Fans have remarked on the sparse crowds at several games since last Thursday night.
For instance, Levis Stadium in San Francisco did not appear to have many fans in the seats.
Another Twitter user claimed that two thirds of the seats were empty this weekend.
Others were just as shocked at how empty the stadium was.
Caption: "My estimate - 2/3 empty at kickoff. #49ers" #NFL #AZvsSF(bit.ly/2zi5vS6) pic.twitter.com/KRP2DJ7jf9
Levi's! #NFL #AZvsSF RT @joshweinfuss: Opening kickoff here in Santa Clara. Where is everyone? pic.twitter.com/RwI1kQfTR4
The Giants game did not seem to fare any better.
#NFL #LARvsNYG (2/X) RT @thesniffpatrol: Giants fans fed up with the weather and the team @[me] pic.twitter.com/qjfKB3MFQP
Caption: "Half empty @MLStadium for the @Giants game. As a lifelong season ticket holder, what an embarrassment." (bit.ly/2zypQFs) pic.twitter.com/MgoMu020hf
Four more months 'til spring training #Giants #NFL #LARvsNYG(bit.ly/2zyf1TQ + bit.ly/2iy9Kkp) pic.twitter.com/KVdJqjPGvn
#NFL #LARvsNYG (2/X) RT @thesniffpatrol: Giants fans fed up with the weather and the team @[me] pic.twitter.com/qjfKB3MFQP
Jaguars fans also stayed home from EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
I appreciate the honesty#NFL #Texans MT @dirkbohse: @[me] Nobody gets to the game on time in Texas!
Finally, Thursday’s Jets game at Metlife Stadium didn’t draw many fans.
Early moments of #TNF at Metlife Stadium. #NFL #BUFvsNYJ(bit.ly/2ypOgRF + bit.ly/2ztE0rG + bit.ly/2iWGBmI)
On the other hand, Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, was filled to the brim as 95,551 fans turned out to see the Volunteers meet Southern Mississippi on Saturday. Neyland has a capacity of just over 105,000 seats, so that turnout was quite a feat.
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I have a friend in Florida that has been a season ticket holder since the inception of the Jags. After their stunt in England they sent their season tickets back and they got a refund. The financial losses of this season is going to cripple if not end the NFL.
ReplyDeleteApparently, only 15 players "protested", but it looks like the damage is done.
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There is more than one way to drain a swamp. And there are many swamps to drain. Hollywood was a cesspool waiting to be opened up to the world for draining. I would say the same thing goes to "sports". Oh, and the media, as well. More than one way to drain the swamp.
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