A Peek Into The Future
July 23rd, 2019
Bucs road game in 2020.
The 2019 season has yet to start and Joe knows of many Bucs fans already looking forward to 2020.
No, smart alecks, not because fans want a new quarterback. But the reason some fans are looking at 2020 with great anticipation can be summed up in two words:
Vegas, baby!
Yes, Joe was in Sin City last week and, among other things, was in attendance when Manny Pacquiao won a split-decision over Clearwater’s Keith “One Time” Thurman at the packed and raucous MGM Grand Garden Arena. It was Joe’s first time at a title fight and it was as cool as could be (thank you Robert!). When Pacquiao dropped Thurman in the first round, the place exploded!
Well, the reason why many Bucs fans are looking forward to 2020 is that the Bucs are scheduled to play the Raiders there. This season is the last for the Raiders in Oakland. They are moving to Las Vegas.
Sunday traveling to the airport, Joe drove right past the new stadium, still under construction. You can see the video below.
Easily seen in the video is the large “window” of the domed stadium which will allow fans a background view of the famed Las Vegas strip. When the weather is nice, the Raiders plan to keep the “window” open.
Skeletal foundation of Raiders stadium in Las Vegas. Shot this yesterday going to airport. Bucs play there in 2020. pic.twitter.com/7NXCqZysQz
— JoeBucsFan (@JoeBucsFan) July 23, 2019
July 23rd, 2019 at 4:57 am
Yea I could easily see a Dirk koetter coached team having a meltdown in Vegas and I’m talking the night before game day
July 23rd, 2019 at 5:14 am
First round knockout? Hope those tickets were free Joe.
July 23rd, 2019 at 5:19 am
Defense,
Knock down not knock out.
July 23rd, 2019 at 5:19 am
Lived in Vegas for almost three years and have been there easily 20 times for both work and chill. One thing is sure, is that a very high segment of the population are transplants, and also, work in their jobs on weekends because a large percentage is gaming/entertainment. Sure, there’s IT, health, logistics, etc but all said and done, the metro area isn’t really huge either relative to most other NFL cities. Not a normal place really. And since it’s the place to visit, there will be plenty of visiting team fans there for every game (kinda like our stadium). A good Bucs Fan trip. Not many non-stop flights from TPA, but there are some, and changing planes in LAX and SFO especially sucks…so book early!
July 23rd, 2019 at 7:13 am
I hope we go out to Vegas, and beat the Raiders, in their new home.
July 23rd, 2019 at 7:15 am
The same goes with NOLA away games. Road trip for all visiting team fans.
July 23rd, 2019 at 7:23 am
Nope. Split decision. Lasted a full 12 rounds.
July 23rd, 2019 at 7:24 am
Opposing Fan Oasis! There’s your moniker Joe.
July 23rd, 2019 at 7:31 am
Thanks for the update we have a group of almost 20 planning to go that game. Looking forward to beating down Chucky
July 23rd, 2019 at 9:38 am
Well that was a pointless fluffy article.
July 23rd, 2019 at 10:56 am
It’s been a long offseason. Rookie camp is beginning. No need for national media and Las Vegas prediction articles.
July 24th, 2019 at 12:34 am
I’m goin in ..
To Sin City ..
I’m gonna win in Sin City
Where the lights are bright
Do the town tonight
I’m goin in ..to Sin City …