We ask the questions, The Chris McGowan edition!

[SlyPokerDog]

Next up in our series is the President of the Portland Trail Blazers, Mr Chris McGowan.

Have a question for Mr McGowan? Post it here!

 

[OneLifeToLive]

How much work are you putting in behind the scenes to bring NHL to Portland?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Is there any long term viability in developing the Rose Quarter into an LA Live type venue?

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Has anyone ever told you that you look like Seth MacFarlane.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Has anyone ever told you that you look like Seth MacFarlane.

Hahahahaha!

 

[Nate4Prez]

In March of 2012 Sports Business Journal named you to their “Forty Under 40” list. Now that you are over 40, are you a man? And, if so, can I come after you?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

In March of 2012 Sports Business Journal named you to their “Forty Under 40” list. Now that you are over 40, are you a man? And, if so, can I come after you?

What in the hell does that even mean?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

:MARIS61:

 

[Nate4Prez]

What in the hell does that even mean?

Internet much?
[video=youtube;RjF93E4LjlA]

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

whatever, creep. :MARIS61:

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Internet much?
[video=youtube;RjF93E4LjlA]

Hahahahaha! That's so 2007.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

When will the fountain at the Rose Quarter be fixed? Will it still shoot fire?

 

[santeesioux]

When are we going to get the Blazer channel on Directv/Dish?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

When the blazers win the championship what kind of free shit do we get during the parade/riot? Can we hang Scott foster in the rose quarter?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

How much does silver pay to keep Paul Allen quiet when we get fucked by refs?

 

[PapaG]

Why are the Trail Blazers opposed to building a MLB stadium near the Rose Quarter?

How many discussions have been had with the city and private enterprises to fully develop the area surrounding the Rose Quarter into a commercial retail park (i.e. Bridgeport Village or Tannesbourne Plaza)?

 

[TBpup]

Why did we lose out on once again the ALL STAR game? If you had to go back and do it again, would you position it differently to the committee? And If it is indeed 'hotels' at what point do you one of you point men call BS!!!! (Cuz that is precisely what it is) on it and tell them that an All Star game to Portland is way overdue?

I might be able to answer that one a little bit as it came up in a Q&A back when Steve Patterson was GM with a small group of us that were on the Blazer Advisory Board.

It's not that there aren't enough hotels. It's that the NBA wants a large, 5-star type hotel where a majority of media, tourists, outside fans etc can stay in one location close to the event. There are events outside of the All-Star festivities that sponsors want upscale convention space for without people having to travel in from other hotels. Currently, there are plenty of hotels but they are not of the caliber the NBA wants for an event like that or they are too small and/or not close enough to the Rose Garden.

Hope that helps.

 

[ehizzy3]

What happened to the game experience?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Why does Piss beer cost $2 a fluid ounce and decent beer $4 per fluid ounce?

Why is the only thing ridiculous about rice's ridiculous deal the ridiculously high price?

How much wood could mo chuck chuck if mo chuck could chuck wood?

 

[Rhal]

When looking at ways to try and enhance the experience of fans in the arena do you favor the the route that Sacramento is going where they are trying to enhance the gaming experience with technology use, mainly in getting more access to the game via your cellphone from inside the arena or the Mark Cuban route where he wants everything and everyone focused on the game at hand and not encouraged to look away from the live action and onto a mobile device?

 

[BBert]

When are we going to get the Blazer channel on Directv/Dish?

That's what want to know.

 

[BBert]

How much wood could mo chuck chuck if mo chuck could chuck wood?

LMFAO

 

[julius]

What are the chances of an NHL team coming to Portland and if so, any idea what would happen to the Winterhawks?

Does the team know what the # (or %) of fans who don't have access to CSN is?

If the All Star Game ever comes to Portland (we're not holding our breath), do you know what kind of say you or the team would have in it? I.E., not just being an commercial for Sprite and Kia (etc).

 

[jlprk]

How do you operate differently in Portland from in Los Angeles? Does everyone seem like a hick?

What will you do about all the people who park many blocks from Moda to get free parking? How about Blazer patrol cars to spot all those leeches?

Now that you've made the team profitable, have you started the next stage of finding buyers?

Is McGowan a Scottish name? Are you Scotch?

 

[PapaG]

Give me some examples of pressure the Blazers organization is putting on their TV partner CSNW to make themselves available on DirecTV and Dish Network.

When was the last time you met with CSNW to discuss resolving this ridiculous situation?

 

[blue32]

Why does Piss beer cost $2 a fluid ounce and decent beer $4 per fluid ounce?

Why is the only thing ridiculous about rice's ridiculous deal the ridiculously high price?

How much wood could mo chuck chuck if mo chuck could chuck wood?

^^ This... LOL

 

[MARIS61]

Why have The Blazers abandoned rural Oregon fans?

Most can't get Comcast, I never see the team promoted in the local media anymore (Beautiful Central Oregon in my case), and they no longer play pre-season games here once a year like they used to. That was a big deal for the fans.

When I moved here from the Portland area 12 years ago The Blazers were a visible and talked-about part of the community. Now they're not, to put it plainly. Why not?

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I might be able to answer that one a little bit as it came up in a Q&A back when Steve Patterson was GM with a small group of us that were on the Blazer Advisory Board.

It's not that there aren't enough hotels. It's that the NBA wants a large, 5-star type hotel where a majority of media, tourists, outside fans etc can stay in one location close to the event. There are events outside of the All-Star festivities that sponsors want upscale convention space for without people having to travel in from other hotels. Currently, there are plenty of hotels but they are not of the caliber the NBA wants for an event like that or they are too small and/or not close enough to the Rose Garden.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the answer. But I would still like the question asked to Chris and in almost the same format I presented it in.

 

[jlprk]

What is the official team procedure for vetting scalpers before rookie fans are forced to trust them out in the dark cold nights? Should a fan demand to see the Blazer Scalper ID card? Should the fan always turn down the first offer and counteroffer? What is the team doing to improve the fan's scalping experience?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Is the RQ/Jumptown project dead?