Fezmid Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 First, it isn't that unusual that the NFL has trouble selling first round playoff games, especially when they fall around the holiday. Its one of the reasons they want to extend the regular season into the first week of January. Not being sold out is different than having roughly 20% of your tickets still available I think... Not that Vikings fans have ever been that die-hard. While in college, I usually saw more Bills jerseys on campus than Vikings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 It's too damn cold to leave the house? That's been true lately..... -12F when I woke up to go to work yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve In Atlanta 2008 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I realize it wasn't a playoff game (I should have been more specific). But, I recall they had a hard time selling seats and the bridge collapse was cited as "the reason". Well, now it's the playoffs...what's "the reason" now? Uhhh... The bridge was re-opened this past summer... I think the Metrodome sucks... It really sucks watching games there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Uhhh... The bridge was re-opened this past summer... I think the Metrodome sucks... It really sucks watching games there. Yes, I have been there...it is horrible...and I KNOW the bridge is fixed That was my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve In Atlanta 2008 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Yes, I have been there...it is horrible...and I KNOW the bridge is fixed That was my point. sorry i misunderstood... We have the same problem here with braves fans.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Thats sad.......as much as we hate Jauron, our place would be rockin if we had a home playoff game, even if we had signed Rob Johnson to a 1 day contract to start..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 First, it isn't that unusual that the NFL has trouble selling first round playoff games, especially when they fall around the holiday. Its one of the reasons they want to extend the regular season into the first week of January. Remember, the Incredible comeback game against Houston wasn't sold out. It was soldout, it just didn't sellout in time to lift the blackout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Still 8,000 tickets left and the team has asked for another extention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Maybe Al Franken can provide a bailout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPDontletthedoorhityourars Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I heard Clayton talking about this earlier. He said fans weren't buying them in protest of Childress still being their coach. And I guess many aren't happy with Jackson starting over Gus. I guess we'll see if protesting by not buying tickets actually works. I think it's because they are busy building bunkers in preparation of Stuart Smiley stealing a victory in his corrupt election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Cardinals game is officially a sellout, and the Vikings got one more extension until 3:30 tomorrow: http://blogs.startribune.com/vikingsblog/?p=2376 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thats sad.......as much as we hate Jauron, our place would be rockin if we had a home playoff game, even if we had signed Rob Johnson to a 1 day contract to start..... What an incredible sales idea - bring back former players for one day and let all of the anti-fans go just to cheer against the players. That would fill the stadium! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Wow.... Just wow.... http://www.kare11.com/sports/vikings/vikin...2&catid=203 I'm keeping my mouth shut about this. Fortunately for me, my wife knows well when to put a muzzle on my trap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Ike Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I just did a google news search and nothing turned up. Anyone hear anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Game's a sellout. http://blogs.startribune.com/vikingsblog/?...iD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU Interesting quote though: "Because only 55 percent of the Vikings’ season-ticket holders elected to purchase playoff tickets, the Vikings had 20,000 tickets to sell last Monday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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