Max Fischer Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Once again, the ONLY people whose panties are twisted over this are the very people keeping the story alive: sports writers. You mean sports writers and Americans who care about the country . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) I'd say an offensive lineman selling more jerseys than Tom Brady is the definition of a big deal. Because he's an offensive lineman. Not Tom Brady. Let's agree to disagree. If, say, 200 Villanueva jerseys were sold, that's still small potatoes in the grand scheme of things. Not some kind of groundswell, as the article seems to imply... Some perspective from earlier this year: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000822076/article/rookie-james-conner-has-nfls-hottestselling-jersey Or this http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/06/news/companies/colin-kaepernick-jersey-nfl/index.html?iid=EL Edited September 25, 2017 by Lurker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Yep, they and the news media could not resist this non-story. Although the NFL has got to be loving this. You just know that the NFL's television ratings went up this week. they've been as low if not lower than last year. Neilson has yet to give ratings for yesterday that I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 No. They went up. Why? Because there are millions of far-left people who hate sports, but who tuned in to watch all the announcers and players piss and moan about the president, who they hate with a passion. This is porn to the far left. Long term it's bad though, because after the initial excitement of watching something burn goes away then it's just about the game and they won't tune in. The NFL is going to lose casual viewers who just want to zone in and tune of to a mindless game. They will also lose the hardcore trumpsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 You mean sports writers and Americans who care about the country . . . Nope, because if you eliminate the sports writers, you'd never hear the cries of the Americans who care about the country. They are only loud because they're being provoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 they've been as low if not lower than last year. Neilson has yet to give ratings for yesterday that I have seen. This was discussed in another thread, but a large chunk of high population states (Texas and Florida) were without power. Big impact. Also, early reports are week 3 is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Long term it's bad though, because after the initial excitement of watching something burn goes away then it's just about the game and they won't tune in. The NFL is going to lose casual viewers who just want to zone in and tune of to a mindless game. They will also lose the hardcore trumpsters. Long-term, I completely agree. But this week, the left got their porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 i respectfully disagree .. i think they further declined.......http://deadline.com/2017/09/redskins-sunday-night-football-ratings-nfl-protests-star-trek-discovery-donald-trump-nbc-1202176141/ The ratings game is half the story. Whats the streaming? Increasing, decreasing? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) Long term it's bad though, because after the initial excitement of watching something burn goes away then it's just about the game and they won't tune in. The NFL is going to lose casual viewers who just want to zone in and tune of to a mindless game. They will also lose the hardcore trumpsters. very well said! good brief analysis! Edited September 25, 2017 by dwight in philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 People have been predicting the downfall of the NFL for years. Still waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The ratings game is half the story. Whats the streaming? Increasing, decreasing? What? http://zitscomics.com/comics/september-24-2017/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Once again, the ONLY people whose panties are twisted over this are the very people keeping the story alive: sports writers. Oh, and I think the President has done more to keep this alive than all the sportswriters in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I'm really glad that this is the case. Alejandro has a fantastic story that should be spoken about more than it is. Everything that I've seen/read about him suggests a man of incredible courage and character. It's well worth reading this so you don't fall into a trap of projecting your own feelings on to his stance - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2017/09/25/before-alejandro-villanueva-stood-alone-he-discussed-colin-kaepernick-at-training-camp/?utm_term=.ca98284b0100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Nope, because if you eliminate the sports writers, you'd never hear the cries of the Americans who care about the country. They are only loud because they're being provoked. You do realize that its the President who packaged a few megatons of explosives and lit the fuse? God forbid he would talk about health care, the economy or say the disaster in Puerto Rico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 You mean sports writers and Americans who care about the country . . . Or, care about THEIR opinion more than honoring the National Anthem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 You do realize that its the President who packaged a few megatons of explosives and lit the fuse? God forbid he would talk about health care, the economy or say the disaster in Puerto Rico. WTH does that have to do with this thread?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark3 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Lets compare his jersey sales to kaepernicks after their respective demonstrations. Oh wait, it doesnt matter and this is childish? Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Villanueve seems like a really interesting guy, BTW. I'm sure we'll be hearing more from him this week... AV has already had his own commercial for USAA running on game day the last season or two. For those unaware of USAA, it's an insurance and financial company serving active duty and veterans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Lets compare his jersey sales to kaepernicks after their respective demonstrations. Oh wait, it doesnt matter and this is childish? Agreed wow "insightful"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark3 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) wow "insightful"!Following your lead Pointless topic, keep it in the million other threads,,,,,,,,,cool /no-point Edited September 25, 2017 by Crayola64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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