One Quick Thought Before Bed...

by Michael Bean on Aug 9, 2006 12:09 AM EDT in News

Who here can't wait for football to start? Well, it's not just us. This past Sunday's Hall of Fame Game (and i use the term game quite loosely here; more like glorified scrimmage) between the Raiders and Eagles was watched by an astounding number of viewers . The ratings were comparable to this year's NBA Finals, and the first two games of last year's World Series. Wow. A friggin' exhibition game rivaling the championship rounds of America's two other major sports. I love it. Bring on some football!

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please please please

is it saturday yet!!!!!

by schnifin on Aug 9, 2006 12:43 AM EDT reply actions

There's no doubt about it

NFL has completely surpassed the other sports in popularity and has become the premier American sports experience. Whatever meaningless self important handle Baseball wants to baptize itself with, the NFL is the king in American sports.

And, in related news, the league appointed a competent new Commissioner today in Goodall to replace Tagliabue who quietly ran an extremely effective league and was essential in brokering a deal between the PA and the owners (and between the owners and themselves).

That's why the NFL is the most popular sport in America and will remain so; owners understand that a rising tide really does raise all boats and that whatever excites the fans will incite them to watch and invest financially in a team. The NFL is unique in its salary cap system that imposes parity unmatched in the sports world.

Go NFL.

by Skin Patrol @ Behind the Steel Curtain on Aug 9, 2006 11:16 AM EDT reply actions