Reason #408 - Rock Hall Induction Ceremonies

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies are in Cleveland this week because this is where they belong because this is where the Rock Hall is. Unfortunately, the ceremonies are in old Public Hall and they won't be back in town for several more years. A dome on Cleveland Stadium, which just happens to be next to the Rock Hall, would make that the ideal venue for the ceremonies every year.

Reason #407 - Longer NFL Season

The NFL is considering an 18-game regular season by 2010 - that means more regular-season games in summer or winter, or both. Better start working on the roof immediately.

Reason #406 - Sports Fans Like Roofs

I recently attended 12 basketball games in six days - and I never worried about the weather. Roofs are wonderful, and they work just fine for baseball and football, too.

Reason #405 - Great Sports Days

Yesterday was one of the best days in Cleveland sports history - Cleveland State qualified for the NCAA Tournament, the first-place Cavs made an amazing comeback on the road to win their 50th game, and Cleveland hosted the thrilling first round of the MAC Tournament. But we still don't have a roof on our stadiums - and that, and only that, can keep the good times rolling all year round.

Reason #404 - Blanket Giveaway

Indians single-game tickets are now on sale. Everything you need to know about the risk you're taking in buying tickets in advance in Cleveland is right here - the giveaway if you buy four or more tickets is a Grady Sizemore Fleece Blanket.

Reason #403 - Winslow Trade

The Browns paid Kellen Winslow tens of millions of dollars and have nothing to show for it - don't even know WHICH draft picks or WHEN. Proves my point again - spend your money on overpriced, enigmatic players and you get nothing. Spend your money on a roof, and you have comfort ... and value ... and a place that quality free agents will want to play. Admit it, it's all starting to make sense now.

Reason #402 - $500 Million to Spend

Today's Plain Dealer asks what the $500 million in additional sales tax could be used for if the medical mart-convention center plan falls apart. The answer is, and has been for the last two years, right here - add roofs to the Indians and Browns stadiums to turn them into year-round attractions and economic growth drivers. Total cost of about $200 million, which means $300 million left over for schools, wind farms, green technology, tax rebate, etc.