I'm pretty sure the NFL is of the opinion that high octane passing offenses that score a lot of points are more popular than defenses that prevent the big name players from being able to put on a show. They may even be right, and they are in business to make money (and they are making a ton of money). I wonder if it will reach a point where they are so convinced they can do no wrong that they will do something that significantly hurts their income without realizing it.
That's definitely what they think
OTOH is there a more exciting play than a pick 6? Maybe a scoop and score?
I'm pretty sure the NFL is of the opinion that high octane passing offenses that score a lot of points are more popular than defenses that prevent the big name players from being able to put on a show. They may even be right, and they are in business to make money (and they are making a ton of money). I wonder if it will reach a point where they are so convinced they can do no wrong that they will do something that significantly hurts their income without realizing it.
That's definitely what they think
OTOH is there a more exciting play than a pick 6? Maybe a scoop and score?
One of my biggest gripes about football is that on any particular play chosen at random, you can find a way to call a hold or a PI or an illegal contact, because without violating those rules the game flat out does not get played like it does.
Also the best play is CLEARLY the ultra rare fat man pick six.
First off, the NFL has narrowed it down to three finalists, and none of them are Weird Al: it'll either be Katy Perry, Rihanna or Coldplay.
Second, the NFL has requested that whoever does win the gig pay them part of their post-Super Bowl tour income as compensation for being awarded the gig. Presumably everybody better than Coldplay told the NFL to get bent. (Wall Street Journal article for those of you who can get through the paywall.)
Who even gives a shit about halftime entertainment? I can't remember the last time I cared about the game, let alone some dippy concert in the middle that takes too long and has fuck all to do with anything.
I liked Baldwins, though Kearse's was a bit embarrasing. Like god damn learn how to tackle.
If I was a seahawks receiver I would be sort of pissed that I made an amazing play, dodging receivers like it's the matrix and/or a pinball game, and nobody even cares because the game was all but over thanks to the D.
Like if that had been a 17-17 game when baldwin or kearse made their tds those plays would have names
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Olbermann on the strong take with regards to charging acts to play at the halftime show. If they are going to select Cold Play to be there, they should pay the fans that have to listen to them.
I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
I can't think of a single act that would benefit from paying the NFL to do the halftime show, and also have the national appeal to actually do the show. Any manager that agrees to the NFL's terms for a performer on the level of Katy Perry or Rihanna needs to be fired immediately because there is no way it creates any revenue that comes even close to matching what the performer will end up paying the NFL.
Now, if they used an up-and-comer that wasn't nationally famous yet I could understand that, but good luck getting the NFL to agree to a no-namer for the half-time show
I'm pretty sure I can hear Katy Perry and Rhianna laughing when I step outside
Coldplay I could maaaaaaybe see doing it for the publicity since they haven't been much in the spotlight lately but eh, I don't think they're having trouble selling tickets.
And honestly now that the deal is public I don't see any major act going along with it.
Seen by 115 mil in the US plus millions more in the world? Uhh yeah some acts would pay for that kind of huge national exposure.
And those acts don't have the national exposure to entice the NFL enough to give the the halftime show.
Exactly.
I they need the exposure* they're not famous enough to get the gig and if they are famous enough to get the gig a cut of the touring profits, which is largely what major acts thrive on these days, it's almost assuredly a laughable offer.
*There is no way 115 million people watch the halftime show. 115 million people watch the super bowl. A very sizeable chunk of those people give utterly no fucks about the halftime show. Going by lolanectodalevidence a tiny fraction of people give a shit about the halftime show especially since if it somehow magically turns out to be decent they can rewind the DVR or catch it on youtube. The halftime show is "get another beer/munchies/grab a smoke/chat with friends" time.
There's promotion leading up to the super bowl and who the half time act is. Honestly the NFL asking for some money for all that free promotion isn't unreasonable at all.
I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
As a Vikings fan, I desperately want Cassel to continue being a decent choice and allow Bridgewater to be the backup for a year or two without getting injured.
As a Vikings fan, I desperately want Cassel to continue being a decent choice and allow Bridgewater to be the backup for a year or two without getting injured.
I don't want to be mean because the bills are starting Manuel and his bubble gum and balsa wood knees. But this is such a sad state for a team to be in david, such a sad state.
I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
Lest we forget, I'm also a twins fan. I bought the 1991 World Series DVD just so I didn't have to watch any games this year. I've become accustomed to a team being perpetually sad.
The Vikings have had amazing QBs in my lifetime, just always at the end of their careers. Warren Moon, Randall Cunningham, Brett Faaaaaavre. I just really want Teddy Bridgewater to be awesome and I'm willing to wait.
Lest we forget, I'm also a twins fan. I bought the 1991 World Series DVD just so I didn't have to watch any games this year. I've become accustomed to a team being perpetually sad.
The Vikings have had amazing QBs in my lifetime, just always at the end of their careers. Warren Moon, Randall Cunningham, Brett Faaaaaavre. I just really want Teddy Bridgewater to be awesome and I'm willing to wait.
I think Teddy can be a good qb, the sad part is the Vikings will need a new #1 rb before that happens.
I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
No don't you see, this means he'll never be anything ever. I mean a guy like Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers was starting immediately!
Also Cassel and Hoyer themselves, Drew Brees, Phillip Rivers, Colin Kaepernick....
Honestly Russel Wilson is a huge exception to the rule, and he plays on a team that isn't a pass first, pass now, pass to live team.
Russ didn't ride the bench his first season, true, however, the only reason why he didn't was because he put up utterly ridiculous numbers in the preseason.
Numbers so good Seattle said, "Yeeeah Matt Flynn had a perfectly respectable pre-season and we just paid him millions of dollas, BUT DAT RUSS BRO"
Edit: Manziel riding the bench is good for him, specifically, since he has two really bad habits(Saying FUCK IT, and taking off, or saying FUCK IT, I'M GOIN DEEP) that would get him into a large amount of trouble once defenses start noticing those tendancies.
Giving him a year will get him more comfortable with NFL speed in practice so he dosen't have to rely on his two...err...trump cards?
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OTOH is there a more exciting play than a pick 6? Maybe a scoop and score?
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Such as Marshawn Lynch making the Saints look silly a few years back.
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Man even just Jermain Kerse's pinball touchdown in the superbowl was enough to remind Denver how bad they are
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Also the best play is CLEARLY the ultra rare fat man pick six.
Who even gives a shit about halftime entertainment? I can't remember the last time I cared about the game, let alone some dippy concert in the middle that takes too long and has fuck all to do with anything.
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God damnit preacher. I'd hate you, but you're a bills fan so you hate yourself enough for all of us.
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If I was a seahawks receiver I would be sort of pissed that I made an amazing play, dodging receivers like it's the matrix and/or a pinball game, and nobody even cares because the game was all but over thanks to the D.
Like if that had been a 17-17 game when baldwin or kearse made their tds those plays would have names
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Now, if they used an up-and-comer that wasn't nationally famous yet I could understand that, but good luck getting the NFL to agree to a no-namer for the half-time show
Coldplay I could maaaaaaybe see doing it for the publicity since they haven't been much in the spotlight lately but eh, I don't think they're having trouble selling tickets.
And honestly now that the deal is public I don't see any major act going along with it.
Mostly this is just a dumb idea all around.
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And those acts don't have the national exposure to entice the NFL enough to give the the halftime show.
Exactly.
I they need the exposure* they're not famous enough to get the gig and if they are famous enough to get the gig a cut of the touring profits, which is largely what major acts thrive on these days, it's almost assuredly a laughable offer.
*There is no way 115 million people watch the halftime show. 115 million people watch the super bowl. A very sizeable chunk of those people give utterly no fucks about the halftime show. Going by lolanectodalevidence a tiny fraction of people give a shit about the halftime show especially since if it somehow magically turns out to be decent they can rewind the DVR or catch it on youtube. The halftime show is "get another beer/munchies/grab a smoke/chat with friends" time.
You missed the most important reason the halftime is extra long
I went to a SB party one time where they had 15 TVs all split off the main cable feed so there was one in every room.
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I don't want to be mean because the bills are starting Manuel and his bubble gum and balsa wood knees. But this is such a sad state for a team to be in david, such a sad state.
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The Vikings have had amazing QBs in my lifetime, just always at the end of their careers. Warren Moon, Randall Cunningham, Brett Faaaaaavre. I just really want Teddy Bridgewater to be awesome and I'm willing to wait.
Also Cassel and Hoyer themselves, Drew Brees, Phillip Rivers, Colin Kaepernick....
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I think Teddy can be a good qb, the sad part is the Vikings will need a new #1 rb before that happens.
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Honestly Russel Wilson is a huge exception to the rule, and he plays on a team that isn't a pass first, pass now, pass to live team.
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Russ didn't ride the bench his first season, true, however, the only reason why he didn't was because he put up utterly ridiculous numbers in the preseason.
Numbers so good Seattle said, "Yeeeah Matt Flynn had a perfectly respectable pre-season and we just paid him millions of dollas, BUT DAT RUSS BRO"
Edit: Manziel riding the bench is good for him, specifically, since he has two really bad habits(Saying FUCK IT, and taking off, or saying FUCK IT, I'M GOIN DEEP) that would get him into a large amount of trouble once defenses start noticing those tendancies.
Giving him a year will get him more comfortable with NFL speed in practice so he dosen't have to rely on his two...err...trump cards?