Decertification

I watched D. Smith's comments last night and the 2 things that stood out to me were his statements that the players were "partners" with the owners - as a business owner, I'd resent the hell out of anyone coming in to tell me how I have to operate my business.

The second thing was his point that it was just crazy to think that the players should make less than they did in 2009. I think that most everyone, including the owners, are making less than they did in 2009 - I know I am - so why are the players above it?

 

In the P.R. side, the players have been pretty dumb. The public is generally on their side, but the owners made a show about how much they compromised on, regardless of the sincerity or lack thereof. The players should have moved somewhat on their own demands, if for no other reason than to make it look like they were also willing to compromise. Instead the NFL can pretty rightly paint this picture that the union wanted it in court all along. Moreover, this is just not a great time for unions in general.

 

I thought they lost Doty after this step. That's the reason the players continued to extend the deadline.

 

well, after the Doty ruling they felt like they didn't have to budge. I don't know if the PA's numbers look even remotely correct, given that the owners said they weren't that far.

 

Strike, strike that's our plan
Throw that invoice [PSL] in the can!

Sorry, feel like shit & migraine.

 

Lockout, strike, who gives a fuck
No games next year then we get Luck!

 

If I'm not mistakened we (PSL holders) are still on the hook for paying tickets or risk losing the "right" to buy the ticket and the PSL. Don't think I have heard we don't have to until an agreement is in hand

 

This is from the Panthers website:


Season Ticket Renewal Payment Options
FLEXIBLE and MULTIPLE PAYMENT OPTIONS. Select one of the following by April 22, 2011.

Panthers 10/90 Plan* - Exclusive 2011 Option
The Panthers 10/90 plan allows you to register online by April 22, 2011 and provide your checking account or credit card information for two (2) automatic draft payments.

1.10% at the time you register.
2.Remaining balance (90%) automatically drafted 48 hours after a resolution to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NFL and NFLPA is announced.** If the CBA is settled prior to April 22, 2011, account will be drafted on April 22, 2011.


Click here to register your account.

Panthers Payment Plan* - Four Equal Installments
The Panthers Payment Plan allows you to register online by April 22, 2011 and provide your checking account or credit card information for four (4) automatic draft payments. The initial installment will be paid at the time of registration, and the remaining installments will be drafted on May 22, June 22 and July 22.

Click here to register your account.

Payment by Check or Cash
Payment by check or cash can be mailed by April 22, 2011 using the self-addressed envelope included with your invoice or can be dropped off at the Carolina Panthers ticket office.

* Certain fees and restrictions apply.
** Date of CBA resolution is unknown at this time. An email will be sent upon CBA resolution to notify you of pending draft from designated account. Visit My Panthers Account to make sure your email address is updated.


I think this is pure BS! Why do we have to pay for a season that they won't play?

 

lol I got my invoice pack today in the mail......oh the irony

 

This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I'll never look into your eyes.....again