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Fox Sports Tried to Cast Actors as L.A. Rams Fans for NFL Pre-Game Show
The Wrap ^ | December 9, 2017 | Sean Burch

Posted on 12/09/2017 2:50:08 PM PST by EdnaMode

Los Angeles gets an unwarranted rap as a bad sports town, and Fox Sports isn’t helping LA fans fight that label.

Fox posted a listing on the casting site projectcasting.com for “actors, models, and talent” to play Rams fans on its Sunday NFL pre-game show. With the Rams facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles in a match-up of two of the league’s best teams, you wouldn’t think it’d be necessary, but alas.

“We’re looking for LA’s biggest NFL fans to be part of #NFLSunday’s Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles Pre Game Show!” said the ad. “Come out, bring your spirit, your best NFL gear & join us for NFL on FOX THIS Sunday!”

No word on if the “fans” would actually be able to attend the game. The Rams have been a pleasant surprise this season, with a high-octane offense spurring the team on to a 9-3 record. But the team’s attendance woes have continued to be the butt of internet jokes, with the L.A. Coliseum routinely looking half-empty on game day.

The push to have actors masquerading as fans wasn’t lost on some looking at the casting call, however.

“Seems desperate to me!” chimed in one Eagles fan in the comments.

So, keep in mind as you’re watching football on Sunday: That attractive, fit, and photogenic Rams fan in the background of Fox’s pre-game show might just be a Hollywood nomad.

Update: A Fox representative told TheWrap this is not an “abnormal” practice — that it calls for fans to show up in any city their pre-game show is in. The rep added no one was paid for their fandom, it’s first come, first serve.


TOPICS: Sports; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: california; fakenews; fakesport; fox; larams; losangeles; nfl; pennsylvania; philadelphia; rams
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To: EdnaMode

Football is a cash cow that may cost the networks millions. As it is in politics, where cash is at risk there are no ethics. None.


21 posted on 12/09/2017 6:27:10 PM PST by Spok ("What're you going to believe-me or ywour own eyes?" -Marx (Groucho))
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To: SoCal Pubbie

If you want to see real Fans, come to Philadelphia. Or, better yet, watch us on Sunday in LA.


22 posted on 12/09/2017 6:52:26 PM PST by deweyfrank (Nobody's Perfect)
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To: deweyfrank
Or, better yet, watch us on Sunday in LA.

They are gonna be a pretty glum lot when they lose their second game in a row. Aaron Donald is going to be in Wentz' face all day.
23 posted on 12/09/2017 7:01:50 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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To: EdnaMode

I’m dreaming of a Chargers-Rams Super Bowl. The NFL’s ultimate nightmare.


24 posted on 12/09/2017 7:03:57 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: ml/nj

This anecdote is probably as fictitious as dumping gasoline in ditches, but here it is anyway. You don’t see them as much as you used to, but there used to be a lot of hand written banners hanging down from the stands near the edge of the field. Remember those? A friend of mine was in a stadium before the opened they gates to let the fans in, and he said the banners were already there!


25 posted on 12/09/2017 7:06:44 PM PST by sparklite2 (I hereby designate the ongoing kerfuffle Diddle-Gate.)
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To: Dr. Sivana
LOL!...On the other hand, you've never a defense like ours. Good luck.
26 posted on 12/09/2017 7:09:34 PM PST by deweyfrank (Nobody's Perfect)
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To: deweyfrank
LOL!...On the other hand, you've never a defense like ours. Good luck.

The Vikes were pretty tough!

I don't really know which way the game will go, but someone has to stick up for the Rams, and I have supported them since 1976. My brother is an Eagles fan.

We both hate the Cowboys, so we get along for the most part.


27 posted on 12/09/2017 7:18:17 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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To: Dr. Sivana

Good luck my FRiend. I too share your sentiments re the Cowboys.


28 posted on 12/09/2017 7:23:03 PM PST by deweyfrank (Nobody's Perfect)
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To: deweyfrank
"If you want to see real Fans, come to Philadelphia. Or, better yet, watch us on Sunday in LA."

No 'Thug' you. No support from me in any way for a bunch of cry baby millionaire snowflakes who just as soon clean their cleats on the flag or better yet for some a dead police officer's uniform.
29 posted on 12/09/2017 8:31:19 PM PST by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: Kartographer

Spoken like a true Cowboy fan. Piss off, you reprobate. Get a life and lighten up!


30 posted on 12/09/2017 8:37:40 PM PST by deweyfrank (Nobody's Perfect)
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To: deweyfrank

I have even less respect for the Cowboys.
You can judge a man by the company he keeps. I prefer not to hang out with anti american women beaters and cop killer supporters, but then that’s just me.


31 posted on 12/09/2017 8:41:27 PM PST by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: EdnaMode

I seem to recall in the 70’s (maybe it was early 80’s), the NFL used cardboard cutouts and put those into vacant sections of empty seats to give the appearance of a “crowd”.

Regardless—FUNFL


32 posted on 12/10/2017 2:30:54 AM PST by WKUHilltopper (WKU 2016 Boca Raton Bowl Champions)
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To: ml/nj

And probably everybody Fox is showing is going to be there too. They just want to get them in one spot, well lit, with waivers signed.


33 posted on 12/10/2017 6:25:10 AM PST by discostu (let's do another bad one, cause I like it when the blood drains from Dave's face.)
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To: Dr. Sivana

Well, we won the game, but we lost our QB. We’re done. It was a great game.


34 posted on 12/10/2017 7:12:53 PM PST by deweyfrank (Nobody's Perfect)
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To: deweyfrank

I feel bad for Wentz, one of the few genuine feel-good stories of this season in the NFL.


35 posted on 12/10/2017 7:14:16 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Yea, I’m sick. we had a pretty good team. Not sure how far we can go now. Wentz was the real deal. My confidence has taken a hit. We’ll know more tomorrow. This sucks!


36 posted on 12/10/2017 7:27:46 PM PST by deweyfrank (Nobody's Perfect)
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To: EdnaMode

Didn’t watch but, I guess Jacksonville beat Seattle SJW thugs. Goooood!


37 posted on 12/10/2017 7:30:52 PM PST by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our one and only true hope.)
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To: deweyfrank

I hear you brother I’ve been waiting for a Super Bowl now for what 50+ years, would like to see one before I take that dirt nap.


38 posted on 12/10/2017 7:37:41 PM PST by Empireoftheatom48 (God did help the Republic, can we keep it.)
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To: deweyfrank

I think they’ll be ok with Foles.


39 posted on 12/10/2017 7:49:12 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Empireoftheatom48; deweyfrank

LOL, I don’t know if it will help, but on the Colts-Bills thread about the snow game I posted this video of the 1948 Chamionship Game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M8OsJ3ZXIg


40 posted on 12/10/2017 7:50:37 PM PST by dfwgator
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