NFL players to kneel for anthem as a group

spkb25 · 06-19-2020, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Can't wait to not watch. Ratings will do a Greg Luganious into a jagged cliff.

They've been decreasing for years, it will continue.

AsylumGuido · 06-20-2020, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Can't wait to not watch. Ratings will do a Greg Luganious into a jagged cliff.

Originally Posted by spkb25

They've been decreasing for years, it will continue.

The NFL is more popular than it has ever been worldwide. TV numbers are down some, but streaming via all of the many sources are not all taken into consideration in those numbers. I know several people that have gone strictly to streaming for their NFL games, but I'll stick with Sunday Ticket and network TV so that I can watch any and every game I want. Streaming to devices other than smart TV's are not measured by Nielsen Ratings and even all of those that are streamed to smart TV's are not included.

But, yes, TV numbers will continue to decrease as the technology drives more and more dedicated fans to other ways of viewing the sport that they love.

This is all supported by easily researched information. Here is a Forbes article that explains the decline and how it is not related to interest, but rather technology.

The NFL's Ratings Probably Will Continue To Decline

"For one thing, the NFL’s viewership also fell in 2016. Moreover, linear TV watching is on the decline because of the rising numbers of cord cutters among other reasons. The audience for the Super Bowl fell last year to its lowest level since 2009 though the game was one of the most exciting I have seen in years. Even the World Series, which went to seven games, posted a year-over-year viewership slump. The Oscars had its smallest audience in history this year while the Tonys saw a slight year-over-year bump in its viewership thanks to having Bruce Springsteen as a headliner. Unfortunately, viewership was still down when compared with 2016 when Hamilton swept the awards."

All types of measured viewership is down and none of the others can claim to be because of some supposed protest protesters. If it makes a few of you feel all warm and fuzzy by tuning out ... then by all means. The rest of the world will continue to tune in however possible to keep watching the game that they love and enjoy it for what it is ... entertainment.

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06-19-2020, 02:55 PM	#1
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,147	Re: NFL players to kneel for anthem as a group Originally Posted by Beastmode Can't wait to not watch. Ratings will do a Greg Luganious into a jagged cliff. They've been decreasing for years, it will continue. Danno and Beastmode like this.

06-20-2020, 01:58 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,933	Re: NFL players to kneel for anthem as a group Originally Posted by Beastmode Can't wait to not watch. Ratings will do a Greg Luganious into a jagged cliff. Originally Posted by spkb25 They've been decreasing for years, it will continue. The NFL is more popular than it has ever been worldwide. TV numbers are down some, but streaming via all of the many sources are not all taken into consideration in those numbers. I know several people that have gone strictly to streaming for their NFL games, but I'll stick with Sunday Ticket and network TV so that I can watch any and every game I want. Streaming to devices other than smart TV's are not measured by Nielsen Ratings and even all of those that are streamed to smart TV's are not included. But, yes, TV numbers will continue to decrease as the technology drives more and more dedicated fans to other ways of viewing the sport that they love. This is all supported by easily researched information. Here is a Forbes article that explains the decline and how it is not related to interest, but rather technology. The NFL's Ratings Probably Will Continue To Decline "For one thing, the NFL’s viewership also fell in 2016. Moreover, linear TV watching is on the decline because of the rising numbers of cord cutters among other reasons. The audience for the Super Bowl fell last year to its lowest level since 2009 though the game was one of the most exciting I have seen in years. Even the World Series, which went to seven games, posted a year-over-year viewership slump. The Oscars had its smallest audience in history this year while the Tonys saw a slight year-over-year bump in its viewership thanks to having Bruce Springsteen as a headliner. Unfortunately, viewership was still down when compared with 2016 when Hamilton swept the awards." All types of measured viewership is down and none of the others can claim to be because of some supposed protest protesters. If it makes a few of you feel all warm and fuzzy by tuning out ... then by all means. The rest of the world will continue to tune in however possible to keep watching the game that they love and enjoy it for what it is ... entertainment. 19-0 Baby!
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