Bottom Of The Barrel

The economy hits everyone

The Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings currently have not sold out their home wild-card games for this weekend and if they are left with empty seats, the games will not be broadcast locally. It is well known that the economy is suffering right now, but it is interesting that the greater Pheonix area hasn't ralliedc around their team - since they have not hosted a playoff game since 1947 when they played in Chiacgo and it has been 10 years since they last made the playoffs. One would think the local's would really, really, really want to go to the game. Instead they are coming up short and have gone as far to partner with a local company to try an get the rest of the tickets sold. Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies, the nation's leading retailer of swimming pool supplies and related products, announced that the company has partnered with the Arizona Cardinals and has stepped up to purchase a large block of tickets to assist the Cardinals in their efforts to sell-out the game.

Customers who purchase $100 or more in pool supplies from a Phoenix-area location will receive two free tickets to the Cardinals-Falcons Wild Card game. Supplies are limited, and this offer is only valid during Leslie's business hours on Friday, January 2 through noon on Saturday, January 3.

I'm guessing Leslie's got a sweet deal on all those tickets if they can afford to give away 2 tickets for free with a $100 purchase. On the plus side, a portion of the tickets will also be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix. Let's hope everyone gets what they want for the first weekend of playoff football.

Labels: Sports

posted by TheWino @ 4:46 PM