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Post by Gene on Nov 11, 2007 13:16:24 GMT -5
you are totally missing the point. it goes well beyond the fan participation but the caliber of play you can recieve from players by resting them does leaps and bounds for competative play. -i have nothing to base this on because i've never heard of it. don't get me wrong i totally agree with exhibition games(before the season) but can't see it attracting the same crowd with nothing a stake. -with todays technology it doesn't matter where my team is playing i can stay connected with whats going on with the team and the rest of the league for that matter. as i said goodluck just glad were not doing this after the season has started |
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Post by Canton Cougar Fan on Nov 11, 2007 14:25:35 GMT -5
If done properly, these exhibition games can be quite beneficial to fans and teams alike.
There are many times where your starters can't get to the game for whatever reason (work, injury, other commitments, call ups, etc.). This gives the team the opportunity to work in the back ups and see what they can do without risking a loss.
Additionally, a great opportunity to build a fan base. Give season ticket holders a reward for investing in the team by giving the exhibition game for free and charging everyone else a ridiculously low price to "preview" the product.
There will be a risk anytime you take the field. IMHO, the up side outweighs the downside here. Especially that week 17 game.
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Post by lionsroar on Nov 11, 2007 17:10:25 GMT -5
just like i said exhibition games are a great idea(before the season), and like you said if done properly their beneficial. unfortunatly what you have are two teams not taking a bye week to play an exhibition game.
-please someone tell me a successful professional sport that does this in mid season, besides all star games(baseball, basketball)
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Post by 1stDownStorm on Nov 11, 2007 17:18:22 GMT -5
I don't know, but shouldn't Wyoming be using the week Reading comes to them to continue catching up with the Eastern Conference in games played? Just a thought. And no I'm not knocking the AIFA, but rather the Cavalry's decision to play an Eastern Conference team in the middle of an already tightly packed schedule with West teams.
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Post by Gene on Nov 11, 2007 17:20:55 GMT -5
just like i said exhibition games are a great idea(before the season), and like you said if done properly their beneficial. unfortunatly what you have are two teams not taking a bye week to play an exhibition game. -please someone tell me a successful professional sport that does this in mid season, besides all star games(baseball, basketball) |
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Post by Gene on Nov 11, 2007 17:23:27 GMT -5
I don't know, but shouldn't Wyoming be using the week Reading comes to them to continue catching up with the Eastern Conference in games played? Just a thought. And no I'm not knocking the AIFA, but rather the Cavalry's decision to play an Eastern Conference team in the middle of an already tightly packed schedule with West teams. |
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Post by Canton Cougar Fan on Nov 11, 2007 19:28:47 GMT -5
I don't know, but shouldn't Wyoming be using the week Reading comes to them to continue catching up with the Eastern Conference in games played? Just a thought. And no I'm not knocking the AIFA, but rather the Cavalry's decision to play an Eastern Conference team in the middle of an already tightly packed schedule with West teams. And once the west is settled, it might not be possible for these "exhibition" games to be played anyway. So, again, calm down and let's see how it plays out. I do, however, commend the Express and Calvary organizations for thinking ahead. Something that's appears to be rarely done. |
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