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Organized fan protest underway

appreciate it, bill gave you some rep. Pollardized says I can't give you any more for same reason as g'ma
 
Thanks guys!! Section 116, row C, seats 21-24 will be supporting our team!!!!! I bet Ted and his crew will be right there with us too!!
 
I support this team and will continue to do so. Dont tell wife but I know I have a brand new Texans varsity jacket under my Christmas tree. But I can not support the current coaching staff and the decisions they make for MY team.
 
I usually hate protests, and most boycotts are just reactionary, but the only reason I may support this one is because of the optimistic comments made by McNair last week. It will require some form of persuasion to force his hand, because he can't make the tough decision on his own. I admire his loyalty, but in this case it's a fault.
 
Texans Fan till death. I'll be supporting them in the same place as I always am, in front of my tv at the house... unless someone gives us some tickets like last year.
 
I don't really think anybody said anything about "not being a texan fan anymore".

And the people still supported the team. Those tickets they're taking down to reliant are bought and paid for. All they're doing is voicing their displeasure in the direction of the team, since our idiot owner would rather listen to other owners instead of the fans and he's stuck in some fantasy land where everything is peachy and "we're on the right track".
 
Texan_Bill said:
I'm showing for the game. I work too hard to throw good money away. If nothing else I'll enjoy the new and creative way to lose that day (it's becoming very entertaining)!

My protest will be me showing up nekkid... Now that would send a strong message!!
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Send this to the Texan cheerleaders and see if they run with the idea for themselves.

That would send a very strong message that would carry more weight than you.
 
gwallaia said:
Send this to the Texan cheerleaders and see if they run with the idea for themselves.

That would send a very strong message that would carry more weight than you.
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And nobody would give away their tickets either, I think you're on to something gwallaia. :)
 
This idea is moronic. The fact of the matter is, the money is already paid. Don't renew your season tickets if you don't want to go. Just remember - there's a waiting list for season ticket holders. As long as there is a waiting list for tickets, fans can cry & scream all they want - Bob is still going to get his money.


As far as the bags - it's been done. Why steal something from the Saint's fanbase - be original. Dress up like Bob or Kubes and make them look like morons. Or hold up a sign. Or something else - anything besides "bags"

Ugh...I'm done with this. I'll see you at the game...
 
TxDavid said:
As far as the bags - it's been done. Why steal something from the Saint's fanbase - be original.
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If a protest is in order, I have to disagree. I think bags on heads is absolutely appropriate. Sure it's been done, but that's part of the beauty of it. It symbolizes, while still fans, many are fed up with their team's/management's/ownership's performance. It's a "universally known" symbol. If enough people were to do it at the Jags game, I have to believe McNair would not be happy with the image it portrayed. I think it would have more of an impact than a few thousand people not showing up until halftime (which many do on a regular basis anyways).

I wish I had the time/skillz to photoshop a shot of the north endzone (if not more) with paperbags covering the crowd. That's a lasting image no owner wants a part of, IMO.
 
Mr. White said:
From Alan J. Burge's Twitter.

Callers to SportsTalk790 are trying to organize a protest. Season ticket holders go to Reliant to return their jags tickets in person.
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Probably why I don't listen to 790.

People come up with some really stupid ideas. Uh, the tickets are already paid for, so if McNair cares about nothing but the money like some of you say, how will turning in your tickets send a message? The money is already in the bank if not a single ticket holder walks through the turnstyles.

From what I've seen through the years, the stadium will likely be half empty any way. Last game of the season, nothing to play for, there's no interest in this game. I'm already seeing tickets going for $16 on these ticket sites. It will probably sound like a Jags home game. There will be plenty of empty seats on Jan. 2, but again, most all of those empty seats have been paid for so I don't know what kind of message that sends really.

OK, you want to do something? Everyone use their tickets and go to the game but show up in Jags gear. Yeah!!! :sarcasm:
 
DoCRoN said:
If a protest is in order, I have to disagree. I think bags on heads is absolutely appropriate. Sure it's been done, but that's part of the beauty of it. It symbolizes, while still fans, many are fed up with their team's/management's/ownership's performance. If enough....<snip>
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It just doesn't have the "effect" that it used to. There will be minimal talk about it, maybe a picture or to. Go for something different. For instance, if the entire endzone was sporting Bob McNair masks - that would be different - and would make a lasting impression. Or how about everyone holding up a picture of Mr Yuk. All I'm saying is if you're trying to make a statement - be original and think outside the box.

I agree that a protest of absence if futile. And if you're not attending, give your tickets to someone less fortunate who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to go to the game.
 
Speedy said:
Probably why I don't listen to 790.

People come up with some really stupid ideas. Uh, the tickets are already paid for, so if McNair cares about nothing but the money like some of you say, how will turning in your tickets send a message? The money is already in the bank if not a single ticket holder walks through the turnstyles.

From what I've seen through the years, the stadium will likely be half empty any way. Last game of the season, nothing to play for, there's no interest in this game. I'm already seeing tickets going for $16 on these ticket sites. It will probably sound like a Jags home game. There will be plenty of empty seats on Jan. 2, but again, most all of those empty seats have been paid for so I don't know what kind of message that sends really.

OK, you want to do something? Everyone use their tickets and go to the game but show up in Jags gear. Yeah!!! :sarcasm:
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Thanks, and I had just blocked out the Cowboys game.
 
TxDavid said:
This idea is moronic. The fact of the matter is, the money is already paid. Don't renew your season tickets if you don't want to go. Just remember - there's a waiting list for season ticket holders. As long as there is a waiting list for tickets, fans can cry & scream all they want - Bob is still going to get his money.


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For the 900th time: There is not a wait for season tickets. That is false. I will continue to say this until people stop saying it. It's lazy, simple-minded thinking that can easily be refuted by a 5-minute phone call to a Texans ticketing agent.
 
TxDavid said:
It just doesn't have the "effect" that it used to. There will be minimal talk about it, maybe a picture or to. Go for something different. For instance, if the entire endzone was sporting Bob McNair masks - that would be different - and would make a lasting impression. Or how about everyone holding up a picture of Mr Yuk. All I'm saying is if you're trying to make a statement - be original and think outside the box.

I agree that a protest of absence if futile. And if you're not attending, give your tickets to someone less fortunate who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to go to the game.
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Point taken. I agree that, while it doesn't have to be paper bags, it definitely has to be something other than "not showing up". The bags have been done, but they are simple and people would "know the drill". If someone could organize a more unique protest, I'd be all for that.

Problem is, with any type of in-stadium protest like this, it would most likely take some time to catch on. The bags didn't appear in full force in NO overnight. It took time to develop the apathetic following. Wish we could have known how bad this was gonna get 3 home-games ago.. :gun:
 
Speedy said:
People come up with some really stupid ideas. Uh, the tickets are already paid for, so if McNair cares about nothing but the money like some of you say, how will turning in your tickets send a message? The money is already in the bank if not a single ticket holder walks through the turnstyles.
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The fact that the money is already paid makes it an even stronger message. If the fans are ready to boycott a game even though the tickets are paid for, what will they do when asked for money for future games?

That being said, the protests will do little but cause a little momentary embarrassment. He will still make plenty of money, and people with that much wealth and power tend to see things their way. It would be easy for him to convince himself that the protesters are a vocal minority, the the ReliantWorld experience keeps the fans coming, and Kubiak will be great next year. It's what he wants, and he always gets what he wants, right?
 
DoCRoN said:
Point taken. I agree that, while it doesn't have to be paper bags, it definitely has to be something other than "not showing up". The bags have been done, but they are simple and people would "know the drill". If someone could organize a more unique protest, I'd be all for that.

Problem is, with any type of in-stadium protest like this, it would most likely take some time to catch on. The bags didn't appear in full force in NO overnight. It took time to develop the apathetic following. Wish we could have known how bad this was gonna get 3 home-games ago.. :gun:
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Bring an old Texans shirt, hat, etc and throw it on the field ... simple, effective, quick ....
 
blogkimmy said:
Bring an old Texans shirt, hat, etc and throw it on the field ... simple, effective, quick ....
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And write "Continue to throw me onto the field if you are disgusted about our play" on it, so others will get the message
 
I think everyone that has tickets should go to the game with prothestetic chins and mustache in support of a certain new hire.

Since I'm no longer lucky enough to live in Houston, is there a Radio Station that supports hiring Cowher? Maybe they could put something together/

Here is a place that sells a wizard costume with a fake chin:
http://www.costumeexpress.com/Wizard-Nose-Chin/11176/ProductDetail.aspx?REF=SCE-CEbizrate

How awesome would it be if the Television Crew ran with this!!!!!!
 
MannyFresh said:
I knew Battle Bag Day would come to fruition!
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Hey everyone could paint thier bags red, that would be a new twist on the Saints Bag deal!!! That would be sweet!!!

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Ok guys, You want to let the Texans know you are not pleased with what is going on.
Here is what you do.
Go to the game, sit down and boo non stop. I am talking from the coin flip to when it says 00 at the end of the 4th quarter. You boo everything nonstop and you do it at the top on your lungs. Don't even stop at half time.
Trust me on this. It works.
 
Again, if people want to keep the tickets and all, just plan a walk out, wait to come in...use bags. Effective or not it shows displeasure. I'm not telling anyone what to do with their tickets but people shouldn't complain about McNair if they are just going to do exactly what he loves...show up and act like all is good. JMO.
 
I would love to see the fans, that show up, put on Lucha Libre masks, rather than paper bags. It would be a new and fresh, at least in my eyes, form of protest.
 
What part of SUPPORTING your team do you people not understand???! Daddy Bob's gonna do what Daddy Bob wants to do, and no amount of stupid bags, dumb signs, booing your head off, or throwing things on the field, which by the way will get you kicked out of the stadium, is gonna matter. I'm just not gonna stress over what the FO is gonna do come January or March! BUT, I support my football team through the bad times, and this is definitely one of the BAD times!! I want AJ, AF, OD, Mario, Demeco, and many others to know we did not let them down. If they are out there playing the friggin game then I'm gonna be in the stands yelling for them!! Geeeeezzzzz, this thread reeks of immaturity!!
 
SheTexan said:
What part of SUPPORTING your team do you people not understand???! Daddy Bob's gonna do what Daddy Bob wants to do, and no amount of stupid bags, dumb signs, booing your head off, or throwing things on the field, which by the way will get you kicked out of the stadium, is gonna matter. I'm just not gonna stress over what the FO is gonna do come January or March! BUT, I support my football team through the bad times, and this is definitely one of the BAD times!! I want AJ, AF, OD, Mario, Demeco, and many others to know we did not let them down. If they are out there playing the friggin game then I'm gonna be in the stands yelling for them!! Geeeeezzzzz, this thread reeks of immaturity!!
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Completely disagree. I think people would be surprised how much fan reaction affects owners. Fans don't directly make decisions for owners but if they are embarrassed by the lack of support then they get the message. This man just came out and said that the team was on the right track and that everything was good. I'm not even the biggest fan and I fired off a 2 page letter. At least he knows how I feel. Even Jerrah has admitted that the criticism he receives and the fan reaction has made him think and pause about what they were doing with the team. I'm not singling out you ST but if everyone toes the company line then for sure he will look around and say "see, the fans agree with my assessment." A small token of displeasure can last an offseason when he looks to how 2011-2012 may play out with the status quo.
 
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I don't mind protests at all just as long as they are proper and contained. This reminds me of not liking something at work. Do you ask to see your boss or do you go off and start acting differently? And not do your job at all. I think that most us would handle the problem professtional manner. If things continue then we make our own choice on what action to take next. Well, what is my point? That no matter what you think upset fans does effect the owner in some fashtion just because someone else buys your tickets does not mean the franchise is not losing out on other possible buyers, Viewers, and Gear for the team because they probably are. You think of whatever way you want to send a strong message to Bob and the team just as long as you keep it within the law and no one ends up hurt or behind bars. Letters, E-mails, Signs, and Booing your team after a bad play are all effective no matter what. How effective? Maybe a little or a lot depending on other factors but there is no doubt something is better than nothing at this point. And you may still support your favorite team at the end of the day on Sundays. Just my two cents. GO TEXANS
 
gary said:
I don't mind protests at all just as long as they are proper and contained. This reminds me of not liking something at work.
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And stop. Comparing this to work seems silly as at work, you get paid to put up with **** you don't like.
 
b0ng said:
And stop. Comparing this to work seems silly as at work, you get paid to put up with **** you don't like.
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Right, it is a choice which you may deal with or leave but I know a teacher who just retired because she was being taken advantage of. Sometimes enough is enough. So, now we are not allowed to voice our opinios? This does not happen to everyone or no one would have a job but it does happen and is either corrected, dealt with, or you just leave.
 
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Instead of all this silly red bags & staying outside to tailgate nonsense, here's a thought: Why not excuse yourself from the gameday thing all together? Nothing sends a "message" more loud & more clearer than being absent from the game & its activities all together.

It just seems to me that'd be the more prudent thing to do if you're dead set on trying to make a statement...
 
Mr teX said:
Instead of all this silly red bags & staying outside to tailgate nonsense, here's a thought: Why not excuse yourself from the gameday thing all together? Nothing sends a "message" more loud & more clearer than being absent from the game & its activities all together.

It just seems to me that'd be the more prudent thing to do if you're dead set on trying to make a statement...
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Ok, that could be a valid option for a lot of unhappy fans.
 
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