TV and greed ruining the game day for fans?
Bottom line is things have been changing and will continue to change in NCAA football. Along with the change what's left of the bowls will soon be gone. What some of is grew up with and what we loved about the game has changed. Not saying thats good or bad so stop twisting. Don't be a twister. But what is true is each person will need to decide for themselves if they enjoy it enough to attend games or even pay attention to the sport.
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Welcome to what...2004?
The day that college football games started being broadcast in HD was the day that watching at home became superior to going to the games. The schools just confirmed this by increasing the number of bodybag OOC games. -
We're beginning to see more and more articles like this, trying to explain why students are losing interest in college football in droves. I think it's a secular trend aided by many factors, is firmly entrenched and is being aided in part by the concussion hype, a President who uses the pre-Superbowl stage to announce his disdain for the game, single parenting, HDTV (alternative) and others as well.
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What a bunch of pussies.
I bet you the reason is seeing a dip in attendance is because they're not as good as they used to be.
I'm sure you'd see a reassurance in Husky attendance oncewe get good againPetersen finishes his first season. -
When I was a student, I was told to sit down several times by old folks behind the student section. I bet they are glad about moving the kids to the end zones now. Disagree on HDTV. Nothing beats actually attending the game.
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You'll have to forgive the tech school guy for not appreciating the deeper connection alumni have.PurpleJ said:When I was a student, I was told to sit down several times by old folks behind the student section. I bet they are glad about moving the kids to the end zones now. Disagree on HDTV. Nothing beats actually attending the game.
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Best burn anyone's had on Sven in quite some time.Blackie said:
You'll have to forgive the tech school guy for not appreciating the deeper connection alumni have.PurpleJ said:When I was a student, I was told to sit down several times by old folks behind the student section. I bet they are glad about moving the kids to the end zones now. Disagree on HDTV. Nothing beats actually attending the game.
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I would also like to add that seeing my blacked out friend tell an 80 year old woman to "go die already" was one of my favorite Huskey moments. He crossed the line and got booted with no warning.
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All of the atmosphere around the game is awesome.Blackie said:
You'll have to forgive the tech school guy for not appreciating the deeper connection alumni have.PurpleJ said:When I was a student, I was told to sit down several times by old folks behind the student section. I bet they are glad about moving the kids to the end zones now. Disagree on HDTV. Nothing beats actually attending the game.
Watching the game itself in the stands just isn't as good as watching it on TV (in HD, or 3D as available). -
I'll admit that I throw away money to attend games at Pool Boy Stadium. The tailgating, the game and all that other walk-with-dad-on-crisp-fall-afternoons bullshit is ok and everything....but I'd be lying if I didn't say I enjoy the hell out of it when the Huskies have a road game and I can watch 14 hours of college football on the plasma screen HDTV and my leather chair.
The beer is easy to get to. I can cut up lines of cocaine on my coffee table. I can even get a hot Asian hooker to blow me while I watch a game for a nominal price. -
Mirror > Coffee TableCheersWestDawg said:I'll admit that I throw away money to attend games at Pool Boy Stadium. The tailgating, the game and all that other walk-with-dad-on-crisp-fall-afternoons bullshit is ok and everything....but I'd be lying if I didn't say I enjoy the hell out of it when the Huskies have a road game and I can watch 14 hours of college football on the plasma screen HDTV and my leather chair.
The beer is easy to get to. I can cut up lines of cocaine on my coffee table. I can even get a hot Asian hooker to blow me while I watch a game for a nominal price. -
You can live a life of abundance and have a mirror built into your coffee table.allpurpleallgold said:
Mirror > Coffee TableCheersWestDawg said:I'll admit that I throw away money to attend games at Pool Boy Stadium. The tailgating, the game and all that other walk-with-dad-on-crisp-fall-afternoons bullshit is ok and everything....but I'd be lying if I didn't say I enjoy the hell out of it when the Huskies have a road game and I can watch 14 hours of college football on the plasma screen HDTV and my leather chair.
The beer is easy to get to. I can cut up lines of cocaine on my coffee table. I can even get a hot Asian hooker to blow me while I watch a game for a nominal price.
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Downvoted for suggesting 3D TV as a superior experience instead of the scam that it is. I can perceive depth on a regular TV just fine, and don't have to wear stupid glasses or get a headache in the process.TierbsHsotBoobs said:
All of the atmosphere around the game is awesome.Blackie said:
You'll have to forgive the tech school guy for not appreciating the deeper connection alumni have.PurpleJ said:When I was a student, I was told to sit down several times by old folks behind the student section. I bet they are glad about moving the kids to the end zones now. Disagree on HDTV. Nothing beats actually attending the game.
Watching the game itself in the stands just isn't as good as watching it on TV (in HD, or 3D as available). -
WTF'd for missing a long-running joke about TV, HD, and 3D.Dardanus said:
Downvoted for suggesting 3D TV as a superior experience instead of the scam that it is. I can perceive depth on a regular TV just fine, and don't have to wear stupid glasses or get a headache in the process.TierbsHsotBoobs said:
All of the atmosphere around the game is awesome.Blackie said:
You'll have to forgive the tech school guy for not appreciating the deeper connection alumni have.PurpleJ said:When I was a student, I was told to sit down several times by old folks behind the student section. I bet they are glad about moving the kids to the end zones now. Disagree on HDTV. Nothing beats actually attending the game.
Watching the game itself in the stands just isn't as good as watching it on TV (in HD, or 3D as available). -
Are you new here?Dardanus said:
Downvoted for suggesting 3D TV as a superior experience instead of the scam that it is. I can perceive depth on a regular TV just fine, and don't have to wear stupid glasses or get a headache in the process.TierbsHsotBoobs said:
All of the atmosphere around the game is awesome.Blackie said:
You'll have to forgive the tech school guy for not appreciating the deeper connection alumni have.PurpleJ said:When I was a student, I was told to sit down several times by old folks behind the student section. I bet they are glad about moving the kids to the end zones now. Disagree on HDTV. Nothing beats actually attending the game.
Watching the game itself in the stands just isn't as good as watching it on TV (in HD, or 3D as available). -
You just described the best day ever. Ever.CheersWestDawg said:but I'd be lying if I didn't say I enjoy the hell out of it when the Huskies have a road game and I can watch 14 hours of college football on the plasma screen HDTV and my leather chair.
The beer is easy to get to. I can cut up lines of cocaine on my coffee table. I can even get a hot Asian hooker to blow me while I watch a game for a nominal price. -
Mirror is cliche. Any table or smooth, hard surface works fine. They are all the same.allpurpleallgold said:
Mirror > Coffee TableCheersWestDawg said:I'll admit that I throw away money to attend games at Pool Boy Stadium. The tailgating, the game and all that other walk-with-dad-on-crisp-fall-afternoons bullshit is ok and everything....but I'd be lying if I didn't say I enjoy the hell out of it when the Huskies have a road game and I can watch 14 hours of college football on the plasma screen HDTV and my leather chair.
The beer is easy to get to. I can cut up lines of cocaine on my coffee table. I can even get a hot Asian hooker to blow me while I watch a game for a nominal price. -
I don't care how/where I watch the game as long as I have the coldest beer in town.
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Sure feels like it. Just point me in the direction of the nearest jagged flint mudslide and I'll be on my way.Swaye said:
Are you new here?Dardanus said:
Downvoted for suggesting 3D TV as a superior experience instead of the scam that it is. I can perceive depth on a regular TV just fine, and don't have to wear stupid glasses or get a headache in the process.TierbsHsotBoobs said:
All of the atmosphere around the game is awesome.Blackie said:
You'll have to forgive the tech school guy for not appreciating the deeper connection alumni have.PurpleJ said:When I was a student, I was told to sit down several times by old folks behind the student section. I bet they are glad about moving the kids to the end zones now. Disagree on HDTV. Nothing beats actually attending the game.
Watching the game itself in the stands just isn't as good as watching it on TV (in HD, or 3D as available). -
LOLTEESHIRTFAN (snort)dnc said:
Best burn anyone's had on Sven in quite some time.Blackie said:
You'll have to forgive the tech school guy for not appreciating the deeper connection alumni have.PurpleJ said:When I was a student, I was told to sit down several times by old folks behind the student section. I bet they are glad about moving the kids to the end zones now. Disagree on HDTV. Nothing beats actually attending the game.
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There's no question that schools around the country have fucked up in understanding what drives their fans to attend games and the balance between what separates college football from professional football.
I have less of a problem with the TV aspect in the sense that having the games on TV is a good option. What I don't like about TV is how they hold everybody hostage from a timing perspective. Have your TV slots, fill the games early, and get on with it. These 6- and 12-day windows fuck with way too many people and make too many say forget it.
Watching a game in person is always better than watching it on TV. That won't change. But there are many ways to make the experience better - and remembering why college football is college football is a good start. -
Uhhhhhh could it be that Michigan is 41-35 over the last 6 years!
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Mods! Has anyone registered HillsboroHustlin'Owl yet?
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You guys keep making fun of me for liking small college football. Fuck you. This column is partly why. You don't have to give up big time football to watch small college. It's comparable to a good band in a small club vs. arena rock.
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HipsterApostleofGrief said:You guys keep making fun of me for liking small college football. Fuck you. This column is partly why. You don't have to give up big time football to watch small college. It's comparable to a good band in a small club vs. arena rock.
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too old
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Hi thereApostleofGrief said:You guys keep making fun of me for liking small college football. Fuck you. This column is partly why. You don't have to give up big time football to watch small college. It's comparable to a good band in a small club vs. arena rock.
Small college football fucking sucks.
HTH.
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Typical hipster response. Hipsters hate being called hipsters.ApostleofGrief said:too old
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Are you claiming anything out of the mainstream indicates a hipster?
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That's not an accurate comparison at all. Other than that, good post.ApostleofGrief said:You guys keep making fun of me for liking small college football. Fuck you. This column is partly why. You don't have to give up big time football to watch small college. It's comparable to a good band in a small club vs. arena rock.
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Sounds like a question a hipster would ask.ApostleofGrief said:Are you claiming anything out of the mainstream indicates a hipster?
