Jaguars allowing fans to watch something else

[ColdCat]

'Cuz if you're at a Jaguars game the last thing you want to do is watch a Jaguars game, Everbank Field will show the RedZone channel on the video screen during games. Good idea?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/01/jags-may-show-continuous-redzone-on-new-video-boards/

 

[Riptide]

That's pretty stupid. Fans will quickly realize that they might as well watch games on TV at home, where they can save a buncha bucks while also not having to watch the Jaguars.

 

[LongTimeListener]

That's pretty stupid. Fans will quickly realize that they might as well watch games on TV at home, where they can save a buncha bucks while also not having to watch the Jaguars.

Fans already know that.

I see this as pretty smart. On the long list of reasons I would never go to a game, this addresses my reason #1. The stadiums of the future are all moving toward this concept.

 

[Riptide]

Yeah, but once they're distracted by other games televised at the stadium, why bother coming out to the stadium anymore?

"****, I could be watching those games at home ... "

 

[LongTimeListener]

But people are already saying that. And the NFL is tremendously worried. The answer is, believe it or not, to make the stadium experience more like home.

 

[Riptide]

I hear ya. Works best if you have a good game in front of you, I guess.

 

[Beef03]

Most stadiums already have other scores posted on different boards, do they not? Now they can see how those scores happened. Not a big deal. Although, it all depends on the execution. I would hold it off until one of the bizillion TV timeouts, rather than running it during play or in between plays.

 

[da man]

Most stadiums already have other scores posted on different boards, do they not? Now they can see how those scores happened. Not a big deal. Although, it all depends on the execution. I would hold it off until one of the bizillion TV timeouts, rather than running it during play or in between plays.

Ding ding!

Exactly. The absolute worst part of the stadium experience are those excruciatingly long delays for commercials when nothing is happening and you're twiddling your thumbs (it's especally bad when there are two in a very short span, such as one after a score, then another right after the kickoff). So why not fill that time with something that will really engage the fan rather than an ad or some lame music or a video board trivia quiz?

If it's done right, it has the potential to be brilliant.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

The Jags should just show replays of the Florida and Georgia games that took place the day before... Most of the people there care more about watching those games a second time than they do watching the Jags live. :D

 

[Batman]

The Jags should just show replays of the Florida and Georgia games that took place the day before... Most of the people there care more about watching those games a second time than they do watching the Jags live. :D

Or the tractor pulls from the night before.

 

[Mark2010]

If they are showing it during timeouts and halftime, great. I wouldn't show it while the live game on the field is taking place.

 

[poindexter]

Yeah, but once they're distracted by other games televised at the stadium, why bother coming out to the stadium anymore?

"****, I could be watching those games at home ... "

As opposed to watching in-game commercials at the stadium?

 

[Riptide]

Yeah, but once they're distracted by other games televised at the stadium, why bother coming out to the stadium anymore?

"****, I could be watching those games at home ... "

As opposed to watching in-game commercials at the stadium?

Dunno. I ignore that commercial stuff. If I start watching other games at the stadium, pretty soon I'm thinking it's time to stop going to the stadium. But that's me. I'm there for live football, not video distractions. Other fans' mileage will vary. And I'm probably in the minority anyway.

 

[JakeandElwood]

I think it's brilliant. With how connected people are, they want to be able to know exactly what happened immediately. It will really help the dull stadium experience during timeouts and halftime. I would hope they have enough common sense to not play it during the actual game though ...

 

[hondo]

The Jags should just show replays of the Florida and Georgia games that took place the day before... Most of the people there care more about watching those games a second time than they do watching the Jags live. :D

That's not accurate and I get that you're joking. But like any NFL city, a plurality of sports fans in Jacksonville identify themselves as NFL fans. College football is second. Among those who identify themselves as primarily college football fans, more say they are Gator Fans (no shock). Georgia is a distant third behind FSU. It seems as if Gator fans dominate the area but they don't. It's because, in the words of the late, great Gene Pullen, they're "LOGs" -- Loud Obnoxious Gators.

 

[Donny in his element]

I was a Jags season ticket holder for a year -- still would be if I lived there now. This is a great idea for stoppages. People are on their phones during that time anyway keeping up with fantasy teams and other games as well.

As for Gators, I'm reminded of the quote (now less accurate but meaningful pre mid-90s)), "the arrogance of Notre Dame with the history of Wake Forest."

 

[dixiehack]

So they're just going to give up the revenue from commercials on the Jumbotron? Fat chance.

 

[Mark2010]

Well, as someone else pointed out, there are a lot of dead spots during a game where you can show stuff. Not really any different than posting scores of out of town games.

It is sort of ironic that over the last 20-30 years, the NFL and other leagues have pandered so much to the TV people paying the huge rights fees and sort of ignored the live gate. I suppose that makes some sense economically, but given the price of some of these tickets, I would argue the live fans deserve a better shake. When the option of staying home and watching the broadcast is superior to being there in person, something is wrong.

 

[Vombatus]

... When the option of staying home and watching the broadcast is superior to being there in person, something is wrong.

Part of this trend is being driven by better at home viewing experiences, but part of it is also due to how people value their time and money nowadays. Gas prices, ticket prices, concession prices, parking prices, asshole fans and time spent in traffic can all contribute to negative experiences. And in some cities, asshole owners [hello, DC].

There is a big difference between $10 and $100, and somewhere in between is a ticket price point with which most people have no problem. But as prices get beyond $100, people tend to really start weighing that expense (multiplied by however many kids/family go with you) versus FREE and choosing the latter.

Duh. This was stating the obvious.

What I really wanted to say was that it amazes me that with all the new information technology, we seem to value our time even more than before, and are putting up with inconveniences less and less.

 

[Riptide]

What gets me is charging $20 or more to park your car. When you're already paying $100 for each ticket. What a ripoff. Parking should be a courtesy.