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TheAlpineOracle · 11-16-2015, 04:13 PM

I'm a longtime season ticket holder, and I think this year will be my last. I used to get amped for the games, watch the road games religiously, and even watched most games not involving the Stampeders on TSN. I've been to the Grey Cup and use to drive up to Edmonton with some buddies every time the Stamps played there.

I'd like to say it's because i'm getting older and have more responsibilities in my life, but I really don't think that's it. I simply just don't care anymore. Am I spoiled from having a team at the top of the standing for the past 8 years or so? Probably, but I'm just not entertained anymore. The quality of the league has dropped so far the games aren't worth watching. It's not just the quality of the players either, the officials play a big part. The officiating is nothing short of horrendous, and the new rules have absolutely ruined the flow of the game. This league is a shadow of it's former self. I also think TSN plays a big part in that. Terrible game times, Thursday night games, and the same stale broadcast year after year. I had to force myself to use my tickets and go to the game yesterday. The only reason I did is that I like the atmosphere of a live sporting event much better than watching it on tv. Truth be told, I would have prepared to be sitting on my couch watching the NFL flipping the channel to TSN for a few minutes here and there to keep up with the Stamps score once I got there and saw a half empty stadium and an opponent that Calgary could have beaten with one hand tied behind their back.

This league is in big trouble league wide in my opinion. The CFL's core fan base are old, and they aren't making any in roads with the new generation. I'm 33 years old and I can count on one hand the amount of my friends and colleagues that even watch a game on the tv let alone be willing to spend money on it. Often times one of our group will miss a game for some reason, and I can't even give the extra ticket away to someone.

I'd personally would like much rather go to a Roughnecks game than a Stamps game. I never would have said that 5 years ago.

11-16-2015, 04:13 PM	#92
TheAlpineOracle Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Sep 2015 Exp:	I'm a longtime season ticket holder, and I think this year will be my last. I used to get amped for the games, watch the road games religiously, and even watched most games not involving the Stampeders on TSN. I've been to the Grey Cup and use to drive up to Edmonton with some buddies every time the Stamps played there. I'd like to say it's because i'm getting older and have more responsibilities in my life, but I really don't think that's it. I simply just don't care anymore. Am I spoiled from having a team at the top of the standing for the past 8 years or so? Probably, but I'm just not entertained anymore. The quality of the league has dropped so far the games aren't worth watching. It's not just the quality of the players either, the officials play a big part. The officiating is nothing short of horrendous, and the new rules have absolutely ruined the flow of the game. This league is a shadow of it's former self. I also think TSN plays a big part in that. Terrible game times, Thursday night games, and the same stale broadcast year after year. I had to force myself to use my tickets and go to the game yesterday. The only reason I did is that I like the atmosphere of a live sporting event much better than watching it on tv. Truth be told, I would have prepared to be sitting on my couch watching the NFL flipping the channel to TSN for a few minutes here and there to keep up with the Stamps score once I got there and saw a half empty stadium and an opponent that Calgary could have beaten with one hand tied behind their back. This league is in big trouble league wide in my opinion. The CFL's core fan base are old, and they aren't making any in roads with the new generation. I'm 33 years old and I can count on one hand the amount of my friends and colleagues that even watch a game on the tv let alone be willing to spend money on it. Often times one of our group will miss a game for some reason, and I can't even give the extra ticket away to someone. I'd personally would like much rather go to a Roughnecks game than a Stamps game. I never would have said that 5 years ago. Last edited by TheAlpineOracle; 11-16-2015 at 07:22 PM.