I'm willing to bet money that Mike Barrett wrote this corporate customer memo. The resemblance to what MB would say is uncanny: -BlazersEdge
If I could endure the Telfair/Monia/Khryapa/Ha/Ratliff era this is a walk in the park in comparison. But it wouldn't surprise me if the fans who bought the season tickets when we won the draft lotto canceled their tickets. I'd actually expect it.
But... but... but... it's not about performance! The reason the fans went away, and are now back is all because of character, right? If we'd won championships with the "Jailblazer" squad, the fans would have definitely still stayed away, because our character was bad. So very, very bad. [/sarcasm] I want a team that represents the community well as much as the next guy, but it was so laughable to read posts on the boards of stuff Canzano said, that we were, "Responsible for bringing a good character team to Portland and demanding that the Jailblazers be gone." Yeah, it's about winning. The team wins, does well, the fans come. Regardless of character.
Eh, what do you expect them to say? Q: I want out of my seats. A: I don't blame you. I already sold my season tickets on stub hub before the Roy and Oden news broke. Q: You sat on this information and knew all along. You just waited to tell us until you sold seasons and packages. A: I had to meet my quota. I have a feeling we're going to have a hard time selling tickets for the next few years. Q: The medical staff does not know what they are doing. A: They've been trying a new method... It's centered around that board game "Operation".... very fascinating stuff. Q: The season is done. A: Well, not technically. We still have 69 games left, but we won't make the playoffs, if that's what you mean... Q: Greg's career is over. A: Probably, but we think he'll make a great dentist. Q: How do you know that he'll be back? A: The Magic Eight Ball told us so. Q: What about Brandon, will he ever be the same? A: Define, "the same"...
If any bandwagonners want to sell me their 200-level or better season tickets for half-price, please contact me. Thank you, -BBert.
