Just play the game
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All in all it was a good game. The team with the less "experience" (a lot of the talk leading up to the game) won on the mistakes of the other team, arguably causing those mistakes. (I speak here of the interceptions leading to scores) While I don't use the commercial breaks to "grab another beer" I do use them to step outside for a smoke now and then. Plus, the Superbowl commercials are usually some of the best each year, though this year they seemed a little weak.
Also, as an aside, I would have rather heard the little girl from Indiana's rendition of our National Anthem rather than the obviously ditzie blonde's who didn't even know the words. The intro of the teams by Sam Elliot was good...about the only thing about the whole proceeding that was "Texas." All in all I really enjoyed the evening.
Also, as an aside, I would have rather heard the little girl from Indiana's rendition of our National Anthem rather than the obviously ditzie blonde's who didn't even know the words. The intro of the teams by Sam Elliot was good...about the only thing about the whole proceeding that was "Texas." All in all I really enjoyed the evening.
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Yea, the good old days weren't so good for players. But it is interesting that almost every player I hear from those days wouldn't change places.
I really hope the new bargaining agreement addresses the legacy players...finally. It is a black eye for the league and the player's union.
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Christine Aguilera was just plain embarrassing. No doubt it will be Gaga's turn next year, maybe her meat dress will have a wardrobe malfunction or be served up to the players at half time?
It's obvious to me that you were one of those kids who's parents always cleaned up their mess.
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WinterBorn
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But we are not talking about season tickets or regular season games. we are talking about the single biggest game of the year.
And that, my misguided friend, is a different animal.
I'm still waiting for reasons why the league should turn away big money in order to help the regular guys see the game.
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Well said.
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The game has become what the fans want it to become. The commercials are a big part of it. The half-time show has become a pageant in its own right. And the game is a ratings boom.
Those who complain about it not being set up for the "regular guy" to get tickets for are probably right. But if you don't like the game then don't watch it. I'll guarantee every Steelers fan and Packers fan is deliriously happy that their team made it. The Packers fans are hoarse from screaming for their team and celebrating the victory.
The nonsense about it being bad is just another way whiners find something bad to say about anything that is popular. If you think it makes you look more intellectual to look down at the game, go right ahead. Most of us see it as what it is, just whining.
Those who complain about it not being set up for the "regular guy" to get tickets for are probably right. But if you don't like the game then don't watch it. I'll guarantee every Steelers fan and Packers fan is deliriously happy that their team made it. The Packers fans are hoarse from screaming for their team and celebrating the victory.
The nonsense about it being bad is just another way whiners find something bad to say about anything that is popular. If you think it makes you look more intellectual to look down at the game, go right ahead. Most of us see it as what it is, just whining.
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The biggest game of a FRANCHISE. And the people who have supported that franchise should be given preference. You are making ASSumptions. My biggest gripe is access to tickets, not as much price. IMO, season ticket holders and player's families from each team should have first shot at tickets. They are the people who support the team through good years and bad years. They're not the 'fair weather' fans and people who jump on the bandwagon. Then, after they are served, whatever tickets are left can go to the war criminals, movie stars the rest of the opulent elite right wingers worship.
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How many teams sold out their stadiums for all their home games? And how many teams had plenty of empty seats during the regular season.
The point is that the people who run the Super Bowl have a choice to sell tickets to people who will spend a ton of money, or those who won't.
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Then, if a team in the game has a low season ticket base, after they are served, that would leave more tickets available for your beloved aristocrats.
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Ahh, your class hatred is showing. Have I said anything about being fond of aristocrats? I am sure that would make your argument easier to present, if you could somehow influence how I am viewed. But, alas, you have failed again.
I am saying that for the final, and biggest, game, no one should be favored. The Super Bowl, whether it offends your delicate sensibilities or not, is a huge media event. It is not just another game. I know you think you are appearing to be magnanimous by championing the "regular guys", but I am not fooled. You want to act as though you look down on such "tawdry" events.
The ones who own the teams and the fanchises get to sell tickets as they choose. They are the ones who shell out the big money, whether the team wins or not. They take the risks and they get to reap the rewards, which is a big payday for the championship.
What you want is to screw the people taking the risks and hand out tickets to every knuckle-dragger with a team ballcap or spitoon. You want stands full of people paying half what the tickets are worth, so you will feel all warm & fuzzy inside that the "regular guys" got to go to the game.
Oh, and no more tv timouts. If they have to have commercials to pay for the game, the people at home will just miss however many plays go on while the bills are being paid.
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wow, talk about a whiny sap fest by the thread creator
i agree about the grass v. turf, but the NFL is a for profit corporation. it isn't just the NFL that has raised tickets....a movie ticket has gone up, prices have gone up around the board. there also are not more "house" seats than regular seats. stadiums have gotten bigger, so there are actually MORE regular seats than in the old stadiums and by extension, also more house seats. but comparitively, it is the regular seats (at least in the stadiums i've been to) that have increased overall.
if you don't like the ticket prices, use your dollars to stay at home. if enough people stop coming, they will lower prices.
i agree about the grass v. turf, but the NFL is a for profit corporation. it isn't just the NFL that has raised tickets....a movie ticket has gone up, prices have gone up around the board. there also are not more "house" seats than regular seats. stadiums have gotten bigger, so there are actually MORE regular seats than in the old stadiums and by extension, also more house seats. but comparitively, it is the regular seats (at least in the stadiums i've been to) that have increased overall.
if you don't like the ticket prices, use your dollars to stay at home. if enough people stop coming, they will lower prices.
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Now you are just making shit up! I never said anything about 'paying half what the tickets are worth'. I SAID season ticket holders of the teams in the Super Bowl should get first dibs on tickets when their team makes it too the Super Bowl. They are the fans who had enough loyalty and faith in that franchise to plop down their hard earned money in support of the team. Usually year after year after year, even when the team sucks. You accuse me of 'class hatred', then you call fans 'knuckle-draggers'? WOW...you are the one that looks down on others in a big way. I don't put the fair weather elite and celebs above the season ticket holders who were supporting their team when it wasn't fashionable. You see them as 'knuckle-draggers'
You really are an asshole.
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I'm only an asshole when the situation warrants. If you look back over this thread, its easy to see when the rudeness appears and who brought it.
The celebrities and big names get the tickets because its good for business. And just so you know, the fans buying tickets at the stadium are not the main source of revenue for the teams. Nor are they the main motivation.
The tv revenue pays more than the tickets do.
And at the beginning of this thread, you were pretty much slamming everyone and everything about the game. Does the phrase "tawdry decadence" ring a bell?
And just to be clear, the knuckledragger was sarcasm in reply to your snippy bit about me loving aristocrats.
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Go back and follow the genesis of the thread. You will see that YOU are the one that forwarded the idea of 'cheaper seating for local fans'...I never said that. Then see if you can figure out when you became an asshole...(clue) same post.
I say let the people that supported the team through good & bad have the first shot at tickets. If Bush, A-Rod and Michael Douglas have to stay home and watch it on TV, tough shit for them.
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Your first post was about the game becoming tawdry and decadent.
I simply questioned why you think the owners (the ones taking the actual risks) should have to sell tickets as you think they should, and not as they see fit.
My main point has been all about not restricting the ticket sales at all. Since it is, at heart, a money-making affair.
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This was the first insult in the discussion between us.
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It was also uncalled for, in my opinion.