Atlanta: The Worst Sports Town in America - The Orange Mane

-Slap- · 10-06-2004, 02:24 PM

Buy two tickets to Game One of the National League Divisional Series and get two tickets to Game Two free!

PATHETIC!

Go Astros!

Breck Bronc · 10-06-2004, 02:42 PM

Damn, I wish I was in Atlanta, that's a great deal for a baseball fan, even if you don't like the Braves. You'd basically get to see Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt pitch in the postseason at half price.

watermock · 10-06-2004, 02:50 PM

Get to watch them lose twice.

Brilliant!

FADERPROOF · 10-06-2004, 02:51 PM

ATL has always been horrible when it comes to baseball, can't even sell out opening day.

That being said, Los Angeles is the worst as a sports town, at least ATL can support all 3 major sports teams.

Breck Bronc · 10-06-2004, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DenFan38

ATL has always been horrible when it comes to baseball, can't even sell out opening day.

That being said, Los Angeles is the worst as a sports town, at least ATL can support all 3 major sports teams.

Well, the Thrashers are way more supported than the Hawks, who don't really count as supported. The Dodgers, Lakers, and Kings get way better attendance than anybody in Atlanta.

FADERPROOF · 10-06-2004, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Breck Bronc

Well, the Thrashers are way more supported than the Hawks, who don't really count as supported. The Dodgers, Lakers, and Kings get way better attendance than anybody in Atlanta.

True, but they have to be winning to get the support. Atlanta seems to at least put people in the seats that care about the team regardless of them winning or not.

Once Lakers falls face down this year, you'll see a half empty Staples Center with people arriving late and leaving early, same with the other LA teams.

Breck Bronc · 10-06-2004, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DenFan38

True, but they have to be winning to get the support. Atlanta seems to at least put people in the seats that care about the team regardless of them winning or not.

Once Lakers falls face down this year, you'll see a half empty Staples Center with people arriving late and leaving early, same with the other LA teams.

Yeah, you may be right, the only two towns I truly know what's happening in are Denver and Miami. It just seems like Atlanta doesn't care too much about any of its teams while Los Angeles at least comes out for the Dodgers, Lakers, and Kings. Will the Lakers really suffer this season at the gate? I know Miami is absolutely crazy right now about Shaq and the Heat. They've done the impossible and taken the Dolphins out of the spotlight, although Ricky Williams, Dave Wannestedt, Rick Spielman, Jay Fiedler, and Wayne Huizenga have helped make the 'Phins unpopular for the first time in forever.

Rock Chalk · 10-06-2004, 03:37 PM

GO ASTROS!!!!!!!!!!!

Dude, I couldnt be more happy with game 1 at the moment.

watermock · 10-06-2004, 03:46 PM

I can't believe they keep trotting up old man Clemens into the 7th. He's over 108 and was sick two days ago.

Rock Chalk · 10-06-2004, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by watermock

I can't believe they keep trotting up old man Clemens into the 7th. He's over 108 and was sick two days ago.

Yeah, but from my understanding he told the coaches he wanted to go one more inning.

TexanBob · 10-06-2004, 04:42 PM

9-3 Final and they didn't have to burn Lidge.

RoyO is set for tomorrow.

Clockwork Orange · 10-06-2004, 06:16 PM

The Braves have been failing to sell out playoff games for years. The only reason they got a full house last year is because half the crowd was there to root for the Cubs. A pathetic display to say the least. Any town that doesn't sell out playoff games should be ashamed.

The Falcons couldn't draw flies unless it was the Deion teams that made the playoffs, the Super Bowl team in '98 or the Vick lead Falcons of today.

The Thrashers attendance has been declining (as expected, the novelty of having a team has worn off).

You could throw a live hand grenade into the stands at a Hawks game and not hurt anyone.

Hogan11 · 10-06-2004, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

The Braves have been failing to sell out playoff games for years. The only reason they got a full house last year is because half the crowd was there to root for the Cubs. A pathetic display to say the least. Any town that doesn't sell out playoff games should be ashamed.

They've become so used to winning the NL East, that it isn't seen as that big of a deal anymore.....plus they've become so conditioned to playoff/WS losing that it's hard for the people of Atlanta to believe in them....or that's the excuse I keep hearing anyways.

I haven't been to Turner Field, but I remember Atlanta Fulton Co. Stadium very well...it was muggy, buggy and smelt like a urinal.

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10-06-2004, 02:42 PM	#2
Breck Bronc Roland Deschain The Gunslinger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,058	Damn, I wish I was in Atlanta, that's a great deal for a baseball fan, even if you don't like the Braves. You'd basically get to see Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt pitch in the postseason at half price.

10-06-2004, 02:50 PM	#3
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Get to watch them lose twice. Brilliant!

10-06-2004, 02:51 PM	#4
FADERPROOF Bucknuts Colossus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eastlake OH Posts: 17,338	ATL has always been horrible when it comes to baseball, can't even sell out opening day. That being said, Los Angeles is the worst as a sports town, at least ATL can support all 3 major sports teams.

10-06-2004, 03:37 PM	#8
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,940 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	GO ASTROS!!!!!!!!!!! Dude, I couldnt be more happy with game 1 at the moment.

10-06-2004, 03:46 PM	#9
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I can't believe they keep trotting up old man Clemens into the 7th. He's over 108 and was sick two days ago.

10-06-2004, 04:42 PM	#11
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	9-3 Final and they didn't have to burn Lidge. RoyO is set for tomorrow.

10-06-2004, 06:16 PM	#12
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	The Braves have been failing to sell out playoff games for years. The only reason they got a full house last year is because half the crowd was there to root for the Cubs. A pathetic display to say the least. Any town that doesn't sell out playoff games should be ashamed. The Falcons couldn't draw flies unless it was the Deion teams that made the playoffs, the Super Bowl team in '98 or the Vick lead Falcons of today. The Thrashers attendance has been declining (as expected, the novelty of having a team has worn off). You could throw a live hand grenade into the stands at a Hawks game and not hurt anyone.