3000 tickets unsold for MNF opener

[R_t_Kraken]

Why do people get so worked up over this **** anyway? Does it embarrass you as a fan? boohoo.

 

[AlexfromtheU]

I'll be there! GO FINS... F*CK the Patsies!!!!!!!

 

[moonman]

Why do people get so worked up over this **** anyway? Does it embarrass you as a fan? boohoo.

A little, yeah. It's disappointing. What gets me worked up are the excuses. It's not a new phenomenon and it has nothing to do with the economy.

 

[R_t_Kraken]

A little, yeah. It's disappointing. What gets me worked up are the excuses. It's not a new phenomenon and it has nothing to do with the economy.

Yet Tampa and Jacksonville have had the same problems and for a lot longer. When are people going to understand that most of the fans of Florida teams don't even live in Florida? I high-tailed it out of there 3 years ago.

P.S. The economy everywhere in the country is pretty bad, vote for Ron PAUL.

 

[moonman]

Oh, Buffalo's September 18 home opener against the Raiders is sold out. That's further in advance and against a crappy, non divisional team. As recently as 2007 Buffalo was the second poorest city in the country behind Detroit (nearly 30% poverty rate). I doubt that has gotten any better.

 

[R_t_Kraken]

A little, yeah. It's disappointing.

I'd say you better get over it, or root for a new team. Otherwise it's gonna drive you crazy. Nothing will change. The only hope is that the Dolphins start winning again some day.

 

[WVDolphan]

We rather spend the money on other stuff WHILE watching the game at home for free.

Why can't people understand this?

It's the same GAME from your couch too.

1-7 at home last year is also a factor too. Why support garbage?

Honestly, when you take into consideration the side show circus that Ross likes to fling out there, watching from your own coach is probably better. During halftime or commercials I can take a piss and not miss a single play. I can get beverage from my fridge that cost me about 25 cents a glass as opposed to $8. If I drank beer, this contrast would be even greater. I can prepare or order any food I would like at a much cheaper rate as well. My home is at a very comfortable temperature at all times. I can wear sweats, shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt, socks, no socks, etc etc.... any combination really and be totally comfortable. I can go to FH at the half and bash Chad Henne or Tony Sparano. With my NFL Sunday Ticket, during commercials and half I can switch to watch action from any game I choose. After the game is over, I can watch another set of games instead of driving and or flying home.

All of these are advantages to watching the game on TV. There are many more I didnt list.

Having said that, there are certain aspects of being at the game that just cant be matched by watching at home. There are pros and cons to each.

But, the bottom line, comes back to the bottom line. Dollars that is. I gotta admit, If I lived in S. Florida right now making similar excess money(not used for essential bills: phone, electric, gas for the car, home, food, etc etc) to what I currently make now, I would certainly buy a ticket for the Patriots game and go. But, thats me. If someone in a similar financial situation told me they didnt want to spend that kind of money to go to the game and instead catch it on TV, I could understand that. I dont think that makes them a bad fan.

Flynryan nailed it in this thread. Some people just dont seem to get that.

 

[Gonzo]

A little, yeah. It's disappointing. What gets me worked up are the excuses. It's not a new phenomenon and it has nothing to do with the economy.

Nope, it has to do with fielding a ****ty to mediocre product. The market in Miami is really simple to figure out. Wins = money. Call it fickle, call it fair-weather, call it whatever you want. It's simple business and it's a simple fact. All the whining and threats of blackouts in the world won't make the average fan (nobody on this site) fork over a considerable sum to spend the day watching mediocrity.

That's a fact everywhere.

 

[bflat]

How is this relevant? Are you a fan of the team or not?

Yes, I was there. Were you? And don't speak in generalizations, all fanbases have fickle fans. Don't lump us all together

 

[MikeO]

LOL at the morons in this thread thinking the Dolphins could be moved because we're suddenly not selling out our games.

The Dolphins are a billion+ dollar sports entity and they make plenty of money. We're not the Raiders or the Jaguars who are the real prime candidates for relocation. The Dolphins, as an NFL franchise, are untouchable...as they have been for the past 45 years. The Dolphins are pioneers for NFL international expansion, since it seems like there's so many Dolphins fans worldwide. Sure, the Steelers fans travel well across the country, but do you expect them to be over in England or Japan? Just because you hate the South Florida fanbase or you hate Stephen Ross or you hate Tony Sparano and Jeff Ireland or you hate the celebrity owners, that doesn't mean this franchise is in the red and is going off the deep end. A dying franchise wouldn't be getting a 300-million dollar facelift to their stadium that will host future Super Bowls as soon as the baseball team leaves.

Give me a ****ing break. One thing many people forget is that cost of living is different across the country. Seats are worth 100+ bucks in the Meadowlands because people can afford it in the tri-states -- salaries and minimum wages are higher in the northeast.

You out-of-state folk have a lot of nerve calling us bad fans down here. I'm broke. I cannot afford to go to these games, and that's that. Am I a bad fan because I cant sacrifice what little money I have on a football game? We're all struggling down here. If you feel like blaming anyone, blame Roger Goodell and the National Football League's archaic television blackout policy. Blame the billionaires wanting more money, not us.

Browns fans felt the same way. Team makes money, we always sell out. Nobody would move us......low and behold! lol lol

and P.S.....look outside your bubble. The economy sucks EVERYWHERE in this country. Not just Miami. Yet teams still find a way to sell out big games well in advance. Doesn't come "down to the wire"

 

[flynryan15]

Oh, Buffalo's September 18 home opener against the Raiders is sold out. That's further in advance and against a crappy, non divisional team. As recently as 2007 Buffalo was the second poorest city in the country behind Detroit (nearly 30% poverty rate). I doubt that has gotten any better.

Just curious what section are your season tickets?

 

[R_t_Kraken]

Nope, it has to do with fielding a ****ty to mediocre product. The market in Miami is really simple to figure out. Wins = money. Call it fickle, call it fair-weather, call it whatever you want. It's simple business and it's a simple fact. All the whining and threats of blackouts in the world won't make the average fan (nobody on this site) fork over a considerable sum to spend the day watching mediocrity.

That's a fact everywhere.

Exactly. **** this team has good support considering the product they've tried to sell us for over a decade. The Dolphins are a joke. Everyone is laughing at us. Aint no fans wanna be a part of that.

 

[BobDole]

Honestly, when you take into consideration the side show circus that Ross likes to fling out there, watching from your own coach is probably better. During halftime or commercials I can take a piss and not miss a single play. I can get beverage from my fridge that cost me about 25 cents a glass as opposed to $8. If I drank beer, this contrast would be even greater. I can prepare or order any food I would like at a much cheaper rate as well. My home is at a very comfortable temperature at all times. I can wear sweats, shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt, socks, no socks, etc etc.... any combination really and be totally comfortable. I can go to FH at the half and bash Chad Henne or Tony Sparano. With my NFL Sunday Ticket, during commercials and half I can switch to watch action from any game I choose. After the game is over, I can watch another set of games instead of driving and or flying home.

All of these are advantages to watching the game on TV. There are many more I didnt list.

Having said that, there are certain aspects of being at the game that just cant be matched by watching at home. There are pros and cons to each.

But, the bottom line, comes back to the bottom line. Dollars that is. I gotta admit, If I lived in S. Florida right now making similar excess money(not used for essential bills: phone, electric, gas for the car, home, food, etc etc) to what I currently make now, I would certainly buy a ticket for the Patriots game and go. But, thats me. If someone in a similar financial situation told me they didnt want to spend that kind of money to go to the game and instead catch it on TV, I could understand that. I dont think that makes them a bad fan.

Flynryan nailed it in this thread. Some people just dont seem to get that.

you're drinking quarter beers at home? damn son. does the funnel go straight from the kegerator to your mouth at all times?

SUPER sober by the way.

 

[roy_miami]

The one thing Miami has going for it is the nice weather for us snow birds in November and December. I'm sure its part of the reason there are so many opposing team fans, wife gets to hang out at South Beach and the husband gets to see his team play. Thats why the team will never be moved, the team and the city both benefit greatly from this phenomenon.

As for the poor ticket sales, its their own dam fault. When was the last time the Dolphins have done so little in the off season? Its quite baffling coming off such dismal seasons, 1-7 record at home and the 30th ranked starting QB in the league. Bush is the only addition thats mildly intriguing but I doubt he brings a single fan from their couch to the stadium. The easiest way to sell a load more tickets would have been to draft Mallet or sign any of the free agent QBs or even bring in Tebow.

 

[WVDolphan]

you're drinking quarter beers at home? damn son. does the funnel go straight from the kegerator to your mouth at all times?

SUPER sober by the way.

No but, I bet you are since your reading comprehension is clearly comprimised right now. I stated that the contrast would be greater if I drank beer. A glass of soda cost me around 25 cents. When Im drinking water, its even cheaper. I was speculating the soda at the game to be $8.