Lil Bit Special Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/v-print/story/335616.html No matter how much the Dolphins keep losing, viewers keep watching. Despite the worst season in franchise history, Dolphins ratings in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market actually are ahead of last season, by more than 25,000 homes per telecast. The 12 games have averaged a 17.8 rating, ahead of last year's 16.1, when Miami finished 6-10, and comparable to recent years when the team's record was much better. WFOR-4, which has carried nine of the games, has seen Dolphins ratings jump from a 15.7 to a 17.6, meaning 17.6 percent of Miami-Fort Lauderdale homes with TV sets, on average, are tuned to the game. (One local ratings point equals 15,386 homes.) The Monday night game against Pittsburgh produced the Dolphins' highest rating of the year in their only regular-season, prime-time appearance -- a 22.9 (11.8 on ESPN, 11.1 on Channel 7). The Dolphins' ratings traditionally rank in the lower third among all teams, with Pittsburgh, Green Bay, Indianapolis and Denver among the strongest markets for the home team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUM-KNEE Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Im sure the fans want to actually witness the first win, hence the jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Im sure the fans want to actually witness the first win, hence the jump. what i dont get is... the stadium doesnt sell out. but all the tickets are "sold" so the game can air on tv so they can get good ratings... if they didnt sell the tickets, would more people show up to watch at the stadium??? i guess fans are willing to watch for free.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cant Hackett Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Reason # 1 One of the best comedies on TV in South Florida Reason # 2 It like watching a train wreck, can't turn it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUM-KNEE Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Reason # 1 One of the best comedies on TV in South Florida Reason # 2 It like watching a train wreck, can't turn it off That too. #2 for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Keep in mind that Many, many, people in the South Florida area are not from South Florida, and are not fans of the Dolphins. In my case, I am a Jets fan, but frequently watch Dolphins games, because they play the AFCE teams, and impact the Jets. There are also a lot of Pats, and Bills fans in the area. The historical "train wreck" element of it is also a factor this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 And add to the fact that local media outlets (TV/Radio) have bought any remaining tix to lift the blackout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 The only people who watch the Miami Dolphins are suicidal people looking for that final push. Most of the time they get it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 They may be watching but can they see it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterNorth09 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 This is surprising, Miami is a notoriously bad sports town. The Dolphins weren't selling out Joe Robbie Stadium when they were winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashingjet Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'll be watching the Dolphins today... Watching them WIN!!!! Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'll be watching the Dolphins today... Watching them WIN!!!! Maybe. You definitely have the best cheerleaders, there are like eleventy billion of them, and they all look like the one in your sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'll be watching the Dolphins today... Watching them WIN!!!! Maybe. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashingjet Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 You definitely have the best cheerleaders, there are like eleventy billion of them, and they all look like the one in your sig. I like you Bp, there is no lying in you. The Dolphins may be winless, but we do have the hottest cheerleaders in the league, and they all have blazing speed... Sub 4.5 40 times. Its amazing. I think Sierra is starting at safety for Cameron Worrell this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianJet Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 With a loss today they clinch at least a tie for the #1 seed with 3 weeks left in the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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