Do people still watch the NFL?

gjm120 · 09-09-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

That's cuz no one watches, waste of ad money.

If you're referring to soccer, suits me fine.

Cajun1 · 09-09-2018, 07:51 PM

Nope, better things to do than contribute to those who do not respect the flag, law enforcement, and the men and women who have died for our country.

Germanauto · 09-09-2018, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EndOfAnEra

Yep! #FlyEaglesFly

jkoral · 09-10-2018, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuxedo

I lost nearly all of my love for NFL in 2013 when Frontline aired 3part documentary. I sunday watch for the water cooler cultural impact and super bowl parties. It's entertainment at such a cost.
https://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-...ussion-crisis/

From last month, small sample, but interesting:

UB study runs counter to worst fears of CTE
https://www.politico.com/states/new-...-of-cte-543560

CTinline-six · 09-10-2018, 09:57 AM

Nope, and it's not just because they involved politics.

I used to love watching football, but now games take the entire day. Every play is analyzed and picked apart, there is a commercial every 10 minutes, etc. It just isn't enjoyable anymore. Watching players whine about politics was the straw that broke the camel's back. I have more interesting things to do on a weekend than waste a whole day watching, and I think many other people feel the same.

Tuxedo · 09-10-2018, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jkoral

From last month, small sample, but interesting:

UB study runs counter to worst fears of CTE
https://www.politico.com/states/new-...-of-cte-543560

Thank you

I don’t how much study of the living does any good towards a medical conclusion now. If BU has results of their sample to years in the future with pathology reports compared after autopsy the data will be of value. The article mentions a Boston U study 110/111 NFL deceased players found to have had CTE speaks louder then what Buffalo U studies.

ny325 · 09-10-2018, 02:49 PM

Rarely. Even when I do, I lose interest fast.

PA135ii · 09-10-2018, 03:44 PM

yes

UncleWede · 09-10-2018, 04:17 PM

Makes it socially acceptable to get smashed on Monday night by yourself because #MNF

1MOREMOD · 09-10-2018, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Makes it socially acceptable to get smashed on Monday night by yourself because #MNF

Score!

TheWatchGuy · 09-10-2018, 05:31 PM

of course.

and the CTE thing, you mean running full speed into things with your helmet causes issues? who would have thought...

these guys know what they are getting into, and they do it for the love of the game/money.

1MOREMOD · 09-10-2018, 06:06 PM

Pogo stick helmets, next big thing

FlaPatsFan · 09-10-2018, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWatchGuy

of course.

and the CTE thing, you mean running full speed into things with your helmet causes issues? who would have thought...

these guys know what they are getting into, and they do it for the love of the game/money.

Exactly, these are large grown men who are in a HIGH RISK profession. They could easily find another line of work if so desired. But the “fame/money” are hard to pass up. Even the guys making league minimum.

To say that CTE is some hush hush thing the NFL covers up is a stretch. There is a reason Players wear helmets! Now how each teams medical staff/doctor handles head injuries is team based. If you are wearing a helmet you are doing something dangerous that could have consequences or cause injury, common sense.

I don’t see rugby guys/Australian rules football guys complaining. And those leagues are way more violent, and no helmets!

CSI · 09-13-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Nope, and it's not just because they involved politics.

I used to love watching football, but now games take the entire day. Every play is analyzed and picked apart, there is a commercial every 10 minutes, etc. It just isn't enjoyable anymore. Watching players whine about politics was the straw that broke the camel's back. I have more interesting things to do on a weekend than waste a whole day watching, and I think many other people feel the same.

My sentiments exactly. And I live in Patriot country where the best team in the NFL plays. I was getting turned off prior to the political BS, and that ridiculousness put me over the edge. I only watched the super bowl last year, and watched the refs give the game to the eagles, and vowed to never watch again. I don't miss it.

irishbimmer · 09-13-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FlaPatsFan

Exactly, these are large grown men who are in a HIGH RISK profession. They could easily find another line of work if so desired. But the “fame/money” are hard to pass up. Even the guys making league minimum.

To say that CTE is some hush hush thing the NFL covers up is a stretch. There is a reason Players wear helmets! Now how each teams medical staff/doctor handles head injuries is team based. If you are wearing a helmet you are doing something dangerous that could have consequences or cause injury, common sense.

I don’t see rugby guys/Australian rules football guys complaining. And those leagues are way more violent, and no helmets!

Any inkling of stats for concussions? I've thought for a long time that soft pads and helmets would cut way down on concussions.

wdb · 09-29-2018, 04:37 PM

Stopped about 10 years ago. A bunch of criminals, misogynists, and exploiters. And that's just the owners. I'll be damned if they get a nickel of advertising or ticket revenue from me.

Angry Ketchup · 09-29-2018, 05:41 PM

Nope.

hellrotm · 09-29-2018, 07:09 PM

The quality of football this year is awful. Worst it has been in years.

FlaPatsFan · 09-29-2018, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by irishbimmer

Any inkling of stats for concussions? I've thought for a long time that soft pads and helmets would cut way down on concussions.

Do you mean for Rugby and Aussie Rules Footie?

1MOREMOD · 09-29-2018, 08:22 PM

Could go no helmets

ny325 · 10-18-2018, 02:26 AM

I've watched maybe a total of one quarter so far this season. As a Giants fan, that's enough.

lsturbointeg · 10-18-2018, 04:13 AM

yes... I still watch this new version of flag football because that's the direction they're going in

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Cajun1 Second Lieutenant 140 Rep 201 Posts Drives: M4! Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Prescott, AZ iTrader: (0)	Nope, better things to do than contribute to those who do not respect the flag, law enforcement, and the men and women who have died for our country.
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CTinline-six Hoonigan 6941 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: '09 328i, '98 Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i N51 [0.00]	Nope, and it's not just because they involved politics. I used to love watching football, but now games take the entire day. Every play is analyzed and picked apart, there is a commercial every 10 minutes, etc. It just isn't enjoyable anymore. Watching players whine about politics was the straw that broke the camel's back. I have more interesting things to do on a weekend than waste a whole day watching, and I think many other people feel the same. __________________ "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
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TheWatchGuy Colonel 3929 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	of course. and the CTE thing, you mean running full speed into things with your helmet causes issues? who would have thought... these guys know what they are getting into, and they do it for the love of the game/money. __________________ @drunkcowatches on ig Am I a watch guy, or do i watch guys?
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wdb dances with roads 5075 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	Stopped about 10 years ago. A bunch of criminals, misogynists, and exploiters. And that's just the owners. I'll be damned if they get a nickel of advertising or ticket revenue from me.
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