Paul Hoolahan
Paul Hoolahan
gut homes repair similar situation
It's a similar situation to many homes in New Orleans. They've got to gut everything inside. They've got to repair the roof. There's a lot of issues.
fox rights seeking
It will be a high-profile firm. What Fox is seeking for the naming rights is substantial.
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I think it's obvious, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, we are faced with some formidable challenges. It's difficult to go forward when you are ejected from your home venue. ... First and foremost in our thinking is that we want - in every way possible - to conduct our event in the state of Louisiana.
conference footprint furnishes host played team within
The Southeastern Conference (which furnishes the host team for the bowl) wanted it played within the (geographic) footprint of the league, and it was only appropriate that it should be.
hamper operation recovery room
We don't want to hamper the recovery operation in any way. However, we want to see if there is room where we can coexist.
available determine faced formidable obvious options
We still think it's doable. But it's obvious we are faced with some formidable challenges. We're not able to use the Superdome and we have to determine what options are available to us.
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We're fortunate and appreciative of the fact that the leaders in Atlanta have communicated a willingness to assist the Sugar Bowl in a time of need. Even more so, they have done so with sensitivity to the fact that we're stinging about having to leave Louisiana even if it is for one year.
answer questions
We want to see if we can coexist. These are questions that no one can effectively answer at this point.