Could it be, Clark has no idea WHO to bring in.

[oldman]

I think Clark has the wheels in motion, it's just a matter of time until he pulls the trigger. I've said all along, it's about perception. If he cans everyone today, it could be seen as he caved to a bunch of fans and that's going to be seen as a sign of weakness to some of his fellow owners. It could be that Pioli will "resign" (complete with a buyout package) and that would get the job done. However if Pioli does that, he pretty much signs his own death warrant for ever being a GM again. But it's also about money. From what I could see on TV, I'd guess there were between 45-50K there at most. At what point do you let money do the talking? The Hunts have pretty deep pockets, but I'd bet there was a pretty penny lost yesterday.

[Fat Elvis]

Originally Posted by oldman

I think Clark has the wheels in motion, it's just a matter of time until he pulls the trigger. I've said all along, it's about perception. If he cans everyone today, it could be seen as he caved to a bunch of fans and that's going to be seen as a sign of weakness to some of his fellow owners. It could be that Pioli will "resign" (complete with a buyout package) and that would get the job done. However if Pioli does that, he pretty much signs his own death warrant for ever being a GM again. But it's also about money. From what I could see on TV, I'd guess there were between 45-50K there at most. At what point do you let money do the talking? The Hunts have pretty deep pockets, but I'd bet there was a pretty penny lost yesterday.

Unfortunately, with TV revenue sharing, Clark didn't lose a single penny yesterday. Clark structured the financial aspect of the deal between the players union and the owners. He knows what he is doing on the fiscal end.

[oldman]

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Unfortunately, with TV revenue sharing, Clark didn't lose a single penny yesterday. Clark structured the financial aspect of the deal between the players union and the owners. He knows what he is doing on the fiscal end.

I beg to differ. There was lost revenue in parking as well as the concessions. Take that $8 beer. Counting actual cost of the beer itself, add in the cost of distribution (the workers, cups), and other costs (security), I'll bet every one of those puts $3 or more in the Hunt family fortune.

[stonedstooge]

Originally Posted by oldman

I beg to differ. There was lost revenue in parking as well as the concessions. Take that $8 beer. Counting actual cost of the beer itself, add in the cost of distribution (the workers, cups), and other costs (security), I'll bet every one of those puts $3 or more in the Hunt family fortune.

Chunt is disappoint in you. He makes $3.18543 dollars/beer.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Unfortunately, with TV revenue sharing, Clark didn't lose a single penny yesterday. Clark structured the financial aspect of the deal between the players union and the owners. He knows what he is doing on the fiscal end.

The other owners don't want to share revenue with a guy that isn't trying, ask Mike Brown.

If/when the blackouts start piling up, even revenue sharing won't stay Clark's hand.

This is a good ole boys club - they spend a couple of weekends every year chumming it up, drinking wine, and comparing dick size.

Clark isn't going to just let this slide.