Goodell - Chargers and Jaguars among 12 teams facing local TV blackouts

[Whit Prowdy]

Blackout blues? NFL ticket sales slumping in some cities - USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-08-31-nfl-tickets_N.htm)

A dozen teams, namely the Jaguars and Chargers, are facing local TV blackouts due to slumping ticket sales. Also provided in the story are blackout likelihood forecasts for all 32 teams.

The link doesn't mention Goodell and his merry men by name, but the ESPN bottom line does. So there. :)

[StevenSD]

The Chargers have faced this problem every year, and the same result comes of it, the tickets get SOLD.

It's just difficult in this economy to secure them ahead of time, the price of living out here is already rediculous and throw in that the Chargers charge $100 per ticket for plaza level, thus understanding on why this situation is around...

I dunno about Jacksonville, but I blame ticket sales on the economy in San Diego, the fan support is all around the city, it's just not everyone can afford the rediculous cost of the game. (two hot dogs and two beers was 35 bucks for the first preseason game, REDICULOUS) Not to mention that the Chargers are the only NFL team who has banned smoking completely out of it's stadium walls, that has been effecting ticket sales as well

[Whit Prowdy]

Mike Wilbon had a great idea on PTI today with this situation. For as long as the economy is in the hole like it is now, when people are struggling to make ends meet and can't afford to catch an NFL game in person, it seems absolutely ridiculous to me that Goodell and the NFL, who probably bathe in gold coins like in the cartoons, can't just put this rule on the shelf for a year or two. At least until things begin to look up financially.

People can't afford to see the games in person, but they certainly have the capability to watch it on TV. But no, let's run three hours of infomercials because the Jaguars or Chargers fell 2,000 seats short. Simply ridiculous.

[MrSlurpee]

The Chargers deal with this problem every game (except the Raiders games), every year, for about 10 years. The tickets will get sold.

And the Chargers opener can't get blacked out since its a Monday Night game. I thought Nationally televised games can't get blacked out.

[BigBenCan7]

Mike Wilbon had a great idea on PTI today with this situation. For as long as the economy is in the hole like it is now, when people are struggling to make ends meet and can't afford to catch an NFL game in person, it seems absolutely ridiculous to me that Goodell and the NFL, who probably bathe in gold coins like in the cartoons, can't just put this rule on the shelf for a year or two. At least until things begin to look up financially.

People can't afford to see the games in person, but they certainly have the capability to watch it on TV. But no, let's run three hours of infomercials because the Jaguars or Chargers fell 2,000 seats short. Simply ridiculous.

I dunno, the Jaguars already cover up over 10,000 seats in their stadium, and still can't come close to selling out minus that 10 grand worth of patrons. The blackouts are only going to kill any interest in the Jaguars, but it's obvious that something needs to change in Jacksonville.

[GlasstheGrey]

I dunno, the Jaguars already cover up over 10,000 seats in their stadium, and still can't come close to selling out minus that 10 grand worth of patrons. The blackouts are only going to kill any interest in the Jaguars, but it's obvious that something needs to change in Jacksonville.

Winning would fix things in Jacksonville.

I've always said Jacksonville was a Bad target for an expansion, it split Florida up that region even further and you have the issue of when Jacksonville isn't doing well, fans bandwagon back to either Tampa, Atlanta, or New Orleans

[StevenSD]

you forgot to mention the Dolphins Grey...

Bucs and Dolphins come before ANY out of state team, trust me I grew up there

[BigBenCan7]

Winning would fix things in Jacksonville.


You mean like going 31-17 in the 3 years prior to last? That sure fixed a lot.

[GlasstheGrey]

you forgot to mention the Dolphins Grey...

Bucs and Dolphins come before ANY out of state team, trust me I grew up there

I figured the dolphins went without saying and Southern Florida\miami is a populated enough market that it sorta counts as it's own thing.

[Chris Raiden]

Winning would fix things in Jacksonville.

I've always said Jacksonville was a Bad target for an expansion, it split Florida up that region even further and you have the issue of when Jacksonville isn't doing well, fans bandwagon back to either Tampa, Atlanta, or New Orleans

Even two years ago when they were winning, Jacksonville was having trouble selling tickets. Winning doesn't cure everything here.

[GatorsRock]

There's really only one solution to get that fan base in Jacksonville and BBC has said it before: Tim Tebow. Jacksonville is a big Gator town. That and Reggie Nelson and Derrick Harvey need to break out.

[BigBenCan7]

There's really only one solution to get that fan base in Jacksonville and BBC has said it before: Tim Tebow. Jacksonville is a big Gator town. That and Reggie Nelson and Derrick Harvey need to break out.

Not to mention Tebow grew up in Jacksonville, they love him there. I remember he got bigger cheers at a halftime thing he showed up for last year than a Jaguars touchdown did.

[peytonsplA]

There's really only one solution to get that fan base in Jacksonville and BBC has said it before: Tim Tebow. Jacksonville is a big Gator town. That and Reggie Nelson and Derrick Harvey need to break out.

Not a bad idea except they just sunk a ton of money into David Garrard. Maybe if they are lucky they can trade Garrard for some good value to unload his contract and then bring in Tebow.

Honestly, if the Jaguars don't win next season, I don't think Jack Del Rio will last much longer as their head coach. I can see a new regime and Tebow on the horizon.

But what happens if Tebow doesn't pan out so well?

[Chris Raiden]

But what happens if Tebow doesn't pan out so well?

Well, then hopefully you've built up enough good will with the fan base in order to get enough ticket sales to go get your next quarterback and win.

[GlasstheGrey]

let me clarify what I meant by Winning. I meant Titles, Divsional games (especially against indy), and games down the stretch.

The Jags always seem to start strong. they'll start 7-2 but finish 10-6 usually ending the season with a 3-game losing streak, but costing into the playoffs as wild card because they can't seem to manage to beat Indy, or Tennesee and Houston on a consistent basis.

And when they DO manage to make the playoffs they get ganked rather quickly by New England.

Jacksonville needs some fresh blood and a good showing before the fans are willing to devote dollars to the Jags again. Jacksonville doesn't have the same Blessing that teams like Buffalo have. The Jags aren't the only ticket available to these people.