Comments on: Entertaining On Both Sides Of The Ball

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:03:51 +0000

sbark:

Its puzzling how slow the NFL is to realize this change.

Oh, the NFL is very aware of this. Very much so.

By: sharkcoasttactical.com

sharkcoasttactical.com — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:54:07 +0000

Well written article Joe. I agree 100%.There has been a cultural or paradigm shift concerning how folks like to enjoy the games. Its puzzling how slow the NFL is to realize this change. In addition, the Bucs are losing a generation of fans because the kids cant watch it on TV Also, am I the only one who lives in a town where every bar has a pirated feed? I still don’t know how they do it but it looks just like the real thing. The bars in my town have had the games since the black outs started.

On another note..can we get more of the Hooters girl from the post below. Dear Baby Jesus Mother Mary of God.

By: Mike J

Mike J — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:58:01 +0000

I have no numbers but I imagine there are a lot of retirees in the immediate region. I can speak from personal experience, as you get older, you are simply more inclined to want to be at home–or many folks are, in any case.
Up here, the Jags have been able to broadcast several home games, but this place, although smaller in population that the Bay area, has only the one major league team.

By: Nick2

Nick2 — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:50:49 +0000

TampaRob totally agree they used to show redzone type highlights on the big boards at least at halftime. Why they don’t now is beyond me.

By: TampaRob

TampaRob — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:34:53 +0000

I personally don’t care about the resolution on the video boards. I’m OK with watching the ones we have now– my complaint is about the content. I don’t mind seeing the puff-pieces about players’ personal lives and interests– but not right after a huge play or during a challenge. If I’m going to pay to get a seat I want to know what’s going on in this game- and in others (maybe show Red Zone on the video screens during TV timeouts???). I don’t need fancy animated flags to tell me it’s 4th down. How about a replay of the 3rd down stop??? I want to see field shots, stats, injury updates… I had no idea Wright was injured until I heard the radio feed broadcast in the men’s room.

I agree with the reader who said hockey is better in person– that’s true… but you also know what’s going on in the game. The TBL do a great job of putting stats up on the board and showing highlights and replay reviews of goals.

By: FloridaGirl

FloridaGirl — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:23:18 +0000

Lots of things go into why they didn’t sell enough tickets specifically last week against the Chargers. The team is now competitive and is now winning on a regular basis. It’s bringing the fans back in, but it takes some time for the fanbase to forget about the putridness of last year. Bring in a winning opponent and we’ll have enough to air the games. The Chargers are a hot mess right now, and there weren’t that many Chargers fans in the stands last weekend either due to the distance or their own record. Thankfully. I’m a season ticket holder and I love to hit the game in the stands – the energy of the crowd is contagious and you really feel like a part of it. Love my big screen too, but I would never stay home to watch the game if I have a chance to be in the stadium.

By: FLBoyInDallas

FLBoyInDallas — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:01:00 +0000

I used to go to Rowdies games when I was a kid, but never been to a Bucs game. It’s just too damn entertaining to watch it at home with all the amenities you could ever want for very little money in comparison. I’ve been a Bucs fan since I was in fifth grade in St Pete and I’ve probably watched every game since about 1982 or thereabouts. I suspect there are lots of Bucs fans who’ve never been to a game…the home television experience is just too competitive.

And I agree with Joe about the pay-per-view being inevitable for blackouts and the price being as high as the NFL can get the market to bear. Probably between $30 and $50 per game. They know how to make money and they are not into giving discounts. At all.

By: lightningbuc

lightningbuc — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:48:14 +0000

Tampa Rob is right. What happened to the replay reviews being shown on the Jumbotron? They make a big deal out of it, but it never happens.

By: Westcoastbucsfans

Westcoastbucsfans — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:44:13 +0000

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By: buxter

buxter — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:27:20 +0000

Bringing the fans back is a process not an event.

Buc fans are warming back up to the franchise… a large part is having PLAYERS that we actually care about. David, Martin, Barron, Nicks, VJax etc. as opposed to turds like Tanard, K2, Talib, etc.

Yeah, Schiano is a hard ass, but you have to admire the near term results.

On a sad note, it’s too bad EG, consummate team guy, is not here to enjoy this year.

And Joe, when Florio decides pull his head out, it would be bald.

By: 911bucs

911bucs — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:17:06 +0000

Unfortunetly I no longer live in Florida. I’m able to catch all the Bucs games on Direct TV with the NFL Network package. Do they offer that in Florida? Or would that still be blacked out even on NFL Network? I’m still able to make one Home game a year and theres no comparison to sitting in a bar or at home. Going to the game is hands down the way to go.

By: OAR

OAR — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:46:12 +0000

The team is definitely exciting and entertaining this year! Even my wife is excited about them again. In this horrible economy and on one income, it is hard to go, but we do when we can. We used to be season ticket holders and can definitely say it’s the economy as to why we have’t been season ticket holders the last several years!