Why are the lower bowl crowds so bad? I will tell you.

The rowdies are in the lower bowl.. lol
i agree through alot of people are on their cell phones just talking it up and not even paying attention to the game

 

It's not like that in Detroit. At least it hasn't been the times I have been there. I will say in Indiana it was sad how many seats where open, but in Detroit even the "corporate" seats were mostly filled the whole game. I know cause I sit in them there.

 

dude, I don't even live in Texas and I knew that years ago.

 

Yeah.. it's especially bad in New York and Sacramento

 

WTF its bad in Sacramento?

 

You best me to it I was about to say the same thing.

 

Not in DC. I was at the Wizards game last month, sitting a few rows behind the Wizards' bench. Those seats were stuffed with hardcore Wizards fans, not a single executive meeting in sight...

 

Yeah ive seen those wizard fans.
Losing alot lately and people still support them like crazy. If Houston lost like 7 straight the attendance would be down to like 13,000 lol

 

I think the Rockets organization is ok with upsetting a few fans that come to 3-4 games per year, when it comes to getting people that buy season tickets every season as one of the tools they use to entertain their clients.

Houston is full of businessses that do this.

 

HOLY CRAP! Everything? My woman is in SAC now & won't be back for another 5 months.

But, I got League Pass this year & SAC's announcers are THE LEAGUE'S WORST, but they suit the residents of SAC. No joke, SAC is like FL of CA. All old people, handicapped people, both physically & mentally. It's just blah there.

I know, I go visit again 2/29 - 3/4.

 

Most hometown announcers are bad because they are such homers.
I think my favorite announcer is Jeff Van Gundy. He's just too funny.

 

In further news, Hillary Clinton has ambitions for the White House.

 

Every coin has two sides...

I have a friend with seasons' tickets and was at the Cavs game in Sec 109 Row 19. Very few of the people around me were "suits". The vast majority were 20-somethings who spent a large amount of time on their cell phones.

The seats were near an aisle and there was a continous flow of younger fans up and down the aisle the whole game. It was distracting to say the least. Obviously, my experience won't change the stereotype of who sits in the lower bowl...but they are a factual.

I get really tired of reading the "true fan" BS. It's entertainment. There's a reason the Palace isn't in downtown Detroit and I'm unconvinced that the Summit wasn't just as loud and packed when the Rockets were as elite as the Pistons are currently.

On the surface, I'd be in favor of letting other sections move down after the half. But from what I just experienced, it would be a nightmare to police.

 

They should give out freebies that are only available when you are in your seat when the game starts.

 

They have the free items to the first XX,000 fans on some nights. I suppose that is to get people to come earlier.

 

Not defending the un"Rowdie"ness of lower bowl fans BUT you must realize that the majority of the teams income comes from selling the season tickets down around the court. While there are some individuals with the resources to purchase those tickets the majority are corporations. Being part of a business that has 6 tickets valued at $285, I know the thinking of the other owners is...if we're making an over 70,000 investment, we're going to enjoy the games anyway we please....

Not saying that it is excusable to tell anyone to sit down or be quiet or anything of that nature but if the people around you aren't as excited as you are...big deal, let them be. I've outlined this in a previous thread but once again, you can think of it as two different type of contributions. You as a dedicated hardcore fan donate your time and excitement to the atmosphere. While that is important, equally as important is the millions of dollars the lower bowl season ticket holders contribute. How else do you think Les could afford to pay Battier 6.8 million dollars next season, or offer Landry a 4 yr 10 million dollar extension this offseason (hopefully )

Bottom line is, i agree that other venues appear to be more lively in the lower section than the ToyBox but unless you are willing to put up the money to purchase those seats down low, you have no basis for criticizing those that do.

 

Do other teams not do this? I don't understand why this is a particular problem for the Rockets.

 

F'ING KANGAROOS!!!

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/end

 

It's the Cable and ABC TV contracts that makes it possible to pay those ridiculous player contracts.

 

Upper class snobs should just donate their seats to most of us middle/lower class ppl who root and cheer on their team to the very end instead of trying to be seen on camera.