Dylanlip

Seems there are no outlying members/alliances against Bach's nonsense like there were in FIFA against Sepp Blatter.

Super confident, huh. Was pointing out basic stadium features that will no doubt be lacking, whether or not they host. Pretty clear comparisons can be drawn now between the Coliseum and Stade de France for hosting ability (I'm sure attendees won't like obstructed seats much), whether or not the IOC cares about the comparison. BUT remember, LA isn't the only bid following Agenda 2020.

Erm, daytime sessions for athletics are in the sun. There are more reasons for a roof then just holding lights. That's why I mentioned it.

Biggest issue with the atrocious Coliseum proposal is STILL the obstructed seats all around the suite tower. Definitely 1000+ can't even view the damn finish line! And thousands more won't have a full view of the track. USC just hurt LAs chances here (However big or small it hurts, we won't know). The lack of a roof to handle the beating sun/lighting/ceremony infrastructure doesn't help either. (That might be a bigger concern for the IOC honestly)

Aaaaand CAS has opened the floodgates: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/07/21/cas-upholds-ban-russian-track-and-field-team-rio/87375964/ Let the federation bans and (hopeful) IOC ban commence!