Chargers Dolphins blacked out

[jcdavey]

We may not have a beach, but there is hardly nothing to do here. Don't know abut KC though.

It just does not make any sense to me that in SoCal, they cant find 80,000 people who like football. But it is clear that LA is a waste of time for the league. Why build it if they wont come?

They will probably build some massive monstrosity like in Dallas, holding 100,000 plus, and five years later claim they THOUGHT they could fill it.

Starting at $120 a ticket.

you're land-locked, it's just not the same

[-Rod-]

It's off topic, but the Dolphins are involved.

I would like to take this opportunity to share my thoughts about the Dolphins uniform:



The jersey is damn ugly! And that green facemask gives the "special" touch.

Now imagine that uniform with pink gloves and pink cleats.

That's all folks.

[JWinn]

you're land-locked, it's just not the same

I understand, but that can't be the only explanation.

It's only 4 or 5 hours ten times a year. Eight if you do not include preseason.

[JWinn]

It's off topic, but the Dolphins are involved.

I would like to take this opportunity to share my thoughts about the Dolphins uniform:



The jersey is damn ugly! And that green facemask gives the "special" touch.

Now imagine that uniform with pink gloves and pink cleats.

That's all folks.

The little hearts that get sold around Valentines Day. That's what pops into my mind.

Nasty little things.

[jcdavey]

I understand, but that can't be the only explanation.

It's only 4 or 5 hours ten times a year. Eight if you do not include preseason.

fair weather areas just usually do not produce a hardcore fanbase

you say it's only 4 or 5 hours 8 to 10 times per year, but when you've got that other stuff pulling at you ALL YEAR, it's like no contest man

the other stuff wins, it's got more of you year after year

[SoundsOfSuccess]

Great news...

No Sunday afternoon football for me, even if it is the Chargers...

[JWinn]

fair weather areas just usually do not produce a hardcore fanbase

you say it's only 4 or 5 hours 8 to 10 times per year, but when you've got that other stuff pulling at you ALL YEAR, it's like no contest man

the other stuff wins, it's got more of you year after year

Yeah, I can see that.

It just seems like a small amount of people compared to the overall population there.

Well, hopefully the Chargers won't cave and go to LA. Choose a city that has not ever had pro ball, and see attendance go wild, if only for a decade or so.

When we got baseball, this town was crazy for it.

[jcdavey]

Yeah, I can see that.

It just seems like a small amount of people compared to the overall population there.

Well, hopefully the Chargers won't cave and go to LA. Choose a city that has not ever had pro ball, and see attendance go wild, if only for a decade or so.

When we got baseball, this town was crazy for it.

yeah exactly

i'm not opposed to moving the team, at all

but LA is such a bad place

they specialize in losing teams

if you're going to move a team out of san diego due to lack of support, you don't go to los angeles......

[Chillez]

That's very sad.

[baphamet]

sounds good to me

OK Chargers! OK! lol

thats drivable distance for me.

[baphamet]

I remember, but I still don't get it.

SoCal has what, three times as many people as all of Colorado? And they can't fill a stadium? Very strange.

Qualcom is nice. I liked it the two times I went there.

Pro football must just not have the following there. Must be too many other things to do on a Sunday I guess.

the amount of things to do is a factor, yes. i would also say the weather itself is a huge factor and the fact that southern California is a popular place which people retire to or get rich and move to.

there are a ton of transplants in socal, heck you can see them on this forum, quite a few broncos fans from California in general that i have seen.

other places that have nice weather all year round have the same problems with their fan bases.

look at every single Major sports team in the state of Florida, they all have the same issues with their fan base.

they all struggle to sell out, even when they are good. is that a coincidence? i don't think so.

[thenewera44]

Its the same has south florida. They are both event driventowns. If the game is an "event" they will sell out.

South Florida fans are so fickle and annoying.

That is what Stephen Ross the owner of the Dolphins recognized and so he started selling off portions of the team to Mark Anthony, Gloria, Jimmy Buffet etc etc.

[bigking813]

the amount of things to do is a factor, yes. i would also say the weather itself is a huge factor and the fact that southern California is a popular place which people retire to or get rich and move to.

there are a ton of transplants in socal, heck you can see them on this forum, quite a few broncos fans from California in general that i have seen.

other places that have nice weather all year round have the same problems with their fan bases.

look at every single Major sports team in the state of Florida, they all have the same issues with their fan base.

they all struggle to sell out, even when they are good. is that a coincidence? i don't think so.

Yup, this is the truth outside of the Magic. They sell out pretty much every game when they're good. The Bucs used to sell out but after the way they treated the vets like Brooks and Alstott people just stopped coming. Everyone hates the owners down here. Jacksonville is the biggest city in Florida but the only thing they go to is Gator games lol.

[powderblues]

L.A. and S.D. are only about 100 miles apart, about a 2:30 drive depending on traffic (which is always bad).

For Bronco fans or other fans who are perplexed by why the Chargers a "good" "playoff caliber" team can't sell out some games, well I don't know if this is the real answer but its my best guess since I live in S.D. and know the people.

I think the fan base is tired of the Chargers. I don't want to use the economy as an excuse since every fan base has the same issues, but Charger fans simple are sick and tired of paying money for a team especially for September and October tickets knowing that the Chargers always play like crap during those months. November and December tickets are at least worth your money.

I promise you if the Bolts didn't play like crap the first two months, and were putting up 40 points against the Chiefs, vikings, Dolphins, the games would be sold out. People like to watch good football.

Some fans have their own agenda, there is talk some people aren't buying tickets because they want to get the point across to the ownership to fire Norv Turner & AJ Smith. Some people believe they'll be ditching us for L.A. within a couple years so they feel betrayed and don't want to give their money up. Its like spending time with a girlfriend who has told you she'll dump you soon.

Lol whatever it is, it sucks because this just helps the managements case in that S.D. is not the place to be.

[91bronco]

L.A. and S.D. are only about 100 miles apart, about a 2:30 drive depending on traffic (which is always bad).

For Bronco fans or other fans who are perplexed by why the Chargers a "good" "playoff caliber" team can't sell out some games, well I don't know if this is the real answer but its my best guess since I live in S.D. and know the people.

I think the fan base is tired of the Chargers. I don't want to use the economy as an excuse since every fan base has the same issues, but Charger fans simple are sick and tired of paying money for a team especially for September and October tickets knowing that the Chargers always play like crap during those months. November and December tickets are at least worth your money.

I promise you if the Bolts didn't play like crap the first two months, and were putting up 40 points against the Chiefs, vikings, Dolphins, the games would be sold out. People like to watch good football.

Some fans have their own agenda, there is talk some people aren't buying tickets because they want to get the point across to the ownership to fire Norv Turner & AJ Smith. Some people believe they'll be ditching us for L.A. within a couple years so they feel betrayed and don't want to give their money up. Its like spending time with a girlfriend who has told you she'll dump you soon.

Lol whatever it is, it sucks because this just helps the managements case in that S.D. is not the place to be.

Wow- I dunno what to say... I guess I feel sorry for you guys then. The Broncos were perrenial losers for quite awhile, and are again but we still represent.

Your fanbase is weak- they deserve all the crap they get. It's pathetic really.

EDIT- sorry for the harsh post but I just can't understand it....