Did people leave early? Yes. The exodus began after Thomas Jones' TD run. I had given up on the game earlier, and I was watching Kubiak on the sideline, exclusively. He remained about 20-30 yards from the LOS, rarely interacting with players or other coaches. Still a sore spot with me. Barrett can blame who he wants for the Texans inability to make the playoffs (Colts, Bengals, Texan fans). I know whom I'm blaming.
Now that's some evidence. Point taken. I was at the game, I don't remember feeling like the place was full. I'm sitting in the 600's. Those were are all field level shots and you can barely count Mezza fans anyway. I will admit that half full Mezza seating is pretty awesome!
Here's a few from the same excellent bullpen photo source.
This is from the first series. If we can assume that this snapshot is a "snapshot" of the stadium seating in the first series we can deduce that there are mutliple groups of empty seats even in the
easy to get to first level seats where as up top there are many, many more.
Here's yet another.
I don't think complaining that Reliant stadium isn't full would find much challenge most of the time. I'm glad to see the jewelry rattlers were in their seats late in the 1st. This fan base is taxed with lethargy and an inability to break down their tailgating at a reasonable time. It's a real issue. You guys that are in your seats at kickoff know exactly what I'm talking about. The place is half full at times. Even during the "Biggest game in Texans Histroy" games Texans fans struggle to find their seats by kickoff.
I've seen post from fans that are at ground level before and often times there is a discrepancy between their perceptions of the stadiums "fullness" and mine up in 600. I'll be sitting in the bullpen for several games this year. (Please come and say hello or tell me what you really think of me
.) I'm curious to see if my perception is altered as well.
As to Lucky's take on Kubiak's sideline positioning, It's very possible that he's trying to dig us out with the playbook that he designed. You have to admit that as a realistic possibility.
There are several factors that contributed to the Texans missing the playoffs. Where Gary Kubiak was standing after the Thomas Jones TD was not one of them.
Have a safe and fun 4th of July everyone.