tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post7709130843783085072..comments2023-09-06T05:54:59.029-06:00Comments on wewantrapidman: Initial Enthusiasm Turning Into Season Tickets?Nick Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09530941554925335967noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post-80451881932909081032008-04-02T18:44:00.000-06:002008-04-02T18:44:00.000-06:00It was sort of a "perfect storm" for the Rapids fa...It was sort of a "perfect storm" for the Rapids fans and Front Office. The weather was nice. The crowd was large. The football was fast. The goals were many & pretty. The names on the field were famous! I, for one, had a GREAT time! I've always really enjoyed "chatting" with people sitting near by when I go to any sporting event. But, for whatever reason, I enjoy Rapids games and Rapids FANS the most! When I meet a "true" fan it feels like an elite club that we get to share in. When I happen to sit next to a "newbie" they always seem eager in learning about our players, and delighted to find out that the action on the field is NOT random but full of strategy, finesse and spectacular athleticism. Last year, our first year as season ticket holders, my son and I started in section 131. As we became bigger and bigger fans we decided to join CVI and sit with them. We then moved down and sat in the corner with the C-Firm. What a great time! We met some great people, but when it came time to re-new the tickets we decided to go back to 131 because in 131 we get meet different people every game. We figured we could have more impact on the game and the other fans if we got up out of the corner. (And actually see the flow of the game as well.) I hope the play on the pitch stays exciting and the team keeps winning and fans keep coming. After so many "droughts" last year we deserve a few more "perfect storms"!johncoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262120796199308454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249539192401757288.post-82681095674484013522008-04-02T17:19:00.000-06:002008-04-02T17:19:00.000-06:00If Class VI drives fast, they should be able to ge...If Class VI drives fast, they should be able to get some sleep and leave around 5 am and be there with no problems. Anyway, I agree that fans are waiting to show up if the Rapids can show some offensive improvement. There is a huge latent base of potential Rapids fans (in CO, and in the surrounding Rocky Mtn region), and to draw fans and attract a consistent base, they need to play attractive soccer. Look how the performance of the Rockies in the MLB playoffs cemented them as the favorite baseball team of the entire region, drawing fans from Kansas, Wyoming, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah. The Rapids have invested in a great stadium and dedicated facilities, which will hopefully contribute in changing the organization's culture toward higher expectations and better performance. They need to capitalize on their opportunity (and sparkling new stadium) and win some games, because in a competitive American sports market, people aren't satisfied with a hard-fought draw, especially the casual soccer fan. The Avalanche are hugely popular in Denver, and deservedly so because of the way the organization has performed since they arrived here from Quebec. The Avs have a reputation for success, and hopefully the Rapids will invest to achieve a similar outcome. I think it's great the Rapids players make themselves available to fans, and I'm optimistic about the long-term potential of the Rapids club.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com