Bengals could sharply reduce ticket burden

But... would Mike Brown ever go for this?

Just buy a lot of tarps with Bengal logos on them. That'll class the joint up. Jacksonville rocks that look.

NFL needs to get rid of the black out rule, and concentrate more on getting fans into the seats. This only turns them away.

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Originally posted 08:10 AM ET  07.03 by Otis B. Driftwood

But... would Mike Brown ever go for this?

Can he figure out the math?

Six blackouts in 8 home games last season? Yeah, they played some uninspiring teams.

Looking at the numbers, though, at 4 of those 6 blackouts they didn't even come up to the 46,000 number.

So, if the fans won't pay outrageous prices to come to the games, let's black out the TV coverage so they won't be fans at all. The owners have to realize that they've got to make going to the game more attractive, i.e., less expensive and with a better product, if they want to get fans into the seats. Blackouts say "We don't want you as a fan."

And of you stew cranberries like applesauce they'll taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does.

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Originally posted 09:11 AM ET  07.03 by Jim in Houston

And of you stew cranberries like applesauce they'll taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does.

Could you send along the recipe?

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Originally posted 09:11 AM ET  07.03 by Jim in Houston

And of you stew cranberries like applesauce they'll taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does.

Ah, the joys of tailgaiting in Cincinnati.

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Originally posted 08:31 AM ET  07.03 by Debbie Does

Six blackouts in 8 home games last season? Yeah, they played some uninspiring teams.Looking at the numbers, though, at 4 of those 6 blackouts they didn't even come up to the 46,000 number.So, if the fans won't pay outrageous prices to come to the games, let's black out the TV coverage so they won't be fans at all. The owners have to realize that they've got to make going to the game more attractive, i.e., less expensive and with a better product, if they want to get fans into the seats. Blackouts say "We don't want you as a fan."

This also plays into relocating teams because it dislodges that hometeam support. Everyone's talking about LA but don't forget that Toronto would love a team (maybe the Vikings since I can't see them pulling the Bills thing off).

When you try to rip people off like COMMENT 11, selling KNOCKOFFS or The NFL $90 for a Jersey, $10 for Beer, your going to get less people to purchase from you, so now you try another avenue like comment 11 goes on our thread, like were going to buy from this guy or THE MIGTHY NFL says,
We're going to blackout you fans at Home. So if you don't see the game on TV how do they expect little Johnny to become a Bengle Fan, well I got news for you Goodell, litlle Johnny is watching College basketball during the week college football on Saturday and doesn't know the name of your starting quarterback! Go Figure! Why don't you go to LA & Try again!

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Originally posted 09:31 AM ET  07.03 by Swauny Jones

with the surplus in young talent on the team I can only see their attendance going up... The team has a very bright future ahead of themselves...

They were an exciting, up-and-coming playoff team last year. The Bengals are putting a good product on the field. They had 4 low-attendance games against Cleveland, Buffalo, Indy and Arizona, and who knew in week 2 that San Francisco was going to be a team to watch. Still, they didn't sell out against Houston late in the season, either.

You can't always blame the home team when the fans want to stay home.

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Originally posted 09:11 AM ET  07.03 by Jim in Houston

And of you stew cranberries like applesauce they'll taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does.

sounds like a laxative.

I am sure the Bengals would like to blackout Sunday Ticket also but I forgot the team gets revenue from the internet giant also.

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Originally posted 10:36 AM ET  07.03 by TxHeat

sounds like a laxative.

For those who give ashit.

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Originally posted 08:31 AM ET  07.03 by Debbie Does

Six blackouts in 8 home games last season? Yeah, they played some uninspiring teams.Looking at the numbers, though, at 4 of those 6 blackouts they didn't even come up to the 46,000 number.So, if the fans won't pay outrageous prices to come to the games, let's black out the TV coverage so they won't be fans at all. The owners have to realize that they've got to make going to the game more attractive, i.e., less expensive and with a better product, if they want to get fans into the seats. Blackouts say "We don't want you as a fan."

Fans in the stands cost the team money. Ticket sales are a loss leader. Think about the expenses related to fan attendance; insurance, utilities, security, maintenance, "atmosphere" ie, music / noise, gimmie hats, bobbleheads, tee shirts, concessions, parking lot attendants, ticket takers, clean up staff, etc. It would be cheaper to lock the gates, tarp over the seats, and simply collect the TV revenue.

Better to play all your games on the road and take the 40% split.

Supply and demand. Lower the ticket prices and get a real and true sellout instead of a paper sellout.

Mo Money!