One would think the opening of a brand new, state-of-the art facility would be a reason to celebrate.
After all, the San Francisco 49ers desperately needed a new home — one that would be a substantial upgrade over the dilapidated, ancient Candlestick Park.
And what CEO Jed York and Co. delivered was Levi’s Stadium. In Santa Clara, not San Francisco.
For those of you not familiar with the Bay Area, Santa Clara is a good 40 minutes’ drive south of San Francisco. On a bad traffic day — usually the case on Highway 101 — this commute can take two hours, maybe more.