Chargers shut out Patriots fans: Deny Ticket sales to non Cali Residents

Boston Globe ^ | 1/10/07 | Bruce Mohl

[beansox]

"The San Diego Chargers have restricted sales to the Divisional Playoff game to residents of Southern California and the surrounding area only," Ticketmaster warned. "Residency will be based on your credit card billing address. Orders by residents outside of southern California will be canceled without notice."

[rintense]

Dime to donuts the NFL comes down hard on the Chargers and Bears.

[NonValueAdded]

Let the local hotels lose the business and the city reap a shortfall in expected revenue. May they reap the bitter harvest they sow. Besides, this is the last chance for the San Diego fans to see their team play until next season.

[PreciousLiberty]

"I saw that. But I dont hate the Bears like I hate the Chargers! :P"

I don't hate the Patriots...hate is reserved for division rivals like the Raiders. Besides, the Patriots have done well for me in the playoffs in past years...

However, I want you to know that my Chargers are going to work the Patriots like a rented mule. Tom Brady has a great playoff record, he's due to lose one. ;-)

Prediction: LT gets four TDs on the ground, and throws for another.

[Andyman]

10 bonus points for you!

[Centurion2000]

Question: Is Charger Stadium (or whatever the heck it is called) a publically owned stadium? If so, then resticting sales based upon residence may constitute an unconstitutional restriction on interstate commerce.

If it was built with any taxpayer monies, this is illegal as hell.

[CharacterCounts]

The Detroit Lions would never do this!

By the time they get into a playoff game there won't be enough people in Detroit to fill the stadium.

[piperpilot]

The Chargers are clearly ascared of Brady and Company, especially since the Patriots had a better road record this season. Go Pats!!!!

[Diplomat]

I'll take that bet. New England has nothing to complain about. It's not like they didn't list Tom Brady as "Probable" before every game this season. What the heck is that?

[Reaganesque]

Maybe we should make them an offer they cannot refuse...

Anyone on the Chargers own a horse? ;-)

[montomike]

Tomlinson gets the nod but Brady is so much more experienced in playoffs than Rivers who will be in his first. I think that Rivers may be the next Brady.

Should be a good game.