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NFL watching vs. college
Posted on 9/17/23 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 9/17/23 at 3:40 pm
Was at lunch today with brother and sister in laws, and watched Buffalo vs. Las Vegas. I don't have much interest in or attachment to the NFL, but I have to say the game viewing experience is much better than college. There was just a lot more time viewing the game uninterrupted without a string of commercials everywhere for any excuse.
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Posted on 9/17/23 at 5:10 pm to Auburn1968
There was a point in the chiefs vs jags game that I felt like I had no idea what was going on because of the commercial breaks
That said, the commercial breaks across the board are wild IMO
That said, the commercial breaks across the board are wild IMO
Posted on 9/17/23 at 5:51 pm to TheJones
Guess they all aren't the same. Makes me wonder who sets the policy?
The Buffalo/Las Vegas game is the first I've seen in ages, but there were no commercial breaks that disturbed the flow of the game. Time outs, quarter changes, and injury breaks mostly, maybe after a score, but not when possession changes or randomly in the middle of play.
On a busy Saturday, I can watch a few games by channel hopping around the commercials for those games I have at least marginal interest in. However, it damned hard to sit through a game from end to end other than Auburn playing due to commercial clutter.
The Buffalo/Las Vegas game is the first I've seen in ages, but there were no commercial breaks that disturbed the flow of the game. Time outs, quarter changes, and injury breaks mostly, maybe after a score, but not when possession changes or randomly in the middle of play.
On a busy Saturday, I can watch a few games by channel hopping around the commercials for those games I have at least marginal interest in. However, it damned hard to sit through a game from end to end other than Auburn playing due to commercial clutter.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 6:08 pm to Auburn1968
College has more meaning for me. I guess it is because I care so much more.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 6:13 pm to Auburn1968
When I watch the NFL, the first thing I notice is the execution is so much better and it is very violent. Hell, I dont know how any player makes it through a year
Posted on 9/17/23 at 6:30 pm to Auburn1968
NFL is much better product, but college still offers a lot the NFL doesn’t have
Posted on 9/17/23 at 6:42 pm to auburnnyc94
I cannot say I have watched a whole lot of NFL, but the college game is okay. NFL games often feels rigged.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 8:22 pm to jangalang
I agree. College just has the refs helping teams but I can’t make myself believe the NFL isn’t rigged now. Maybe it’s my love for Auburn but I’m surprise myself with how little the NFL interests me as much as I am into all college football. Not just Auburn
Posted on 9/17/23 at 8:29 pm to FahQGump
The only way to watch Sunday afternoon NFL games is on RedZone. My son bought the package on YouTube TV at a huge discount because he's a college student. Watched it all for about an hour today. So good. College needs this.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 9:37 pm to goatsammich
College used to have ESPN Goal Line that was similar to RedZone but they had to get rid of it. Redzone can do what it does because all the TV Deals go through the NFL. College, you'd have to go through the conferences, large and small tv networks. Sucks, it would be cool.
I'm from Buffalo, obvious Bills fan. The last few years have helped me through the Auburn ones, when Auburn used to help me through the bad Bills years (decades). Both teams have a lot of voodoo and heartbreak in common.
I'm from Buffalo, obvious Bills fan. The last few years have helped me through the Auburn ones, when Auburn used to help me through the bad Bills years (decades). Both teams have a lot of voodoo and heartbreak in common.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:06 pm to Auburn1968
I get 7 hours of commercial free NFL football.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:09 pm to goatsammich
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College needs this.
Pretty sure the only reason it works for the NFL is fantasy. It’s really the only reason I watch Redzone. It probably would not hold my interest other wise.
Without fantasy though, I have no reason to care. I’ve never really been able to get into a team. Tried the Titans with their Super Bowl run in 2000 but I flamed out. Tried the Falcons when they had Vick. Flamed out again.
This post was edited on 9/17/23 at 10:10 pm
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:33 pm to SamGinn Cam
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I'm from Buffalo, obvious Bills fan.
I have a few mild rooting interests but Green Bay is growing on me...
I've spent way too much time in Wisconsin, frick
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:39 pm to Weagle25
Over the last few years I’ve just gotten sucked into excellent QB play. Probably started with fantasy but I’ve gotten to where I love watching guys like Mahomes, Allen, Rodgers, and Herbert play so now I just kind of enjoy the league more overall
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:46 pm to Weagle25
NFL is fun. I’m a Raiders fan, but a very casual fan. Just enjoy the games and it’s easier to enjoy it for what it is when you’re not so vested like I am with Auburn.
And yes, Redzone is the way. Commercial free football all day long. Have become a much bigger fan since Redzone.
And yes, Redzone is the way. Commercial free football all day long. Have become a much bigger fan since Redzone.
This post was edited on 9/17/23 at 10:48 pm
Posted on 9/18/23 at 5:44 am to wareaglepete
There are advantages to both. I hate the random, biased NCAA enforcement, probations, etc. The talent level of the NFL is off the charts. You have to have a team you watch and pull for.
College has the passion of the players and fans. It is my school because I have a connection (Alumni).
Both are shared experiences and why not enjoy both.
College has the passion of the players and fans. It is my school because I have a connection (Alumni).
Both are shared experiences and why not enjoy both.
Posted on 9/18/23 at 8:39 am to allin2010
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College has the passion of the players
NIL and loose transfer rules are killing that.
Posted on 9/18/23 at 8:45 am to auburnnyc94
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Over the last few years I’ve just gotten sucked into excellent QB play. Probably started with fantasy but I’ve gotten to where I love watching guys like Mahomes, Allen, Rodgers, and Herbert play so now I just kind of enjoy the league more overall
Same for me. I watched NFL many years ago then quit for a long time. I have started back the last 5 years and really enjoy the execution of it. In a way I love to hate on sone of the players due to them being basic dumbasses but there is no denying the talent and execution.
Posted on 9/18/23 at 10:04 am to LanierSpots
quote:For me, everything in the NFL is just so much more crisp and generally there is more parity. Games are often won or lost by one team having a slight advantage they exploit or slight outplays.
When I watch the NFL, the first thing I notice is the execution is so much better and it is very violent. Hell, I dont know how any player makes it through a year
In college, everything is less precise and ability gaps are wider. I enjoy the fact that it's a little less polished as the randomness makes the games really interesting/exciting.
Posted on 9/18/23 at 7:55 pm to Auburn1968
What I really like about the Bills game, was that the flow of the game watching experience was not constantly interrupted by the same repeat commercials. It was much better for following the game. There were still commercials, but they didn't interrupt the flow of the game viewing experience like so many college games.
Maybe that game had a bigger audience so it didn't need to hammer home so many commercials at game viewing expense.
Maybe that game had a bigger audience so it didn't need to hammer home so many commercials at game viewing expense.
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