Yes the Conquest have had good talent--they just didn't have the money to get the best of the best--and that's mostly because of the league putting a limit as to how much they can get paid--and the fact that the Conquest do not cheat!
I personally know all the guys that played on the Conquest this past year--and there is a lot of talent on the team--Just like UALB mentioned, and even the guys who have not gotten as far as the other guys have have an insane amount of talent.
And Johnny--Baseball and Football are two different sports, played completely differently, in completely different leagues--therefore comparing the prices is not a good compharison.
And College football-either division I or II, is nothing like AFL or AF2! Arena Football is in it's whole different leauge away from college or even NFL.
And you say that you don't even like football, you are a soccer guy--glad you are using your "freedom of speech" but get the facts before you use your rights =]
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mike!!! I have been saying the samething ever since talk got around about about the team changing their name! It's just a name! And a name doesn't make you good or bad! Yes, from what I hear the Firebirds were really good, but that was because of the players--those players have moved on to other things, and talk is that one might be coming back to Coach the team. It is all to get the people to say, "Oh wow, the Firebirds are back! They were so good, let's go buy season tickets!" I'm sorry, but people who think that need to rethink it! Have you seen their website? NO YOU ARE NOT BACK!!--Just your name is back!
I had ties with, what was the Conquest--so this is a story that I have been following closely and with passion. From my opinion, and no offense to Owner Mr. Robb, the Front Office needs to rethink their strategies and ways of going about things! Yes, attendance was down this past season--but where are the Public Relation people to think about ways to get people to go to the game? Albany and the Capital Region is full of college students and football players--why not have a College night? Or reduce admission if you play football for a college or high school? Albany is home to the Giants training camp--the same Giants that won the Super Bowl--the same Giants that were IN TOWN when they Conquest Season was still going on--why not bring that aspect into the Arena for a FOOTBALL game?? Many people go to the Giants training camps--well don't you think those people would of bought a ticket to come see the Conquest play if there was perhaps the Trophy at the game or an autograph signing with the Giants afterwards?
And to "Johnny"--AF2 players are "Professional players" and it is Professional Minor League Sports. Teams like Chicago Rush or Philadelphia Soul are at a level higher than the players in the AF2 league. Yes these guys have other jobs during the day, but early in the morning EVERYDAY or in the afternoon EVERYDAY they are at the Arena practices for HOURS and watching film--and on the weekends they play games. Not to mention the countless hours the coaches and training staff put in with the team. One thing that Mr. Robb's staff needs to realize is that you need MONEY to get a good team. Why are teams like Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers so good--that's because their team has money to get the players to form a winning team! Have you ever been to an Arena game? Do you know what it is about? Or do you just sit at home, watch the AFL on TV, and then critize what's being played in your backyard? How do you think the players on Chicago Rush or Philadelphia Soul got to where they are??
And tickets can be sold for what they are because it is at a higher level than College Football!! Yes, it's not the NFL, but this is a total different league! Maybe you're "not buying it" but don't speak on behalf of the whole Capital Region!
Posted on October 6 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes the Conquest have had good talent--they just didn't have the money to get the best of the best--and that's mostly because of the league putting a limit as to how much they can get paid--and the fact that the Conquest do not cheat!
I personally know all the guys that played on the Conquest this past year--and there is a lot of talent on the team--Just like UALB mentioned, and even the guys who have not gotten as far as the other guys have have an insane amount of talent.
And Johnny--Baseball and Football are two different sports, played completely differently, in completely different leagues--therefore comparing the prices is not a good compharison.
And College football-either division I or II, is nothing like AFL or AF2! Arena Football is in it's whole different leauge away from college or even NFL.
And you say that you don't even like football, you are a soccer guy--glad you are using your "freedom of speech" but get the facts before you use your rights =]
On Makeover for Conquest? Not really