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Re: The real losers when teams stop playing hard in blow outs
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Originally Posted by QuiGon
When 25,000 STHers like yourself turn in their seats in outrage over the fact that they aren't seeing starters 100% of the time, then I am sure the league will look into the issue. I will compile a list of people that have done that. Let me know when you've turned 'em in and I will make you slots numbered 1 and 2.
This is the dumbest thread ever...DUMB!!
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Re: The real losers when teams stop playing hard in blow outs
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Originally Posted by hallfamebrady
The ticket buying public
Being a season ticket holder, I spend $1800 a year on two tickets. As a result, I want to see first string players playing a majority of the game while giving a peak performance. I am paying to see Tom Brady, not Matt Cassel
Is it fair to assume that I am going to see first string players unless circumstances like injuries come into play? Seeing two teams going through the motions in the second half is a break of of that trust. I realize that not every game is going to be exciting but they should be trying their best to make it so. I could care less if the other team gets their feelings hurt.
Has anyone in the media brought up this issue?
$1800. If you're not happy, I'm sure someone else would be happy to take your spot and be happy about it. If not, you could fork another 109 million (whatever the cap is) and start paying their salaries.
Re: The real losers when teams stop playing hard in blow outs
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Originally Posted by fair catch fryar
Take your own advice! Just because your a season ticket holder, you're a "real" fan?
Did you even read the original post? Or understand it?
He is not complaning about running up the score, he is saying because he pays so much for season tickets he wants to see the real product on the field for the whole game.
He would be happy if the score was 100-0 and so would I.
What is so hard to understand about the original post, and why are people so quick to attack other people?
Re: The real losers when teams stop playing hard in blow outs
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Originally Posted by CopenhagenPatsfan
Did you even read the original post? Or understand it?
He is not complaning about running up the score, he is saying because he pays so much for season tickets he wants to see the real product on the field for the whole game.
He would be happy if the score was 100-0 and so would I.
What is so hard to understand about the original post, and why are people so quick to attack other people?
Yes I read the post. Do you understand what my response was? First of all, the Pats have been playing their starters well into the game even after the outcome has been determined. Have you noticed the #'s being put up by Brady & Co.? Secondly, when you pay for season tickets, you accept the product you're getting. I could give two ****s about how much he paid, I want to see the Patriots win and then continue to win, not to make some guy happy because of how much he paid for his seats!
Re: The real losers when teams stop playing hard in blow outs
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Originally Posted by hallfamebrady
The ticket buying public
Being a season ticket holder, I spend $1800 a year on two tickets. As a result, I want to see first string players playing a majority of the game while giving a peak performance. I am paying to see Tom Brady, not Matt Cassel
Is it fair to assume that I am going to see first string players unless circumstances like injuries come into play? Seeing two teams going through the motions in the second half is a break of of that trust. I realize that not every game is going to be exciting but they should be trying their best to make it so. I could care less if the other team gets their feelings hurt.
Has anyone in the media brought up this issue?
I think you have a legitimate point. It's certainly not a stand-alone argument, but it's a piece of the overall argument for continuing to play competitively even in lopsided games.
Re: The real losers when teams stop playing hard in blow outs
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Originally Posted by hallfamebrady
Has anyone in the media brought up this issue?
Does it put the Evil Patriots in a bad light? THen they are not interested.
On a serious note, what is it with reading comprehension on this list? Why are so many people acting like you are complaining the Pats rest their starters when clearly you are saying exactly the opposite?
You: I'm glad the Patriots don't take out their starters.
Responders: Stop complaining. If you don't like the Patriots leaving their starters in, then give up your seasons tickets.
Re: The real losers when teams stop playing hard in blow outs
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Originally Posted by fair catch fryar
Yes I read the post. Do you understand what my response was? First of all, the Pats have been playing their starters well into the game even after the outcome has been determined. Have you noticed the #'s being put up by Brady & Co.? Secondly, when you pay for season tickets, you accept the product you're getting. I could give two ****s about how much he paid, I want to see the Patriots win and then continue to win, not to make some guy happy because of how much he paid for his seats!
You may want to read the post again. You are he are in agreement. Both of you are saying that the Pats leave the starters in and that is a good thing.
The only difference is that he is saying that taking starters out and playing slappies is not giving the product people are paying for, which is another reason for playing regulars all game. This is a well-documented topic, brought up every fourth exhibition game.
Re: The real losers when teams stop playing hard in blow outs
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Originally Posted by spacecrime
You may want to read the post again. You are he are in agreement. Both of you are saying that the Pats leave the starters in and that is a good thing.
The only difference is that he is saying that taking starters out and playing slappies is not giving the product people are paying for, which is another reason for playing regulars all game. This is a well-documented topic, brought up every fourth exhibition game.
Right and what I'm saying is as long as the Pats are winning, I don't really care what people are paying, I want BB to do what is best for our chances to win the Superbowl! I'm not a season ticket holder, but I too am a fan who has gone to a couple games and buys the merchandise.
Re: The real losers when teams stop playing hard in blow outs
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Originally Posted by fair catch fryar
Right and what I'm saying is as long as the Pats are winning, I don't really care what people are paying, I want BB to do what is best for our chances to win the Superbowl! I'm not a season ticket holder, but I too am a fan who has gone to a couple games and buys the merchandise.
Would you care if you bought tickets to the Dolphins game later in the season and the starters are being benched since everything is wrapped up? What about if it is the first game you have ever gone to? It is like buying tickets for a Broadway play and the understudy has the lead roll. You know it is a possibility when you buy tickets but it does not feel good.
That is why I am all for the regulars playing deep into the game. I do think it helps them competitively since they get the play hard for 60 minutes
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