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I guess look at BC’s crowds with their concert game attendance for a possible answer. How many new fans would the Headstones draw, as a comparable? Or the Tragically Hip? This is about selling one game experience and bringing in advertising dollars, not creating a new football fan based on a concert performance.

We should have a poll on the GDT, who ever makes it, make it happen! It'll get there, but I don't think it'll start there.

And how many of those eyeballs translated into new fans?

They refuse to.... that name is already spoken for in these parts.

Remember when Justin Beiber played the halftime show and was booed mercilessly in stadium? That performance was the high point of the TV ratings that day, with 6.1 million eyeballs (the game itself drew 5.5 million). When Keith Urban played Calgary in 2019, the female audience at home (including all the wives at my Grey Cup party) suddenly started watching more in earnest (and they hung around for the cringe interview). As JCon noted, the show is meant to draw new eyeballs and boost ratings, which in turn means more advertising dollars.

ahhhhh....Was not aware....too bad he wasnt a DI'd fullback...or an old fat national...they prob been all over it

Club understands how to treat loyal customers. Without season ticket holders you don't have much, stuff like this keeps them happy

I don’t know why the local media hasn’t picked up on this yet but Ontaria goes by Pokey and has since college lol

who's Pokey lol

Pokey gonna get a touchdown

I think our offence is going to be outstanding. Schoen, Lawler, Demski, Oliveira.... No one can match those weapons.

So, I am in row 3. Do I get a partial refund? EDIT: I checked my emails, I get a full credit for Thursday's game. Nice. Thats alot of money the club is paying out to everyone.

First kick-off- fumble recovery, Touchdown First kick return - double reverse, Touchdown. First offensive series, 85 yard pass and catch, Touchdown First defensive series - pick six, Touchdown First reality check of the season - after each one of these predictions don't happen. Go Bombers.

First drive touchdown, no red zone activity after that until late in the second quarter

But which young people? And are the young people who would be fans of the Jonas Brothers the type that would be fans of football anyway? I just don't see it but then I am old and out of touch. I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was, now what I'm with isn't it, and what is it seems weird and scary to me.

First series I bet they score, after that though, can see things bogging down.

Odds we go 2 and out in the first series? Im a say 5:1

shows where the culture and the direction the team as a whole wanted to go starts right at the top....not several rungs down

I just hope we don't stall out on O like we did during pre season.

I knew Wade and the rest of them lurked here! How else would he know to address the email to "JCon"? 😂

Not catering to us old white men? Younger people like the Jonas Brothers. We need young people to watch the CFL. Profit?

Such a dangerous thing to be writing off games. Its bad enough we do it at the end of the season. If we do it at the beginning we are cooked. Its a far cry from the days of Mos talking about wanting to get wins when ever we could. The dynasty team we have has been taken for granted. We don't need to use the naturalized american, we don't need to get more than 4-5 snaps in a niche role out of a DI, we should start and play all the canadians and role guys like they are stars, just draft cover team guys and it'll be fine. It drives me insane. Especially after seeing the best group of defensive talent in a bomber TC ever.

I asked the same question in 2011 when I skipped watching Nickelback and in 2014 when I skipped Imagine Dragons, both times to go drink beer with the Blue Bastard...

Just got a email saying that the sign will be lowered and will be refunded for Thursdays game.

Dear JCon , We dropped the ball: the new Ring of Honour and Grey Cup tributes at the 200 level were misaligned, obstructing your view. No excuses – we're on it. Immediate action is underway to lower these signs and restore your clear sightlines. However, the clock is against us and the fix won't be completed for the upcoming June 6th game. Your game day experience is our top priority. To thank you for your patience while we correct this issue and acknowledging that your sightlines will have been impacted for the preseason game and the home opener, we are providing you with an account credit that is equal to the full value of your tickets for this Thursday’s game. If your account is paid in full for this season, you can use this credit for future ticket purchases, your 2025 membership renewal, or the 2025 Grey Cup. This credit will be applied to your account by June 15th. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we hustle to make things right. Go Bombers, Wade Miller President and CEO Winnipeg Football Club I'm satisfied with this. Best resolution. The Bombers are undefeated with their customer service.