sportscurmudgeon
08-03-2011, 01:17 PM
The lockout has nothing to do with the small crowds. Bottom line is the fans are tired of the losing. I also think that blackouts are right around the corner. Never ever thought I say that but it's going to happen.
Danny Boy can avoid blackouts at about 30-cents on the dollar for unused tix by addign that amount to what the visiting team gets paid for showing up at Fed Ex.
I truly believe that Danny Boy recognizes that blacking out games in DC would hurt his bottom line more than "fillling the till for visiting clubs" out of his revenue streams would hurt the bottom line.
If the Redskins have to go into "blackout mode", it will be an indicator that the franchise itself is teetering...
over the mountain
08-03-2011, 01:35 PM
There are a ton of reasons why the skins popularity is declinging. I really wish they would get out of PG county and the cluster storm that is fed ex parking. i like many others decline free tickets now. just too much of a hassle to watch an inept team.
i know i talk about baltimore alot but on game day, the city is buzzing. people in purple walking to M&T from the surrounding neighborhoods. go to one of the many bars in fed hill, drink get some brunch, walk a few blocks to the stadium, go through the ravens walk with all types of booths and activities. the stadium seating is some much better than fed ex. upper deck seats you have a great view, fed ex your up there in the clouds watching lil ants run around.
when i walk out of my home, there are raven flags on every house, people close down streets, pull huge tvs out and have a neighborhood block parties . . .
just imagine if the skins played in downtown alexandria. it seems everything about the skins right now is horrible, from the team to the game day experience. hopefully mike can atleast get us a team we can feel good about.
Monkeydad
08-03-2011, 01:39 PM
Meanwhile in Cleveland, Colt McCoy is reaching new fan bases and their popularity is at an all-time high!
http://media.cleveland.com/plain-dealer/photo/9852912-standard.jpg
MonkFan4Life
08-03-2011, 01:39 PM
If they were winning things would be fine, they are losing so there you have it.
mooby
08-03-2011, 01:41 PM
Meanwhile in Cleveland, Colt McCoy is reaching new fan bases and their popularity is at an all-time high!
http://media.cleveland.com/plain-dealer/photo/9852912-standard.jpg
What in the name of being Amish? That's all I've got, I can't figure out why he would wanna go bowl haircut and trimmed beard.
over the mountain
08-03-2011, 01:51 PM
3 observations. 1 - Is he autographing water bottles and cups? 2- is that kid gonna get his peach signed? 3 - neck zits, but ill give him a pass as i imagine thats where his shoulder pads meet his neck, sweating chaffing etc . . .
mooby
08-03-2011, 01:58 PM
3 observations. 1 - Is he autographing water bottles and cups? 2- is that kid gonna get his peach signed? 3 - neck zits, but ill give him a pass as i imagine thats where his shoulder pads meet his neck, sweating chaffing etc . . .
1. Yes
2. Maybe?
3. I'll second that pass.
4. I just noticed that entire family looks Amish. That's what I get for focusing on beard & bowl guy.
MonkFan4Life
08-03-2011, 02:06 PM
Makes me want some Pretzel Sticks, Old Bay Wings, and Potato Wedges from the Dutch Farmers Market ! To Upper Marlboro but Laurel is closer !
Monkeydad
08-03-2011, 02:08 PM
That beard guy is like one of those paintings that follow you around the room.
SmootSmack
08-03-2011, 06:33 PM
Write about this Florio
Ed: Lockout Costing Steelers Money (http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/pro-sports/steelers/111046-ed-lockout-costing-steelers-money)