Comments on: Ticket Sales Blues Now Plaguing Jets

By: The Dutcher Journal (Pete Dutcher)

The Dutcher Journal (Pete Dutcher) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:54:41 +0000

Callaway

The blackouts started toward the end of Gruden’s time here. The dip in ticket sales was the reason Gruden was fired.

Miguel El Magnifico,

I’m sorry but your opinion does not matter.

By: Mike J

Mike J — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:28:07 +0000

Interesting as Pro Football Talk recently reported that the popularity of the NFL is at an all-time high,with 59% of poll respondents saying that they follow the sport. Apparently a lot of folks like to enjoy the games at a distance.

By: Miguel El Magnifico

Miguel El Magnifico — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:11:44 +0000

@DoubleDutch

You believe government statistics in an election year? Over 100 million are unemployed, out of a 220 million work force. Over 40% unemployed, almost twice as bad as the Great Depression.

Karlos Pena’s agent just released his true* batting average is .360* counting walks and fly ball outs as base hits.

Amerikans are paying over $4 a gallon for gasoline that costs 10 cents in a free country like Venezuela. Imagine how robust the economy would be if you could fill your gas tank for $2.40.

Vote for Obamney for more of the same.

By: Callaway

Callaway — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:22:07 +0000

Actually Pete, the blackouts started during the Rah era. Year two I believe 2010. No blackouts with Gruden

By: Pete Dutcher

Pete Dutcher — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:01:15 +0000

Stimpy
The blackouts started during a winning Gruden season. While “consistent” winning would certainly help ticket sales, the economy also plays a role.

On the bright side, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the new unemployment numbers…and they are just below when Obama took office. So things ARE gradually getting better.

Even construction and home sales are starting to heal.

By: stimpy

stimpy — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:29:38 +0000

I keep hearing/reading about the economy and how its affecting blackouts.

The REAL problem is the team not winning. Winning cures ALL.

We went from 80K waiting list to blackouts. Why? Because the team isnt doing as well. Once you start geting consistant wins year after year then the “fans” will show up again.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:10:32 +0000

Sanchez is 100x worse than Freeman………and I’ve been hard on Freeman the last few weeks.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:55:53 +0000

How many more games will be played this season before we start hearing how Freeman and Sanchez were busts from their drafts? It’s probably a good bet that the Jets won’t be taking another QB from USC any time soon though.

By: Mr Lucky

Mr Lucky — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:07:30 +0000

Watching the Jets tonight on MNF I’ll bet the Bucs could trade Benn to the Jets for a 3rd round pick. Benn would look like a star with the current WR’s the Jets have!

By: Ricky Bobby

Ricky Bobby — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:36:34 +0000

Ticket sells will come with wins. If the team isn’t winning, “noone” wants to watch, no matter how close the games are.

By: 1976Buc

1976Buc — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:22:24 +0000

This is a business not unlike any business. It is supply vs demand but you have to have a quality product to even receive an invitation to bid.

By: Buc fan south Tampa

Buc fan south Tampa — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:50:12 +0000

This is the most sparse Monday Night Football I have ever seen. Who is buying the tickets so hey don’t get blacked out. Does NFL give the team a bye if they don’t sell the them?