Posted on 11/10/2016 12:33:43 PM PST by PROCON
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Kneel or protest the flag ceremony and you are out of a job. Period.
Players better start sounding like they are grateful to be playing a game in which they can make millions or they are going to see more viewer erosion.
A halftime show featuring a thousand vets spitting in Roger Goodell’s face might convince me to watch. Once.
I have an idea that would make me watch again ...
If a player disrespects the National Anthem, he forfeits his helmet for,that game.
Stop discriminating against white players.
American flag burnings at halftime should get a crapload of liberals to tune in for the festivities.
..........me too my friend, disrespect that flag and f u !!!
how many million guys and gals are there that feel the same way?!
What the hell, Mr. Goodell, is complicated about that?!
Well the presidential election is over so that part is covered. They originally said that was the problem and the antics weren’t a factor. This weekend everything should be peachy pie. /sarc
Fans are just viewing their options.
Exactly. And he can appoint Condi Rice as USFL Commissioner.
And Tic-Tac-Toe season!
Amen Airborne it’s hockey season indeed and only 3 more months until pitchers and catchers report for spring training. Thank God for hockey since I’m boycotting both football and basketball.
Until and unless you do: the NFL and ALL of the BILLIONS OF DOLLARS in profits you once derived from the very country and fans you and your players disdain and hate are permanently gong to BOYCOTT THE NFL and the NFL IS GOING YO DIE!
I thought the NFL’s ratings were down because of the election? So what’s to fix? The election is over so their ratings should come back. The NFL wasn’t lying when they said their ratings were down because of the election, were they?
I don’t care what they do. I’m done with them, for at least this year and maybe forever.
Its just entertainment. I can live without it.
Until and unless you do: the NFL and ALL of the BILLIONS OF DOLLARS in profits you once derived from the very country and fans you and your players disdain and hate are permanently gong to BOYCOTT THE NFL and the NFL IS GOING YO DIE!
This has been a topic for me for several years now. Between the muted atmosphere overall; meaning less excitement and energy than most NCAA games, the commercials (yes, too long and too many of them...they are also of a more somber caliber overall than compared to commercials for NCAA games--Insurance, Consulting Firms, etc).
Caught a few moments of Cowboys game last year at Tgiving...literally it was kickoff/commercials/one play/2 min warning (meaning 3+ mins of commercials)/ one play/timeout (more commercials).
Before that, moving away from "my" team and seeing less coverage; coupled with the rise of Pinktober and increasing social(ist) activism from the league itself added more weight to the load.
Living in the Charlotte area and seeing constant Cam, Cam, Cam coverage; along with his pouting or 2 minute long TD celebrations is a turnoff too.
Hate the hype for superbowls, as well. The butchering of the National Anthem, the worship of pop culture, etc...I went out to dinner with my wife the 2 years prior to the Panthers being in last year and didnt miss it. 99% chance we do the same this year unless the Bucs make it
Yeah, and Kaepernick.
They had a goose that was laying golden eggs but it’s dead now.
Even after a few studies and surveys have been done on this issue, and all have listed the Anthem issue as the number one reason for declining ratings, they still don’t get it.
Even after a few studies and surveys have been done on this issue, and all have listed the National Anthem issue as the number one reason for declining ratings, they still don’t get it.
A good start would be players not protesting refusing to play with those that are. Simply tell the coach, “If he kneels for the Anthem we will not play if he is in the game.”
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