[Sainters7]

It's definitely not the 30K+ every game like it was back when I was a kid or even a teenager, but they still seem to draw fairly well (comparatively to other CFL cities anyway). I was at the West Final last year, and while it wasn't a sellout, I don't recall the crowd being horrible or anything. Was still respectable. Not sure what the reason is for so few tickets sold, but I'll wait for game-time first before just assuming it'll be under 20K. Still hopeful for a good turnout. I think it being B.C. isn't helping, just doesn't have the same oomph as the Esks, Riders or even Bombers. Plus at least those teams have fans who will travel. No-one even cares about the Lions in B.C., so the OOT Lions crowd will be very small I'm sure.

The main problem seems to be the CFL has lost an entire generation of fans to the NFL. People can blame it on bleachers and cold weather, but I have a feeling even if it was an indoor stadium (blech) in leather recliner seating with a sushi and latte bar, it still wouldn't be a sell-out. Just the way it is now unfortunately.

EDIT: While we're at it, if people want a dome so badly, why don't we just scrap the Field House altogether, and use that extra $$$ for a retractable roof instead? Why the hell do we need a field house anyway??