I wanted to wait until the next day before I responded to any of replies. As I assumed, most were fiscal reasons "excuses" defending a so called well represented team. I also understand the success of the Cincinnati Bearcats as well, but concession prices do not differ between Nippert Stadium and Paul Brown Stadium. I say this with 15 working years experience at most of the Cincinnati major venues. This includes both stadiums listed year in and year out. I am also very familiar with the crowd patterns of the Cincinnati Reds as well. After 15 years you pick up on patterns between the fans and the organization.
One Pattern I have picked up over the years, Cincinnati BENGAL FANS are the most unloyal fans I have ever seen. I remember in 05 when the Bengals had an explosive offense, fun to watch, just moved into a NEW STADIUM and MADE THE PLAYOFFS! They sold out all of their games that year. It was a fun atmosphere to be around. Sorry Steeler Nation crucify me for that, but they were a good team and we know it.
Then came 2006 - Current. Nothing but consistent blackouts because the Bengals fell into being the "Bengals" again. Now the Bengals, top of the hill the city is starting scream Who-Dey but no followers at the game? Hey Sailor! New in town??? is up with that? Perhaps its the fan's lack of trust in the team? They know their winning but, still scared to come to the game?
Again let me reiterate there is NOT a fiscal reason why fans are not coming to the game. Why do city's like DENVER, PITTSBURGH, BALTIMORE, KANSAS MOTHER TRUCKIN CITY (yes they suck bad, really bad), GREEN BAY and more blue collar midwest folk sell out EVERY GAME FOR YEARS!!!! ??????? It's not because of the unemployment rate, the cost of a cold beer, the high demand of jobs or lack there of, its because they support their team. There is so many damn people in the area that supports the team that getting a ticket can take weeks, or even months in advance to go to the game. One thing for sure is, they wont ever have to worry about not watching their team on TV when they are playing at home! That's the truth. All that money garbage is nothing but a blanket to cover your sorry bandwagon pathetic team loving butt.
Good Day all...
GO STEELERS
Who Dey! Do Dey? Have Dem RINGS? NO DEY DONT! WE DEY!