I'm not going to get too excited about it because we've been down this path before. But the City of Industry has approved a proposal to build a stadium near the intersection of the 57 & 60 freeways. Neighboring communities have already voiced their disapproval and will fight against a stadium being built in their backyard. If, by a longshot chance, everything falls into place for a new stadium, it means that there will be a new home for an existing NFL franchise willing to move to L.A. This is really the frustrating part, because the teams currently looking to move include the Vikings, Chargers, Bills and Raiders. Are you serious? Can a Rams fan imagine the Los Angeles Vikings??? There is NO WAY that I'd support them. The only possibility that would get us excited is the Return of the Rams!!! One blogger here brought up the idea in an earlier post (see adjeff8's comments). Well, the honeymoon is definitely over in St. Louis, and Georgia "That's the Madam" is gone, so who knows? In the meantime, here's a photo of the architect's model of the proposed L.A. Stadium, and you can click here for more details.
ADDENDUM: One reader referred me to a news story from St. Louis which appeared in May of last year. Apparently, the Rams were being shopped to potential buyers for up to $900 million. The team has a clause in their agreement at the Edward Jones Dome that creates an option out of the lease in 2015 if certain contingencies are not met for upgrades to that stadium. This certainly adds intrigue into the speculation of a Rams return to Los Angeles.
