Quote:There were zero blackouts because


a) there were some clubs like Oakland that reduced stadium seating capacity;


b) clubs would often purchase unsold seats

ALSO Vikings only sold 52,238 tickets with 73,000 capacity not even close so did not meet blackout rule many times last year. Doesn't anyone remember all the media attention regarding ticket sale decline. This is only related to FCC ruling. Federal government was not going to continue agreeing to TV blackout rule and NFL was not going to test the rule when it was agreed upon during a time when non ticket revenue did not make up as much of budget as it does now.

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