Not sure if it would even help but that stand of empty seats is not just a interest killer in Toronto it's a virus that kinda infects interest everywhere .
I thought tarping would help but there is no way tarping can fix that alone .
I am watching tonight but it does not inspire me to buy tickets for a CFL game especially in Toronto and this is with a hated rival .
Not a fan of blackouts but a modest 16 k would lift it or even less .
The did cheaper seats for the next 3 games, 2 of which include admission to the Ex.
But yeah I think for next year they should re-evaluate the price of east-side seats. Maybe make them a good 25% cheaper than their west-side counterparts to try to get more people over there.
Small leagues participating in large cities is a tough go at the best of times. And it doesn't help when that league constantly reminds us of its flaws by changing rules every season like they are still experimenting with the game. It's hard for people who aren't yet sold on gridiron football to take it seriously.
If the league can't expand within this country then the only hope will be to create revenue from people watching on their phones, computers, or TVs.
It's not like people can just go to a theater of their choice. Getting people to get their butts to a stadium requires giving them a good reason. In these modern times, only hard-core fans have that reason.
If so, imagine what it would be like if the league went to full divisional play ( like some want). Seeing 3 opponents 6x each for a couple years and an 8000 crowd will look huge by comparison.
Kinda tough when there was a Drake and Lady Gaga concert that the Argos had to go up against. As I was leaving BMO Field after the game, you can hear the Drake concert going on
No, it would not.
Blackouts were part of the reason why the Argos are in this mess, we don’t need anymore 1950’s team marketing strategies. We got way too many already
Unfortunately we live in a Kardasian world we’re image and perception is everything.Sell the sizzle not the steak. My point is , like a younger person said to me if nobody there than why would I be there. Empty seats on tv is a killer.