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Cory's Corner: Falcons are doing what other teams won't

Related Topics: Arthur Blank, Nachos, Beer

They buy tickets, purchase gear and gobble up a smorgasbord of concession food.

Falcons’ owner Arthur Blank shocked the sports world this week by slashing concession prices in his bid to restore faith to fans. The Georgia Dome has been No. 13 in average attendance the last three years.

Things like $2 for non-alcoholic beverages with unlimited refills, $2 for Dasani water, hot dogs, pretzels and popcorn; $3 for peanuts, pizza, nachos and waffle fries; and $5 for a 12 ounce domestic beer.

Obviously it helps that Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be opening in 2017. If you can get some more fans to eat more hot dogs and drink more beverages, then you’ve got a better chance to fill the new home.