US vs Ghana drew 19.4 million on TV...
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the 2009 world series b/t the Yanks and Phillies drew an average of 19.4 million over a six game series with the final game of the series drawing 22.3 million. So I guess that "boring fall classic" put up the same numbers. Nice try though. You should check out GOOGLE it's a very powerful new tool. And for proof here's the LINK to the ratings.
Touchy are we?
I'd say the fact that a round of 16 World Cup game drew even similar numbers to a World Series involving the Yankees should tell you something. Not to mention that all WS games are on during primetime, and the World Cup game was on a Saturday afternoon. Hell, what was it? 12 million or something that watched our Algeria game, which began at 9am on a Wednesday?
I see you also left out that the 2008 series, involving Tampa and Philly had horrible ratings. So, I think what we learn here is that if you take out the Yankees, you lose about 40% of your viewership. So thanks for the link that actually proves DS's point.
It's ok to admit that baseball, the game for 80 year olds, is slowly declining in popularity.
I'd say the fact that a round of 16 World Cup game drew even similar numbers to a World Series involving the Yankees should tell you something. Not to mention that all WS games are on during primetime, and the World Cup game was on a Saturday afternoon. Hell, what was it? 12 million or something that watched our Algeria game, which began at 9am on a Wednesday?
I see you also left out that the 2008 series, involving Tampa and Philly had horrible ratings. So, I think what we learn here is that if you take out the Yankees, you lose about 40% of your viewership. So thanks for the link that actually proves DS's point.
It's ok to admit that baseball, the game for 80 year olds, is slowly declining in popularity.
100% of Americans have their favorite team to watch when the Americans are on. 93.3% of MLB fans (theoretically) have had their team lose by the time the World Series starts.<div>
</div><div>A fairer comparison would be the World Cup final vs. the World Series, but it still wouldn't be fair since baseball games last twice as long and there's potentially 7 of them, which is a lot harder for people to tune into.</div>
</div><div>A fairer comparison would be the World Cup final vs. the World Series, but it still wouldn't be fair since baseball games last twice as long and there's potentially 7 of them, which is a lot harder for people to tune into.</div>
I think the WC numbers are impressive, and I sure have enjoyed watching it the past few weeks myself. In fact, a post on this board (I don't recall the source) convinced me to watch; it was something to the effect of "Catch the fever this summer ... it'll be a lot more fun than hating soccer." I did, and I'm enjoying it. That said, I don't get the comparison. The WC happens every four years, and the US team was playing in its biggest game in quite some time. Additionally, we've got the ESPN/ABC and mobile app coverage that's been huge. It's been impressive. I don't see how it even should compare to a WS game, and the fact that it does is more of a statement about soccer in the US, not a statement about the MLB.
Let's compare Tampa Bay's following 10 years into existence to the %%+@$!* Yankees. Are you %%+@$!* serious man?
Let's point out a dip in popularity for a sport under under a decade plus of federal investigations and the worst commissioner in all of professional sports. 4 no-hitters before the break are hinting that the steroid era is on her way out of the game, and Bud will die sooner or later.
Baseball might need to contract, at worst, but it's still been successful in expanding into new markets (Colorado, Tampa Bay) and in keeping the game competitive despite the excessive gaps in payroll. The current rookie class is one of the best in many years, with talks of two rooks making the All-Star game in their first seasons. Rookies, you know, the 20-somethings that grew up loving baseball.
Is there really a need to be a prick when it comes to defending soccer? Makes me want to ignore it again.
Let's compare Tampa Bay's following 10 years into existence to the %%+@$!* Yankees. Are you %%+@$!* serious man?
Let's point out a dip in popularity for a sport under under a decade plus of federal investigations and the worst commissioner in all of professional sports. 4 no-hitters before the break are hinting that the steroid era is on her way out of the game, and Bud will die sooner or later.
Baseball might need to contract, at worst, but it's still been successful in expanding into new markets (Colorado, Tampa Bay) and in keeping the game competitive despite the excessive gaps in payroll. The current rookie class is one of the best in many years, with talks of two rooks making the All-Star game in their first seasons. Rookies, you know, the 20-somethings that grew up loving baseball.
Is there really a need to be a prick when it comes to defending soccer? Makes me want to ignore it again.
I was referencing 2008. Like what is said a lot here on this board, stats can be skewed to make your point.
The hell are you talking about Meo? Baseball is as American as apple pie. Take your soccer ball and I will see you in four years... And, yes I did watch the USA in the World Cup...MSUCostanza said:
you also need to take into account people like me into those viewing numbers. I hate soccer and think that the offsides rule is the biggest crock of ******** ever, but I watched most every game that the US played in out of national pride. Deep down, it made me proud that our third and fourth rate athletes could hang with the best in the world. Watching the WC did nothing for me as far as legitimizing soccer, but I watched anyway. The only way to really settle this whole argument is to look at MLS attendance numbers for next year, which I will bet stay virtually the same.
I will say, and have always said, that if they did away with the BS offsides rule I would be more likely to watch. To me it just seems like calling a receiver offsides for beating the safety deep.
I will say, and have always said, that if they did away with the BS offsides rule I would be more likely to watch. To me it just seems like calling a receiver offsides for beating the safety deep.
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You can be behind the defense once the ball is kicked. In your analogy, the reciever is already standing behind the safety before the snap. Offsides keeps someone from just snowbirding.