PromoTheRobot Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 And it's NOT the Bills, it's the stinkin' Fish! PTR
mitchmurraydowntown Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Gruden with college guys makes sense.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Must be too many Cubans who are more interested in baseball.
Hatszel Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 They don't go to baseball games either. See Marlins in a new stadium to boot. Miami is become a bad sports town.
BringBackFergy Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Must be too many Cubans who are more interested in baseball. Racist....you didn't even consider boxing.
l< j Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 They don't go to baseball games either. See Marlins in a new stadium to boot. Miami is become a bad sports town. I didn't think marlins attendance was bad this year. But it will be next. Florida fans know better than to trust that team's owner. I would not give him a dime to watch a game either.
Dr. Trooth Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Shocking. And, they believe this to be due to lack of fan interest? Maybe, maybe not? Perhaps the fans don't have the coin to pony up for the insane prices. And, what do 11 of 13 of these teams have in common? Their state re-elected our president. Hey, what a great idea... instead of a direct taxpayer bailout, the gubmint buys up large blocks of tix of these ailing teams. Then, for every week of uneployment or welfare one collects, gubmint remits to them a ticket to a game of the ailing franchise of their choice. Come on folks... think outside the box. Just sayin.
Stealth Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Why am I not surprised most that list consists of baseball teams? Why am I not surprised all the teams listed consist of teams who have not won anything in a decade with the exception of the Pistons? Why am I not surprised a list of declining sports teams come from sports where only the same 3-5 teams are good yearly? It has nothing to do with the economy or ticket prices. It has to do with with if you live in certain areas and your pro baseball/basketball team can't compete on an even playing field with the big boys the new era of fans will simply realize this and get tired of attending games as they get older. As far as the Dolphins go. A fair weather markets drastic decline in fans coincides with when Dan Marino retired having 6 new head coaches in 10 years. Makes sense there's other things to do in Miami
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Location Location Location. For one - It's in a rough neighborhood. next are the choices - The beach or a stadium...... As to Latino sports - Jai-Alai, Polo and Soccer
May Day 10 Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Why am I not surprised most that list consists of baseball teams? Why am I not surprised all the teams listed consist of teams who have not won anything in a decade with the exception of the Pistons? Why am I not surprised a list of declining sports teams come from sports where only the same 3-5 teams are good yearly? It has nothing to do with the economy or ticket prices. It has to do with with if you live in certain areas and your pro baseball/basketball team can't compete on an even playing field with the big boys the new era of fans will simply realize this and get tired of attending games as they get older. This is true I am an Indians fan and its really tough to get emotionally attached and even watch the games the second half of the season. Over the last 10 years, as salaries have hit the stratusphere, my fandom has waned (as has my attention to MLB). I would definitely like to see some sort of changes to MLB structurally. Either put in a cap/minimum cap/revenue sharing... or adopt a promotion/relegation system throughout the ranks.
Mr. WEO Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 PTR must be shocked and disappointed not to see the Bills on that list. Anyway, it's nice to see him take a day off from bashing Bills fans.
Quester74 Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Location Location Location. For one - It's in a rough neighborhood. next are the choices - The beach or a stadium...... As to Latino sports - Jai-Alai, Polo and Soccer ..and rooster-fighting.
marauderswr80 Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Racist....you didn't even consider boxing. Or cigar rolling...
BringBackFergy Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Or cigar rolling... LOL I forgot cliff diving as well
CountDorkula Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 All of those teams to me have a common theme. None have come close to winning the big one, let alone consistently in the last 10 years. Aside from the '04 Pistons. That could play a huge role.
MadOTC Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 I grew up in Miami and I can tell you they are all fair weather fans down there, always have been. People only show up when the teams win. With that said I can guarantee that there will be a completely empty Baseball stadium there all next season after what that scumbag owner did this year.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) People not attending Fish games is not new. If i lived in Miami, i wouldnt waste time at a football game, either. I'd be in a pool. Edited November 29, 2012 by joesixpack
Marv's Neighbor Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 Funny, nobody's mentioned the economy. Pro sports are definately over priced no matter what the sport or location.
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