stevewin Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 According to SI - thought that was pretty crazy https://www.si.com/tech-media/2018/02/05/super-bowl-lii-nbc-broadcast-blackout-cris-collinsworth-al-michaels Quote 1a. Here were the top 11 TV markets for the Super Bowl: Buffalo, 56.4 Philadelphia, 56.2 Boston, 55.9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, 54.9 Pittsburgh, 54.9 Norfolk, 53.9 New Orleans, 53.0 Providence, 52.5 Milwaukee, 52.3 Seattle, 52.2 Kansas City, 52.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTheTrust Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I wonder how many people who claimed they weren't going to watch are in that number. I'm guessing almost all of them. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 cue the "there's nothing else to do in Buffalo" jokes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 two factors: (1) Pats@@ hatred, plus (2) Reich finally getting a ring! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Just now, kdiggz said: cue the "there's nothing else to do in Buffalo" jokes Screw that. There's plenty to do. Buffalo is now becoming a great place to live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 minute ago, kdiggz said: cue the "there's nothing else to do in Buffalo" jokes well, then there is nothing else to do in New Orleans, Pittsburgh, etc. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 minute ago, kdiggz said: cue the "there's nothing else to do in Buffalo" jokes I don't think enough people care about the ratings to make jokes about it. Buffalo has a higher percentage of sports fans than many cities. That's not good , bad or otherwise, just a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Buffalo is a huge football market, simple as that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 20 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: two factors: (1) Pats@@ hatred, plus (2) Reich finally getting a ring! Plus Steve Means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 27 minutes ago, stevewin said: According to SI - thought that was pretty crazy https://www.si.com/tech-media/2018/02/05/super-bowl-lii-nbc-broadcast-blackout-cris-collinsworth-al-michaels Can we call this a Super Bowl win for Buffalo ? Beat philly and beantown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 28 minutes ago, kdiggz said: cue the "there's nothing else to do in Buffalo" jokes Was the game on at Dave & Busters? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 28 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: two factors: (1) Pats@@ hatred, plus (2) Reich finally getting a ring! The amount of people that give a **** that Reich got a ring as the Eagles offensive coordinator is so small it isn't worth mentioning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 It's pretty remarkable that it's higher than Philly. Buff is a great sports town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston's #1 Bills Fan Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Dr. Fong said: The amount of people that give a **** that Reich got a ring as the Eagles offensive coordinator is so small it isn't worth mentioning. Exactly!!!! My Patriot hatred fueled the day!! I'm still on a high!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Dr. Fong said: The amount of people that give a **** that Reich got a ring as the Eagles offensive coordinator is so small it isn't worth mentioning. 4 minutes ago, Houston's #1 Bills Fan said: Exactly!!!! My Patriot hatred fueled the day!! I'm still on a high!! I'd agree. The Pats* losing was like getting a promotion and a raise and Reich winning a ring was like finding a $20 bill on the same day in a winter coat that you haven't worn all season...a nice aside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, ProcessTheTrust said: I wonder how many people who claimed they weren't going to watch are in that number. I'm guessing almost all of them. Well that would be me... i said I wasn't gonna watch it... but I did 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) Funny because I ran in to so many people in the run up who were iffy on watching it, but then at 5:30 Sunday had to go to the Dollar and 8 cent store and the streets and were dead like the zombie apocalypse had happened. Edited February 5, 2018 by Jamie Muellers Ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTheTrust Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Well that would be me... i said I wasn't gonna watch it... but I did The game is in our blood. Who care what we promised a board community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 The Justin Timberlake Effect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 My wife said 30 people called in late at the hospital this morning for the 7 a.m. shift lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmuggs Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 2 hours ago, kdiggz said: cue the "there's nothing else to do in Buffalo" jokes Thats funny cause its true. Lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 2 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: Buffalo is a huge football market, simple as that Wow, never expected to see those numbers from Buffalo for ratings. Your spot on man, very interesting data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTheTrust Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Maybe all the people who vowed to not watch waited till after kickoff to tune in thinking they wouldn't count in the ratings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Dr. Fong said: The amount of people that give a **** that Reich got a ring as the Eagles offensive coordinator is so small it isn't worth mentioning. Probably even fewer give a P*ts **** that you don't care that Frank Reich got a ring. And did not watch one snap of game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaz Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 7 hours ago, kdiggz said: cue the "there's nothing else to do in Buffalo" jokes I heard that at 5:55 here in Ft Myers FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 7 hours ago, stevewin said: According to SI - thought that was pretty crazy https://www.si.com/tech-media/2018/02/05/super-bowl-lii-nbc-broadcast-blackout-cris-collinsworth-al-michaels It was cold here - what else are we supposed to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmuggs Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, BUFFALOBART said: Guess you don't get out much.. I live in San Diego man. I get out all the time, everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Yeah but how many Bills fans were naked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 How do we beat Philly AND Boston? Crazy stuff. I love my WNY peeps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Philly probably had more groups viewing than individual households hence the lower number. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Well that would be me... i said I wasn't gonna watch it... but I did I had considered not watching but, since I’ve watched every one starting with IV, I decided to keep my streak going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 WE WIN!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I saw one fewer play in this years super bowl than last years, which was one play. But considering that the Eagles won, I'll watch the replay on the NFL network which I didn't do last year. I went to the casino yesterday but it was easy to tell who scored. When the Eagles scored a loud cheer was heard. When the patriots scored all you heard was boos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserplayer Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Buffalos ratings are higher because: Who wants to have Another super bowl party where NE might win? Everyone is watching at their home. I’m in the southeast and I would prefer to celebrate or cuss without the the possibility of popping some bandwagon dude upside the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberTheRockpile Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Just Jack said: Philly probably had more groups viewing than individual households hence the lower number. Philly also had a lot of people out greasing lamp posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 We always set viewing records for NHL games on NBC Sports Network too, which is part of the reason why the Sabres usually get more than their fair share of those games. NBC knows their best ratings come from WNYers watching the Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 13 hours ago, ProcessTheTrust said: I wonder how many people who claimed they weren't going to watch are in that number. I'm guessing almost all of them. I didn't watch, for 1st time in forever, I DVR it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Is it really any surprise? We are always one of the top markets for the NHL playoffs too...and that doesnt even include the people watching the Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts... Basically we are the best sports city in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Cruiserplayer said: Buffalos ratings are higher because: Who wants to have Another super bowl party where NE might win? Everyone is watching at their home. I’m in the southeast and I would prefer to celebrate or cuss without the the possibility of popping some bandwagon dude upside the head. Or you know... You could just be an adult and get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Pittsburgh and Seattle also make the list. Hatred of a team seems to drive up the ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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