All games sold out for a record fifth straight week (1 Viewer)

[Wheelhouse]

I read this article and wanted to post it. Very impressive!

All games sold out for a record fifth straight week

(Oct. 6, 2006) -- For the first time, all NFL local TV blackouts have been lifted five times in one season, the NFL announced.

All games of the NFL schedule for this Sunday and Monday (Week 5) have sold out in advance of the local TV blackout deadline, enabling every game to be televised in the home-team market for an unprecedented fifth time in a season.

Every game of the 2006 NFL season has sold out through five weeks.

It will be only the 18th time since the NFL blackout policy took effect in 1973 that blackouts have been lifted for all games on a single weekend. The previous 17 times have been on Kickoff Weekend in 1998; three times in 2000; once in 2001; four times in 2002 and 2005; and four times this season.

The NFL blackout policy states that games sold out 72 hours prior to kickoff can be televised in the home city.

 

[Ivanhoe]

I was actually wondering about this.

Good to know.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

The NFL blackout policy states that games sold out 72 hours prior to kickoff can be televised in the home city.

The NFL cheated a little bit on this rule, however. In week two, the Charger game was not sold out by the 72-hour deadline. So the deadline was extended by a day, and an Indian casino (with some other businesses) bought up the last 1500 tickets or so just before the extended deadline. But it was definitely not sold out by the original 72-hour deadline.

 

[SSOG]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

Edit: As a Broncos fan, I feel obliged to add that we have sold out every single home game since 1970. What makes that mark even more amazing is that when the consecutive-sellout streak began, Denver's best season in its 10-year history was 6-7 (back in 1962), and Denver sold out three more consecutive losing seasons before it FINALLY managed to get the first winning season in franchise history, way back in 1973. Denver certainly rewarded its fans for their loyalty, though, with only 5 losing seasons in the next 33 years after 13 straight at the beginning.

 

[cracKer]

There was a Raiders game on TV here last week

Oakland scrapped their PSL program and fans are actually going to games.

 

[gump]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

A Jags fan pointed this out earlier, but Alltel seats 85K. Blocking out 10K puts it at 75K, which is still larger than a lot of NFL stadiums. Don't blame Jacksonville.

 

[pizzatyme]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

A Jags fan pointed this out earlier, but Alltel seats 85K. Blocking out 10K puts it at 75K, which is still larger than a lot of NFL stadiums. Don't blame Jacksonville.

No way Indy would sell out 75K every game, even as good as they are now.

 

[SSOG]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

A Jags fan pointed this out earlier, but Alltel seats 85K. Blocking out 10K puts it at 75K, which is still larger than a lot of NFL stadiums. Don't blame Jacksonville.

I wasn't blaming Jacksonville. I've actually always thought that the "sellout" rules are a little wonky anyway- Green Bay needs to sell as many tickets as New York City in order to avoid a blackout? In what world is that fair?Still, I am a little bit sad that Jacksonville covered the seats. I live about an hour away, and it used to be that if I wanted to, I could purchase a pair of tickets for $20 each just a day or two before a game and then go see it (or, if I procrastinated, I could still pick up tickets for $30 each the morning of the game). It's easier to see my beloved Broncos play in Florida (@Miami, @Jacksonville, or @Tampa- I've been to all 3) than it is to see them play in Colorado. Even if I didn't have a rooting interest, catching an NFL game between two actual NFL teams for $20 was a heck of a deal. :(

 

[x260bm]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.Edit: As a Broncos fan, I feel obliged to add that we have sold out every single home game since 1970. What makes that mark even more amazing is that when the consecutive-sellout streak began, Denver's best season in its 10-year history was 6-7 (back in 1962), and Denver sold out three more consecutive losing seasons before it FINALLY managed to get the first winning season in franchise history, way back in 1973. Denver certainly rewarded its fans for their loyalty, though, with only 5 losing seasons in the next 33 years after 13 straight at the beginning.

Actually, Denver’s streak was broken in 87 when they failed to sell out for 3 games with replacement players. The third game, which was played with most of their regulars who had crossed the picket line, drew only 20,000 fans.

 

[SSOG]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.Edit: As a Broncos fan, I feel obliged to add that we have sold out every single home game since 1970. What makes that mark even more amazing is that when the consecutive-sellout streak began, Denver's best season in its 10-year history was 6-7 (back in 1962), and Denver sold out three more consecutive losing seasons before it FINALLY managed to get the first winning season in franchise history, way back in 1973. Denver certainly rewarded its fans for their loyalty, though, with only 5 losing seasons in the next 33 years after 13 straight at the beginning.

Actually, Denver’s streak was broken in 87 when they failed to sell out for 3 games with replacement players. The third game, which was played with most of their regulars who had crossed the picket line, drew only 20,000 fans.

Strike games never count.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.Edit: As a Broncos fan, I feel obliged to add that we have sold out every single home game since 1970. What makes that mark even more amazing is that when the consecutive-sellout streak began, Denver's best season in its 10-year history was 6-7 (back in 1962), and Denver sold out three more consecutive losing seasons before it FINALLY managed to get the first winning season in franchise history, way back in 1973. Denver certainly rewarded its fans for their loyalty, though, with only 5 losing seasons in the next 33 years after 13 straight at the beginning.

Actually, Denver’s streak was broken in 87 when they failed to sell out for 3 games with replacement players. The third game, which was played with most of their regulars who had crossed the picket line, drew only 20,000 fans.

Strike games never count.

why? I thought your whole point was that Broncos' fans are so loyal that they'll watch them play no matter who is trotting out there.

 

[cstu]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

A Jags fan pointed this out earlier, but Alltel seats 85K. Blocking out 10K puts it at 75K, which is still larger than a lot of NFL stadiums. Don't blame Jacksonville.

I wasn't blaming Jacksonville. I've actually always thought that the "sellout" rules are a little wonky anyway- Green Bay needs to sell as many tickets as New York City in order to avoid a blackout? In what world is that fair?Still, I am a little bit sad that Jacksonville covered the seats. I live about an hour away, and it used to be that if I wanted to, I could purchase a pair of tickets for $20 each just a day or two before a game and then go see it (or, if I procrastinated, I could still pick up tickets for $30 each the morning of the game). It's easier to see my beloved Broncos play in Florida (@Miami, @Jacksonville, or @Tampa- I've been to all 3) than it is to see them play in Colorado. Even if I didn't have a rooting interest, catching an NFL game between two actual NFL teams for $20 was a heck of a deal. :(

The blackout rules are stupid IMO. Teams should be required to sell 60k+ tickets and the stadium size shouldn't matter. Now the Jag fans that want to see the game on TV can but the ones who would have been happy to watch the game from the upper levels for cheap can't do it anymore.

 

[SSOG]

Strike games never count.

why? I thought your whole point was that Broncos' fans are so loyal that they'll watch them play no matter who is trotting out there.

Was that my point? If a local pop warner team started wearing orange and blue uniforms, I wouldn't go see them play. If the entire Denver third string played an exhibition game against a CFL squad, I wouldn't go see that, either (well, actually, I might just for the novelty of seeing a CFL team live). If someone's going to bring up strike games, why not preseason games? I mean, if Denver failed to sell out a preseason game back in 1992, does that mean their sellout record doesn't count then, either?

 

[RoarinSonoran]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

The Cardinals sorta did this as well. Their new stadium is ~10k less than their former home at ASU.New stadium + 10k fewer seats + Leinart hype + usual Cardinal hype raised to the nth power because of the new stadium and Leinart + new fan base added to old fan base (prior stadium was 20+ miles away) = sold out season.I'd like to see an "actual attendance" link (box scores I've seen list "paid" attendance). Should the Cardinals continue sucking, I wouldn't be surprised to see them back down to their historical 40-45k actual attendance figure. It was rather refreshing being blacked out. Alas, they're on tv every week now.

 

[gump]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

A Jags fan pointed this out earlier, but Alltel seats 85K. Blocking out 10K puts it at 75K, which is still larger than a lot of NFL stadiums. Don't blame Jacksonville.

Still, I am a little bit sad that Jacksonville covered the seats. I live about an hour away, and it used to be that if I wanted to, I could purchase a pair of tickets for $20 each just a day or two before a game and then go see it (or, if I procrastinated, I could still pick up tickets for $30 each the morning of the game). It's easier to see my beloved Broncos play in Florida (@Miami, @Jacksonville, or @Tampa- I've been to all 3) than it is to see them play in Colorado. Even if I didn't have a rooting interest, catching an NFL game between two actual NFL teams for $20 was a heck of a deal. :(

SSOG - Come on down to Tampa now and you can scalp 40-yard line seats for $30 each. Sad but true...I dished out $70 for two seats 5 rows up behind the Buc bench on the 45 last week.

 

[ditka311]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

A Jags fan pointed this out earlier, but Alltel seats 85K. Blocking out 10K puts it at 75K, which is still larger than a lot of NFL stadiums. Don't blame Jacksonville.

Still, I am a little bit sad that Jacksonville covered the seats. I live about an hour away, and it used to be that if I wanted to, I could purchase a pair of tickets for $20 each just a day or two before a game and then go see it (or, if I procrastinated, I could still pick up tickets for $30 each the morning of the game). It's easier to see my beloved Broncos play in Florida (@Miami, @Jacksonville, or @Tampa- I've been to all 3) than it is to see them play in Colorado. Even if I didn't have a rooting interest, catching an NFL game between two actual NFL teams for $20 was a heck of a deal. :(

SSOG - Come on down to Tampa now and you can scalp 40-yard line seats for $30 each. Sad but true...I dished out $70 for two seats 5 rows up behind the Buc bench on the 45 last week.

That would be nice in Chicago...unfortunately it would never happen. I tried to get tix for the game this weekend for my bro's birthday and with the Bears basically steamrolling teams...forget it.

 

[JaxBill]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

A Jags fan pointed this out earlier, but Alltel seats 85K. Blocking out 10K puts it at 75K, which is still larger than a lot of NFL stadiums. Don't blame Jacksonville.

Actually Alltel without the tarps holds about 77K. For Florida-Georgia, they'll bring in temporary bleachers to take it up to 87K. With the tarps, it holds about 67K.http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stor...g_3564005.shtml

FWIW, last year, with the tarps, Jacksonville was 20th in the league in attendance despite being the smallest market in the league (if you lump Milwaukee in with GB).

 

[SSOG]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

A Jags fan pointed this out earlier, but Alltel seats 85K. Blocking out 10K puts it at 75K, which is still larger than a lot of NFL stadiums. Don't blame Jacksonville.

Still, I am a little bit sad that Jacksonville covered the seats. I live about an hour away, and it used to be that if I wanted to, I could purchase a pair of tickets for $20 each just a day or two before a game and then go see it (or, if I procrastinated, I could still pick up tickets for $30 each the morning of the game). It's easier to see my beloved Broncos play in Florida (@Miami, @Jacksonville, or @Tampa- I've been to all 3) than it is to see them play in Colorado. Even if I didn't have a rooting interest, catching an NFL game between two actual NFL teams for $20 was a heck of a deal. :(

SSOG - Come on down to Tampa now and you can scalp 40-yard line seats for $30 each. Sad but true...I dished out $70 for two seats 5 rows up behind the Buc bench on the 45 last week.

Miami was the same way two years ago when they went 4-12. People were basically GIVING their tickets away. Pretty nice.Anyway, thanks for the tip. I might have to check out the sked and see if there are any teams I want to check out this year.

 

[Sigfawn]

Another big asterisk- one of the reason why we're seeing league-wide sellouts now is because Jacksonville finally just covered over entire sections of seats. While they're technically "selling out" their games, there are something like 10,000+ seats sitting unoccupied beneath giant tarps.

A Jags fan pointed this out earlier, but Alltel seats 85K. Blocking out 10K puts it at 75K, which is still larger than a lot of NFL stadiums. Don't blame Jacksonville.

Still, I am a little bit sad that Jacksonville covered the seats. I live about an hour away, and it used to be that if I wanted to, I could purchase a pair of tickets for $20 each just a day or two before a game and then go see it (or, if I procrastinated, I could still pick up tickets for $30 each the morning of the game). It's easier to see my beloved Broncos play in Florida (@Miami, @Jacksonville, or @Tampa- I've been to all 3) than it is to see them play in Colorado. Even if I didn't have a rooting interest, catching an NFL game between two actual NFL teams for $20 was a heck of a deal. :(

SSOG - Come on down to Tampa now and you can scalp 40-yard line seats for $30 each. Sad but true...I dished out $70 for two seats 5 rows up behind the Buc bench on the 45 last week.

wheres the best place to buy tickets that cheap?

 

[Sidewinder]

A Jags fan pointed this out earlier, but Alltel seats 85K. Blocking out 10K puts it at 75K, which is still larger than a lot of NFL stadiums. Don't blame Jacksonville.

Date: 10/8/2006 New York Jets At Jacksonville Jaguarsat Alltel Stadium

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Paid Attendance: 66,604

Gamebook - NYJ at Jax [8 Oct 06]

[edit to add]

A Solution, or Merely a Cover?

Small-Market Jaguars Have Eliminated Seats, Imposed Other Measures to Stay Afloat

By Les Carpenter

Washington Post Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

To understand the disparity, the helplessness the NFL's have-nots sometimes feel in a league of haves, you need to see the tarps at Alltel Stadium. They are impossible to miss, stretched up over more than 30 rows in eight sections, pulled like window shades over this city's lofty dreams.

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver decided to install them before last season, cutting the stadium's capacity by 9,713, an admission that the town just isn't big enough to consistently fill a stadium with 76,877 seats.

The Jaguars are the only team in the NFL to take such a measure. Given the fact that only 11 years ago they led the league in revenue, it is a shocking sign of just how far they have fallen...

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