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2010-2011 NHL Arena Attendance - By The Numbers
February 3rd, 2012
For the most part, NHL arenas are homes to very affluent fan bases. Additionally, the largest NHL markets are found primarily in Canada and the northern United States. What...
2012-02-02 14:41:18
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2010-2011 NBA Arena Attendance - By The Numbers
February 2nd, 2012
NBA arenas overall are seeing less fans in their seats than in the 1980s and 1990s. There are many factors contributing to that. The cost of attending a game at an NBA arena doesn't...
2012-02-02 14:40:14
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RichField Coliseum; A Forgotten NBA Arena
January 30, 2012
Before Lebron James and Gund Arena, there was the old Richfield Coliseum. This NBA arena, though 45 minutes from downtown Cleveland, actually had a lot of history. Perhaps most importantly, it was the...
2012-01-30 21:13:51
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The Miami Heat and their Unlively NBA Arena
January 29, 2012
American Airlines Arena in sunny Miami, Florida. Though I have never attended a game at this NBA arena, I often hear statements about why the venue seems to be half-full compared to other NBA arenas. It...
2012-01-29 20:26:26
Posted an entry on Squidoo: Three NFL Stadiums We Miss The Most
Three NFL Stadiums We Miss The Most updated Mon Jan 23 2012 11:37 pm EST
Before mega NFL stadiums like Cowboys Stadium and Metlife Stadium were erected and littered with corporate names, there were the classic cookie cutter NFL stadiums. Today, fans know that the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos...
2012-01-24 00:37:40
Posted an entry on Squidoo: Top 10 Largest MLB Ballparks
Top 10 Largest MLB Ballparks updated Mon Jan 23 2012 10:50 pm EST
If there is one thing we know, it's that every MLB ballpark is different than the next. Different in terms of sights, dimensions and quality. Bigger doesn't always mean better but these ten MLB ballparks are worth checking out this summer.
If you have...
2012-01-23 23:50:05
Posted an entry on Squidoo: Top Ten Largest NHL Arenas
Top Ten Largest NHL Arenas updated Mon Jan 23 2012 10:49 pm EST
It's safe to say that NHL arenas are below par compared to the venues of the other three professional sports; especially in the United States. Many NHL franchises play in venues originally constructed as NBA arenas and both teams splint the rent. The...
2012-01-23 23:49:08
Posted an entry on Squidoo: The 3 Worst NBA Arenas
The 3 Worst NBA Arenas updated Mon Jan 23 2012 10:47 pm EST
Just like sports venues of any of the other professional sports, not all NBA arenas were created equally. Some have seen better days and some just need a winning product on the court to create buzz and stadium growth. Here are three NBA Arenas that will...
2012-01-23 23:47:26
Posted an entry on The Most Storied Former NBA Arenas Comments
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I miss the old arenas. As a Laker fan, I actually miss the old Boston Garden. The floor supposedly had dead spots that were an advantage to the home team. It's hard to imagine how hot it had to be for fans and players in Finals games during June. ...
2012-01-23 23:41:48
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The Most Storied Former NHL Arenas
Aside from New York City's two NHL arenas, there are really no hockey arenas that can even compare to the three former NHL arenas I am about to discuss when it comes to character, history, love and perseverance. NHL arenas these days are brand new,...
2012-01-23 21:45:00
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Three MLB Ballparks We Miss The Most
Why do we love attending baseball games at MLB ballparks? Because there are so many things that come to our senses when we try and recall the memories of our days spent watching baseball. Time spent with family, the smell of the hot dogs, seeing our...
2012-01-23 21:40:00
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The 3 Worst NFL Stadiums
A bad NFL stadium. Given the league's popularity, who would have ever thought such a thing could exist? It's not always the fan base that makes an NFL stadium poor, most times they are outdated and run down. Overpriced tickets doesn't help the...
2012-01-23 21:34:00
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The Ten Largest NBA Arenas
NBA Arenas aren't as full these days as they once were. Many will disagree but both college basketball and the NBA have lost a large chunk of their audience over the years. The main reason seems to be the lack of development of the league's players....
2012-01-23 21:28:00
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Bengals Fans - Victorious in 2011
January 14, 2012
It was a much better year for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals than what many of their fans had anticipated. With a severe lack of experienced veteran players, the Bengals still made it to the playoffs for...
2012-01-14 00:31:15
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5 of the Most Hostile NFL Stadiums
January 11, 2012
NFL stadiums can be hostile in two different ways; against the opposing team's fans and against the opposing team via volume. They often go hand in hand in this league. I have compiled a list of five...
2012-01-11 21:08:54
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Sat It Ain't So Ryan
December 12, 2011
I really thought the steroid/ PED era was over. Manny had retired. Big Papi got caught. A-Rod confessed. There was no way this new class of superstars would be dumb enough to drug their system in order to...
2011-12-12 03:28:18
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Red Sox Tickets see no change in price for 2012
November 9, 2011
If you are a Red Sox fan and think you deserve some reward for enduring the 2011 turmoil, think again. Bargains on Red Sox tickets are hard to come by in any given year. The organization has announced that...
2011-11-09 01:31:21
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With NBA Arenas Vacant, NCAA Anticipates Larger Audience
11-2-2011
In case you haven't heard, there is an ongoing lockout in the National Basketball Association right now. NBA players like Tony Parker, Kenyon Martin and Leandro Barbosa are leaving to go play overseas. The...
2011-11-02 02:39:41
Posted an entry on From This Seat.com Secondary Blog
Did Jeter Deserve All-Star Game Criticism?
There are a few things I could liken Derek Jeter's All-Star game decline to. Imagine working day after day for three and a half months, complete with plane travel, people bugging you constantly, sore muscles. Now all of a sudden, you have a window where...
2011-07-17 17:34:00
Posted an entry on From This Seat.com Secondary Blog
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