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2016-10-18 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Wonder why: NFL ratings' plunge for primetime

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Posted by badanov 2016-10-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11126 views ] Top

#1 If football can’t survive the new age of TV, what can?

I listened on satellite radio last week to a clueless NFL analyst (a woman--come on, that's a clue that a problem exists--exactly ZERO women have played in the NFL) who commented on the Kapernick situation. She said that his protest was "an important national conversation we need to have".

WRONG. People turn into SPORTS to GET AWAY from the heavy stuff. We want a couple of hours where we can watch a GAME and enjoy the GAME aspect of it ONLY.

If we wanted to have a "national discussion", we wouldn't tune in on Sunday afternoon to watch the NFL.

If the NFL is too stupid to get that, they will surely get what they deserve for being that stupid.

Posted by Crusader 2016-10-18 00:27|| 2016-10-18 00:27|| Front Page Top

#2 NO worries. I left a message with the 49ers office about the ass woopin they endured this last game. Plus I told them if I sound dis-respectfull, no apologies should be expected. Dis-Respect goes both ways, losers.

Posted by Thith Gonque7497 2016-10-18 02:17|| 2016-10-18 02:17|| Front Page Top

#3 :)

Posted by Thith Gonque7497 2016-10-18 02:18|| 2016-10-18 02:18|| Front Page Top

#4 The explosion of modern entertainment options

That's what it is - entertainment. When it no longer entertains but shoves what you are trying to escape but for an hour or two, you go elsewhere. Someone forgot the old saying - If you want to send a message, call Western Union.

Long ago, we should have returned the copyright back to its original 14-14 to cut the source of so much resources in the hands of 'entertainment'.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-10-18 07:59|| 2016-10-18 07:59|| Front Page Top

#5 I lost interest in pro football several years ago.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2016-10-18 08:01|| 2016-10-18 08:01|| Front Page Top

#6 Zebras. Herds of zebras. NFL Films should do a video of "The NFL's Greatest Penalties" and see how that sells.

Posted by Matt 2016-10-18 09:55|| 2016-10-18 09:55|| Front Page Top

#7 I've canceled ESPN, NFL Network and Red Zone, and have saved a bundle.

Still tune in enough to hear the announcers point out and praise those disrespecting the US as is their right as peacocking thugs.

With the exceptions of the Pats, Vikings and Cowboys, the league is a sea of mediocrity.

Bettors will keep the League alive, but it's clearly past-peak.

Posted by regular joe 2016-10-18 10:38|| 2016-10-18 10:38|| Front Page Top

#8 I was flipping through the channels last Sunday. Came across a couple of bowling teams playing football. Realized it was pink month. Watched a whole 2 seconds.

My modern entertainment option last Sunday was going outside with the kids, playing football catch with my son.

How Its Made was our evening entertainment. Kids learned how a canoe can be made.

Was watching jeopardy yesterday; one of the questions had to do with 2016 politics. Channel changed. Running out of channels to pay for.

Heck, was listening to the Royals on radio, they were playing against that pitcher who crashed his boat at 4 in the morning - great pitcher, incredible story, then it turned into why lifting the embargo on Cuba is important. Agree or disagree, I'm there for the damn game - switched stations.

It isn't entertainment if it is a lecture.

Posted by swksvolFF 2016-10-18 10:39|| 2016-10-18 10:39|| Front Page Top

#9 If I want a sermon, I'll go to church.

Posted by M. Murcek 2016-10-18 16:31|| 2016-10-18 16:31|| Front Page Top

#10 More time for Rantburg!

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