JetNation Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 The NFL has become a year round obsession for so many fans. As soon as the season ends, the speculation begins. Football fan forums, twitter, Facebook and blogs have become outlets for die-hards fans. Rooting for a football team has become a 12 month fascination for so many. Except this year, because of the NFL Lockout. Football talk is almost non-existent now. Do you miss football? I am shocked by my answer which is no. Right now, I do not miss football. Sure there is plenty of time. The NFL draft still hasn’t taken place yet. Mini-camps can still be scheduled if a deal is reached soon. Training camp doesn’t typically start until late in July. For some the lockout has had miminal impact because they tune out during this part of the offseason anyhow. When you run a blog, there is no tuning out. All through the offseason you strive to bring Jets news and create new content revolving around the latest story line. With no story lines, I remain shocked at how little I miss it. Taking a look at this unhealthy obsession we have with sports can be an eye opener. I find that I can now remember all my kids names and that I am actually looking for my wife to leave a to-do list of household items. It is crazy to step back and see how productive one can be without the NFL in their life. Sure, once it gets closer to a real game it would be harder to not care. It would be hard to not miss a football game if any were to be canceled. Regardless, that is a dangerous game for the NFL to play. Season tickets, merchandise prices and PSLs are not cheap, if fans decide they can live without this game it would have a direct revenue impact. It is doubtful that the NFL will reach that point. But as major league baseball learned after their 1994 strike shortened season, it takes the fans a long time to forget. The NFL would be wise to get a deal done soon before fans before they do long term damage to the fan base. Tell us if you miss football in our New York Jets message board. </img></img> View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Do You Miss Football? by Phil Sullivan on April 6, 2011[edit] in Featured Editorials,NFL News The NFL has become a year round obsession for so many fans. As soon as the season ends, the speculation begins. Football fan forums, twitter, Facebook and blogs have become outlets for die-hards fans. Rooting for a football team has become a 12 month fascination for so many. Except this year, because of the NFL Lockout. Football talk is almost non-existent now. Do you miss football? I am shocked by my answer which is no. Right now, I do not miss football. Sure there is plenty of time. The NFL draft still hasn’t taken place yet. Mini-camps can still be scheduled if a deal is reached soon. Training camp doesn’t typically start until late in July. For some the lockout has had miminal impact because they tune out during this part of the offseason anyhow. When you run a blog, there is no tuning out. All through the offseason you strive to bring Jets news and create new content revolving around the latest story line. With no story lines, I remain shocked at how little I miss it. Taking a look at this unhealthy obsession we have with sports can be an eye opener. I find that I can now remember all my kids names and that I am actually looking for my wife to leave a to-do list of household items. It is crazy to step back and see how productive one can be without the NFL in their life. Sure, once it gets closer to a real game it would be harder to not care. It would be hard to not miss a football game if any were to be canceled. Regardless, that is a dangerous game for the NFL to play. Season tickets, merchandise prices and PSLs are not cheap, if fans decide they can live without this game it would have a direct revenue impact. It is doubtful that the NFL will reach that point. But as major league baseball learned after their 1994 strike shortened season, it takes the fans a long time to forget. The NFL would be wise to get a deal done soon before fans before they do long term damage to the fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 The first time I think it will hit home is the draft- how excited can you get when there is no season in place as of right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 The first time I think it will hit home is the draft- how excited can you get when there is no season in place as of right now. I admit, I've done ZERO draft-related research. I'm going to be completely lost when it rolls around, and might only watch a little of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 With Baseball here now football goes to the backburner till August. From about 10 seconds after the AFC Championship till last Thrusday though it was absolute torture listening to all the college basketball, Duke, North Carolina ballwashing that goes on down here. Now though, Life is good. Yanks are off to a good start, Boston Sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I treat football like I treat my ladies: love 'em for three hours and trade 'em in for a pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Not even slightly. Last year I lost general interest in the NFL, became just more of a Jets fan only. I miss the Jets games, not football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I treat football like I treat my ladies: love 'em for three hours and trade 'em in for a pizza. I hope not Domino's- hold out for Papa John's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I hope not Domino's- hold out for Papa John's With the type of women I date, Frank, anything else tastes great by comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 My life currently has no direction or meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanGreen Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Do I miss football? Does switching to Geico really save you 15% or more on car insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Do I miss football? Does switching to Geico really save you 15% or more on car insurance? Nice first post. Welcome to JetNation, the only ghey friendly Jets site on the internets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Do I miss football? Does switching to Geico really save you 15% or more on car insurance? LOL Jordan! Thanks for singing up btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 If you dont miss Football, you are teh gay. Which is why I'm not surprised that so many JNer's dont miss it. fags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 i watched the nfl network for 3 hours this past sunday, including some replay of the redzone feed for like week 4 or 5 when there was a bunch of close games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Hell yes I miss football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Garb Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Yes. This should satisfy some of the football craving: http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/videomultimedia/?channelId=17da695f37f14de2a784fb1bd1fa786f&channelListId&mediaId=b9af837d06434f2f9e3d61e0589178c8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 I don't miss it. Not at all. (For the record I will be happy when it is back. Just enjoying getting things done). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montreal Jet Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I don't miss it. Not at all. (For the record I will be happy when it is back. Just enjoying getting things done). Pathetic!!! Atleast at the other site, the ownwer cares about football and my 50$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 NO ! just got through march madness, huskies did great, knicks are in the playoffs, baseball started, and the masters is coming up when the autumn chill comes, I'll be looking for football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I don't miss it. Not at all. (For the record I will be happy when it is back. Just enjoying getting things done). No wonder why JN has the largest gay community on the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Do you miss football? Nope. And wont miss it in September, October, November or December either. Damage has already been done for me. Screw the owners, players and lawyers. I hope the league collapses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Nope. And wont miss it in September, October, November or December either. Damage has already been done for me. Screw the owners, players and lawyers. I hope the league collapses. You are a terrible person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyjet69 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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