Jaguars behind in ticket sales, blackouts loom

Started by aj_fresh, May 14, 2009, 07:34:27 PM

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#75
July 16, 2009, 05:35:36 PM
Ahh... another embarrassing fact associated with Jacksonville. I guess I can halfway understand what some feel about preseason games. But being a die-hard football fan, I don't care if it's pre, regular or post season, I'm going to have fun just with the gameday experience alone. For the past few years, me and about 10 others have gathered for Jags games and tailgate for each and every game. I applaud all the people that have and continue to support OUR team. I understand not everyone has cash to spend on going to the games. On the other hand, I think alot of people make excuses and textbook Fair Weather Fans.

Keith-N-Jax

#76
July 16, 2009, 09:55:14 PM
Many people say they cant afford the tickets. I try to make all home games only missed two last year. Someone said they still have trouble selling tickets when they are winning. People are cheap and lazy, especially here. I believe most of the fan base our bandwagoners. Winning might not fill all the seats, losing sure wont either.

macbeth25

#77
July 16, 2009, 10:05:29 PM
I've been wondering about this blackout business.  Would it be possible to use a video camera and then put the result on the Internet? 
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civil42806

#78
July 16, 2009, 10:23:48 PM
Quote from: macbeth25 on July 16, 2009, 10:05:29 PM
I've been wondering about this blackout business.  Would it be possible to use a video camera and then put the result on the Internet? 

Anything is possible, but expect a visit from some NFL lawyers.  They don't appreciate pirating.

reednavy

#79
July 16, 2009, 10:30:11 PM
Quote from: civil42806 on July 16, 2009, 10:23:48 PM
Quote from: macbeth25 on July 16, 2009, 10:05:29 PM
I've been wondering about this blackout business.  Would it be possible to use a video camera and then put the result on the Internet? 

Anything is possible, but expect a visit from some NFL lawyers.  They don't appreciate pirating.
Yep, they make it known on every game talking about unauthorized telecasts w/o permission, blah, blah, blah.
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BridgeTroll

#80
July 17, 2009, 06:40:28 AM
I happen to agree with the NFL's policy.  There is absolutely no reason to give the product away for free when there are seats in the stands. 
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Lucasjj

#81
July 17, 2009, 07:44:24 AM Last Edit: July 17, 2009, 09:38:33 AM by Lucasjj
Quote from: macbeth25 on July 16, 2009, 10:05:29 PM
I've been wondering about this blackout business.  Would it be possible to use a video camera and then put the result on the Internet? 

You can find the broadcasts streaming live for any NFL game if you know the right sites. I am a fan of an out of market team, and if I can't see them on TV, I can find the game online somewhere.

Wacca Pilatka

#82
July 17, 2009, 09:44:54 AM
Vic Ketchman on the Jaguars website also live blogs every game.  Not the same as watching, but usually entertaining, especially for preseason.
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copperfiend

#83
July 17, 2009, 09:52:00 AM
The Tampa game not being televised is going to deprive local residents of seeing the return of Leftwich.

BridgeTroll

#84
July 17, 2009, 10:48:54 AM
I hear there are plenty of tickets... buy some and boo heartily!
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Basstacular

#85
July 17, 2009, 10:57:15 AM
So, so, so many excuses in this town.  As I die hard fan and season ticket holder and eternal optimist, I hate saying this.....but one day this team may truly leave.  To all those citizens who in some warped manner of thought think we will be better off without the Jags, I pity them.  In regards to the insignificance of preseason games I get it, but every NFL team charges for them.  Why should a small market and low revenue team do any different?  Furthermore, if there were ever a reason to get excited about preseason games it would be this years with all the roster turnover and additions.  There are 10 guys competing in the secondary, which I am excited to see everyone of them play.

Dapperdan

#86
July 17, 2009, 11:51:41 AM
If they leave, they leave. Life goes on. I am sure they bring some element of business and such to town, but maybe all the millions we give to the Jaguars would be the cities again and then it would be an even wash? I love the Jaguars and try to go to at least one game a year, and watch it on TV when I can, but to me there are just much more important things in life. I like that theya re trying to market lower ticket packages and all and I think that will help them out with half packs, and flexible payments and free food. I think they are on the right track. Maybe we need an entire year blacked out to build up the ticket base again.

stjr

#87
July 17, 2009, 12:03:53 PM
Given the limited size of Jax and the economy, I would add that the Jags need to expand their "geographic footprint" and attract more fans from South Ga. up to Savannah, the panhandle to Pensacola, and south to Daytona/Melbourne and Orlando.

I was on vacation in Flagler Beach just north of Daytona recently, and all the "local" stations and most of the periodicals were the Orlando ones.  If an area is not under our spell, then they don't get the ongoing dose of news and marketing to make them identify with, and follow, a Jax area enterprise.  This hurts all Jax area businesses but especially ones like the Jags. Flagler Beach, being apparently closer to Jax than Orlando, shows just how hard it is for Jax to get respect in its own back yard!
Hey!  Whatever happened to just plain ol' COMMON SENSE!!

copperfiend

#88
July 17, 2009, 12:21:53 PM
The Jaguars had caravans that went to places like Orlando, Daytona and Savannah. I assume if they had been successful, they would not have stopped them.

Shwaz

#89
July 17, 2009, 12:28:31 PM
Quote from: Dapperdan on July 17, 2009, 11:51:41 AM
If they leave, they leave. Life goes on. I am sure they bring some element of business and such to town, but maybe all the millions we give to the Jaguars would be the cities again and then it would be an even wash? I love the Jaguars and try to go to at least one game a year, and watch it on TV when I can, but to me there are just much more important things in life. I like that theya re trying to market lower ticket packages and all and I think that will help them out with half packs, and flexible payments and free food. I think they are on the right track. Maybe we need an entire year blacked out to build up the ticket base again.

Losing an NFL team would be devastating for the city. How many events does Jax host that are shown on a national / global level. TPC / FLA vs GA are the only 2 that come to mind… I’m sure I may there are more but probably none that showcase our city at least 10 times per year.  
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