tsylvester Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 To 4:30 for the Bengals game Harbs is not happy, thinks the time will cause the fans to stay away... These guys really are in a different reality.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varaven45 Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Yawn - slow news day after Christmas I suppose.I'd focus more on game planning and decision making - aka eschewed penalty against Indy on Saturday- than a 3 hour change in game time. Maybe think about where this team was last January and where it might be this January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I think the game time will definitely affect crowd size. If asked to go I would try to but the time would make things difficult. Now is this something a coach should voice concerned over?..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 Who knows what Harbs is trying to say or to whom he is speaking. He did admit his lament over his poor in game management, aka, not taking the 10 yard penalty. Fan size is down any way, did you see all the empty seats in Saturday's game? I've seen more fans at 4th pre season games and that was essentially a playoff game! In years past that stadium would have been full. So no, game time, time of year has little affect. It is terrible play, terrible coaching, terrible front office/ ownership, (pray for us) and yes, the kneeling. I dare say if the Ravens were able to have a home playoff game, the seats would still be empty. Just because this team has won 9 games, maybe 10 and might make the playoffs, does not mean it is a good team, fun to watch. Keep in mind, this is the same fan base that saw this team go 5 games without a touchdown and still filled the stadium to the brink even when no one knew if they would score a touchdown, let alone make the playoffs. So this is not fair weather fans syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I don't know, I'm just not sold that the attendance two days before Christmas in the pouring rain is really a sign of fan dissatisfaction. But if they did stay away because of poor play and poor coaching - then yeah they are fair weather fans. If they stayed away because of kneeling then they are probably bigots so fuck them. No one I have talked to is happy about the time change. A couple will either have to change plans for that night or not go to the game. There's no way it doesn't affect the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 Well this game will just before another holiday, so will that be why folks stay home or will it be the the time change? Will it be a factor, sure? But if you paid attention to the crowd size over the course of the season you would see it was way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I'm not going but that is because of the cold. I'm fighting off the flu and my immune system is weak. I can't afford to get sick and miss work.I really want to be there. I've sat through colder games with nothing at stake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado700 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 To 4:30 for the Bengals gameHarbs is not happy, thinks the time will cause the fans to stay away... These guys really are in a different reality....He's right. Half that stadium will be empty. Why? Because many will have plans for the night and this game will delay them. 2. When it gets dark (1st qtr,) It gets pretty darn cold out there. Weather calls for 20 degrees at game time with the wind chill at 6 degrees. 4th qrtr. -alot worse. Harbs is correct and has every right to be upset. He can't do anything about the weather, but he can get mad when they flex a game that will undoubtedly keep thousands of fans at home holding their tickets. My guess is a half empty stadium tomorrow. 30-35,000 stay home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado700 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I think the game time will definitely affect crowd size. If asked to go I would try to but the time would make things difficult. Now is this something a coach should voice concerned over?.....Yes a coach should voice concern over this. He wants a packed loud stadium and thanks to the NFL, he's not going to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado700 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Who knows what Harbs is trying to say or to whom he is speaking. He did admit his lament over his poor in game management, aka, not taking the 10 yard penalty. Fan size is down any way, did you see all the empty seats in Saturday's game? I've seen more fans at 4th pre season games and that was essentially a playoff game! In years past that stadium would have been full. So no, game time, time of year has little affect. It is terrible play, terrible coaching, terrible front office/ ownership, (pray for us) and yes, the kneeling. I dare say if the Ravens were able to have a home playoff game, the seats would still be empty. Just because this team has won 9 games, maybe 10 and might make the playoffs, does not mean it is a good team, fun to watch. Keep in mind, this is the same fan base that saw this team go 5 games without a touchdown and still filled the stadium to the brink even when no one knew if they would score a touchdown, let alone make the playoffs. So this is not fair weather fans syndrome. Just hates this team sooo much. I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I do believe Harbs said he would play anytime and anyplace back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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