all good guys, its just trying to connect the community to the team to give it a sense of hometown pride. Which can build into a connection with the team, kinda like what soccer does in other countries. I just want our fans to step up this year..we have to be more vocal then other teams fans because were not only battling the opponent, but also the stadium itself.
Seriously? Two vulgar rappers and a one-hit wonder from 20 years ago? Only one of whom is currently relevant? I could care less who owns the team as long as its stable and they stay out of the way. But I see nothing wrong with trying to create a buzz around the stadium and make it feel like even more of an event. As long as they don't go overboard, of course. The people Ross has brought into ownership are highly successful and carry safe, proven reputations. As for future celebs, what if Alonzo Mourning bought a piece of the team? Hell I'd love it. Definitely could get onboard for sports types. Just as long as it's not a Mark Gastineau or Carwell Gardener.
I have no problem with a latin influence, hell I grew up in Miami and love the Latin culture, especially the women To me this is about diluting the game for commercial purposes. I come to the stadium to watch football, not to see Marc Anthony in the stands or some other shrill that doesn't know what a field goal means. I could care less if it was Marc Anthony or Metallica. I just don't know what to make of this new marketing machine.. And I don't know if all this hoopla has a negative impact on how Parcells views the direction of the organization. Again, I'm probably overreacting and reading in to this too much.
Well heck, if Ross is going for star power I say give Opie a piece of the action, he is big on Phinz boards and we could be known as the "los wolverinos" if he comes onboard...
Snickity snickt! I'll heckle the other team, harass opposing fans, screw with the hard count when their offense is on the field, moon the kicker during FGAs.
And of course...stare at JLo's trunk... You could lead the luxury box in bawdy cheers slamming the Jets. I once knew a Jet from Nantucket..
Id just like to point out that Vanilla Ice is not from, nor has he ever attended the University of Miami. Pretty sure he is orginally from Texas. FYI.
Screw Opfinistic for this role.. I vote....... PAGAN as head of PR and enemy brainwashing. We'll put some subliminal Ladies Lounge flashes during the game directed at the opposing bench.. This should make them lose focus. Especially if he can run it off the huge new HD screen that Wayne built
Yeah.. Those Marlin promotional concert nights have worked real well.. I hear they went from 2,000 in attendance to 2,500....
I outta Bumrush you! Although arguing against Pagan posting LL pics on the HD screen would go against everything that being a man is about.
