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re: Atlanta United beats the Liga MX Champs 3-2
Posted on 8/15/19 at 12:48 pm to VinegarStrokes
Posted on 8/15/19 at 12:48 pm to VinegarStrokes
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I watch probably 140 Braves games a year which is probably the only reason I don't watch more games of other teams. Usually I'm so burned out by the time the Braves are done that I don't have the desire to watch other teams in the playoffs. I rarely watch the World Series, not because my interest in baseball is declining but because I put in so much time and effort with the Braves that I can't do anymore. Yes, I am one data point, but I'd imagine that there are many like that, so comparing national ratings between different sports is a useless exercise.
I mostly agree with you. If you are a fan of one team (I'm with you as well), it is a lot to watch more than just your squad. However, because of the slow play, ease on the body type of game baseball is, 100+ games is manageable. I've burned more calories walking a dog than a Dodgers outfielder when Kershaw is on. But, it's virtually impossible in other sports to do that, so cest la vi. Most other sporting leagues have fans that watch other games, which I think is good for the game. I think it's what makes college football so popular - as a top tier team, you may play 4 times in a 365 day span, where the game matters. However, you spend the rest of Saturdays, watching other teams. Same with the NFL. The NFL redzone channel is ungodly popular. I rather enjoy when the Falcons are on a bye/play on Sunday or Thursday, because from 1-7... it's pure eye candy.
MLS attendance is down this year. So is MLB. I think there are a lot of factors, as almost all leagues are having problems compared to other years at the gate. Considering attendance is an increasingly small piece of the revenue pie, I wouldn't look at it too much when projecting success. I think media engagement is what companies are paying a premium for, so, live TV and other streaming/content support is what is going to continue to make dollas for teams.
From an Atlanta sports fan perspective, we've got it about as good as anyone. The Falcons have the capability to go to a Super Bowl, the Braves are likely going to the NLCS, Atlanta United is winning trophies, and the Hawks have one of, if not the best young cores in the league. All play in new venues. I wonder how dumb Atlanta Spirit feels for selling the Thrashers. Cucks.
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Posted on 8/15/19 at 12:55 pm to ATLabama
I like what Ressler is doing with the Hawks as owner. Hired some good basketball people and appears to be letting them do their jobs. I wonder if he has any interest (or funds for that matter) to bring hockey back again.
FYI, you just ruined this thread now by making this statement. Prepare for Taints fans to come in with pictures of gronw men wearing jewelry.
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The Falcons have the capability to go to a Super Bowl,
FYI, you just ruined this thread now by making this statement. Prepare for Taints fans to come in with pictures of gronw men wearing jewelry.
Posted on 8/15/19 at 1:10 pm to ATLabama
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Checks out.
Ha ha.
You got so triggered by me making you look like an a-hole again that you had to go full speculative ad hominem and infer a bunch of fabricated nonsense about me simply based off where I choose to live. I'm sure you're too dense to realize how stupid that is.
You don't know a god damn thing about me, cocksucker. Get better at making cogent points and not just pulling things out of your arse next time.
Posted on 8/15/19 at 1:14 pm to VinegarStrokes
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I like what Ressler is doing with the Hawks as owner. Hired some good basketball people and appears to be letting them do their jobs. I wonder if he has any interest (or funds for that matter) to bring hockey back again.
Yeah, he's done a great job. And he's the real kind of rich - his brother is the one that's getting the gulch development going. I think you're going to see a live/work/play situation going on down there, so, adding 44 new events to his beautiful arena project isn't a terrible idea. Plus, I think the NHL is going to need a team in ATL when they re-negotiate their TV contract.
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FYI, you just ruined this thread now by making this statement. Prepare for Taints fans to come in with pictures of grown men wearing jewelry.
Once you realize the movie, "The Waterboy," is almost a mock-umentary, it makes more sense. Again - never in my life have I heard of someone move from ATL to NOLA for a better job or opportunity. It's not exactly a place anyone not from there wants to be for more than 72 hours. Let them wear their Mr. T collection.
This post was edited on 8/15/19 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 8/15/19 at 1:17 pm to ATLabama
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ATLabama
I won't get on your case for bitching about the Braves moving to Cobb anymore. Good post lol
Posted on 8/15/19 at 1:19 pm to pvilleguru
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That has much more to do with a condensed schedule that has a lot more mid-week games. It's not due to a decline of interest.
You admittedly probably know more about what's going in the soccer world than I do. I'm a pretty fairweather soccer fan, even though I've always enjoyed the sport. My interest is mainly restricted to following ATL United and watching the EPL on weekend mornings. Also love the big international competitions.
I'm aware the MLS is making strides and that has certainly accelerated the last few years. I just think the gap between its popularity compared to the Big 3 American sports leagues, and the level of competition relative to the Euro leagues will never come close to being bridged. You seem more optimistic, and I could be wrong.
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