Kolek planning to go pro
I'm not wishing injuries on anyone. If that's how you read it, that wasn't my intention. Rivera is a mediocre coach, at best. Four losing records in six seasons. Record of 20-23 in one-possession games.Hard to say how good the Bills' defense is when you consider they've matched up against two of the most inept offenses in the league. Next two games are against Denver and Atlanta, so we'll see.The Panthers don't need to apologize for their schedule, but fans probably shouldn't be crowing over a 2-0 mark given the quality of their opponents.
I think people are just getting tired of bad football. I love to see a great defense on the field, but we see more inept offenses than good defenses.GB did not play great defense to hold Seattle to 9 points. It was the terrible Seattle offense that held the Seahawks to 9 points. The same inept offense that could only score 12 points at home against SF. A good offense rolled through GB's defense at will on Sunday night. They could have scored 60 if they had to. The next juggernaut offense they play scores fewer points than a lot of soccer teamsThe Giants have scored one TD in two games against two very, very average defenses. That is what is driving people away from the NFL.
What we need is more cowbell then eyn'a? Go back over the past seasons since 1998. Right now, avg. per team game is 20.1. In 2001 it was 20.2. The range has been 20.1-23.4. Given the season is only 2 games old, this statement is at best oversimplification. At worst, it's very short sighted. I know what he's hoping is not the cause. When trying to realize what is causing the drop in a business's customer base, hoping what isn't causing it will get you fired or losing your shorts. Everything is on the table and as a business owner, one better not approach this with eyes wide shut. Cleveland seemed to have the best approach thus far. Time will tell if both sides maintain their positions, but bottom line, who's in charge here? If the owners allow the inmates to run the asylum, well, lets see how this plays out. It's above my pay grade and one of the reasons I'm not an owner of an NFL team https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/NFL/scoring.htm
So we are going to blame someone for kneeling for the anthem who's not in the league any longer?
Now where did I say that anywhere within my text? But as long as you brought it up-somewhat. But it's not the only reason. It sure ain't the decrease in offense. How would the people who attended those lower attended games know the score was going to be 9-3 or whatever? If I am the owner of a business, I do not leave anything off the table. This(drop in attendance and ratings) is a little more complex than kneeling, raising a fist, whatever, but that may have been the spark. Let's look at it this way however-attendance last year fell for the first time in 4 years. A few things came in to play-the presidential debates and then what's his name sitting. Yes there are other things-too many commercials, steep ticket prices, too many televised games. There is a pink elephant in the room however-I think what's his name's protest on the NFL's dime was the last straw
LOL at the idea that people protesting racism are the reason the NFL is losing viewers/customers. If that's REALLY the reason people have stopped participating, our society/country is seriously f'ed
It had very little to do with it. Most people still watch. They just aren't watching as much because the game is poor.https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2017/9/19/16332762/watchability-fun-football-boring-quality-of-play"In the past five years of the NFL, offenses have reached unprecedented levels of scoring, quarterbacks have become more accurate than ever, turnovers have plummeted—and yet, it’s not fun. If you simply read the statistical markers, it would seem like every offense was as exciting as the pub scene from Inglourious Basterds. Sacks and interceptions hit all-time lows last year, but that just means that quarterbacks are getting rid of the ball quicker and opting for shorter, safer targets. We have reached one of the most frustrating eras in football history. Everything is fine and it doesn’t look good."---"Ratings dipped again on Sunday. Sunday Night Football’s Packers-Falcons game was down 8 percent from last season and 23 percent from 2015. The curious thing about these dips is that the number of people viewing games is not down, but the amount of time they’re watching for is. Unless “only watching part of a game” is a new form of political boycott, that reasoning for the ratings drop doesn’t hold much water."
It IS bad football. Points are at the lowest level in 25 years. Points have dropped over 14% in just the last 5 years alone.
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
You did read my whole entry, right? Some of you just can't help yourselves. No, that's Not REALLY the REASON...this ain't a one trick pony as I mentioned
I'm going to be honest with you. You put a lot of superfluous crap in your posts. So when you say something like "I know what he's hoping is not the cause," what exactly do you mean by that? How are we supposed to interpret that if you don't spell it out?
"Superfluous crap" is your term, not mine. You're a smart guy, figure it out, but it's just one of the quite a few things I mentioned. Why hone in on JUST that. That is what I was questioning. Someone always has to bring up the, as you would put it when it suits you, "victim" card
JD Power surveyAnthem protests number 1 reason people are watching fewer football games. 30% giving that reason. Couple that with CBS study saying protests are a contributing factor, makes you wonder why so many are afraid to admit this is part of it. Not all of it, but part of it.http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20171611/national-anthem-protests-no-1-reason-viewers-tuned-nfl-gameshttp://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nfl-tv-ratings-slide-worries-wall-street-1041187
I'd like to see the Venn diagram between those offended by peaceful protests of racism and those who believe racism doesn't existAlso be interesting to see those poll results sorted by age
JD Power surveyAnthem protests number 1 reason people are watching fewer football games. 30% giving that reason. Couple that with CBS study saying protests are a contributing factor, makes you wonder why so many are afraid to admit this is part of it. Not all of it, but part of it.http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20171611/national-anthem-protests-no-1-reason-viewers-tuned-nfl-games
This poll has been well-eviscerated.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/28/espn-distorts-analysis-of-poll-question-regarding-nfl-viewing-habits/https://www.sbnation.com/2017/7/27/16050800/nfl-viewership-national-anthem-protests-jd-power-survey-2017http://deadspin.com/how-to-mangle-a-survey-by-darren-rovell-1797307721
Changing gears a bit...Can anyone explain to me the economics/finances behind Arthur Blank being able to charge so little for his concessions? It isn't just the Falcons, either. He made it so that any event held there would have the same pricing. Are the tickets to events there just more expensive to make up the difference? It's pretty baffling to me.I can certainly say that concession prices are a big barrier to me of going to most events at NFL, etc stadiums.
Oh snap!