OT: opposing fans, not just an Arizona problem

[football karma]

Interesting that even Seattle feels like it has an issue

Seahawks eye action against excessive resellers

The Seahawks say they might limit renewal opportunities for season-ticket holders who sell off most of their tickets.

www.espn.com

my hawt take:

1. We are a far wealthier society than even 30 years ago -- and dropping some $ to go travel to see your fav team play in a diff stadium is far more affordable than it used to be. When i was a kid: the idea of flying somewhere for a long weekend was the stuff of the super wealthy. People do it all the time now

2. Certain sunbelt / high growth cities just have transplants. It used to be from cold weather states -- now its from high tax / high cost of living places. Three of my new neighbors all have moved here from California in the last 24 months.

 

[Mulli]

Less of a problem if the home team can maintain long term success?

 

[SECTION 11]

Less of a problem if the home team can maintain long term success?

Sort of. But the location is more of the issue. You’re never going to see 30k opposing fans in Indianapolis.

 

[Mulli]

Sort of. But the location is more of the issue. You’re never going to see 30k opposing fans in Indianapolis.

I think Bearsfan make make the drive when a miracle happens and the Bears are good.

Bulls’ fans take over Pacer games. Cubs do it to Milwaukee

 

[SECTION 11]

I think Bearsfan make make the drive when a miracle happens and the Bears are good.

Bulls’ fans take over Pacer games. Cubs do it to Milwaukee

Nuh uh.

 

[football karma]

Sort of. But the location is more of the issue. You’re never going to see 30k opposing fans in Indianapolis.

Bears? Bengals? maybe

Broncos? Seahawks? nope

 

[phillycard]

Sort of. But the location is more of the issue. You’re never going to see 30k opposing fans in Indianapolis.

Eagles, Steelers and Cowboys only fan bases I could see with those kind of numbers possible.

 

[Mulli]

Eagles, Steelers and Cowboys only fan bases I could see with those kind of numbers possible.

I have seen Packers’ fans do it

 

[kerouac9]

Raiders also have a pretty strong national brand

 

[Cardinal88]

I appreciate the ownership of the teams mentioned in the article taking a more aggressive approach versus our ownership building casitas and such! We have an open door / come on in policy!

 

[football karma]

the Cards problem is really three fold:

1. they reside in a metro area that has doubled in size in the last 30 years from in-migration

2. they reside in an attractive football season vacation destination

3. they haven't been good: the prospects of travelling to see your team play are more attractive if they are likely to win!

the organization cant do much about 1 and 2 -- but it sure can address no 3.

I really believe if, lets say, the Cards boatrace the Seahawks a couple times in a row -- it will cut down on AZ as a destination for them.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

the Cards problem is really three fold:

I really believe if, lets say, the Cards boatrace the Seahawks a couple times in a row -- it will cut down on AZ as a destination for them.

A couple of times? It would need to be a couple of seasons in a row, at least...

 

[Mulli]

Raiders also have a pretty strong national brand

Strong smelling amirite

 

[kerouac9]

Strong smelling amirite

Gottem

 

[Dan H]

I think Bearsfan make make the drive when a miracle happens and the Bears are good.

Bulls’ fans take over Pacer games. Cubs do it to Milwaukee

LOL, no.

 

[Mulli]

LOL, no.

lol, not now, but back in the day, 100 percent. A long time ago, but in the days of Jordan.

 

[Dan H]

lol, not now, but back in the day, 100 percent. A long time ago, but in the days of Jordan.

Tense matters.

 

[oaken1]

Strong smelling amirite

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