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I'm simply saying that sometimes we don't know what the linchpin might be. Perhaps this blows over in a few months or perhaps we look back thinking "it all started when the NFL became politicized".
Let's say Vegas has line on Will the NFL exist in 5 years. Would you bet the under or over and how much?
Let's say Vegas has line on Will the NFL exist in 5 years. Would you bet the under or over and how much?
I never said it wouldn't exist. I'm saying it could trend in a direction the league and owners don't want it to go. That would be anything other than sustained growth.
No, they don't. Taking a knee started well before Trump was elected. They do, however, blame him for calling them sons of ******* and demanding they be fired.
I see lots of talk about ratings, viewer numbers, etc.
When it comes down to it, isn't really about profits? If the NFL does lose viewers but are able to maintain profits than business wise they are doing ok? As being a non-profit, they are still providing professional football to those who are willing to pay, even if the actual numbers are smaller.
I know viewers and profits are correlated
I've got a good deal more respect for people who stand up for their ideals, right vs wrong, even when their ratings and income may be at stake, far more than I do a billionaire like Trump who really doesn't have a care in the world about his financial future, never really did. Even less for someone who uses his position of power -- the POTUS no less -- to take on a cause like this one that he chose to prosecute in front of all Americans, now his captive audience, as if another episode of his reality TV show.
How can we change the channel for Heaven's sake???
I never said it wouldn't exist. I'm saying it could trend in a direction the league and owners don't want it to go. That would be anything other than sustained growth.
What is sustained growth? NFL for year has been trying to grow outside the boundries of the U.S. for years. And failing at it.
In the 80's and 90s' you have rating declines mostly due to strikes. You have had fans swear off the NFL when their team moved to another city.
The only future growth is future americans which would mean the most important demographic is youth. In that regard, CTE may be the main factor.
What is sustained growth? NFL for year has been trying to grow outside the boundries of the U.S. for years. And failing at it.
In the 80's and 90s' you have rating declines mostly due to strikes. You have had fans swear off the NFL when their team moved to another city.
The only future growth is future americans which would mean the most important demographic is youth. In that regard, CTE may be the main factor.
CTE is a FAR greater danger to the future sustainability of the sport than a few players kneeling during the anthem.
CTE is something that can drive significant numbers away from playing the sport. It is definitely a major reason I'll never let any children of my own play the sport.
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