Does Birmingham deserve the Stallions?

[u/astroknight1701]

I’m a Stallions fan. I was a fan of the original Stallions. I listened to the very first Stallions game against the Michigan Panthers on the radio in 1983.

The current version has won three straight championships and very much in contention for a fourth. But the attendance is absolutely putrid.

I’ve heard all the excuses. “It’s hot during the day.” Yeah so how come they don’t show up on Friday night? “People don’t like to go downtown at night.” OK. The lack of marketing complaint is certainly valid but it’s been four years. Pretty much every game has been televised.

Three straight championships, and the stadium looks practically empty. So disappointing. I know the city all too well, and it’s still disappointing.

It’s laughable to think that the New England Patriots once almost moved to Birmingham.

Maybe the Stallions deserve to look for a home that might appreciate them.

[u/AlaKolas]

There’s only one team in the entire league with great attendance. It’s not a Birmingham problem. It’s a league problem.

[u/astroknight1701 → u/AlaKolas]

I agree it’s a league problem. But I also think the Stallions have delivered the best and most consistent product for three years.

[u/milanmirolovich → u/astroknight1701]

they are also the league's smallest market. 9k in the stands there is a bigger accomplishment than 9k in Arlington (Dallas) or Houston (who doesn't even come close to that).  I don't understand how everyone constantly overlooks this when comparing attendence

[u/astroknight1701 → u/milanmirolovich]

I think the Memphis market is smaller but you make a good point.

[u/slippydickydock → u/milanmirolovich]

You say it's an accomplishment it's not as bad as them, but it's a failure in all 3 places even if the others are worse