O-B-A-M-A Economy. Worst since this country’s inception.
Why go out in the cold, deal with $10 beer, $150 tickets, when you can watch it on TV?
Many years ago, John Madden said, “You always have to remember. There are three teams on the field.”
Could be another sign the Obama economy is still in the crapper. Although we are told how great the economy is every day, stories like this highlight the fact that that may not be the case.
I think in this economy and with the sudden high, insurance costs people are just completely tapped out after the holidays. Who can afford $240 for playoff tickets.
The author of this article better watch out lest he be placed on a “do not attend” list and face a lifetime ban from NFL games. He dares to question the NFL’s judgement, that cannot be tolerated.
A high of 4 degrees is predicted for Green Bay on Sunday.
Tickets aren’t selling? Can’t understand why.
The economy is bad, but Green Bay is supposed to have a high of 5 degrees and a low of -19. That doesn’t include the wind chill.
Brilliant idea to boost attendance/ratings for NFL playoff games: Conduct gay weddings between quarters.
They have overpriced a good product. Mistakes like this happen all the time. Eventually economic reality will level things. That economic reality however may be a bit unpalatable to the NFL owners and players.
I love football, but I don’t enjoy watching the NFL. I’m not sure how much of it has to do with what you mentioned. I’m sure it’s a factor, but the games are just boring. Get the ball on the 30, drive 40 yards, kick a fg, Viagra commercials, kick off, Viagra commercials, 3 and out, punt, Viagra commercials. Mix in a bunch of replays and targeting penalties, and I’m ready for my between services nap. I couldn’t imagine sitting in the cold for it.
In the case of the Packers, when the notice to the season ticket holders went out, Rodgers was injured, the team was on a losing streak, and a division title looked highly improbable. Lucky for Green Bay, 8-7-1 is good enough for their pathetic division. There was no reason for them to tie up the money. Those tickets will sell out soon.
I think there are a number of things coming together here….and I think what you mentioned are on that list - along with other Freepers too.
Quick list of factors:
Economy and price of play off tix.
NFL’s pinking: catering to the anti bully lobby, the gay lobby, etc.
Very poor officiating over all this year.
Cold cold cold (global warming….ahem)
All the ways people can watch in warmth on various apps…even with black outs.
I smell a bailout coming.
They want to conduct business as a non-profit? So be it.
No, seriesly. Look it up. The NFL conducts business under non-profit status.
Tell you what. I'll save you the trouble. You don't have to look it up. I'll provide the link to the video for you....
Officials now control the game, calling penalties whenever they want and not being accountable even when instant replay shows they erred. Rules have also changed - we’ll have flag football in the future. I’m just hoping the ladies “Lingerie League” takes off and expands to my city. But then someone will complain about equality and we’ll soon have men in G-strings playing along side the ladies. I’m getting too old, best days for America seem to be all in the past.
My guess is that people don’t have money for expensive sports tickets any longer. Among the things one can get along without, live sports must be near the top of the list for most people.
Large LCD televisions are slowly killing attendance at sports events - especially with the prevalent “Knockout Game” culture in many stadium neighborhoods as a growing disincentive.
The NFL is healthier than it has ever been. It can do no wrong. Every team is making money which is not true of any other sport. They have TV contracts in the tens of BILLIONS. They aren’t going anywhere. They own sports in the US. The NFL isn’t concerned with butts in seats anymore. The owners are. Kind of.