The sale of subscriptions season declined by 5% in the NFL and lower support widespread 1 to 2% is projected in 2010, which would be the lowest average since 1998.
These data made public by the authorities of the league shows that the economy is not looking good in the U.S. and the fans have more opportunities to watch the games without having to go every Sunday at the stadium.
"lovers face many uncertainties," said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. We must work harder and expend more resources to convince the fans engage in a full season. "
What Goodell forgot to say is that despite the state of the U.S. economy, 18 of the 32 teams increased their ticket prices this year. Only eight teams had done in 2009.
For example, the New York Jets, who play in a new stadium shared with the Giants, have great difficulty selling certain types of tickets. Friday, they still had 1,500 to sell.
It does much better in Tampa Bay, where viewers in this region will not see the first game of the Buccaneers - they face the Cleveland Browns - under a rule which states that all NFL tickets must be sold 72 hours before the confrontation so he can be seen locally.
It should not be the only blackout this season. In 2009, the NFL has had to impose 22 (8.6% of games), the highest total in five years and nine more than last season.
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