19% Of Fans Say They Won't Return If NFL Cancels Games

Discussion in 'NFL General Discussion' started by Sweets, May 11, 2011.

  1. Sweets

    Sweets All-Pro

    What's the real-world cost to the league if the lockout causes the NFL to miss games in September? Perhaps fans who don't return. A new study by Adweek and Harris Poll revealed that 19% of people surveyed said they would be less likely to continue watching the NFL if the season is delayed. So far, the NFL has not had to force fans to sacrifice much other than listening to the two sides bicker about their differences. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has said that he expects the labor impasse -- which turned into a lockout on March 12 -- to resolve in time for the 2011 season to be played, but the league did seem to build a cushion into its 2011 regular-season schedule in which it could start the season up to three weeks late and not miss any games.

    Source: USAToday
     
    Last edited: May 12, 2011
    Sweets, May 11, 2011
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  2. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    They are most likely casual fans. If they poll hardcore fans, the percentage will be astronomically lower...lol...
     
    86WARD, May 11, 2011
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  3. K Train

    K Train Do You Honeycutt?

    lies
     
    K Train, May 11, 2011
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  4. ketbuckfan

    ketbuckfan Tressel owns Michigan

    I dont believe that for a second. The overwhelming majority of people will be back as soon as the games start. I mean I'm a Bengals fan, it doesn't get any worse than that but i'll be watching as soon as the season starts.
     
    ketbuckfan, May 11, 2011
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  5. BigBlueBruiser

    BigBlueBruiser Guest

    I didn't think "casual" football fans existed anymore........
     
    BigBlueBruiser, May 11, 2011
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  6. andy82

    andy82 Your Soul, It's Mine!

    They do, but they are called Patriots fans...
     
    andy82, May 11, 2011
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  7. Litez0ut

    Litez0ut Litez0ut Sucka

    That's some bs
     
    Litez0ut, May 11, 2011
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  8. SeanTaylor21

    SeanTaylor21 TheKingofKind

    Seriously bs.
     
    SeanTaylor21, May 11, 2011
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  9. marty264

    marty264 Team Veteran

    Easy to say you wont watch it, but then a boring Sunday afternoon comes along.....
     
    marty264, May 11, 2011
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  10. Omen

    Omen Speeling Be Champions Staff Member

    I couldn't stay away I can not tell a lie

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    Omen, May 11, 2011
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  11. themush

    themush iDIOT sAVANT

    I'm with you guys. First I want to know the definition of a "fan"?
     
    themush, May 11, 2011
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  12. phiglesphan

    phiglesphan BANNED

    19% of people also tend to make empty threats when they feel threatened.
     
    phiglesphan, May 11, 2011
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  13. Walnuts

    Walnuts All-Pro

    19% of the time, it works all the time.
     
    Walnuts, May 11, 2011
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  14. ollysj

    ollysj iKraut

    They did the poll at Buffalo and Jacksonville.... :icon_wink:
     
    ollysj, May 12, 2011
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  15. mmehring

    mmehring Cap'n Stabbin



    Lol those are bandwagon fans... :icon_cheesygrin:
     
    mmehring, May 12, 2011
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