BUY JAGS TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!

[ac]

They could simply do what baseball does and allow folks to move to empty seats in the general bowl after halftime.

[Shwaz]

They could simply do what baseball does and allow folks to move to empty seats in the general bowl after halftime.

That would be tricky. Fans may be up getting food & drinks or at the bathroom just to come back and have to shoe people out of their seats. The ushers would need to know what seats are available and offer them to be responsibly.

[Wacca Pilatka]

I wonder how much the Chamber of Commerce has gotten involved in encouraging group sales, etc. with local corporations?  I've heard conflicting reports on this.

It did seem to me that there were more advertisements, and a larger number of companies advertising, at the stadium this year than last.

[Wacca Pilatka]

We need MJ to do a big article on this and get it out there to the city, absolutely everyone. And involve the Jaguars. Like why doesn't every bar in the city have 2-4 tix each? They can give them away during promotions, and they they benefit when the Jags games are on TV by having people come out to watch the game, and not just bars, but restaurants with tv's too. Find out how short we really are, what kind of progress do we need to make. people probably feel like there 2 tickets wont make a difference, so why buy them. We need someone in this town besides Wayne Weaver doing a 3 minute radio interview nobody heard to get people in Jax to realize what the ramifications are of this and why we need people of this city to support a team. Please MetroJacksonville.com, MAKE SOME NOISE!!!!!!!!!!!

Every little bit helps.  I donated some tickets to the Historical Society and I'm hoping it'll inspire some people who do not regularly go to the games to consider going more often in the future.

[G.O.D.F.A.T.H.A.]

I work for S.A.F.E. and this is the worst season in the history of the Jags as far as fans going to the game goes.

[JaxByDefault]

Hey, the Titans fans are helping you guys out! Their website noted that there were single tickets available to the game in JAX through the Jaguars office. The Tennessean has said repeatedly that that it was Titans fans best opportunity for away tickets (and perhaps last opportunity for tickets left in this year's schedule).

We in the JaxByDefault household may hate* the Jags, but seeing them leaving Jacksonville would be terrible for this city.

If you're an opposing team fan, pick up some tickets through the Jags ticket sales and help the local cause. The Jags fans are pretty nice. You'll get some good ribbing in the seats, but that just makes it fun.

*Edited: Ok, in that "we're not fans" kind of way.

[ralpho37]

I can't believe we're actually accepting the fact that people here "hate the Jags."  What has happened to this city?  It's so sad what this city has turned into.

[jbroadglide]

But those people are those who have hated the Jags from Day 1. Who are appalled at the thought of this city getting itself into the Top 50 cities in the nation and, gasp, even becoming better than Orlando. Several city council members have been on that bandwagon from the start as well.  I don't think there is anyone who first loved the jags and now hates them. And if there are I sure would like to hear why.

[JaxByDefault]

...Who are appalled at the thought of this city getting itself into the Top 50 cities in the nation and, gasp, even becoming better than Orlando.

You don't have to be a Jags fan to know they're good for the city.

There are people here who aren't Jags fans (like me), but who can help the city support the team by buying tickets (through the Jags) to see their preferred teams play. You can't fault people for not abandoning their home teams.

Keeping the Jags is important for JAX's long-term reputation and economy. Having a team is a point of civic pride. Lots of people here who cheer for another team on Sundays understand that, attend tailgate parties, eat downtown on gameday, support Jags charities . . . and buy the occasional ticket. 

Especially if you're a fan of a division opponent, go see a game and help keep the Jags here so you can see your favorite team play when in town.

[Lucasjj]

I wonder how much the Chamber of Commerce has gotten involved in encouraging group sales, etc. with local corporations?  I've heard conflicting reports on this.

Last Friday two cheerleaders and Jaxson Deville came to my office to try and sell tickets. This was something put together from our involvement with the Chamber of Commerce. The prices were discounted to what you pay for those package deals, except you could buy individual game tickets at that price. For example the cheap seats were $40 instead of $55. They were here for two hours and took pictures and signed autographs. I don't know how sales went and if they went to more businesses afterwards though.

[ralpho37]

JaxByDefault:  I understand many people do not want to abandon their "home town team," and it is commendable that people like you occasionally support the Jags.  But this team will not survive in this city unless we get a solid, devoted fan base.  Right now what we have is a lot of fair-weather fans who only buy tickets when we're on our way to the playoffs.  I know everyone likes to see their team win, but those people have no right to call themselves fans if that's their outlook on the Jaguars.

I, for one, love my Jaguars and can't imagine being without them.  I plan on buying season tickets as soon as I get out of college (no matter what their record is I might add).

LucasJJ:  It's good to hear that the Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Roar to try to sell tickets.  This kind of cooperation will definitely catch people's attention and develop true community in Jacksonville. 

[Lucasjj]

I, for one, love my Jaguars and can't imagine being without them.  I plan on buying season tickets as soon as I get out of college (no matter what their record is I might add).

I think this is what the Jags need, and are near, to be sucessful in selling tickets. Many of the people that were kids when the Jags got here will be reaching the age to buy tickets in the next few years. I know I plan on next year being my first year with season tickets.

[aj_fresh]

We are not the only ones. More blackouts this weekend. This is going to be long season for the NFL with all these blacked out games.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders failed to sell all their tickets for Sunday's games by an NFL-imposed deadline and will be blacked out on local television.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4500240

[cdb]

Get ready for a Jags win this Sunday folks..... We still have a shot at 3-3 or cross your fingers, 4-2 by the bye week, which would certainly stir up some excitement for this young Jags team.... Hasselback broke his rib for Seattle... The Rams are sad.... And we always play Tennessee tight here in Jax... Ill be out at noon at my local establishment this Sunday wearing my MJD jersey and enjoying the game with fellow Jag fans (all season ticket holders). GO JAGS!!!!

[buckethead]

I love the optimism!