Interesting. It’s been years (many decades) since I’ve encountered a uga fan who will pull for Tech. The ones I run into now laugh at our misfortunes and wish us nothing but misery. Now saying I doubt you, I would just like to hear more about these fans that I never run into.
I know several fans with mixed allegiances and catch the Tech games if we are playing a marque opponent or in a bowl. In a few cases, they may watch hoping to see us lose, as I sometimes do when ugag is playing an important game. But many actively root for us to win as long it's not COFH. I don’t think these fans are that uncommon in the state, especially in the Atlanta area.
NFL games are more boring to me as well, but you can’t dispute their viewership numbers. The NFL sets the standard for a well-managed entertainment business that has had sustained growth and outstanding audience numbers.
It is until the playoffs, then it become incredibly compelling to me for some reason
Yes, but…. It doesn’t matter, directly, how many watch. It matters more how many additional TV’s are added to monthly user fees. That happens just by living in an area.
Good point about parity. Most NFL fans in most markets seem to hold out hope for a playoff spot, unlike 90% of college teams.
Conference “rankings” shouldn’t matter squat, but they do. They impact perception which motivates viewership. The Narrative absolutely matters, and it absolutely hurts the ACC. It’s why F$u was left out of the CFP last year.
2022 included Texas and Oklahoma, the only two powerhouse brands in that conference, and they have both left now.
Amazing that just having two good teams can elevate a conference over the ACC. Kind of illustrates the problem the ACC will have if FSU and Clemson leave.
Perception is reality, unfortunately. And of the various narratives that we have seen over the years all of them seem to be based on the perception that the ACC is an “also ran” conference. Tech needs that to change or we need to join a conference that isn’t constantly looked down on.
I just stood up and cheered after reading this. Exactly what many of us have been saying. Thank you for sharing this.
I think the premise of the article is correct. I don't think the proposed solutions would actually do anything to correct the issue.
My feeling is that Congress will have to undo the contracts via legislation that brings salaries and media deals in line with educational outcomes. One thing she did not say is a key for me. I think the NCAA needs to roll back freshman eligibility. When a person enrolls at a university he/she should be allowed a full year to acclimate to college life and college level academics. I would continue to allow transfers, but require a transfer to make up lost credits and be "on target" to graduate within six from original enrollment before becoming eligible at the new university. These changes would require the colleges to put the education of these athletes.
This is a good read and a very rational take.
Yes, and it would be a good start if Tech alumni/fans wouldn’t buy in to the Narrative. You see that a lot on these type boards.