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Most NFL teams — including Saints — see marked drop in Facebook followings after anthem protests
The (Baton Rouge, LA) Advocate ^ | September 27, 2017 | Jeff Nowak

Posted on 09/27/2017 11:19:19 AM PDT by abb

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1 posted on 09/27/2017 11:19:20 AM PDT by abb
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This could be interesting.

If it continues for years to come, I wonder what happens to the young inner city kids who pinned their hopes on the possibility of a career in sports.

Fewer or no jobs in football, baseball, basketball, etc.


2 posted on 09/27/2017 11:22:38 AM PDT by dhs12345
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The Anthem Protests were merely the straw that broke the Camel’s back.

This has been brewing for a long time.


3 posted on 09/27/2017 11:23:19 AM PDT by dfwgator
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http://www.chicagonow.com/friendly-curmudgeon/2017/09/what-new-fox-sports-analyst-michael-vick-really-did/


4 posted on 09/27/2017 11:24:17 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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Good! Now as long as they remain consistent. I wish sometimes that I was an NFL supporter...a football fan....so I could quit and boycott them from now on. Truth is, I’ve always hated football,...pro as well as college...and all sports for that matter, except for classic boxing and womens’ MMA.


5 posted on 09/27/2017 11:24:38 AM PDT by pallmallman
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Too bad there’s not a “Despise” button on FB


6 posted on 09/27/2017 11:26:09 AM PDT by bigbob (People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
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“n Week 3 prompted by several rebukes from President Donald Trump...”. Nothing to do with Kaepernick? Ok

That’s not the way most people see it. The news media choosing sides.


7 posted on 09/27/2017 11:27:13 AM PDT by stanne
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Over-exposure, back in the day 2 games Sunday and then Monday night football add in Sunday night and Thursday and its too much.


8 posted on 09/27/2017 11:27:16 AM PDT by Jolla
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“I wonder what happens to the young inner city kids who pinned their hopes on the possibility of a career in sports.”

You mean the young inner-city kids who are being taught to hate America thanks to their heroes? They may have to re-think their futures, considering the possibility of having to get a real job. Or welfare. Or lives of crime.


9 posted on 09/27/2017 11:28:42 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("We should fear the tyranny of the easily offended." Stossel)
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Oh. I said it tge other day. College football players are probably thinking ‘oh man Im gonna have to study’


10 posted on 09/27/2017 11:28:43 AM PDT by stanne
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http://fox6now.com/2017/09/27/green-bay-packers-head-coach-mike-mccarthy-says-he-will-lock-arms-with-players/

There is a vote at the end of the article giving thumbs up or thumbs down for his unity request. Please go vote!


11 posted on 09/27/2017 11:29:48 AM PDT by marstegreg
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Not near enough to cause any concern for the NFL.
12 posted on 09/27/2017 11:29:57 AM PDT by CatOwner
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Supporteth the Ravens never more!


13 posted on 09/27/2017 11:30:25 AM PDT by DarthVader ("These lying tyrants are about to get hit with a tsunami of destruction on their evil reign." Gaffer)
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The Saints' drop of 13,300 only accounts for 0.33 percent of their total following — roughly 4,030,000.

Not near enough to cause any concern for the NFL. As it is, you start seeing non-NFL fans "following" these teams just to counter the small declines, maybe enough to show an increase that will be reported in the MSM.

14 posted on 09/27/2017 11:31:25 AM PDT by CatOwner
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Too expensive, fleecing taxpayers, and the thuggery of many of the players.


15 posted on 09/27/2017 11:31:34 AM PDT by dfwgator
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They could do a circle jerk - that is something they could do together and show unity. But, they might already be doing that - or how about a team robbery of a store? A group trip to a strip joint and maybe beat up some girls?

After all - they say there cause (protection of black criminals against the police) is just.


16 posted on 09/27/2017 11:31:39 AM PDT by rigelkentaurus
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That ignorant sports figures and entertainers have taken on the job of “unity” is a howler.


17 posted on 09/27/2017 11:32:39 AM PDT by yetidog
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Another London game?
Let all the teams move to the U.K./EU/Dubai.
They DID demonstrate they will stand for God Save The Queen.


18 posted on 09/27/2017 11:32:45 AM PDT by GnuThere
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Thanks. Voted thumbs effing down. I always hated Rogers.


19 posted on 09/27/2017 11:34:24 AM PDT by beergarden
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Just because they are following you doesn’t mean they LIKE you......................


20 posted on 09/27/2017 11:36:10 AM PDT by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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