HapHaszard Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4500240&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions failed to sell all their tickets for Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins, meaning there will be a TV blackout in some local markets. Team spokesman Bill Keenist said Thursday the game will be blacked out in the Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw-Flint and Toledo, Ohio, markets. More than 10,000-plus tickets were available on Wednesday. Last week, the Lions were able to sell 1,700 tickets for the home game against Minnesota. No such luck this time. click on the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisSplitLip Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'm assuming Sunday Ticket will still have the game? Was gonna put my dignity on the line and head to the sports bar to watch Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'm assuming Sunday Ticket will still have the game? Was gonna put my dignity on the line and head to the sports bar to watch Sunday. Its only blacked out in the Detroit area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CounterTrey Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Sunday ticket even in the detroit area will be blacked out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I think this kind of sucks. That area of the country has really been hit hard by the economic downturn. I think it's wrong to black the game out. Maybe that's just me, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I think this kind of sucks.That area of the country has really been hit hard by the economic downturn. I think it's wrong to black the game out. Maybe that's just me, though. No... I agree with you too... It's sad really when you think about it, because at this point, all these fans can afford is to watch their team on TV and now that is being taken away... Dad: Sorry kids... we really can't afford to go to anymore games. Kids: oh man (sorrowfully) Dad: We can still see them play on TV NFL: (swoops in) Sorry folks... your community is too poor to sell out your stadium, so to punish you for the bad situation you are in, we aren't going to let you see your team on TV. Have a nice day! Dad & Kids: You suck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superozman Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Can someone tell me the purpose of the blackout? Why do they do this? Another reason I hate the NFL as a business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Can someone tell me the purpose of the blackout? Why do they do this? Another reason I hate the NFL as a business. The idea behind blackouts is that fans who live within the team's locality will be forced to buy tickets if they want to see a game that is undersold. Stadium attendance is a more valuable source of revenue to teams than the local broadcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 No... I agree with you too... It's sad really when you think about it, because at this point, all these fans can afford is to watch their team on TV and now that is being taken away... Dad: Sorry kids... we really can't afford to go to anymore games. Kids: oh man (sorrowfully) Dad: We can still see them play on TV NFL: (swoops in) Sorry folks... your community is too poor to sell out your stadium, so to punish you for the bad situation you are in, we aren't going to let you see your team on TV. Have a nice day! Dad & Kids: You suck! I won't lie pez, that made me laugh a little on the inside. But, I can share the sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins2Win33 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Interesting, considering some are expecting Detroit to beat us. Maybe the fans know its not going to happen, so why buy tickets, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdpell Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 who in detroit needs to watch this game anyway? all of sports media is already proclaiming them the winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue collar Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 The idea behind blackouts is that fans who live within the team's locality will be forced to buy tickets if they want to see a game that is undersold. Stadium attendance is a more valuable source of revenue to teams than the local broadcast. The blackout rule was instituted back in the day when attendance was much more important than it is today. Back then, attendance was the only way teams made money. Now with these billion dollar TV contracts and the popularity of the games, there's really no need for this blackout rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I agree that a blackout in this particular situation seems a little ****ty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 No... I agree with you too... It's sad really when you think about it, because at this point, all these fans can afford is to watch their team on TV and now that is being taken away... Dad: Sorry kids... we really can't afford to go to anymore games. Kids: oh man (sorrowfully) Dad: We can still see them play on TV NFL: (swoops in) Sorry folks... your community is too poor to sell out your stadium, so to punish you for the bad situation you are in, we aren't going to let you see your team on TV. Have a nice day! Dad & Kids: You suck! That's horrible and I feel you. I think the NFL should lift the ban for this game and every game until they win one. Detroit deserves that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisgruntledLionFan#54,927 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 This has more to do with the team being one of, if not the, worst teams ever than the poor economy around here. Regardless, most of the fans still left will just watch it on the intraweb anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 This has more to do with the team being one of, if not the, worst teams ever than the poor economy around here.Regardless, most of the fans still left will just watch it on the intraweb anyway. You figure that alot of folks in those areas are tight for cash... alot of them are most likely NOT shelling out for broadband right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hopefully there will be a lot of Burgundy and gold in the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinInExile Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I think this kind of sucks.That area of the country has really been hit hard by the economic downturn. I think it's wrong to black the game out. Maybe that's just me, though. It feels wrong to me, too. You'd think the powers the be within the NFL might relax those blackout rules during these rough times-- especially in Detroit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Sucks for them, but that's the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenic Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 So.. how much are tickets to the game? And.. How far is the drive fo us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 So.. how much are tickets to the game?And.. How far is the drive fo us? Think it is around 8 hrs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooley4President Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 So.. how much are tickets to the game?And.. How far is the drive fo us? Last year I got 4 tickets in the front row for less than $50 a piece, right behind the Redskins bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HA1LV1CT0RY Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 That's retarded. What a stupid rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Stadium attendance is a more valuable source of revenue to teams than the local broadcast. Not all teams. The Redskins and Cowboys don't care about selling every ticket the way the Lions, Raiders, and Bengals do. The wealthy clubs would lose way to much $ if they were to black out a game. Look at the teams and the owners who enforce/take advantage of the blackout rule option. It's the smaller market, lower revenue clubs who like to pocket that extra money from the ticket sales. Club owners like the Fords and the Browns. The Fords will gladly take their 1/32nd share of the leagues TV revenue pie, but they don't care about contributing to their 1/32nd share to the pot. Why should they care when their tv revenue welfare checks are gauranteed from teams like the entire NFCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfersvida Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Did you see that guys? The thread title says that some of the Lions' were blacked out on local TV! How irresponsible of them... How could we lose to players with such irresponsible behavior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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