Bengals Players Just Want A Packed House Against The Baltimore Ravens

by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 26, 2011 1:00 PM EST

The Cincinnati Bengals are offering a deal, allowing season-ticket holders to purchase a ticket, receiving a second for free in an effort to fill Paul Brown Stadium for Cincinnati's "win and your in" game against the Baltimore Ravens. Though it might seem logical for the front office to offer the deal to everyone (and not just season ticket holders), mostly to those that geniunely argue that the economy is preventing them from going to games this year, the team is obviously realizing the embarrassment if they fail to sellout the regular season finale that could mean a playoff berth if the Bengals beat the Ravens.

The Bengals have only sold out one game this year, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, setting record low attendance for games during a season that the Bengals are actually in a position that fans argue they've wanted all along. They're just not showing up.

Though the antagonism against the Brown family won't change until front office changes are made, even though the Bengals are fighting for a playoff spot (which is kind of the point in all of this), the Bengals players themselves just want a packed house.

Quotes from the Cincinnati Enquirer:

Bengals defensive tackle Domata Peko:

"I just want to thank the fans who were out there today. We really felt you guys out there, and that helped us out big time. I really want to encourage all of the Cincinnati fans to come out and cheer us on as we try to make the playoffs."

From Bengals cornerback Adam Jones:

"I’m just happy for the team and the city of Cincinnati. The fans did a great job getting behind us, and we need all of you this week."

From Bengals defensive end Robert Geathers:

"We’re going to put all we’ve got into it to get this 'W'." "It’s Baltimore, we’re playing at home; it’ll be a great atmosphere. I know the fans will come out. We need them to come out and give us an advantage."

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I concur.

Though I live out of state, so that’s easy for me to say. I hope the place gets packed.

by Boomer Lion on Dec 26, 2011 1:04 PM EST reply actions

Must have a strong push in sales

Been trying to call all morning and it’s been busy. Or mike brown only has three people working the phones.

by n8dogg on Dec 26, 2011 1:07 PM EST reply actions

I was there this morning (as it opened)

and they had two people in the ticket booths and one operator.

by KSE on Dec 26, 2011 2:20 PM EST up reply actions

I think everyone's point has been made

Mike Brown has been embarrassed in the national media by even having to make this offer. We’ve hurt his pocket book as much as we could this year, and to boot it seems like there might actually be some positive changes occurring within the organization. Now it’s time to support the PLAYERS. You can’t even look at this team and say that there are a bunch of thugs and criminals that you don’t want to support. The team is almost 100% made up of stand up guys now (a few exceptions, but every team has those…). Now this deal helps with the financial part of it. Plus, you can’t imagine a better game to go to, right? I wish I was going to be in town. I’d buy a row.

I went to my first game in a few years last Saturday. Even seeing the stadium half empty on TV doesn’t quite give you the sense of what it’s like IN the building with so many empty seats. The players were desperately trying to get the few fans that were there to make enough noise to make a difference, and on at least 2 occasions it seemed to work, forcing Houston to burn two valuable 2nd half timeouts.

by eric nyc on Dec 26, 2011 1:09 PM EST reply actions

+1

by Unbeliever on Dec 26, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions

Let's stop talking about mike brown

Look it’s obvious(everyone that hasn’t lived under a rock and has an IQ over 10 knows) that mike brown is an awful owner, maybe the worst in ALL of professional sports. And yes, it is all that is talked about. Fans continually hold a grudge against the team bc of him. Look I don’t like him, if we would have had a halfway decent owner and a gm who knows where we would be, BUT put your pride away, and cheer on your team. Us Bengal fans are letting mike brown become a bigger story than the great team that has a chance to make the playoffs lead by rookies and second chance defensive players. Stop the talk about mike brown is what I’m trying to say, and start the buzz and talk about this team .

by DT1418 on Dec 26, 2011 1:17 PM EST reply actions

+1

by Unbeliever on Dec 26, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions

+1

he has been doing alot to put a winner on the Field

I got my 2 tickets see you guys sunday.. or youll see me on TV as this game will probly be sold out by end of the day

by Bengalsfan024 on Dec 26, 2011 1:54 PM EST up reply actions

Why doesn't the local network affiliate buy the remaining tickets

and give them away come game day/or the day before

"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker

by featherman on Dec 26, 2011 1:48 PM EST reply actions

Because thats part of the reason for blackouts this year

they did it last year and even a little in 09. And now everyone i think is waiting for free tickets

by Bengalsfan024 on Dec 26, 2011 1:54 PM EST up reply actions

+1

by Unbeliever on Dec 26, 2011 1:57 PM EST up reply actions

Fella's

41,000 fans caused that first half! I witnessed it in person this past weekend by going to the game! We were screaming our heads off every down… Every down. Imagine seeing 3 interceptions all within 40 yards of the Cardinals end zone. Imagine the special teams pretty much shutting down any returns! 4 Sacks on there side of the field! The Bengals owned them that first half!!! I was there! Saw the flip by Jerome for a TD! You have to go if you are in the area! I’m begging you. They played so much better with 2/3rd’s of the crowd being there. Imaigine a full house screaming there heads off at Flacco! The kid will burst!!! I have to go back to VA regretably but I’m probably going to buy my dad some tickets just to represent and be there!!! Got to got!!!

"Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, I then acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning."

by Dwight Carter on Dec 26, 2011 1:57 PM EST reply actions

What part of VA?

by TCfromDubVee on Dec 26, 2011 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

Norfolk

I got to the Pizza chief

by Dwight Carter on Dec 26, 2011 7:15 PM EST up reply actions

I went to the game in Pittsburgh, my first in several years. I am a home body.

I just brought four – I had my secretary on the phone for quite a while working to get thru. (yea, I called her in to catch up on some paperwork at double and a half rate) This will be the biggest game in years in Cincy. I would actually rather watch it at home and if it ends up being televised I still will and I will give my tickets to a couple of my employees as a year end bonus. I just wanted to do my part filling up the stadium for a deserving team.

Just to hedge my bet I have also ordered 12 porterhouse steaks and 15 pounds of country style ribs for my buds and their families. I already sent my wife instructions to go to the store and pick up a half dozen or so jars of Stubbs marinade. (BTW Stubbs is the sh*t) This weekend is the first week of the playoffs as far as I am concerned. My place will be rockin if they are on TV.

"If we always agree, one of us is not necessary"

by JUNGLEJOHN on Dec 26, 2011 2:45 PM EST up reply actions