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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Got a form response back about an hour ago:
Guess that didn't work.
Didn't figure it would, but maybe if enough folks did somebody would take note of it.
Like they say "nothing ventured, nothing gained." No harm in trying, I suppose.
Got a form response back about an hour ago:
Didn't figure it would, but maybe if enough folks did somebody would take note of it.
Like they say "nothing ventured, nothing gained." No harm in trying, I suppose.
I agree. Just found it ironic that the response was they support the NFL.
Most likely an automated email after it scanned NFL in yours.
I am extremely torn on this one. I'm 41 and go back to the early 80s with this team. Been through good times, bad times, and dynastic periods. I had season tickets in 223 (old stadium) & 313 in the Gillette from 92-11. My 10 year old son has been BEGGING me to take him to a game. I definitely want him to see Tom Brady play and I figured the opener would be awesome with the fireworks, pomp & circumstance, etc - what a way to experience your first game. In this day & age, I'd say most little kids really aren't into "our" teams the way I was when I was little - but my son loves the Patriots. Most of the kids at school have a passing interest, but he's pretty well into it.
I promised him I would take him to a game (and was going to surprise him with the opener - I knew I'd pay a big premium, but luckily and through the Grace of God I can afford it). My son loves the Pats, we watch every non-night game together - it's an amazing thing to have with your son. I had it with my father, who recently lost a long battle w cancer. Christ, we were going to sprinkle some of his ashes on the spot Vinatieri made his kick!
But then the NFL's sanctions came out. And then Kraft turtled, sold out his team, fans, and quarterback and took a stiff Goodell in the arse...Baghdad Bob sold out his team and a portion of the future of his team for the "good of the 32."
Damn, I promised my son a Pats game and I know I'll be paying through the nose - but I just don't know if I can say no to my kiddo, even though I know I should not set foot anywhere near Jonathan City....
Next step: if someone's able to collect a list of the various sponsors affiliated with the Patriots, that would be pretty excellent. Gillette is the obvious one, already decided I've bought my last razor from them. Dollar Shave Club and Harry's (https://www.harrys.com/) are better anyway, only reason I was still using Gillette is cause of the Pats.
Grow a beard, you pansy.
Already have one! Gotta handle the neckbeard though, nobody wants those
Yeah, I was just messing about. I have one too and agree on the neckbeard. I joined Dollar Shave over a year ago. Not the best quality blades but if you're only worrying about the high cheeks and the neckbeard, they work just fine.
Other corporate sponsors for NE are EMC2, Bank of America, Verizon, NRG Energy and MEMIC (worker's comp insurance). Looks like Gillette is the likely candidate to feel any boycott pinch - or least bad publicity.
Here ya go. My youngest and I up to Bath, Maine
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I am in the exact same predicament with my 11 year old. Only difference is I am still a season ticket holder and already wrote that check to Bob in March.
I said so much in another thread and was read the riot act by bella*chick and someone else.
It's easy for people to claim "no money to Kraft" but I'm doubting any of them have season tickets they are willing to give up over this. Especially this season, where they are already bought and paid for.
Santa's a pats fan? No wonder we always win. It's Christmas all the time!