Sperm Edwards Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Was it just because of the relative TV market populations of the fan bases, or did the country want to witness a David & Goliath story? http://www.nfl.com/n...le=HP_headlines While some might say they're growing tired of Ryan's mouth, it's working. The Jets are in their second consecutive AFC Championship Game, and Ryan has a chance to match Tomlin's feat of winning a Super Bowl in only his second season as a head coach. Plus, the case could be made that Ryan's occasional over-the-top antics are good for the game. After all, the Jets' victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday was the most-watched divisional playoff game in history, and it would be naive to suggest the buildup Ryan helped create in the week leading up to it wasn't part of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyandthejets Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 NFL = hypocrites. Goodell warns teams (Jets) about trash talk and yet profits from it. If he doesn't like how revenue from ratings are generated then he should donate the proceeds to some self esteem charity. because the nfl is turning into a politically correct G rated league and it sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 The media tells everyone that everyone hates the Jets and their trash talking. In reality though, most people hate the Pats and are fed up with the media. The Pats and Cowboys are quite likely the most hated franchises in the NFL. Anytime they lose people are very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Read the comments. 20 pages of Steelers homers. I have never seen worse homerism. EVER. PERIOD. END OF STORY. They are out of their minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryK Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 If the league has a ref or two 'nudge' games one way or another, I think our trash-talking helped us. On Sunday, the PR media darling did NOT get any pass interference calls. The nice guys did. Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 The major media outlets promote the established teams (Pats, Steelers, Colts) yet the everyday fan is looking for change...the many Cowboy fans I'm surrounded by have actually enjoyed the Jets, from Hardknocks, to their style of play and the playoff run this year with several jumping on our bandwagon with the Boys season over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 The Pats are the most hypocritical franchise in pro sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Its funny that some people jumped on New England's bandwagon because they were tired of hearing about the Jets. I suppose those same people will be on Pittsburgh's bandwagon now. Its a sad life being a hater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Who do you think the average fan is rooting for against this week? The loudmouth, trash-talking, swinging foot fetish Jets, or the already won enough Championships and have a rapist as a QB Steelers? I really have to think the rapist turns more support away. And for all the Commish's bluster, he knows Rex Ryan is a major meal ticket, too. I bet he's pretty happy that the dog killer is gone this year, and wouldn't mind the rapist missing the Super Bowl, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Was it just because of the relative TV market populations of the fan bases, or did the country want to witness a David & Goliath story? http://www.nfl.com/n...le=HP_headlines While some might say they're growing tired of Ryan's mouth, it's working. The Jets are in their second consecutive AFC Championship Game, and Ryan has a chance to match Tomlin's feat of winning a Super Bowl in only his second season as a head coach. Plus, the case could be made that Ryan's occasional over-the-top antics are good for the game. After all, the Jets' victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday was the most-watched divisional playoff game in history, and it would be naive to suggest the buildup Ryan helped create in the week leading up to it wasn't part of that. I think it is a mix of both. NY is the #1 TV market and Boston is #7. Throw in the 4:30 Sunday time slot, the 45-3 MNF game, and all the trash talk and you have a ratings winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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