Sketch Soland Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 You'll find your answer on page 3 of this thread. (What stats I could find, that is...) 874389[/snapback] Great post. The sky isn't falling. We didn't even sell out the Houston Comeback Playoff game either.
Taro T Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 A few numbers, courtesy of the media guide... First, let it be known that the Bills hardly ever have a home game during Christmas week, much less on Christmas Eve itself. Before the 2003 Miami game (on 12/21 of that year), I had to go back to 1996 to find a home game played between Dec. 21th-24th. The list: 12-22-1996 - Bills 20, Chiefs 9. Win-or-go-home game for a wild-card spot. Attendance: 68,671. Season-ticket count that year: 41,504. 12-24-1995 - Oilers 28, Bills 17. The only other Christmas Eve home game in team history. Bills made the playoffs that season. Attendance: 45,253. Season-ticket count that year: 40,806. 12-23-1990 - Bills 24, Fish 14. First Super Bowl season. Kelly vs. Marino. Levy vs. Shula. Attendance: 80,235. Season-ticket count that year: 46,307. (I believe listed stadium capacity back then was still 80,280. All right, where the #%*! were the 45 no-shows?) Christmas Eve weekend road games since the AFL-NFL merger: (games on Christmas Eve in italics) 2005 (Cincy): 65,485 2001 (Atlanta): 43,320 2000 (Seattle): 61,025 1994 (Indy): 38,458 1989 (Jets): 21,148 1985 (Miami): 64,811 1980 (49ers): 37,476 Going by those numbers, honestly, is anyone shocked that a Christmas Eve game between two teams that drafted in the top 10 last April might not get 50,000 through the turnstiles? 872710[/snapback] It's funny you mentioned the q about the no shows. American Airlines pilots were having a "sickness strike" at the time. My aunt and uncle were trying to fly up to Buffalo from Lauderdale and got stuck in Dulles for a day (fortunately, they weren't coming up for the game). Apparently there were quite a few people that were trying to get up into town for the game. So the cool thing is, most of those 45 no shows were fish fans stuck in an airport.
Lori Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 It's funny you mentioned the q about the no shows. American Airlines pilots were having a "sickness strike" at the time. My aunt and uncle were trying to fly up to Buffalo from Lauderdale and got stuck in Dulles for a day (fortunately, they weren't coming up for the game). Apparently there were quite a few people that were trying to get up into town for the game. So the cool thing is, most of those 45 no shows were fish fans stuck in an airport. 874404[/snapback] Bwhahahahaa.... Thank you, American Airlines pilots...
rockpile Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 I was at 2 of the 3 blackout games and will be there this weekend and I must say, the stadium was pretty packed for both. 71,000 attending a 75.000 seat stadium on a rainy december day is not a bad turnout. 874188[/snapback] But if Buffalo had REAL fans and a 100,000 seat stadium it still woulda sold out! SLACKERS! (I am having too much fun)
rockpile Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 that's cool, i'll take your word for it. my point still stands generally however. We all should be more concerned with riduculing and disparaging the born out of wedlock, genetically inferior, untouchable caste, flaming thumbtack worshipping bandwagon Titans fans than infighting amongst ourselves, amirite? 874363[/snapback] !@#$ing A!
eball Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 C'mon, e. Normally I'd agree, but I can't blame people for giving this one a pass. 874320[/snapback] I should have qualified my statement with "and you're complaining about the blackout." I can see where I worded that poorly.
Sketch Soland Posted December 22, 2006 Posted December 22, 2006 !@#$ing A! 874430[/snapback] sh*t it's 9:00 in the AM but I'll have one as well
DieHardFan Posted December 22, 2006 Posted December 22, 2006 I think i've done my bit coming from Australia to see a Bills game this year. Is that not "fan" enough? 873808[/snapback] No! Next year buy two season tickets and stay home. I will send you DVD's of the game and you'll help the team and end up ahead monetarily.
rockpile Posted December 22, 2006 Posted December 22, 2006 sh*t it's 9:00 in the AM but I'll have one as well 874828[/snapback] <clink>
Tisaruse Posted December 23, 2006 Posted December 23, 2006 <clink> 875270[/snapback] It is Christmas Eve, for criminy sakes. I live in the Albany area and have been to 2 Bills games this year and would love to support the team further but I'm hosting our family this year. As I'm sure lots of Bills fans are. Sorry folks but much as I love the Bills I love my family more. Go Bills and deflate the breasts...
CajunBillsBacker Posted December 23, 2006 Posted December 23, 2006 Let me be the first to thank the Bills for giving me great childhood memories, and positive heroes to look up to when growing up. I've met alot of good people(some of whom are on this board) because of my love for the Bills, but reality is, we are watching the Bills die a slow painful death.
eball Posted December 24, 2006 Posted December 24, 2006 Let me be the first to thank the Bills for giving me great childhood memories, and positive heroes to look up to when growing up. I've met alot of good people(some of whom are on this board) because of my love for the Bills, but reality is, we are watching the Bills die a slow painful death. 875452[/snapback] Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!!!
Kris Kringle Posted December 24, 2006 Posted December 24, 2006 I am busy today and won't be able to make it to the game.
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