Comments on: Bucs Make Plea For Community Support

By: RP

RP — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 03:37:53 +0000

Joe six pack wants better beer and mixed drinks (mixed drinks are only available in the club section $450 a seat). Joe six pack is getting more sophisticated and the endless counters full of Bud and Bud Light, not to mention frozen hamburger patties, shoe string fries and chicken fingers) at premium prices are a turn off. The 12 oz premium beers are relegated to the corners of the stadium. You’ll miss a few series for that courtesy. Put some better food and drink concessions in the concourses that feel like a parking garage. If the Glazers are restricted by the current concession contracts, I’ll probably get to one game this year and drink ice water, if I can get it.

By: Sgt Mike

Sgt Mike — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 02:13:27 +0000

Winning cures all. I think we have a fresh start with the new Schiano order. As he equates his philosophy to at least a few wins and maybe a few heart breaker losses I think the fans will be back. Nobody wants to be broke AND paying to watch a losing team with an overpriced beer and soft pretzel in the hand…… NOBODY! Only wish I was local to at least catch one or two games a year. Go Bucs!

By: The Dutcher Journal (Pete Dutcher)

The Dutcher Journal (Pete Dutcher) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:43:52 +0000

bucobruce,
I used “we” and “fans” so that you wouldn’t feel singled out.

To others
Yes I went without gas to cook with…and I clearly did not buy from scalpers as that does not help prevent blackouts.

That doesn’t mean I starved. I have a microwave, crockpot and George Forman Grill.

I fed a family of 4 for three months without gas. And it would have been worth it IF other fans had done it too. I live only 50 miles from Tampa, but due to health issues I can’t attend…yet. Hope to be pass my issues by next season though…if I have the guts to go through multiple surgeries on my spine.

By: TheRealVince

TheRealVince — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:10:35 +0000

I’ll be making the journey from Ft. Myers as well, as I do every year to support my team. GO Bucs

By: espo

espo — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:22:53 +0000

I am not one of those people. I will be in the North Endzone every game and I will travel once, maybe twice for my team. I live for this. The rest of the year is lame in comparison. I was born and raised here and the Bucs are in my blood no matter their record or how douchy the Glazers treat us. Why would I punish myself just to make a billionaire a few bucks poorer? I dig the sweat and have withdrawals when I go too long without cannons blasting my ear drums.

By: JMatUCF51

JMatUCF51 — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:21:04 +0000

I went to the Home game last year against Carolina, and it was a disaster. It hurt me to watch that game. Now I will be going to the game this Sunday, and im also bringing my sister and gf. Were coming from the Sarasota area. I think things will be different this time around. I believe in this team and coach Schiano. I know they will show up to play, and I will be right there pulling for them. Go BUCS!

By: Bucnjim

Bucnjim — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:17:56 +0000

If you think it’s just Tampa that has a problem You’re crazy! Sure Tampa is lacking the corporate business to buy up large chunks of seats, but if you’re looking for local support or just butts in the seats it’s a league wide problem. I’m sure most of you now have the Red Zone or watch highlights for your fantasy team. Just take a look around the league to see how many people are actually in the stadium watching the game. Maybe not the opening day, but watch closely and you’ll say wow; there is hardly anyone there. Sure you have the Packers, Bears, Giants, etc…, but watch most other smaller market teams and you’ll see 2/3 capacity if that.

By: Tbuc

Tbuc — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:57:20 +0000

Too many people “from” somewhere else and the fans who actually claim to be fans only want to support a winner. Bad sports city.

By: Colorado Buc

Colorado Buc — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:43:19 +0000

This man is right!!

“We’re going to do things the right way on and off the field and I think that’s what this area wants,” Schiano said. “That’s the kind of team they want. We’re going to play good football, so we need your help. That can be — and has been — an awesome home-field advantage, that stadium, when it’s packed. The heat, the elements, and the fans — that’s what makes for a home-field advantage. We all want the same thing. At the end of the day we all want championships, and we can all be a part of it.”-Greg Schiano press conference

It is also posted up on PFT if you want to read some of the comments. Maybe it will put you in a seat Sunday.

By: Mike J

Mike J — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:22:13 +0000

I am reminded of the words of the great violinist Isaac Stern, who once said: “If no one wants to come to your concert, nothing will stop them.”

By: Mike J

Mike J — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:17:55 +0000

J-VILLBUCS, Winn-Dixie too.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:09:34 +0000

Economy ain’t getting better for a LONG time…….so the unfortunately the blackouts are going to continue.