Saturday, January 19, 2008
My theory on Mr. Hicks
Sport investing has become a hobby for Tom Hicks and company. My wish that one day Tom Hicks will sell the Rangers is unrealistic. Tom Hicks has nailed his position down as a Dallas elite with hammer and a nail. It is very hard to gain support for removal of his ownership in Dallas/Ft. Worth, because Tom has done so much for so many people who don't give a lick about sports. He has planted so many seeds that have grown in to deep roots. Roots so deep that it would be stupid to want a new owner, because the benefits seemingly outweigh the negatives.
Hicks is a master investor that any business man can respect. The assests he has attained in his career has given him so much power in Dallas and also much respect among individuals. In a our society, the rich have all the power, while the poor have none. Tom Hicks is rich while the average person is poor compared to him. Most Ranger fans agree that the team needs new ownership, but nobody has the funds to actually do anything about it. The Rangers haven't made the playoffs in 10 years yet a change of ownership is still beyond a rational idea.
"A 2007 Forbes study named Frisco as the eighth-fastest growing suburb in the United States."* Frisco is a city of new money, new people, and new things to do. It has risen above the neighboring cities by offering a vast array of entertainment, shopping, and dining in a concentrated area. With money entering the city as fast as lighting, all Hicks had to do was plant the seed. He did just that. In 2003, Tom Hicks bought the double A affiliate of the Rangers, then relocated them to Frisco. In doing so, he built a state of the art ballpark for the newly named, Frisco RoughRiders. The park was built in a prime spot in that concentrated area of things to do. He also moved the Dallas Stars to a newly built headquaters right next door. In doing this Hicks has edged his name among Dallas' greatest people. What he has done for the city of Frisco has earned him much respect, and loyalty to the people living in the area. The economic landscape has changed in Frisco due to his investments. Although, his baseball team has not produced a playoff run in 10 years; the idea that Tom Hicks should be canned is unrealistic, because of all the other things he has done. The jobs he has created, the entertainment, the market niche he now owns with new RoughRider fans. The idea of winning and actually competeing against the Red Sox and Yankees are just another benefit that could occur, it's not the end of the world for Tom if they never win a title under his leadership. Tom Hicks has is now an "untouchable" in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Most Ranger fans are apathetic about the Rangers and have the mindset "Dude, they're the Rangers. They suck."
To my friends overseas, take this with a grain of salt. Tom Hicks is building Liverpool a new stadium. Or in my words, he is planting the seed. Once it is too late, the investments that he will put on your team will outweigh the fans general opinion about him. It's the economic advantages he brings as owner that will solidify him as a "good" owner. Don't get wrong. You could get the best of both worlds and Liverpool could continue its' success, but from my experience they're is only one thing he cares about it starts with an "m" and ends with a "y".
For giggles; just west of the Dr. Pepper/7up Ballpark is a elementary school named, Thomas O. Hicks Elementary School. I wonder the the school mascot is, the profiteers?
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisco,_Texas
Hicks is a master investor that any business man can respect. The assests he has attained in his career has given him so much power in Dallas and also much respect among individuals. In a our society, the rich have all the power, while the poor have none. Tom Hicks is rich while the average person is poor compared to him. Most Ranger fans agree that the team needs new ownership, but nobody has the funds to actually do anything about it. The Rangers haven't made the playoffs in 10 years yet a change of ownership is still beyond a rational idea.
"A 2007 Forbes study named Frisco as the eighth-fastest growing suburb in the United States."* Frisco is a city of new money, new people, and new things to do. It has risen above the neighboring cities by offering a vast array of entertainment, shopping, and dining in a concentrated area. With money entering the city as fast as lighting, all Hicks had to do was plant the seed. He did just that. In 2003, Tom Hicks bought the double A affiliate of the Rangers, then relocated them to Frisco. In doing so, he built a state of the art ballpark for the newly named, Frisco RoughRiders. The park was built in a prime spot in that concentrated area of things to do. He also moved the Dallas Stars to a newly built headquaters right next door. In doing this Hicks has edged his name among Dallas' greatest people. What he has done for the city of Frisco has earned him much respect, and loyalty to the people living in the area. The economic landscape has changed in Frisco due to his investments. Although, his baseball team has not produced a playoff run in 10 years; the idea that Tom Hicks should be canned is unrealistic, because of all the other things he has done. The jobs he has created, the entertainment, the market niche he now owns with new RoughRider fans. The idea of winning and actually competeing against the Red Sox and Yankees are just another benefit that could occur, it's not the end of the world for Tom if they never win a title under his leadership. Tom Hicks has is now an "untouchable" in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Most Ranger fans are apathetic about the Rangers and have the mindset "Dude, they're the Rangers. They suck."
To my friends overseas, take this with a grain of salt. Tom Hicks is building Liverpool a new stadium. Or in my words, he is planting the seed. Once it is too late, the investments that he will put on your team will outweigh the fans general opinion about him. It's the economic advantages he brings as owner that will solidify him as a "good" owner. Don't get wrong. You could get the best of both worlds and Liverpool could continue its' success, but from my experience they're is only one thing he cares about it starts with an "m" and ends with a "y".
For giggles; just west of the Dr. Pepper/7up Ballpark is a elementary school named, Thomas O. Hicks Elementary School. I wonder the the school mascot is, the profiteers?
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisco,_Texas
Friday, January 18, 2008
Liverpool fans
Welcome Liverpool FC fans! I am under the impression that many of you guys are upset with Hicks already... Please use this post to let your feelings out. Let us know what you think about Tom Hicks... In 10 years he has no once produced a playoff team. Since his purchase of the team the franchised has gone up in value. His ticket prices are high in Dallas. He cares about money, that is it. If he can make money with a losing team then he will! When it comes down to it he only cares about himself. He builds up hope then smashes you in the head with it! Let us hear it!
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