Fans and corporate partners, including Associated Bank, purchase remaining tickets to ensure sellout and TV broadcast

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As if there was a doubt.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 

As if there was a doubt.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 

No doubt but still kind of embarrassing that we needed a corporate sponsor for a bail out. Make me wonder just how many of those season ticket holders actually use their tickets?

Originally Posted by: sschind 

No doubt but still kind of embarrassing that we needed a corporate sponsor for a bail out. Make me wonder just how many of those season ticket holders actually use their tickets?

Originally Posted by: sschind 

This is very common in the NFL. I don't see it as a big deal. Besides, corporate sponsors fill most the luxury boxes and such, too. That's how I usually get to go to games at other stadiums, especially Carolina Panther games in Charlotte, NC. It's just the way it is. Besides, who can blame people for not wanting to sit through that kind of weather? It's fine for those that want to, but I can't blame anyone for choosing not to. Especially considering the money many will save.

EDIT: One thing that I find increases my game-day experience a little is to have the radio broadcast in one ear throughout the game. It allows me to keep track of details that most would miss otherwise, but still be active and in the moment at the game. Ear-buds work perfect. I would recommend it if anyone hasn't tried it before.

Edit again: Yeah, one has to be extreme to go to this game! heh heh.

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Originally Posted by: DoddPower 

I know its common but in a way fans of other teams have a bit of a right to scoff. As Packers fans that's one thing that we always lord over them. Our stadium has been sold out for XXX number of years. Our waiting list is XXX years long. I realize that there are/were a lot of variables involved with this game what with the weather and how the season went and all but still we rely on a bailout.

Obviously when the initial offer went out it looked as if the Packers might not even make it and the fact that the offer of a refund if they didn't was removed I am sure that made a lot of people's minds up. If the Packers were sitting with a 2 game lead in the division I am sure many more season ticket holders would have made the purchase then. Also, I have no doubt that if the forecast was for 30 degrees and sunny it would have sold out a lot faster as well.

I knew someone would step up and buy the remaining tickets if need be so I was not worried about the blackout but like I said, for a bunch of fans who pride themselves on supporting their team it is a bit embarrassing. I recall reading posts on other Packers forums in the past where Packer fans were chiding other fans for not selling out or having trouble selling out playoff games.

Originally Posted by: sschind 

I know its common but in a way fans of other teams have a bit of a right to scoff. As Packers fans that's one thing that we always lord over them. Our stadium has been sold out for XXX number of years. Our waiting list is XXX years long. I realize that there are/were a lot of variables involved with this game what with the weather and how the season went and all but still we rely on a bailout.

Obviously when the initial offer went out it looked as if the Packers might not even make it and the fact that the offer of a refund if they didn't was removed I am sure that made a lot of people's minds up. If the Packers were sitting with a 2 game lead in the division I am sure many more season ticket holders would have made the purchase then. Also, I have no doubt that if the forecast was for 30 degrees and sunny it would have sold out a lot faster as well.

I knew someone would step up and buy the remaining tickets if need be so I was not worried about the blackout but like I said, for a bunch of fans who pride themselves on supporting their team it is a bit embarrassing. I recall reading posts on other Packers forums in the past where Packer fans were chiding other fans for not selling out or having trouble selling out playoff games.

Originally Posted by: sschind