11-03-2018, 10:47 AM
Something that I don't believe has been mentioned (apologies if I missed it) in the reasons for the lower attendance is PBS itself.
This is the 19th season of football at PBS, which in 21st century terms, means that it is firmly in stadium middle age. Though a vast improvement over what we had at Riverfront, it pales in comparison to the modern palaces being built these days. It just can't compete in appearance or amenities compared with Jerry World, Atlanta's Mercedes Benz stadium or even Lucas Oil.
Now, I'm not suggesting that's the main reason anyone would stay away. Rather, I believe it's one of the reasons. Were in an age when you can view a game at home in high def with surround sound, on a comfy couch, and with a refrigerator and bathroom mere steps away. So, you'd better have a venue that will lure people away from all of that. And, that just aint PBS in 2018.
This is the 19th season of football at PBS, which in 21st century terms, means that it is firmly in stadium middle age. Though a vast improvement over what we had at Riverfront, it pales in comparison to the modern palaces being built these days. It just can't compete in appearance or amenities compared with Jerry World, Atlanta's Mercedes Benz stadium or even Lucas Oil.
Now, I'm not suggesting that's the main reason anyone would stay away. Rather, I believe it's one of the reasons. Were in an age when you can view a game at home in high def with surround sound, on a comfy couch, and with a refrigerator and bathroom mere steps away. So, you'd better have a venue that will lure people away from all of that. And, that just aint PBS in 2018.
