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Originally Posted by Burt the Butcher
I am not sure if the Texans or the city of Houston actually offered up the use of their stadium, but precedent had already been set when SD had to play a home game in Arizona against Miami in 2003 during the SoCal fires. I believe they gave away all the tickets to that game. I am not sure how they swung it financially, but they did it with less than 2 days notice.
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I tried to see how that decision was arrived at, but the stories I can find make it sound like Tagliabue forced the decision. But yes they did give away the tickets for free.
I don't know. I guess it has been done before, but maybe it didn't go as smoothly as they hoped, so they wanted to avoid that situation again. I really don't know. Regardless, while moving to the opponents stadium isn't idea, I find it hardless disgraceful. Heck, the Saints don't have much of a chance to do much this season no matter what. Also, they were 3-5 at home last season and 5-3 on the road. Playing at the Superdome hasn't exactly been like playing at Lambeau in 40 degree weather for the Packers.