Steff Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 03:41 PM) I know exactly what you're saying. For my sake, I love the small crowds. We would always be able to move down and get great seats. For the sake of the White Sox and our image, I'm thrilled to hear of the ticket sales. It's also going to be harder for me to get tickets next year because we live too far away to get seasons, but I'm not too upset about that. Oh.. you're one of those fans.. :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I've said it many times, I love small crowds. Easy to get beer/food, easy to walk around. Usually more knowledgable fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierzynski 12 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I know exactly what you're saying. For my sake, I love the small crowds. We would always be able to move down and get great seats. For the sake of the White Sox and our image, I'm thrilled to hear of the ticket sales. It's also going to be harder for me to get tickets next year because we live too far away to get seasons, but I'm not too upset about that. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You would be proud to watch a game with less than 20,000 people. :headshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(Pierzynski 12 @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 03:49 PM) You would be proud to watch a game with less than 20,000 people. :headshake What the hell does that matter...? Fans are proud to watch no matter how many people are in the stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierzynski 12 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) What the hell does that matter...? Fans are proud to watch no matter how many people are in the stands. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It matters to me.I'd rather go to a game when there's 40,000 people not half of the Cell filled. :rolly Edited January 3, 2006 by Pierzynski 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(Pierzynski 12 @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:03 PM) It matters to me.I'd rather go to a game when there's 40,000 people not half of the Cell filled. :rolly Not me, I dont mind small crowds. Being a sox fan was never about popularity of the field or the team to me. There is a team on the northside for people who care about crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(Pierzynski 12 @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:03 PM) It matters to me.I'd rather go to a game when there's 40,000 people not half of the Cell filled. :rolly Well then.. if that the case I'll pray for small crowds so that we wont have to worry about seeing your fairweather ass there much this year.. :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:07 PM) Not me, I dont mind small crowds. Being a sox fan was never about popularity of the field or the team to me. There is a team on the northside for people who care about crowds. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:08 PM) Well then.. if that the case I'll pray for small crowds so that we wont have to worry about seeing your fairweather ass there much this year.. :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:07 PM) Not me, I dont mind small crowds. Being a sox fan was never about popularity of the field or the team to me. There is a team on the northside for people who care about crowds. ^^^ But I can't say I mind the large crowds that are totally juiced for big games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:11 PM) ^^^ But I can't say I mind the large crowds that are totally juiced for big games. Get back to us after a few beers and a look at that mens room line.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:13 PM) Get back to us after a few beers and a look at that mens room line.. The line at the mens room does indeed suck. Miss a whole God damn inning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:07 PM) Not me, I dont mind small crowds. Being a sox fan was never about popularity of the field or the team to me. There is a team on the northside for people who care about crowds. It's not just the people who care about the crowds, its the players, the team. The team dropped hints all over the place last year on how they were disappointed in not drawing attention and bigger crowds from the success they were having. I have never seen the Cell more energetic than what it was during the playoff run, its ignorance to not believe that helped the team gain momentum. I doubt there is one worhty player out there that would rather play in an empty house. Perhaps Delino Deshields in his hey dey?? How can a team gather motivation if there is nobody that cares... now obviously we all know this is not the case, but looking back on falling short the past few years during the stretch run with empty houses, I'll happily wait an extra 5 minutes at Beers of the World. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierzynski 12 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Not me, I dont mind small crowds. Being a sox fan was never about popularity of the field or the team to me. There is a team on the northside for people who care about crowds. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You have a point about the Cubs worrying about who wins the attendance trophy every damn year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(watchtower41 @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:26 PM) It's not just the people who care about the crowds, its the players, the team. The team dropped hints all over the place last year on how they were disappointed in not drawing attention and bigger crowds from the success they were having. I have never seen the Cell more energetic than what it was during the playoff run, its ignorance to not believe that helped the team gain momentum. I doubt there is one worhty player out there that would rather play in an empty house. Perhaps Delino Deshields in his hey dey?? How can a team gather motivation if there is nobody that cares... now obviously we all know this is not the case, but looking back on falling short the past few years during the stretch run with empty houses, I'll happily wait an extra 5 minutes at Beers of the World. Maybe that "extra motivation" is why the full house cubs do so well every year. I would bet it was our pitching that made us good, not the fairweather fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:09 PM) Amen. As long as they stay away from the corn off the cob and the corn beef stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:34 PM) Maybe that "extra motivation" is why the full house cubs do so well every year. Hee, hee, hee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:34 PM) Maybe that "extra motivation" is why the full house cubs do so well every year. I would bet it was our pitching that made us good, not the fairweather fans. Maybe if the people that went to those games actually cheered and paid attention it would make somewhat of a difference. I've heard louder libraries than Sox home Wed. games. Worrying about bathroom lines is the last thing I'm concerned about when I am going to a White Sox game. I wasn't forced to go when there was 10,000 and I am certainly not forced when there is 40,000. Edited January 3, 2006 by watchtower41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 QUOTE(watchtower41 @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:49 PM) Maybe if the people that went to those games actually cheered and paid attention it would make somewhat of a difference. I've heard louder libraries than Sox home Wed. games. Worrying about bathroom lines is the last thing I'm concerned about when I am going to a White Sox game. I wasn't forced to go when there was 10,000 and I am certainly not forced when there is 40,000. Ohhhhh, now its the volume of the game that concerns you...ok :rolly Dont know what you mean by forced to go to games, but when you go to roughly 40-50 games a year, bathroom, food, entrance lines are something you deal with all the time. I dont mind having a little space once in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 For me, the only difference between a game with 20K and 40K crowds is this: I will NOT be driving to any games this year unless I can get there 90 minutes early or more. The Sox parking people are completely unprepared to handle large crowds. I'll park at the Midway Airport lot for 2 bucks and use my monthly pass to take the Orange and Red Lines to the game. I don't really drink enough at games to make the bathroom problem a huge deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:13 PM) Get back to us after a few beers and a look at that mens room line.. don't listen to her. just sneak in a bottle of whiskey and you'll be all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 05:20 PM) Dont know what you mean by forced to go to games, but when you go to roughly 40-50 games a year, bathroom, food, entrance lines are something you deal with all the time. I dont mind having a little space once in awhile. hey, thats the price we have to pay for winning the world series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE(mr_genius @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 08:18 PM) hey, thats the price we have to pay for winning the world series agreed. And im cool with that. IN fact, im excited. But Im just saying that IMO I dont mind having less people now and again. Its nice to have some space to watch the game and speak with usually more die hard fans. And be able to get whatever you want when ever you want, not having to ride the EL spooning with other people. Its ok with me, thats all. I like it both ways for different reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE(mr_genius @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 08:15 PM) don't listen to her. just sneak in a bottle of whiskey and you'll be all good. Comprehension is a skill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 04:24 PM) Why would you jump on somebody for saying 23K. That's only 15% off. Yeah Steff, I am a delicate flower. You can't just jump all over me, I'm liable to cry. Steff make Tony sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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