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The Boondoggle in the Meadowlands Pt. 2 – A Swamp Half Full or a Swamp Half Empty?

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Ken Dowell

While the stadium appears to be thriving and the racetrack still has its lights on, the other side of the complex has gone dark. Continue reading →

Posted in Sports, Uncategorized | Tagged American Dream, Giants Stadium, Izod Arena, Meadowlands Racetrack, Meadowlands Sports Complex, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, Xanadu | 3 Comments

Boondoggle in the Meadowlands: Pt. 1 – A Graveyard for Grandiose Plans

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The American Dream is perhaps the most grandiose plan of all. Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged American Dream, Meadowlands Sports Complex, New Jersey, New Jersey Sportsand Exposition Authority, Xanadu | 4 Comments
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