Packers Cancel Fan Fest, Again

[Noodle]

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120128/GPG0101/201280630/Packers-cancel-Fan-Fest?odyssey=mod|defcon|text|FRONTPAGE

I guess I kind of understood it last year with everything rushed due to the lockout, but c'mon, that's one of the best things they do. And the excuse, "Our goal is to enhance the event by examining its structure, programming elements and fan feedback," is beyond lame.

You don't need to cancel it to evaluate it. Very disappointing.

[MadtownPacker]

This is the owners fault. What do you have to say for yourself Tarlam?

[mraynrand]

They could only get A.J. Hawk and Finley to show up. Shutting it down prevented bloodshed.

In Cleveland, the Fan Fest is specifically without the team. Everyone feels having the players absent enhances the experience.

[pbmax]

I wonder if the CBA had an impact on player attendance? Did it used to be around a minicamp or something?

Or is Murphy and Co simply looking for a way to increase revenue from it?

[Joemailman]

I wonder if the CBA had an impact on player attendance? Did it used to be around a minicamp or something?

Or is Murphy and Co simply looking for a way to increase revenue from it?

It used to be held in Mid-March, probably coinciding with the start of the off-season training program. If they held it in March now, there wouldn't be that many players around since I'm pretty sure the new CBA pushes the start of the training program back to April. Perhaps they feel April is too close to final preparations for the draft?

[gbgary]

never mind.

[Tony Oday]

For normal teams these events are held just before season ticket renewals start...well that was what the Wild Road Tour was when I worked for the MN Wild