Re: Homework: Lesson #1. Fans after strike.

[Shawn Roth <ufpdev!shawnr@uunet.uu.net>]

I think your ability to see games is alterted if "Joe Fan" doesn't come back
to the game.  The games are only on becuase they give NBC advertising revenue
and a chance to plug their shows to the millions who watch.  Now in a local
market this is no different, just a smaller audience.   So if the "borderline"
fans don't come back, some advertisers back out, and eventually, worst case,
the NBA is no longer on TV.  

That situation will never happen, their is always someone willing to sponser
major sports, just look at the fact that the MLS is still on TV.  I can't say
that I wouldn't be happy if there was a little less hype for the Kobe Bryants
of the NBA. Since I don't live in anyones local market, and don't have a
DSS, and can't get one either, I need NBC.  So I need "Joe Fan" to come back.
You may be lucky in so much as you dont't need "Joe Fan", but I do.  Sucks for
me.

Shawn Roth

Originally from adam litchy:
> 
> Not to be a smart alec or anything but...Who gives a crap if the "fans" come back?
> The only thing I'm concerned about is the season starting on time to watch the
> Celtics.  If the average Joe NBC fan doesn't keep watching, so what?  I'll still
> watch every game the C's play.  As a matter of fact, if the typical NBC NBA fan
> doesn't come back, maybe I'll see less Kobe shirts and he NBC won't hype him to
> death.  Were all hardcore fans here, are probably into this game until we die, if
> all the fair weather fans go away, great!
> 
> Adam Litchy
> 
> Shawn Roth wrote:
> 
> > After giving this some thought, I have come to the conclusion that there is
> > NOTHING dramatic that would bring back NBA fans.  What record is there that
> > takes an entitre season, and is as exciting as a home run?  Number of
> > consecutive free throws? Nope.  Number of wins in a season?  Well, that is good
> > for that teams fans, but sucks for everyone else.  Number of times Shaq misses
> > a free throw in an important game?  While interesting to count, not all that
> > exciting.
> >
> > In the end, there is nothing exciting and season long in basketball.  They will
> > need to win back fans by being out in the community, basically campaigning to
> > get fans in the arenas.  What also should happen is that Denver, Dallas, Golden
> > State, and Vancover should all make themselves CBA teams, and stop losing all
> > the freaking time.  This would help the fans in those areas, because they would
> > be winning games again.
> >
> > Well, I've wasted enough bandwidth....Everyone have a great day.
> >
> > Shawn
> >
> > Originally from uunet!igtc.com!owner-celtics:
> > >
> > > Case #1. MLB Strike. Fans did not come back immediately after the strike
> > > was over.
> > > They needed something dramatical like this season's Homerun chase by Mac
> > > and Sosa
> > > to fully bring them back in the circle.Now for your homework, assuming fans
> > >  will not return,
> > > develop a "story" ending with a great drama similar to the Homerun chase to
> > >  bring back the
> > > NBA fans into the circle. It must end with a drama.
> > > The grade will based upon, the build up to the drama and how dramatic your
> > > ending is.
> > > Extra points will be given if the drama brings tears to fans. I will be the
> > >  fan in this case.
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > >
> > > Due date: Whenever possible.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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