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X Games Detroit

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Goku
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So now that Los Angeles is no longer going to host the X Games there is a huge push by Metro Detroiters to get it moved there. As much as I would love to be able to see X Games live in person I really don't think the city can handle it. Don't get me wrong, I love Detroit, but the city can't even handle their own fireworks without a shooting, stabbing, or other violent crime. A lot of people have argued against me saying things about when we hosted the Superbowl, World Series, DEMF/Movement, and the Belle Isle Grand Prix. As cool as it would be to have X Games a 30 minute drive from my parents home, I really don't believe it is in X Games best interest. No one wants to go visit Detroit, and Superbowl XL was proof being that it was one of the lowest attended Superbowls in the last 20 years.

Any thoughts on X Games in Detroit?

I will give them credit for a lot of time, money, and effort involved though
https://www.facebook.com/XGamesDetroit



X-Games Detroit @ Campus Martius from Patrick Simpson on Vimeo.

Jul 2 2013 8:31PM
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.Rybak.
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Maybe chicago.
Jul 2 2013 8:33PM
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GayWolf420
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They could build the ramps with all the wood from the abandoned homes.


All jokes aside, D-town does have a huge skate/BMX scene. Would be cool to see this.
Jul 2 2013 8:34PM
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Miomo
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What about Vegas?
Jul 2 2013 8:35PM
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alex=
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It looks like it got nuked, don't you think all the revenue brought in would benefit the city? This is your city, after all.

I, as Juicy J, know that repping your city is an utmost responsibility
Jul 2 2013 8:37PM
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Balbertt
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Its kinda like the Olympics that are going to be in Russia, you have no idea what to expect.
Jul 2 2013 8:40PM
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JakeAssBeatClap
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It should go back to Philly like in the olden times. Or take it to the Bay.
Jul 2 2013 8:42PM
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Goku
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Honestly it would probably end up costing money for the first few years, if it even stays there, just like the Superbowl did.
I would love to See X Games in Detroit, and I am behind it 100%, I just feel that not enough people from outside of Michigan would have the desire to come to it they way they came to L.A.
Jul 2 2013 8:44PM
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.Rybak.
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I would drive there from wisconsin. Even though it's a long ass drive because you have to go through the up or around lake michigan.
Jul 2 2013 8:47PM
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t_rob
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If any of the events looked like they were being held in Hiroshima in 1945, it'd be the sickest thing ever.

That's not happening so I really don't see any reason to pick detroit.


The requirements for bids:
http://www.bidxgames.com/media/1519/GXG%20Event%20Requirements_RFP_d5_2012-10-03%20(2).ppt
Jul 2 2013 8:58PM
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werd.
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I've never been to the X-Games, and my first time going will most definitely not be in that fucking "city". That shit is like downtown philly x 1000000.
Jul 2 2013 8:58PM
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whoa-dere
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would be cool to see
Jul 2 2013 10:05PM
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LoathesRaisins
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San Francisco
New Jersey
Seattle
Jul 2 2013 10:08PM
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a_burger
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Not getting stabbed is half the challenge, whoever doesn't die can just take the medals cause the police won't stop them
Jul 2 2013 10:12PM
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The_Real_EWilly
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What is the bid 5 crack rocks
Jul 2 2013 10:14PM
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Fun_dip
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I cant see it happening, but then again I cant see it at any of the finalists. The options are fucking whack though. I'm super surprised Florida and NY got left out seeing as they are extremely popular travel destinations as was LA. Texas can suck a million dicks, no way do they have an extreme sports scene.
Jul 2 2013 10:29PM
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HannesSchneider
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I guess I kind of like the idea. Maybe it would be good for the city in the long run. Either way, they put some work into that bid video and it came out sweet. Good luck to them
Jul 2 2013 10:31PM
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CashmereCat
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I'm pulling for Chicago. I saw garret Reynolds destroy BMX street and rally two years ago live and it was a great experience
Jul 2 2013 10:41PM
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jpastor
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Actually the place to be for bmx right now is in Ausitn Texas, everywhere you look there is a ledge curb ditch railing being rode, there are dirt jumps everywhere and core shope on every street corner
Jul 2 2013 11:14PM
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alexL
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I would probably go to an X-Games that I could drive to, but they've really got their work cut out for them, given Detroit's reputation. I mean, it would almost be worse for the city to host it and have someone get shot or something than to not host it at all.
Jul 2 2013 11:35PM
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The_Real_EWilly
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On second thought fuck Detroit let's keep it in LA but move it to Compton
Jul 2 2013 11:52PM
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GGitzen
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I agree that Philly was amazing venue for X-games. The last I heard Texas was one of the top bidders.
Jul 3 2013 12:00AM
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PJS.
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whoever doesn't get shot makes the podium!
Jul 3 2013 12:06AM
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stupendous-man
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Finalists for those too lazy to look it up:

Austin, TX
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Charlotte, NC

I think they should have kept it west coast; SF, Portland, or Seattle would be just splendid. But out of the 4, I could definitely see Chicago to host.
Jul 3 2013 12:55AM
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skiierman
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Detroit could easily get state or federal funding for this in order to have proper security. There's enough evidence to support the economic benefits of action sports and events like this so I wouldn't doubt that if this happened, Detroit could have a major turn-around.

Black people love action sports.
Jul 3 2013 12:59AM
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The_Real_EWilly
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Fucking lost it on the last sentence
Jul 3 2013 8:54AM
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bighomieflock
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Chicago out of those 4.
Jul 3 2013 9:06AM
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nagger
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this is true.
Jul 3 2013 9:33AM
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shred.stickz
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Xgames should come back to Rhode Island where they started
Jul 3 2013 9:39AM
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The_Real_EWilly
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Fucking lost it again thank your making people look at me strange
Jul 3 2013 12:53PM
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CaptainObvious.
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Regardless of the debate, their bid-video was sick.
Jul 3 2013 1:04PM
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JakeAssBeatClap
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austin and dallas both have pretty good skating and bmx scenes
Jul 3 2013 1:06PM
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Karkoskier
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Just saying X Games Detriot sounds ghetto as fuck.
Jul 3 2013 2:04PM
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special-J
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that bid video does absolutely nothing to convince me that Detroit is a good location for x games. If anything it does the opposite, especially with that part at the end that looked like an anarchist attack.
Jul 3 2013 2:17PM
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casual
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Back to Philly and hold street league skb take place at LOVE. Vibe here was on point and all the athletes were stoked. Chris Cole takes it in front of the home crowd.
Jul 3 2013 2:20PM
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2_fadez
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With new sports like 'boosting cars', 'cardboarding' and 'dice'
Jul 3 2013 2:27PM
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ThundaKilla
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Don't forget 'fronthand backhand'
Jul 3 2013 3:44PM
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EricCartman
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yea, how bout no..
Jul 3 2013 3:57PM
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The_Real_EWilly
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Yet again I fucking lost it
Jul 3 2013 4:08PM
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GayWolf420
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Ashy Larry as the darkhorse.
Jul 3 2013 4:17PM
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EricCartman
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Detroit is nothing like downtown philly.. you cant even compare the two..
Jul 3 2013 4:22PM
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rockersteez
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I'd be down. I understand the concerns but fuck it. I would like to see xgames traveling around more again. I think the whole locked down to one spot forever idea is pretty lame.

I get that it makes it much easier to throw an event in the same place year after year, especially with how big xgames got, but still. I'm just not a fan of it being in LA and Aspen all the time.

Both summer and winter have been locked down to LA and Apsen for like 10 years. I hope summer comes to the east coast again sometime. Maybe throw another philly xgames or something.
Jul 3 2013 4:27PM
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Dingo69
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Detroit sucks
Jul 3 2013 4:29PM
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skiierman
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"I think the whole locked down to one spot forever idea is pretty lame"

"I'm just not a fan of it being in LA and Aspen all the time"

"Both summer and winter have been locked down to LA and Aspen for like 10 years"




How does it feel to restate the same thing three fucking times in one post? Are you a social retard? Can you even comprehend emotions?
Jul 3 2013 4:54PM
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KZA
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just to reiterate.
Jul 3 2013 4:59PM
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rockersteez
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You try so hard but still can't hang on the intrawebs. If it makes you feel any better I'm still rooting for you.

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Jul 3 2013 5:09PM
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rockersteez
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Also just wanted to add that I hope xgames moves to a different spot at some point.
Jul 3 2013 5:11PM
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.Capn.
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If people have a reason to start putting shops back on Woodward I think Detroit can make a come back. Under the grime the city is fucking gorgeous and the property value is so low, this kinda stuff is exactly what Detroit needs. You wouldn't get a big out of town draw, but LA never really had that any way. You would get the rich folk from Birmingham/Bloomfield Hills spending $$ downtown and that's better for a long term plan than out of town folk. Plus the Comerica Park/Ford Field proximity is way better than anything in Chicago IMO. I love the idea
Jul 3 2013 5:23PM
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skiierman
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Comeback? What am I coming back from exactly? All I did was point out how fucking stupid your post was. Pointing out a fact isn't exactly an insult and neither is asking you a question like, "why haven't you killed yourself yet?"
Jul 3 2013 7:41PM
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rockersteez
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