Back in Portland.....

Since we left Saturday, and haven't been around, how is the playoff fever back in Portland? Is there a buzz? Signs up everywhere? Everybody wearing their gear? It's weird being on the road to start a series, cause you never quite feel the RipCity fever or energy away from home.

 

Haven't seen many signs at all but I have heard a lot of buzz around town.

 

Yeah, I think people are interested, but it's not a big buzz. Winning a game tonight would definitely up the excitement level.

 

I could be wrong, but this is about the most subdued I've seen the fan base for the playoffs. I think the Blazers are going to have to win a game to help the fans believe.

 

I think its subdued because we have played ONE game in the last like 6-7 days.

 

Agree with the above.

 

aren't u working the game tonight? I see its on KGW?

 

Havent seen anything downtown. Maybe the fever will strike tonight beflre the game.

 

Did the game 3 tix at least sell out?

Perhaps people have no hope after how poorly we played in game 1?

 

Ya, I'm here in LA. I was just wondering what the vibe was back home.

 

As I went out to get a bite this morning:

..... "Hey Ripcityboy. Blazer game on tonight."

Two minutes later --

"Hey man. You watchin' the Blazer game?"

"How about them Blazers!"

So yeah. In my personal experience, I see that people are thinking about it. Don't know if that counts as a ground swell of fan interest though.

 

What's the vibe in LA? Are they acting like it's just a cake walk? Or has the playoff atmosphere sank in yet?

 

They lost the first game badly. There was not much expectation to begin with but now most are watching but keeping it real.
Now if they win one tonight then things could change very quickly.

 

I think a lot of people were happy that we made it, because nobody thought we would, but I'm not sure many people think we're going to actually win the series. If people actually thought we had a chance, I think they might be more pumped.

 

I think its the scheduling. We didn't know our opponent until Wednesday, the game was on a Sunday night which is kind of weird too. First home game is on a Saturday night. Just weird vibes all around.

 

It's all Warrior bandwagon fans where I am.

 

I'm sorry.

 

It's better than when they were Laker fans.

 

I think this season is just more relaxed and laid back. Doesn't mean we won't be hyped for games 3 and 4!

 

Just based on what I see on TV this year, the home crowds have sucked compared to years past. So many empty lower bowl seats and definitely not the same level of noise. Hope the playoffs bring out the energy from previous years.