"Fewer than 10" Philadelphia Eagles season tickets given up in wake of Vick signing

by JasonB on Aug 22, 2009 4:15 AM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

As I've said many times since the Michael Vick signing, I don't think anyone on either side of the issue is "wrong." Simply put, your feelings are your feelings. People's opinions are shaped by whatever life experiences they've had and they're all perfectly valid... provided they're being honest.

Rich Thomaselli of Advertising Age reported this week that none of the Eagles’ 44 corporate sponsors backed out of their deals, and that fewer than 10 season-ticket holders canceled their subscription in protest of the Vick signing.

Now I know I read more than 10 message board posts and heard more than 10 sports talk radio callers claim they were so outraged by the signing of Mike Vick that they would be surrendering their tickets in protest. It seems, those people weren't being honest.

More after the jump.

The article does note that some fans have put some tickets up for sale on ebay, but there's a big difference between selling a couple game tickets online and giving up your seats for good. One is taking a real stand, the other? Not so much...

Not only have fans not seemed to be willing to give up their tickets, Stubhub indicated that in the wake of the Vick signing "Sales spiked for the full slate of Eagles games."

Let's always at least try to be honest with one another. We don't always have to jump to the extremes when reacting to something like this. Also, if you happen to have a moderate opinion don't be afraid to share it for fear of the loudmouths drowning you out with their extreme views.

It's ok to say you don't like Mike Vick & you wouldn't have signed him if it were up to you... while also admitting you're still going to watch the games and you're still going to root for the team.

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"As I've said many times since the Michael Vick signing, I don't think anyone on either side of the issue is "wrong.""

That’s exactly how I feel. I think he’s a piece of shit for doing what he did, but then again he served his time and everyone deserves a second chance. Also he has a chance to be another weapon for this offense and really help this team.

I would definitely expect the signing to help the Eagles more than hurt them in terms of selling tickets and merchandise.

by Rumplestiltskin02 on Aug 22, 2009 4:26 AM EDT reply actions

I still don’t like the signing, and I don’t like having too root for Vick. But I’ve kind of made my peace with the “give the guy a 2nd chance” argument, though he does follow-through and work with animal cruelty causes, even if it’s only because Jeff and Christina Lurie nag him about it, and telling myself that Vick is only 1 of 52. As repulsed as I still am by this, I think it’s really shortsighted for a long-time fan to give up give up a team they’ve rooted for forever because of 1 guy.

However, I’m not sure what I think of running out to get the jersey of a guy 1) who tortured a bunch of dogs for many years, 2) whose role on the team is not clearly defined and hasn’t even played a preseason game yet, and 3) and there’s tons of other players whose jersey that guy probably doesn’t have. (DeSean Jackson is the obvious jersey choice :-) .)

I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.

by BrianS on Aug 22, 2009 7:23 AM EDT reply actions

Half agree

I like the signing – I like my dogs. I dont think the two conflict with each other. I agree with you though – I’m not sure I’m going to be donning the jersey anytime soon. I feel that if I’m going to wear a jersey of a player, they have to earn it, and he aint done shit yet, so we’ll see.

However, I did buy my Desean jersey at the Linc at Game 1 vs. the Rams last year, but he was a sure thing :)

I will say this tho – after the last 2 pre-season games, Vick or no Vick, we need all the help we can get.

by RucanorX on Aug 22, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Dammit!

Does this mean I only go from 34,359 to 34,349? I wish more of thos “passionate” opinions were being honest.

Looking Mean in Kelly Green

by goodfella46er on Aug 22, 2009 9:02 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Me too

I was like SWEET, maybe I could catch a game this year!

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Aug 22, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions

All the people that were raising such a fuss may not have been season ticket holders. They could just be people that go to a few games a year. So the statement “those people weren’t being honest” could be wrong.

by philiafan14364 on Aug 22, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

I think that I acknowledged that.

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by JasonB on Aug 22, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

It's also true

that the Eagles could be being less than honest about how many cancellations there have been. I wouldn’t put it past them, but given the value of Eagles’ tickets — regardless of value judgements — I kinda think they were telling the truth.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Aug 22, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Hypocrisy

I applaud the ten people that actually gave up their season tickets because of Vick. At least they are putting their money where their mouth is and standing up against something that is despicable to them.

Now the season ticket holders that are all pissed about the Vick signing and saying they are giving up their seats but selling them on Stubhub are hypocrites, IMO. Granted it’s their property and prerogative, but it just screams hypocrisy. Their mad but not mad enough to actually give up their seats, they’d rather make a few bucks. If they actually took the profit and donated it to the humane society, that would actually mean something, but I doubt anyone is doing that.

BTW, I’m not a fan of the Vick signing, but I really wanna watch play on our offense! So I am a hypocrite too. HAHA!

by ralphd58 on Aug 22, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions

back to what counts……. the defense! Something has to happen, the mlb, mays all but disappeared thurs. does the kid macklin really have any grit? i’ve some concerns with what i see.

by Devin215 on Aug 22, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions

there are other threads for this

To me the Eagles are like that girlfriend that pisses u off, then u hate her, but the next morning you wake up and remember that thing u love so much about her

by XxBleedGreen5xX on Aug 22, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I would of been suprised if any more than ten really gave up there tix

if i got season tix, the Eagles could sign Vick, Favre, and OJ Simpson and i wouldnt sell em

To me the Eagles are like that girlfriend that pisses u off, then u hate her, but the next morning you wake up and remember that thing u love so much about her

by XxBleedGreen5xX on Aug 22, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

Encouraging a smackdown on Vick.
Check it out here.
www.smackmyvickup.com

by BigBear1 on Aug 23, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions

I hpoe I don’t miss my team punt…I cant see the game because of a sign held up by that stupid C__t

by William W on Aug 23, 2009 6:19 AM EDT reply actions

Humm

When did killing dogs become more important then human life? Look he’s broke and he is the enemy of the pet mafia PETA. I could have sworn there were players who killed people only getting suspended a year from playing … or wait .. one even only lost 8 games..
Mike.. learn from your mistake and move on. Get in good with the animal Mafia and your life will be ok!

by XN28URPos on Aug 23, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions