By Paul Giblin | The Arizona Republic
National Football League executives are disturbed by Glendale’s perceived lack of support for the 2015 Super Bowl and warn that without a serious attitude adjustment, they’ll move all non-game events to other Valley cities.
In that scenario, Super Bowl XLIX would still be played at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, but that would be the only signature event associated with the game staged in the city.
League executives already have assigned the popular fan-oriented NFL Experience to Phoenix.
“It will not be in Glendale,” league spokesman Brian McCarthy told The Arizona Republic. “It will be in Phoenix. We have not announced details of its location, but I can confirm it will not be in Glendale. Same goes for the media center.”
Other signature events, such as the Super Bowl Tailgate Party, the televised NFL Honors awards show and a slate of glitzy parties also are under consideration for different cities, he said.
Since last week, Glendale officials have been rushing to make nice with league executives. They’ve made phone calls and sent e-mails to reaffirm their commitment and excitement for the game.
