10-30-2018, 01:19 PM
(10-30-2018, 12:10 AM)BengalChris Wrote: Yes, and the NFL isn't exactly inspiring fans to watch. The national anthem is just one issue that has turned off millions of fans. Another is the new rules and extra penalties.
And, of course, the big issue for Bengals fans is that Mike Brown is an awful owner and always has been.
The NFL refuses to acknowledge the Anthem issue, but I walk into work or bars and mention the NFL and that's the first thing I hear.... "Screw the NFL, bunch of overpaid whiners".... they have a real issue that have cost them a lot of fans. As for the rest, the prices are out of hand. Ticket prices are not what I would call exhorbitant, but all the periperals like parking, food, drinks, etc. are just gouging. And, after watching games at home on a big screen HDTV, I do somehow feel like I missed the game when I actually go to one, unless I record it to watch afterwards. In the day, when there were small tvs, going in person was a better experience. Now, the home experience is much better for a lot of people. Cook some wings, ribs, etc., pack the fridge full of beer, invite friends over and have a great time for a fraction of the price, and no crowds to deal with. Now I still enjoy going to games, but 1 or 2 a year. No way I would buy season tickets..... (unless I could get really really good seats at a deal)
