chuck277 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Just a hunch, but I'm thinking out of 16 games, we'll only be able to watch the following on the tube, for those who don't have the cash to burn for tix:Green Bay, Philly, San Diego and Minnesota.What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Since those are all away games I think there's is a very good chance they will be televised in Metro Atlanta.As far as the home games go..... maybe one. Is that a suprise because I've been thinking that since week 2 of last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 All the home games will probably be blacked out, we get to watch all road games though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cx@yahoo.com Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 you automatically get to watch the 8 away games....this is Falcons home schedule:9/07 - vs. Detroit9/31 - vs. Kansas City10/12 - vs. Chicago11/9 - vs. New Orleans11/16 - vs. Denver11/23 - vs. Carolina12/14 - vs. Tampa12/28 - vs. St. Louisthat is a very weak home schedule - only top teams with big followings help sell-out the dome when the Falcons are not doing well - and with no YKW. The only team that I see will help sell-out the dome is probably the Chicago Bears. Certain teams travel well like the Steelers, Cowboys and Packers. Since we are playing none of those teams - nobody except the Bears will "help" sell-out the dome. I am guessing that probably only about 65% of the season-ticket holders renew and there will not be enough new season ticket holders to make up the difference.KEEP IN MND - THIS IS ALL MY "BEST GUESS"!!!!So, my estimation is that Season-Ticket base will be about 40,000 and I believe the Ga. Dome capacity is about 72,000 - so, each game will need about 32,000 tickets sold - I don't think that will happen until the Falcons start consistently winning again. Also, its hard to reach new fans when only 1/2 the games are on TV and those are road-games - which usually end up being more losses than home games.Its going to "suck" missing out on 6-7 games this year. I was a season ticket holder for last 6 years but cannot afford them this year given my finances (violens playing softly in background:)).Anyway, that is my guess - 9 games on TV - 7 games blacked out - hope I'm wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Zero blackouts here in Central PA via the NFL package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Predator Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I would say other than the 8 away games, we could consider ourselves lucky to see 2 regular season home games on tv. For those that don't remember the years where the Falcons was always blacked out, welcome to a new day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnFalcon Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Get a ticket- go to the Dome... I like the new red seats... looks purty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 The Predator (4/15/2008)I would say other than the 8 away games, we could consider ourselves lucky to see 2 regular season home games on tv. For those that don't remember the years where the Falcons was always blacked out, welcome to a new day.NFL blackout rule is dumbest rule in all of sports - i've never seen that the blackout helps sell tickets - it really has just opposite effect - the casual fans just forget about the Falcons and the die-hard fans that cannot afford tickets lose interest as well. On away games that are televised, probably hometown viewership goes down and then the local networks lose all the extra adverstising revenue for the hometown games versus some "sunday movie of the week" crap which creates lower market share.NFL really needs to do away with the rule... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfan130 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I get to watch all home games - Excited about being in the Dome again this year and unless my schedule changes I will be attending them all! **** YEAH!SEAN 130 (doing his part to stop blackouts) LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLballer Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 out of 16 games i say 2 wont be blacked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimusmc Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 g-dawg (4/15/2008)The Predator (4/15/2008)I would say other than the 8 away games, we could consider ourselves lucky to see 2 regular season home games on tv. For those that don't remember the years where the Falcons was always blacked out, welcome to a new day.NFL blackout rule is dumbest rule in all of sports - i've never seen that the blackout helps sell tickets - it really has just opposite effect - the casual fans just forget about the Falcons and the die-hard fans that cannot afford tickets lose interest as well. On away games that are televised, probably hometown viewership goes down and then the local networks lose all the extra adverstising revenue for the hometown games versus some "sunday movie of the week" crap which creates lower market share.NFL really needs to do away with the rule...i agree strongly, that rule is complete BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 g-dawg (4/15/2008)The Predator (4/15/2008)I would say other than the 8 away games, we could consider ourselves lucky to see 2 regular season home games on tv. For those that don't remember the years where the Falcons was always blacked out, welcome to a new day.NFL blackout rule is dumbest rule in all of sports - i've never seen that the blackout helps sell tickets - it really has just opposite effect - the casual fans just forget about the Falcons and the die-hard fans that cannot afford tickets lose interest as well. On away games that are televised, probably hometown viewership goes down and then the local networks lose all the extra adverstising revenue for the hometown games versus some "sunday movie of the week" crap which creates lower market share.NFL really needs to do away with the rule...i agree. thats stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Sun Tzu 7 (4/15/2008)Since those are all away games I think there's is a very good chance they will be televised in Metro Atlanta.As far as the home games go..... maybe one. Is that a suprise because I've been thinking that since week 2 of last season. Me too. I complained about black-outs since the Vick vs Schaub days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 atlballer (4/15/2008)out of 16 games i say 2 wont be blacked outhow? we at least get to see the away games. they dont black out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halsey Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 chuck277 (4/15/2008)Just a hunch, but I'm thinking out of 16 gamesJust a hunch: You're not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Only home games can get blacked out, genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 halsey (4/15/2008)chuck277 (4/15/2008)Just a hunch, but I'm thinking out of 16 gamesJust a hunch: You're not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Only home games can get blacked out, genius. Unless both teams are blacked out...lol Just kidding, just kidding. Its a regional thing I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhourk Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 chuck277 (4/15/2008)Just a hunch, but I'm thinking out of 16 games, we'll only be able to watch the following on the tube, for those who don't have the cash to burn for tix:Green Bay, Philly, San Diego and Minnesota.What do you guys think? Away games are not blacked out, so I think your hunch sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cx@yahoo.com Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 atlballer (4/15/2008)out of 16 games i say 2 wont be blacked outonly home games get black out idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhourk Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 atlballer (4/15/2008)out of 16 games i say 2 wont be blacked outSee the above reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Chill out on him. Why so much hostility? You guys act like the world is gonna end if someone says something wrong. His point is that we won't see hardly any of the games. Get a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGA_DAWG46 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Why is that somehow everytime something come out there are always pessimist?Some of you sicken me. Can't be optimistic about your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 UGA_DAWG46 (4/15/2008)Why is that somehow everytime something come out there are always pessimist?Some of you sicken me. Can't be optimistic about your team.i know it is crazy. i can understand believing that we may not win, but dont bash your own team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlacksburgHokie Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 At most 2 games will be blacked out. If nothing else, we'll go on the Jags plan and cover seats to make sellouts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebonymonk Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 bossFALCON (4/15/2008)UGA_DAWG46 (4/15/2008)Why is that somehow everytime something come out there are always pessimist?Some of you sicken me. Can't be optimistic about your team.i know it is crazy. i can understand believing that we may not win, but dont bash your own team.Lol, my sentiments exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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