KrankinSox Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Wear Black in October https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/blackout-october-white-sox-ask-fans-to-dress-in-common-theme-for-playoff-games "The Chicago White Sox became American League Central Division champions for the first time in 13 years, and the team is asking fans to attend October playoff games dressed ready to win. "We are going to be asking all of our fans to wear black," White Sox Chief Marketing Officer Brooks Boyer told NBC 5. "We want to have an atmosphere that is going to really get our guys charged up, so it's going to be a blackout at the ballpark. All October wear black, support your White Sox."" 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, KrankinSox said: Wear Black in October https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/blackout-october-white-sox-ask-fans-to-dress-in-common-theme-for-playoff-games "The Chicago White Sox became American League Central Division champions for the first time in 13 years, and the team is asking fans to attend October playoff games dressed ready to win. "We are going to be asking all of our fans to wear black," White Sox Chief Marketing Officer Brooks Boyer told NBC 5. "We want to have an atmosphere that is going to really get our guys charged up, so it's going to be a blackout at the ballpark. All October wear black, support your White Sox."" Hey Brooks PUT THE DAMNED PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE! Sox Fans. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I hate to be a contrarian, but wasn't that a one of a kind thing? Maybe come up with something else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, wegner said: I hate to be a contrarian, but wasn't that a one of a kind thing? Maybe come up with something else. Agreed. They tried to keep it going in 08 vs TB, and it failed because it was too warm out and they were day games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrankinSox Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, flavum said: Agreed. They tried to keep it going in 08 vs TB, and it failed because it was too warm out and they were day games. Too warm to wear black? It's not like it was 95 degrees lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, KrankinSox said: Too warm to wear black? It's not like it was 95 degrees lol It just isn’t the same effect when it’s short sleeves and it’s a day game. Bottom line, Sox should stop trying to recreate the Blackout Game. It’s not going be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Hey Brooks PUT THE DAMNED PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE! Sox Fans. They had a pre sale for season ticketholders. From what's left, you are going to need a telescope, and a walkie talkie to speak with anyone you go with, because it's mostly singles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrankinSox Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, flavum said: It just isn’t the same effect when it’s short sleeves and it’s a day game. Bottom line, Sox should stop trying to recreate the Blackout Game. It’s not going be the same. Not every playoff Blackout game has to be a re-creation of the 2008 game. Should Penn State stop doing whiteouts because it won't be as cool as that one time they beat Ohio State? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, flavum said: It just isn’t the same effect when it’s short sleeves and it’s a day game. Bottom line, Sox should stop trying to recreate the Blackout Game. It’s not going be the same. Agreed....much like the original Field of Dreams game, it will never be the same imo. Not that I have anything against future games in Dyersville...I know some people from Iowa who are very excited that MLB wil be continuing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, wegner said: Agreed....much like the original Field of Dreams game, it will never be the same imo. Not that I have anything against future games in Dyersville...I know some people from Iowa who are very excited that MLB wil be continuing it. The white out games at Penn State are still pretty impressive. Blackouts for playoff games will be a nice sight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 19 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: They had a pre sale for season ticketholders. From what's left, you are going to need a telescope, and a walkie talkie to speak with anyone you go with, because it's mostly singles. Looks like Stubhub it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 58 minutes ago, KrankinSox said: Wear Black in October https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/blackout-october-white-sox-ask-fans-to-dress-in-common-theme-for-playoff-games "The Chicago White Sox became American League Central Division champions for the first time in 13 years, and the team is asking fans to attend October playoff games dressed ready to win. "We are going to be asking all of our fans to wear black," White Sox Chief Marketing Officer Brooks Boyer told NBC 5. "We want to have an atmosphere that is going to really get our guys charged up, so it's going to be a blackout at the ballpark. All October wear black, support your White Sox."" Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Blackout games are cool 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, KrankinSox said: Wear Black in October https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/blackout-october-white-sox-ask-fans-to-dress-in-common-theme-for-playoff-games "The Chicago White Sox became American League Central Division champions for the first time in 13 years, and the team is asking fans to attend October playoff games dressed ready to win. "We are going to be asking all of our fans to wear black," White Sox Chief Marketing Officer Brooks Boyer told NBC 5. "We want to have an atmosphere that is going to really get our guys charged up, so it's going to be a blackout at the ballpark. All October wear black, support your White Sox."" Hey Brooks, Give shirts out to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 44 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: The white out games at Penn State are still pretty impressive. Blackouts for playoff games will be a nice sight. I agree . It's a unity thing, a way to connect the fans to each other and the team. Nothing wrong with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, BigHurt3515 said: Hey Brooks, Give shirts out to everyone. The purpose of Brooks' announcement is to sell shit, not give out shit. Any AC DC is too much AC DC (Back in Black, Thunderstruck, etc.). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, BigHurt3515 said: Hey Brooks, Give shirts out to everyone. This right here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: The purpose of Brooks' announcement is to sell shit, not give out shit. Any AC DC is too much AC DC (Back in Black, Thunderstruck, etc.). If you order a shirt online, the shipping date is October 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Dick Allen said: The white out games at Penn State are still pretty impressive. Blackouts for playoff games will be a nice sight. I'm all for alternating blackout and whiteout games. I generally don't think we make enough use of the "white" color in our color scheme and name. I think whiteouts/all-white jerseys etc. would be a pretty cool departure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest Sider Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Haha I cannot believe people in here complaining that they are trying to recreate the blackout game or that this is a bad idea. You wont be feeling that way when the camera pans over a rowdy sell out crowd in pure black and chills go down your spine. The blackout is not and should not be a one time thing, nor be perceived as a slight to everyone's precious memories of the 2008 blackout game. All it really is is a really cool thing to do for big games. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 2 hours ago, wegner said: I hate to be a contrarian, but wasn't that a one of a kind thing? Maybe come up with something else. Would you prefer white instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdGen Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 56 minutes ago, 35thstreetswarm said: I'm all for alternating blackout and whiteout games. I generally don't think we make enough use of the "white" color in our color scheme and name. I think whiteouts/all-white jerseys etc. would be a pretty cool departure. Try tracking a fly ball against a completely white background sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Imagine the headline’s if they went with a “white out”. It’s be a PR nightmare I tell ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 3 hours ago, KrankinSox said: Wear Black in October https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/blackout-october-white-sox-ask-fans-to-dress-in-common-theme-for-playoff-games "The Chicago White Sox became American League Central Division champions for the first time in 13 years, and the team is asking fans to attend October playoff games dressed ready to win. "We are going to be asking all of our fans to wear black," White Sox Chief Marketing Officer Brooks Boyer told NBC 5. "We want to have an atmosphere that is going to really get our guys charged up, so it's going to be a blackout at the ballpark. All October wear black, support your White Sox."" FUCK YES!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, ShoeLessRob said: Imagine the headline’s if they went with a “white out”. It’s be a PR nightmare I tell ya! Why? Penn State does it regularly. They're called the White Sox. I mean, I think I know what you're getting at, but if you're being serious I don't think it would be controversial to have alternating blackout/whiteout games given that those are the team's colors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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