BuffaloBill Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 6:37 PM, MotownBillsFan said: Despite all the hype, Detroit still has tickets available for it's home opener. I know it's still a week away, but to me, that speaks volumes about the fan support. It may speak more to the economy ... Detroit really could have a breakout year.
eball Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 8:38 PM, apuszczalowski said: yup, because the Bills never have blacked out games Please let me know the last home opener that was blacked out in Buffalo. And don't hurt yourself with all that head-bashing.
SF Bills Fan Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Just move to LA and end the silly charade.
BfloBillsFan Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 7:26 PM, Thoner7 said: Tells me more about the ~30% unemployment rate in Detriot. Buffalo aint going anywhere. Best fan support in the league minus GB. Maybe in the city itself, but metro Detroit has over 3 million people, a smaller stadium (holds almost 9000 less) and lots of money floating around in the surrounding neighborhoods. Their first home game should have sold out by now. It's one thing not to sell out end of year games when the team is at the bottom of the league, but the home opener?
BiggieScooby Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Jacksonville is overdue for a hurricane and they are one direct hit away from being rendered insignificant. A lot of businesses and people are leaving the greater Jacksonville area - high poverty, crime and a terrible tax base.
Billshank Redemption Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 in the new madden whenever you play jacksonville they have like no fans hahaha
Acantha Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) On 9/9/2011 at 8:43 PM, eball said: Please let me know the last home opener that was blacked out in Buffalo. And don't hurt yourself with all that head-bashing. Don't know if it was the last time, but it looks like they were blacked out at least 3 times in 2010. Link EDIT: Looks like that was the last time. They had one other home game, against the Pats, and a local restaurant owner bought out the remaining tickets to avoid the blackout. Not MUCH different than what the Browns did. Edited September 9, 2011 by Faustus
Wayne Cubed Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 11:05 PM, Faustus said: Don't know if it was the last time, but it looks like they were blacked out at least 3 times in 2010. Link EDIT: Looks like that was the last time. They had one other home game, against the Pats, and a local restaurant owner bought out the remaining tickets to avoid the blackout. Not MUCH different than what the Browns did. Guess you didn't read his entire post.... he said HOME OPENER that was blacked out. Not just any regular season game.
Acantha Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 11:12 PM, Wayne333 said: Guess you didn't read his entire post.... he said HOME OPENER that was blacked out. Not just any regular season game. Guess you're right. Though that doesn't really make sense given the post he responded to.
flomoe Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 6:32 PM, BmoreBills said: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4347971458_4f0b78832f_o.jpg THE FUTURE!!!!!!!!! Looks like they're trying to resemble the Florida State color scheme. Makes sense.
eball Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 11:54 PM, Faustus said: Guess you're right. Though that doesn't really make sense given the post he responded to. I'm sure you're smarter than this. At least, I hope so.
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 8:11 PM, 5 Wide said: urge to be right > reading comprehension I believe the medical term for that is "Message Board Derangement Syndrome."
Acantha Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 On 9/10/2011 at 2:35 PM, eball said: I'm sure you're smarter than this. At least, I hope so. Go ahead and explain that. Feel free to PM me.
Mr_Blizzard Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 6:06 PM, 5 Wide said: Just heard it on a WGR sports update. It's another indictment of the fan support in Jacksonville. The report said that the Jags bought the tickets back at $0.34 on the dollar to lift the blackout.... i didn't even know that was possible. Pretty sad when you can't sell out the home opener.
Brand J Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 7:26 PM, Thoner7 said: Tells me more about the ~30% unemployment rate in Detriot. Buffalo aint going anywhere. Best fan support in the league minus GB. Did you see their attendance for the 4th preseason game? It was ridiculous! The stands were as crowded as a playoff game! I wonder if the support would be the same if they had 11 straight years of missing the playoffs...? It's always easier to root for and support a winner...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 On 9/10/2011 at 3:38 PM, JayBaller10 said: Did you see their attendance for the 4th preseason game? It was ridiculous! The stands were as crowded as a playoff game! I wonder if the support would be the same if they had 11 straight years of missing the playoffs...? It's always easier to root for and support a winner... Indeed. GB's attendance, and the team's NFL profile, was pretty poor between say 1972 and 1994....
justnzane Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 On 9/10/2011 at 3:40 PM, RJ (not THAT RJ) said: Indeed. GB's attendance, and the team's NFL profile, was pretty poor between say 1972 and 1994.... hence why they played a game or two in milwaukee every year.
LGB Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 On 9/9/2011 at 6:44 PM, plenzmd1 said: How about this??? Ever hear of a home team preparing for crowd noise? Thats what the Dolphins are doing as they figure more Pats fans will be there thanDolhin fans.BTW, this game just barely sold out http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/Dolphins-Preparing-for-Patriots-Fans-in-Miami-129431298.html If you go to a Bills/Finns game in south Florida, the stadium is usually about 30-50% filled with Bills fans.
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 On 9/10/2011 at 4:15 PM, justnzane said: hence why they played a game or two in milwaukee every year. Exactly right.
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