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

Shwaz · August 20, 2009, 10:47:46 AM

Quote from: Dapperdan on August 20, 2009, 10:34:45 AM
Looked to me like Miami's stands were pretty empty too. People just have no desire to spend the kind of money the NFL demands in these days and times. Things more important like paying electricty and getting groceries matter more. I am glad there are a number of people who can go to the games, but for the average Jax citizen, it is just not priority. Sorry.

Miami distributed more than 60K tickets to Mondays pre-season game. Even if the fans didn't show the tickets were paid for and the game would've been televised.

blizz01 · August 20, 2009, 11:22:09 AM

QuoteMiami distributed more than 60K tickets

in what capacity? Corporate buy up for preseason football or existing season ticket holders? Where's the logic in paying for something with no intention of using it?

reednavy · August 20, 2009, 11:24:12 AM

I still find it hard to believe people think the pre-season will dictate the regular season. It's just plain laughable.

cdb · August 20, 2009, 11:44:56 AM

Quote from: reednavy on August 20, 2009, 11:24:12 AM
I still find it hard to believe people think the pre-season will dictate the regular season. It's just plain laughable.

I agree 150%.... Lets see how we look in game 2 & 3 of pre-season and see what the team does to get better prior to season starting... We are exprimenting with new defensive fronts. We have a bunch of new players and rookies.... I think people in Jax are going to miss some really good games this year. BUY JAGS TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

copperfiend · August 20, 2009, 11:47:16 AM

I think if the Jaguars win at Indy on opening day, tickets sales for the game vs. Arizona would benefit. The Jags always play the Colts tough in Indy (winning in 2004 and last year) and the Colts could be without both starting safeties and one starting corner.

Shwaz · August 20, 2009, 11:55:37 AM

Quote from: blizz01 on August 20, 2009, 11:22:09 AM
QuoteMiami distributed more than 60K tickets
in what capacity? Corporate buy up for preseason football or existing season ticket holders? Where's the logic in paying for something with no intention of using it?

Why does it have to be corporate buy ups? Miami doesn't have enough wealthy to buy tix on the off chance they may have nothing to do and go to the game... and yes that is better than not selling the tickets at all. There is no talk about gimmicks, or of the team moving to another city or old veteran acquisitions. The team makes their money, the fans can watch the games on t.v. and the metro area doesn't get critisized. Sounds like a better situation then what we have here.

blizz01 · August 20, 2009, 12:11:03 PM

While I agree that the current situation for the Dolphins may seem better on the surface, Miami has never been known as a market with brisk ticket sales in ANY major league sport - take the Marlins as a prime example. The Dolphins have been fortunate as of late with a run of naming/sponsorship rights, however, the celebrity minority ownership roster seems odd at best. Just last year, they were facing blackouts for Dolphins games on more than one occasion. I cannot fathom anyone buying a "just in case" preseason football ticket. They may have a higher income demographic overall, but they're certainly not a different species.

Shwaz · August 20, 2009, 12:27:06 PM

There situation doesn't just seem better it is better. Even though they have tickets available they still have enough sold in season tickets to avoid blackouts preaseason included.

blizz01 · August 20, 2009, 12:52:51 PM

Well, this outta send a mixed message to the organization - I wonder how many will actually "pony up" now.

QuoteJacksonville City Council committee votes to stop paying for Jaguars tickets
If politicians want to go to games, they'll have to use their own money

QuoteThe Jacksonville City Council's Finance Committee voted today to stop paying for tickets to fill two city hall suites during Jaguars games.

The move would save $43,000 and would take effect this season.

Currently, the mayor's office and City Council split an allocation of 40 tickets and eight skybox passes for each home game. The deal has been in place since the Jaguars began play in 1995. Initially, there was one big suite, but a wall was built later to create separate spaces for council members and the mayor's office.

hanjin1 · August 20, 2009, 02:34:07 PM

I like this comment "Councilman Bill Bishop understands the rationale, but countered by saying, "That alone sends a message to the city in general and the Jaguars that we don't support the team.""

I guess he never thought that HE could just go out and buy season tickets with his own money. I'm sure that's another good way to support the team. I swear this council is a douche.

downtownjag · August 20, 2009, 02:42:12 PM

"Save 43k?" What a joke. LETS PAINT THE HART BRIDGE TEAL. Support the team!!! I apologize in advance for my lack of useful comment in this post.

fsujax · August 20, 2009, 02:45:24 PM

You know, I know this is going to be an unpoular statement, but I have no problem with the City of Jacksonville owning a suite and tickets. The City in an offcial capacity should be supporting the team. Who cares if a City Council person or the Mayor wants to use the tickets or a suite to entertain out of town guests. They should be doing this to show off the City, Stadium and our only professional sports team. Wow they saved a whopping $43,000, big deal.

copperfiend · August 20, 2009, 02:46:40 PM

With 43k, they could probably two full time parking ticket "officers" downtown.

fsujax · August 20, 2009, 02:48:13 PM

^^don't give them any ideas!

downtownjag · August 20, 2009, 02:48:29 PM

Thank you fsujax, it's laughable how much money the city squanders like a kid with daddy's credit card but then decides to take a stand on $43k for our own sports team. Unbelievable.