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FSogol

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3. I don't buy the theory that the election is cutting into the NFL.

Reply to MattP (Original post)

Sun Nov 6, 2016, 12:04 PM

Nov 2016

Too many other factors imo:

1. Glorifying some really bad characters
2. Banning simple displays of celebration while encouraging other types
3. Ignoring head injuries for players
4. Encouraging fan violence and drunkenness
5. Pricing families out of visiting games
6. Rules and penalties seem different for certain teams/players
7. Overspecialization and overly conservative play
8. Over-coporatization and pay-for-partiotism

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The NFL is getting killed by the election will it have a hang over? [View all] MattP Nov 2016 OP

It doesn't help when the TV commentators often remark stopbush Nov 2016 #1

I don't buy the theory that the election is cutting into the NFL. FSogol Nov 2016 #3

It's been like that over a decade the ratings slip is this year MattP Nov 2016 #4

I'm DEFINITELY going to agree with number 5 jmowreader Nov 2016 #22

10 theories why NFL TV ratings are down Fla Dem Nov 2016 #5

I like football Lefthacker Nov 2016 #6

how much football can you watch dembotoz Nov 2016 #7

It's Bad TV. Simple As That. SDJay Nov 2016 #9

That's not bad TV. American Forces Network is bad TV. jmowreader Nov 2016 #23

Chuck Noll quote, yortsed snacilbuper Nov 2016 #21

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