Getty ImagesWhen about 3,200 fans were denied their seats at last year’s Super Bowl because of the temporary-seating debacle, one of the NFL’s offers to compensate them was a free trip to this year’s Super Bowl.
More than 90 percent of those fans turned that trip down.
The NFL told the Indianapolis Star that 246 fans took the NFL up on its offer and are heading to Indianapolis. That would mean about 3,000 will take another one of the NFL’s offers, or will pursue legal action to get better compensation than the league is offering.
Fans who didn’t want to go to this year’s Super Bowl had other options, including a trip to a future Super Bowl, or just settling the whole thing for $5,000. It’s not surprising that not many fans took the trip to this year’s game: Packers and Steelers fans would probably rather wait until their teams are back in the Super Bowl and accept the free tickets then, and a trip to Indianapolis in February isn’t exactly what most people view as a great travel destination.
Temporary seats will be used for this year’s Super Bowl, too, but the NFL insists that everything will be ready and no fans will be turned away.
If you’re a Steeler fan, you might be waiting a long time.
The fans are just waiting for Tebow to make the game…
Adding extra seats seems greedy by the NFL. Adding too many shows the NFL is getting greedy.
I settled to early……all I got was a rain check to a Bucs game and a coupon for a warm beer. Roger G says I was getting a good`deal
A seat at home sounds like a better deal !
How about a trip to Hawaii so they can get lei’d
Indy in the winter, hmm. No sir, I don’t like it.
What are the odds of displaced fans.. being displaced again lol
I’d say something witty, but MDS deletes every comment i post anyway.
When it comes to last year’s Super Bowl, you have to factor in that Jerry Jones had plenty of other project management mishaps last year – like that little disaster he called a practice facility.
Bottom line – Jerry Jones needs to dig deep into his pockets and hire a qualified project manager.
Jerry … you can hire me, and pay me just half of what you pay Romo. I promise I’ll make fewer mistakes than he does.
Only a matter of time before the NFL implements a policy that its fans cannot take the league to court. Instead, they will have to seek compensation at a collective bargaining table.
Displaced? You make them sound like refugees….
Well at least this year is a better matchup. Tom Brady trying to put an exclamation point on his legacy by beating the team that ruined their perfect season. And Eli looks to build his legacy by beating Brady twice in the big game. That would be something to tell your grandkids. Looking forward to this years super bowl, optimistic for a great game
NY fans + Boston fans in Indy = worst super bowl ever.
These people need to get over it. 3 options are enough. Stuff happens. This lawsuit is bogus
tebowspeech says: Jan 27, 2012 6:29 PM
“If you’re a Steeler fan, you might be waiting a long time.”
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Having been there three out of the last six years would suggest otherwise…
>I’d say something witty, but MDS deletes every comment i post anyway.
That’s because he’s Mr. Prissy.
Well I wouldnt either when they told me they would swap temporary seating for temporary seating at the next superbowl.
I’d wait till it’s in London. Maybe 2018 if the commish gets his wish. Raiders may be in or LA might have a team and I could wait for a decade!
“Fans who didn’t want to go to this year’s Super Bowl had other options, including a trip to a future Super Bowl, or just settling the whole thing for $5,000.”
However, most people took option D. A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader
After just coming from the first day of Super Bowl activities (including the awesome NFL Experience), they’re really missing out.
Cheap NFL. Sue them
Boy oh Boy. Isn’t that big of them. What a joke. Rodger got his new contract , that’s all that mouthpiece cares about…..Not the players saftey or the fans. Its all about the money. The NFL is getting a little too big for its britches….
NY fans and Boston fans are going to overrun that town and beat the crap out of each other. I love it, but I can see how someone wouldnt exactly want to spend a winter day in Indianapolis watching these two sides go at it
I’d take a seat in a tent in the parking lot while watching it on TV.
Adding extra seats seems greedy by the NFL. Adding too many shows the NFL is getting greedy.
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How is opening up new seats for people who want to go being greedy? Sure, they make money, but fans get to see the game. Keep this in perspective.
Packer fans holding out had to settle for a discount double choke!!!!!
3octaveFart says:Jan 27, 2012 8:10 PM
tebowspeech says: Jan 27, 2012 6:29 PM
“If you’re a Steeler fan, you might be waiting a long time.”
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Having been there three out of the last six years would suggest otherwise…
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Not with that crappy OL of theirs.
And that’s just for openers. As a team, it’s like Sapp said:
“OLD, SLOW, DONE!”
Next season will make them just another year older & a little slower. And because of their easy 2011 schedule, they won enough games to ensure draft picks that are in the twenties. That means they won’t be choosing high enough in the draft to improve the team as much as they need to.
No surprise that I see them missing the playoffs next season…
I live in Indiana and the only way I would go to this Superbowl is if it was free… granted I’m a cowboys fan and it’s the giants. The game will come down on if Brady can stay standing long enough to score… that’s it…
Interesting Fact: Either Pittsburgh, New England or Indy has represented the AFC in the superbowl every year since 2004. I’m sure Steeler Fans will be using their future superbowl tickets soon !
In looking beyond the ticket deal, the NFL is really starting to come apart. I’m afraid were witnessing the begining of the end of the NFL. Lets see what rules the officials come up with this time. Check the script for the winner. When my Wife can see it, and point it out, beleive me its over. And it hurts. Been a fan since right after leather helmits. But now its gone….