Official Cards Apology for Halftime Tillman Tribute Audio Problem

[jf-08]

http://www.azcardinals.com/news/detail.php?PRKey=1339

Tillman Halftime Tribute

[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]

You must be registered for see images

[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]During the Ring of Honor ceremony for Pat Tillman at halftime of Sunday’s game against the Cowboys, the tribute that ran on the stadium’s scoreboard did not operate properly and we sincerely apologize for that. While the technical reasons for those audio problems have been addressed, the bottom line is that we dropped the ball. Our intent was to provide a very special tribute to Pat and in the end we did not do that. We regret that very much.

Attached is a link to the video that was produced for those interested in viewing it. [/FONT]

 

[abomb]

Too little, too late.

You had your chance and you blew it!

 

[NEZCardsfan]

Here is what I have to say to that apology: SHUT UP

Enough with apologies and excuses. Fact is this: You are a sad sack ownership that the NFL should come and rip you out of the valley, defunct your franchise.....and let the decent people of PHX actually enjoy the NFL once in a while.

I'm done with these clowns....who can get the Cardsfan crap off my name??

 

[devilfan02]

Isn't there something that can be done? The city of Cinci sued the Brown family, can we do that? Lions fans marched the downtown before a game last season. I know, I know it's just wishful thinking.

If these a holes aren't gonna put an average at best product on the field, they better do everything else right. The audio system in the new stadium has been crap all year and they knew it heading into the Tillman tribute. I hate the Bidwills with a passion. What a great family..... way to suck at football, suck at honoring heros, and way to suck at life.

LOSERS

 

[justAndy]

isn't the Stadium actually managed by the TSA?
How much influence do the Cardinals really have in facility mgt?

 

[Pariah]

I obviously wasn't there, but I applaud the organization for apologizing and stading up to take it on the chin.

Obviously, they didn't mean to F it up, and probably would have given their (figurative) left nut for it to go off smoothly. But it didn't.

They could have put their tail between their legs and pretended it didn't happen, instead, they did what a man (or woman) should do when they F up: they said, "my bad. I'm sorry."

 

[Scott MS]

But they certainly could have a done a practice run or two. Planning isn't one of the Cardinals strengths, though.

 

[NEZCardsfan]

isn't the Stadium actually managed by the TSA?
How much influence do the Cardinals really have in facility mgt?

Who knows?? But they got the god dammed ugly bird all over the place.

If the TSA owns it then they should be able to rip that bird down. That's going to look really ridiculous before the BCS Title game in a couple months.

 

[devilfan02]

Obviously, they didn't mean to F it up, and probably would have given their (figurative) left nut for it to go off smoothly. But it didn't.

Anyone who has been to a home game knows that the audio system has been absolute crap the entire season. So, no, the Bidwills didn't do anything to try and fix the problem and look at what happened. This is exactly why I'm not giving that ******** family another free pass. Pisses me off

 

[NEZCardsfan]

But they certainly could have a done a practice run or two. Planning isn't one of the Cardinals strengths, though.

They never plan, and always apologize. It's like if you were a woman and your guy kept hitting you. Sure, he's "man" enough to apologize for it....but it'll keep happening because you aren't making him stop his actions.

The only Cards fans can do is not wear team colors....or refuse to buy concessions.

 

[devilfan02]

Who knows?? But they got the god dammed ugly bird all over the place.

If the TSA owns it then they should be able to rip that bird down. That's going to look really ridiculous before the BCS Title game in a couple months.

Thats the latest Bidwill debacle- Their not cooperating and the Fiesta Bowl might sue them. Whoever was in charge of the signage inside and outside of the stadium (you know the Bidwills had a heavy hand in it) made it nearly impossible for the fiesta bowl to cover it up with their own signage when their bowl game and the BCS NC game are played in Glendale. The Bidwills are not helping them at all

 

[Jim O]

Halftime Tribute Link

 

[azdad1978]

Thats the latest Bidwill debacle- Their not cooperating and the Fiesta Bowl might sue them. Whoever was in charge of the signage inside and outside of the stadium (you know the Bidwills had a heavy hand in it) made it nearly impossible for the fiesta bowl to cover it up with their own signage when their bowl game and the BCS NC game are played in Glendale. The Bidwills are not helping them at all

Someone needs to remind Bidwills that the only reason proposition 302 passed it because of the Fiesta Bowl and Cactus leagues. Take those out and they will probably still be playing in ASU. Stupid morons!!!!

 

[Derm]

I give a thumbs up to the organization for the apology...

 

[devilfan02]

Someone needs to remind Bidwills that the only reason proposition 302 passed it because of the Fiesta Bowl and Cactus leagues. Take those out and they will probably still be playing in ASU. Stupid morons!!!!

Exactly, the Fiesta Bowl is HUGE for our local economy. The Fiesta Bowl could very easily not stay in Glendale which would make a lot of Glendale companies and citizens very upset. Just another Bidwill coupe

 

[devilfan02]

I give a thumbs up to the organization for the apology...

All they do is apologize, whe will they take action?

 

[ajcardfan]

Someone needs to remind Bidwills that the only reason proposition 302 passed it because of the Fiesta Bowl and Cactus leagues. Take those out and they will probably still be playing in ASU. Stupid morons!!!!

This is why I mentioned on another thread that this team is just terrible at PR. Technically, they might be in the "right" on this disagreement. Much like they were when they filed a lawsuit against ASU a few years ago. But, by drawing such a hard line, they come off as gravy-sucking pigs and really piss people off. Over the long run, they can lose more money than they will gain by moves like this. I know several people who entirely wrote off the Cardinals over the ASU lawsuit, and they will never come back around as long as the Bidwills run the team.

 

[Derm]

they stepped up; it's a start - I'm not going to speculate as to "their" solution.

 

[jefftheshark]

I give a thumbs up to the organization for the apology...

It was the right thing to do. They should get the problem fixed this week and do it over again before the Detroit game.

The Shark

 

[azdad1978]

This is why I mentioned on another thread that this team is just terrible at PR. Technically, they might be in the "right" on this disagreement. Much like they were when they filed a lawsuit against ASU a few years ago. But, by drawing such a hard line, they come off as gravy-sucking pigs and really piss people off. Over the long run, they can lose more money than they will gain by moves like this. I know several people who entirely wrote off the Cardinals over the ASU lawsuit, and they will never come back around as long as the Bidwills run the team.

Thats the thing though. Their way of thinking is this is our stadium. Hey Micheal its not your stadium!!! Its own by the TSA you are just a tenant! Stop using your bullying tactics! Why don't the TSA and step in and say the voters approve the stadium for both the Fiesta Bowl and Cardinals!!! God I fricking hate Mondays after they fricking quit!!! Damn Losers!

 

[kerouac9]

I would have been happier if the apology had actually had some agency. No signatory to the apology means that no one is taking responsibility. This problem had been mentioned multiple times here. I'm not sure who the Cardinals are listening to.

 

[Ryanwb]

Didn't the Cardinals hire a top flight PR firm at the beginning of last season?

 

[Pariah]

Didn't the Cardinals hire a top flight PR firm at the beginning of last season?

If they need a better PR firm, they can PM me. Seriously. I know of a firm that could really help.

 

[Redmark]

Beautiful Tribute

very moving and deserved!

what was the problem at the game .... no sound or garbled?

 

[ajcardfan]

very moving and deserved!

what was the problem at the game .... no sound or garbled?

The music was blaring, but you could not hear the interviews at ALL. The only person that was heard was the last one, Marie Tillman.