Quote:Thanks for your additional input.


What you mentioned is something the Chargers ownership should seriously look at before making the commitment to move to Carson. CA. I truly believe that there goal would be to keep a large portion of their fan base in the San Diego area, as well as build on their fan base in the Los Angeles area.


Interestingly, the New York Islanders could have a similar problem when they move from Nassau County, Long Island to the Borough of Brooklyn for the 2015-16 NHL season. Which is a MUCH closer distance than San Diego is to Carson, CA. The Islanders ownership wants to keep their fan base from Long Island and Queens but build their fan base in Brooklyn. If they keep the New York Islanders name, they aren't going to attract many people from Brooklyn, which has been Rangers territory for generations. If they change the name to Brooklyn Islanders, they are going to lose many of their current fans.

First, Brooklyn is still on Long Island, and still part of New York State, so NY Islanders works.


The problem with LA Chargers/Raiders in Carson is more like:


Orchard park to buffalo 16.6 miles

Arlington to Dallas 21 miles away

Santa Clara to San Francisco 45 miles

East rutherford NEW JERSEY to New York City 14 miles... and another state



How is a team in Carson 18 miles from Downtown really any different, call them LA.

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