The...South Carolina Panthers?

[Mr. Scot]

From Gary Myers of the New York Daily News (link)

CAROLINA TIMES

Richardson’s decision to sell the Panthers after the sexual misconduct allegations was not mandated by the NFL office, but I’m sure it was a relief... Richardson owns 48% of the Panthers, but the entire 100% is on the market. If Richardson sells to one of his minority partners, two names have emerged: Erskine Bowles, the former chief of staff in the Clinton administration, and developer Johnny Harris. The Panthers stadium lease is up after the 2018 season and I’ve been hearing there could be a plan to try and lure them right across the border into South Carolina with a new domed stadium with the potential to host a Super Bowl..

[t96]

Not happening.

[toldozer]

So Charlotte doesn't have enough hotel space  but moving them to rock hill would solve that problem. Insert Jennifer Lawrence ok gif here....

[jfra78]

Rock Hill Panthers? 

[Mr. Scot]

I can't imagine it succeeding, but this is the first I've heard that there was any such effort.

One thing to consider, though. Since it wouldn't really involve moving out of the market, and we might be talking about a difference of only 20-30 minutes in location, the NFL wouldn't necessarily oppose it.

[bigdog10]

Myrtle Beach Panthers. Hotel space solved. 

[jfra78]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I can't imagine it succeeding, but this is the first I've heard that there was any such effort.

One thing to consider, though. Since it wouldn't really involve moving out of the market, and we might be talking about a difference of only 20-30 minutes in location, the NFL wouldn't necessarily oppose it.

I think theres too many advantages in having it downtown.  

[PantherCam213]

If Bowles buys the Panthers, here we are again in a decade or so.  He's 72 now.

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, toldozer said:

So Charlotte doesn't have enough hotel space  but moving them to rock hill would solve that problem. Insert Jennifer Lawrence ok gif here....

The article doesn't actually specify Rock Hill, though the phrase "just across the border" might imply it, or Fort Mill

In a situation like that, it might be pitched as Charlotte, Fort Mill and Rock Hill all together in a cooperative effort.

I wonder how much space there is around the old Charlotte Knights stadium that could be developed.

Still seems unlikely to me, but ya never know.

[Mr. Scot]

5 minutes ago, jfra78 said:

I think theres too many advantages in having it downtown.  

Logistically maybe.

South Carolina likely would be a far more friendly environment as far as taxes, operating costs and such, though.

[MikeD83]

I’m cool with it, as long as it’s not a completely tax payer funded stadium. I like the stadium being uptown, but somewhere like the site of the old knights stadium would make parking and accessibility tremendously easier. 

[joemac]

I would have no problem with that. Fort Mill might as well be Charlotte these days, not much would change.

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, MikeD83 said:

I’m cool with it, as long as it’s not a completely tax payer funded stadium. I like the stadium being uptown, but somewhere like the site of the old knights stadium would make parking and accessibility tremendously easier. 

That's the first location that came to my mind too.

Right next to the interstate, and from what I remember it seems like there's a lot of space surrounding it that could be purchased and developed.

[therealmjl]

Would love this tbh