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Hell, I would have ran back and deleted

No, I figured as long as I was two or three ahead of you, I was fine

you asked, I assumed you couldn't find my post.

I do not see any value in arguing that another stadium has more problems. Would it help the Sox if more people attended games? Would more people attend games if fans were not getting their noses broke? If so called fans were not screaming profanities? You can argue all you want how other venues are just as dangerous, but the bottom line, people stay away from the Cell and attend games at Wrigley. Maybe characterizing Cub fans as yuppie drunks on cell phones actually helps their attendance. I'll even agree that Hawk games are now filled with fights. Maybe that is why the Hawks ranked 27 of 30 teams in attendance? Behind some big hockey markets like Phoenix and San Jose2003-2004 Attendance Numbers And the Bears were 24 out of 32.

for steff, I'll repost

I posted my solution and you said bull s*** and pointed out how violent sporting events are for the fans at other stadiums.

How will we know how Diaz will pitch against major league teams?

So just print on the tickets, attending sporting events may result in a broken nose, stiches, and your kids being exposed to X-rated language. It's your risk.

All during the 1988-1995 time frame. Bulls games, old stadium, second balcony, center court, last row. Easy to climb out under the railing, never had to worry about fans crossing in front. Never saw a fight. Hawks, mezzanine, blue line, player's bench side. Never saw a fight. Bears, always picked up tickets either through a broker so never in the same location. Saw a fight when a guy's girlfriend/wife was hit by an ice/snow ball during a Vikings game. Are you claiming then that families should just accept that violence will happen at sports events? Listening to f*** You and witnessing fights is all just fun at the ol' ball park? I'm not saying everything is safe and kid friendly, I just see it as a problem, you (JimH) do not seem to. I read and re-read your post and still do not see what your solution is besides saying hell, other stadiums are worse.

One thing that needs to happen is for Sox fans to not accept this behavior. If 20 people complained about the language instead of 1, things would have been different. I think we still have an image as the "Worlds Biggest Saloon". Our owner at the time even promoted it that way. That just takes time. Nothing we can really do about the next thing, but more season ticket holders would help. When I was attending Bulls and Hawks games, I had season tickets and of course got to know everyone around us. If a casual fan got out of line, there was a dozen or two to keep it in check. Good Sox fans cannot just stick their heads in the sand and pretend we're fine. I dislike reading negative stuff about the Sox as almost anyone, but when we load the damn gun and point it to our heads, why blame anyone in the media for pulling the trigger? When my kids were growing up, they didn't know the Sox played at night. I would only take them to day games. There is a huge difference in the fans between our day and night games. And finally. I had never seen a punch at a Bulls, Hawks, or Cubs game. Saw one at a Bears game in 1987. I have witnessed at least 20 shoving and punching fights at Cominsky.

Actually with all the fines, it helps balance the budget.

QUOTE (Steff @ Jun 30 2004, 08:24 AM) You can go with him on the balloon ride and enjoy the traditional bottle of champagne at the finish. I do not think a recreational balloon can climb to 5,280 feet, so joining the club is probably not an option

I don't know. It's something about a woman in uniform.

Ok. everyone that say's Boo hoo Mommy, Jay doesn't like me. Everytime something bad happens he tells everyone. Mommy please make him go away. He makes me sad. Please grow up as the thread title says. It's a big world, not everyone likes everything. Everyone else (especially Steff) ignore the above.

Maybe Mariotti paid these guys to beat someone up. Maybe Mariotti paid someone to run on the field and assault a coach. Jay, please don't report it. We cannot handle the truth, it's too scary. Please just tell us happy news! Yeah. Tell us how everything is perfect and we're the best. We like happy news! Tell us this was an evil plot by Cub fans and we'll believe it. :headshake

I have Road Runner cable access and when I go to full screen the image is blurry, with a smaller window open, it isn't too bad. It is not as good as broadcast TV.

Whatta dumb ass. You obviously have no kids. Do you really think the kids who are 6 and 8 wouldn't be affected by seeing their parents beat up? The Dad required 6 stiches. That would indicate blood. So their parents are bloodied, with broken noses, but you think it's all show for a lawsuit? :fyou

I am certain the family would feel better knowing that they were not assaulted by Sox fans. The Cell, where drunk Cub fans come to beat people up. There's a marketing slogan for you. Makes the Cell seem safer

But it happened at the Cell.

Maybe some people here need a moral compass. Adios.

Did you see the hooker Hugh Grant got caught with . . .

Queen, would you stand by and watch three people beat up Brain without tying to help? Hey Mariotti, you cannot report any more Cell crimes until you report one at Wrigley.

The teacher looked hot.

The court will sometimes, if requested, seal the proceedings and testimony if, in the Judges opinion, the release would harm innocent people. In the Ryan case the wife did not want the world to know, especially her children. So basically, over the ex-wife's objection, her testimony was made public.

A man and his wife were beat up at the ball park while their kids watch and everyone here only cares about Mariotti and how it looks for Sox fans. How would you feel watching three people beat up your parents? Or having your kids watch as someone is beating you up? Who the f*** cares what happens at Wrigley. Y'all disgust me. Not one f***ing word about the kids or the people beaten up. Only that Mariotti is picking on US Cellular.