LabattBlue Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 You have a brand new state of the art domed stadium. You don't have to be in 110 degree heat. Yet everytime the crowd was panned in the first half, I saw empty seats everywhere. Wouldn't you think that the fans would be excited to see the new stadium? I know that all 8 of their home games are sold out, but the fact that you wouldn't want to be there for the very first game played is pitiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 It's only a 63K stadium at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripes Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Let's play Rashoman... Says here Cards game was sold out, crowd went bonkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 You have a brand new state of the art domed stadium. You don't have to be in 110 degree heat. Yet everytime the crowd was panned in the first half, I saw empty seats everywhere. Wouldn't you think that the fans would be excited to see the new stadium? I know that all 8 of their home games are sold out, but the fact that you wouldn't want to be there for the very first game played is pitiful. 742292[/snapback] Hell, I only saw the highlight clips and I was dying to be out there....looks like a helluva nice facility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I thought the Rockpile seats are cheap - there are equivalent seats in the Cardinals new stadium that are $10 ea for season ticket holders...basically 300 level seats on the endzone corners Not bad at all...thats about the max I'd be willing to pay to watch that crap anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I thought the Rockpile seats are cheap - there are equivalent seats in the Cardinals new stadium that are $10 ea for season ticket holders...basically 300 level seats on the endzone corners Not bad at all...thats about the max I'd be willing to pay to watch that crap anyways 742314[/snapback] I think that franchise is on the upswing....I wouldn't be surprised to see them make some noise this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I think that franchise is on the upswing....I wouldn't be surprised to see them make some noise this year. 742316[/snapback] With San Fran and St Louis in their division, I could see them doing alright, but the best they'll do for a while is to hope for a wild card spot, since they'll play Seattle twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 How many years have the Cards supposed to have been the "surprise" team? 5 years and counting? They always seem to look decent on paper and fail badly when the regular season rolls around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 They should have never let Rod Tidwell go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Let's play Rashoman... 742310[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phxbacker Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 It is a hell of a stadium I drive by it everyday. I still question how many of those season ticket holders are actually corporate purchased. Everybody that lives in phx for the most part came from somewhere else like myself and root for other teams. However, they played a heck of a lot better than the Bills did so I may actually begin to admit I watch them occassionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bflojohn Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Little known fact, in all the years the Cardinals have been in the Phoenix market, there have been ONLY 16 sellouts! Yesterdays' game was sold out, however, most of the new bandwagon variety group probably got caught in traffic not knowing that getting to a football game early is the answer! As Phxbacker states, Bill Bidwill HIGHLY overestimated the power of NFL football in this market when he moved back in 1988. The demographics here are a "melting pot" population that has Bears, Bills Vikings, Broncos, and EVERY other fan base imaginable. This franchise for 18 years has played 16 ROAD GAMES every year throughout there time in Phoenix. It has been one sorry lot of people in this organization since its move here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 They should have never let Rod Tidwell go.... 742332[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 742350[/snapback] lol, sorry, I just watched it again the other day....I love that movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 lol, sorry, I just watched it again the other day....I love that movie 742353[/snapback] No apologies necessary. I actually watched last weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 No apologies necessary. I actually watched last weekend 742372[/snapback] great minds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 great minds.... 742373[/snapback] Exactly. Lana just wishes she could be as great as us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Exactly. Lana just wishes she could be as great as us... 742376[/snapback] Yep, I must say, she pales in comparison..... Actually, right now she's running around naked and drunk on a beach LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Yep, I must say, she pales in comparison..... Actually, right now she's running around naked and drunk on a beach LOL 742377[/snapback] Is there anybody there taking pictures or video taping it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Is there anybody there taking pictures or video taping it? 742378[/snapback] LMAO.....I've been text messaging her to try and get her to do that, but to no avail as of yet....I'll keep trying though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 LMAO.....I've been text messaging her to try and get her to do that, but to no avail as of yet....I'll keep trying though 742379[/snapback] Please let there be a God, please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 LMAO.....I've been text messaging her to try and get her to do that, but to no avail as of yet....I'll keep trying though 742379[/snapback] Oh yeah, tell her I agree with you and see if that does any good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Oh yeah, tell her I agree with you and see if that does any good 742383[/snapback] will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 will do! 742385[/snapback] I got a feeling we'll both be in for it later on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I got a feeling we'll both be in for it later on... 742388[/snapback] I sure hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsguy Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 You have a brand new state of the art domed stadium. You don't have to be in 110 degree heat. Yet everytime the crowd was panned in the first half, I saw empty seats everywhere. Wouldn't you think that the fans would be excited to see the new stadium? I know that all 8 of their home games are sold out, but the fact that you wouldn't want to be there for the very first game played is pitiful. 742292[/snapback] Sir, you are off base on the facts. The game was sold out. The entire season is sold out. People were walking around looking at the new stadium and its amenities. I am a die hard Bills fan, but your criticism is way off base. BTW, the Cards offense is far superior to the Bills offense and way more fun to watch. The Cards have the premier stadium in the league with an exciting team to root for and you find some way to try to pick on them. What for? Considering the state of affairs in Buffalo, I would be a little more discreet. What makes you feel so superior? Wasn't the stadium in Orchard Park built 33 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I sure hope so 742389[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Please let there be a God, please... 742380[/snapback] You guys are creepy and horny! Where can I join? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 You guys are creepy and horny! Where can I join? 742403[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 You guys are creepy and horny! Where can I join? 742403[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I have a friend who is a season ticket holder. He didn't get his tickets in hand until the 11th, the day before the game. He called the Cardinals office several times, and they actually told him that there was a mix up/mistake made by the printers they used in Iowa or some place. It's another ridiculous and inexcusable mistake by the worst run franchise in all of sports. That's an awesome stadium, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 You have a brand new state of the art domed stadium. You don't have to be in 110 degree heat. Yet everytime the crowd was panned in the first half, I saw empty seats everywhere. Wouldn't you think that the fans would be excited to see the new stadium? I know that all 8 of their home games are sold out, but the fact that you wouldn't want to be there for the very first game played is pitiful. 742292[/snapback] Um it was sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Let's play Rashoman... 742310[/snapback] It's Rashomon, but not a bad reference none-the-less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Those sold out Cardinal games are all corporate sales. The Cardinals only have 78 known fans. ( U.S. Census, 2005 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Sir, you are off base on the facts. The game was sold out. The entire season is sold out. People were walking around looking at the new stadium and its amenities. I am a die hard Bills fan, but your criticism is way off base. BTW, the Cards offense is far superior to the Bills offense and way more fun to watch. The Cards have the premier stadium in the league with an exciting team to root for and you find some way to try to pick on them. What for? Considering the state of affairs in Buffalo, I would be a little more discreet. What makes you feel so superior? Wasn't the stadium in Orchard Park built 33 years ago? 742395[/snapback] I would think that while the game was going on, they would want to check out their team and the sight lines from their seats. Wouldn't you think that they would check out the stadium BEFORE the game? I don't feel superior, I was just making an observation, and that is...there were a lot of empty seats during the first half when the cameras panned the stadium. PS What do the state of affairs in Buffalo have to do with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 They should have never let Rod Tidwell go.... 742332[/snapback] They didn't have a choice, he wanted Andre Reed money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I don't feel superior, I was just making an observation, and that is...there were a lot of empty seats during the first half when the cameras panned the stadium. 742765[/snapback] Actually, a lot of them were stuck outside in the monumental traffic jams that took place. http://www.azcentral.com/sports/special5/a...raffic0813.html Remember Rich Stadium, first game 1973? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 They didn't have a choice, he wanted Andre Reed money. 742780[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Remember Rich Stadium, first game 1973? 742783[/snapback] No, but that's because I was -2 ... My father-in-law was actually at that game though, and has the commemoritive coin as well. Ironic, considering he's a Packers fan who lives in Green Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 How many years have the Cards supposed to have been the "surprise" team? 5 years and counting? They always seem to look decent on paper and fail badly when the regular season rolls around. 742328[/snapback] I hate to say this, but in 2003 2004 and 2005....Buffalo was also supposed to be that "suprise" team and folded up bad too. Scary and sad that we are comparing Buffalo to Arizona now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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