Texas Stadium was a damned dump. But back when we were winning, it was our dump. I went to games there when we were actually good and it was as loud as any other stadium I went to.
AT&T is more of an all-purpose stadium (college football, basketball, boxing, soccer, concerts, X-games) than Cowboys stadium. That said, I don't think the stadium is turning people off football-wise. It's more likely the residue of 8-8.
Agreed. I went to games in Texas Stadium. And I thought it was great. Sure, it wasn't nearly as 'modern' as a lot of other places, but it had a history. And I do think we had an advantage playing there. From the hole in the roof putting the heat and sun on the visiting sideline, to the crown on the field.
because of how the stadium is constructed or the placid fans?
I don't think they make that much after you figure in the psl and fee from ticketexchange/paypal, remember someone over at the zone saying he had season tickets for the few times he was in town and sold the rest and he actually took a loss on some games and did well to break even at the end of the year
I'm sure some have taken losses but I'll bet They didn't intend to. Their intent was to make a few bucks.
I'm a bit conflicted on this. Maybe only @L.T. Fan can confirm this. I understand people had the same gripes about brand new Texas Stadium, pricing out the Cotton Bowl true fans for the wine & cheese fans.
That's what my dad always said. He remembers the Cotton Bowl fans being loud and rowdy before they were all replaced with Doctors and Lawyers.
There is a blue collar versus white collor struggle in every audience participation situation. Football stadiums are no exception. Believe it or not the Cowboys have always had a dominant blue collar audience in majority at the games. One of the largest fan segments are the Mexican Americans. With the new stadium that part of the attendees seems to have shrunk. The prices have affected the mix but another factor is the relocation to Arlington. It is very inconvenient to what was once loyal followers in the greater Dallas metroplex. I am a causality of this particular circumstance myself. These who did buy in have found it is more convenient to stay at home and sell their tickets. They still buy because of the steep licensing fee they paid. If they don't buy then that is forfeited. I know people in this circumstance and they will continue to buy but they will also continue to sell the tickets.
I said this very thing aloud Sunday.
Yeah. I think I pointed out the "tourism" thing a few weeks back when I indicated it is like a trip to Disneyland for some. That was when the discussion first started with all the Niner fans making a raid on the stadium.
Why are you so quick to down every Dallas Fan. Even the ones who sold the tickets still watch the same and root for the Cowboys. Selling you ticket doesn't make you a bad fan.It fits makes you selfish fan.
I blame the corporate ticket holders who resell just for the sake of it, but it's not just hem.
Pretty sure it doesn't say on ticketexchange or stubhub what team the buyer is a fan of.
Corporate ticket holders usually give the tickets away to clients or use them as some sort of employee reward. Believe me when I say those ticket recipients are Dallas fans and will show up. These type ticket holders are not the problem.