Shock poll: A third of NFL TV viewers boycotting games because of Colin Kaepernick-led protests
Sporting News ^ | October 5, 2016 | Michael McCarthy
Posted on 10/6/2016, 9:16:20 AM by
It's the Kaepernick Effect, stupid.
The alarming fall in NFL TV ratings this season is partly because of fan anger over on-field protests by Colin Kaepernick and other players of the American flag/national anthem, according to pollster Rasmussen Reports.
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It's the Kaepernick Effect
Yes, I will not watch any 49ers game on television, nor care too as long as the team owners and manager don't understand that this blatant disrespect of the flag and what is stands for, for my friends in the military, and for just being in the US. Sad.
yes, you have a right for free speech, but when you are representing a team, a group - you need to respect them too.
You can kneel all you want if you are a spectator, but if you are being paid (like an employee or independent contractor), then you represent the whole team.
A lot of my friends agree and just are done watching these guys ruin it. Why support this team if they don't respect our flag.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/10/06/doug-baldwin-says-some-nfl-owners-squelch-national-anthem-protests
Just a matter of time when you let this ingrates and overpaid morons dictate shit,.
Yes, how dare the mules have an opinion now
I don't buy the Kapernick argument.
The Internet has changed the game for many industries, entertainment being one of them. Old school sports like football and baseball don't have the casual fan base of the pre-internet era, as people have more options.
It's not just sports. Network and more recently cable ratings have been declining significantly.
AP ^ | October 22, 2016 | Staff Posted on 10/22/2016, 8:23:09 AM by C19fan A woman performing the national anthem before an NBA preseason game in Miami on Friday night did so while kneeling at midcourt, and opening her jacket to show a shirt with the phrase 'Black Lives Matter'. The singer was identified by the Heat as Denasia Lawrence. It was unclear if she remained in the arena after the performance, and messages left for her were not immediately returned. Heat players and coaches stood side-by-side for the anthem, all with their arms linked as has been their custom during the preseason. (Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ... |
Singer kneels to perform the National Anthem at Miami Heat basketball game in Black LivesI tweeted her and called her an attention whore.
AP ^ | October 22, 2016 | Staff
Posted on 10/22/2016, 8:23:09 AM by C19fan
A woman performing the national anthem before an NBA preseason game in Miami on Friday night did so while kneeling at midcourt, and opening her jacket to show a shirt with the phrase 'Black Lives Matter'. The singer was identified by the Heat as Denasia Lawrence. It was unclear if she remained in the arena after the performance, and messages left for her were not immediately returned. Heat players and coaches stood side-by-side for the anthem, all with their arms linked as has been their custom during the preseason.
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I think people are just so frickin tired of living paycheck to paycheck, no savings, working 80+ hours a week with no health insurance, no hope of retirement to watch thugs, criminals, and unappreciative babies play a game for millions and owners for billions...\
All the while they fear they can be fired at any moment if they don't work 90 hours this week like the boss wants..
Life? What life? I get to watch people who don't give a crap about anyone but themselves have a life and hear about it 24/7 on TV.
I'm tired....of this sports nonsense. Used to be blue collar guys you would relate to in all sports. Now its just a bunch of overpaid cry-babies.
Used to be players were loyal, hard working and cared about the TEAM. Now its about me me me and the $$$
Used to be you wanted to have a beer with these down to earth guys on your home town team.
Now?.... ha.....
No thanks...
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Yup - I all these pos get drowned in debt, child support, alimony, are broke and destitute within 6 months leaving office. F them all - bunch of pieces of garbage
F "professional sports" - what a farce grown ass men waste time and money rooting for "their team" - morons.