altleg Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I don't really know if I should interpret this as good news (since its nice to know we aren't the only team using these silly "fan" signs, in a misery loves company kind of way) or bad news (becoming a sports trend), but for any fans of the "Royal's Rascals" and "Villarial's Guard" signs at the Ralph, I went to a recent Dallas Mavericks game and was subjected to "Austin's Alley" (for Austin Croshere), "Devin's Dribblers) (for Devin Harris), among 10 or so others. Make it Stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I don't really know if I should interpret this as good news (since its nice to know we aren't the only team using these silly "fan" signs, in a misery loves company kind of way) or bad news (becoming a sports trend), but for any fans of the "Royal's Rascals" and "Villarial's Guard" signs at the Ralph, I went to a recent Dallas Mavericks game and was subjected to "Austin's Alley" (for Austin Croshere), "Devin's Dribblers) (for Devin Harris), among 10 or so others. Make it Stop! How about "Pac-Man's Lawyers"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACKMARINO Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 i think i heard someone mention this on the board before: Willis' Children or Willis' Baby Mamas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Gun10 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Willis Protection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 What are those, exactly? I always sort of assumed that they were put up because the player had made some charity donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I believe this answers most of the questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaLee83 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 What are those, exactly? I always sort of assumed that they were put up because the player had made some charity donation. You are correct, they are a section of season tickets that a particular player has purchased and donated to a charity. The sign represents the nickname that the player or his publicist has created. It's a good gesture I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I believe this answers most of the questions. Coy's Souldier's Coy has British seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundy249 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Willis Protection That would be nothing? Hence the children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCCEO Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I don't really know if I should interpret this as good news (since its nice to know we aren't the only team using these silly "fan" signs, in a misery loves company kind of way) or bad news (becoming a sports trend), but for any fans of the "Royal's Rascals" and "Villarial's Guard" signs at the Ralph, I went to a recent Dallas Mavericks game and was subjected to "Austin's Alley" (for Austin Croshere), "Devin's Dribblers) (for Devin Harris), among 10 or so others. Make it Stop! I noticed this too, it made me think of a few years ago when I was in college at UB. First, the student section is sponsored by mighty taco and are known as teh "mighty maniacs" which is admittedly stupid. There was a also a subsection of fans whose name I cannot recall but it basically boiled down to the 'mark bortz fan club'. How about "Pac-Man's Lawyers"? Post of the day....mark it 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundy249 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 You could have a ton of these for all sports. NHL Crosby's Crybabies Tuckers *uckers Simons Delinquents NBA Could apply to most "fill in the name" Thugs/Criminals MLB "Fill in the name" Steroid club NFL In Cincy they could just have one for all of the players...they could call it the "Crime of the month club" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 You could have a ton of these for all sports. NHL Crosby's Crybabies Tuckers *uckers Simons Delinquents NBA Could apply to most "fill in the name" Thugs/Criminals MLB "Fill in the name" Steroid club NFL In Cincy they could just have one for all of the players...they could call it the "Crime of the month club" These are funny and good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flbillsfan#1 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I believe Tampa Bay was the first to start this stupid crap, at least it is the first place I saw it. The Glazers (owners of the Bucs ) started this when Raymond James Stadium opened. What is worse they do not alow fans to hang posters or even have large signs in the stands. The corporationizing of the NFL. I think this is what Ralph is most upset about. Most cities have a number of corporations who buy all the suites as well as most of the best seats in the stadiums which they give out to clients & employes. Most of these people are only at games to see and be seen, not to watch the game. They are not really football fans and most don't really know anything about football. That is why you see stadiums start to empty in the 3rd quarter in many cities, Tampa included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasin's BILLS Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 you know what ive always thought were lame signs, people that make signs like using come see the bills crush the saints stupid stuff like that, I am tired of signs when people using acronyms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofiba Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 you know what ive always thought were lame signs, people that make signs like using come see the bills crush the saints stupid stuff like that, I am tired of signs when people using acronyms Yeah, those are dumb, but they are the ones that get on TV. If that is their goal, it works. CBS and ESPN especially love putting those on. They are usually terrible. Everytime the bills play the Steelers they are the best at making Plays when it counts and they Never play poorly is the type of sign you'd see make it on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I believe this answers most of the questions. Thanks for finding and posting that; I now understand the purpose behind what I previously thought were extremely poor attempts at "creating" atmosphere in the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Yeah, those are dumb, but they are the ones that get on TV. If that is their goal, it works. CBS and ESPN especially love putting those on. They are usually terrible. Everytime the bills play the Steelers they are the best at making Plays when it counts and they Never play poorly is the type of sign you'd see make it on TV. Charging Buffalo Stampede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altleg Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Thanks for finding and posting that; I now understand the purpose behind what I previously thought were extremely poor attempts at "creating" atmosphere in the stadium. Agreed, thanks inkman. I'll have to live with those from now on given their legitimate purpose. Makes me wonder what happened to all the "real" fan signs. I remember the old Aud was filled with them in the 70/80s for Sabres games -- many of them looked more professional then these official signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Thanks for finding and posting that; I now understand the purpose behind what I previously thought were extremely poor attempts at "creating" atmosphere in the stadium. While the intentions of the organizations are wonderful, the corny sign names could use a little help. Unless a child with terminal cancer created the name, then Walkers Wookies would be fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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