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As a Patriots fan it's hard to not watch. I know many think they cheat but most are just jealous and the Pats haven't done anything that many other teams haven't done. As far as Kapernick goes screw him and Nike too. Anything I owned that had the Nike logo on it went in trash a few years ago. I still bothers me when I see any athlete on TV with the Nike logo on it. But of course it's all the $$$.
As a Patriots fan it's hard to not watch. I know many think they cheat but most are just jealous and the Pats haven't done anything that many other teams haven't done.
Agreed. They have cheated in more ways than any other team has ever even thought of. I will say as a Steeler fan I was appalled when Tomlin tripped Jacoby Jones on a punt return. But to stoop to the lengths Bellicheat has...LOL, to keep getting caught cheating (Multiple times/ways) has tarnished their legacy, they are the cheatriots....
I would say spy gate 1 and the most recent spy gate are more concerning.I knew as soon as I mentioned the Patriots the haters would come out. FWIW ever since "deflategate" Brady's passer ratings have actually improved. Go figure. BTW other quarterbacks have admitted to manipulating air pressure as well. Of course they don't get mentioned cause they're not Brady.
Same here. I watch the Steelers but if something else comes up it gets recorded and fast forwarded. If they lose I don't get upset like I used to. But yeah, my interest level has definitely droppedI must say I'm a bit surprised by the near unanimous position of "I don't watch it any more". I figured that viewership was down but haven't checked lately so I just did that. According to the NFL's own stats, viewership is down by 11% and continuing to decline.
No big surprise there. I'm surprised it's not a larger decline.
In our house, if the Hawks are playing the game is usually on. I must say though that my interest level in the game has dropped to almost nil. I don't get all excited like I used to. Meah!
I would say spy gate 1 and the most recent spy gate are more concerning.
It’s the planning and effort that the organization put into cheating that people think about
I am an honest believer in, To Each His Own. However, regarding salaries, no one seems to mind that actors and actresses can make $10, 15 or 20 million for making a movie. How about the cast of Big Bang Theory? the main stars made over $1 million per episode times 22 episodes per year! Now add in residuals. Does anyone think actors work harder to hone their craft than pro football players? Has anyone stopped going to movies or watching them on TV because actors make too much? What about musicians? Has anyone stopped going to concerts because musicians make too much?
If you're a firm believer in "To Each His Own" then it really shouldn't matter to you. I'm not sure why you made the post. But, to answer your question, yes, I am one person that stopped paying for any of it. I don't pay for sporting events, concerts, nor really any meaningful movies, etc...Now, I do have Amazon Prime, and will occasionally purchase a movie on sale, etc...But over-all, having lived out in the Hollywood Hills and having industry friends, has soured me to the whole experience. Forget about team sports and the adult kindergarten that has become. Also, that ticket price at the concert immediately reminds me of the incomes of these divas, and I just say "no thanks"...Not contributing to any of it....I don't want to get into specifics, but by in large I know the train-wreaks this industry and players are...It sours me...The difference between a struggling actor and an arrogant mega star can by minimal on skill, but huge when it comes to simply luck or value compromise. Simply put, they are all over paid. But, that's because of the size of the market. In fairness, they deserve a fair piece of the pie. You mention "Big-Bang", well, they didn't start at that income. Contracts are usually pretty thin for a TV pilot even if it does get picked up for a season or two. But the contracts are typically written with incentives...The money starts to roll in season three...Meaning they have a pretty serious veiwership...BBT went 12 seasons and 279 episodes...So, yes, not surprised of the payday they got the final season. Keep in mind usually contracts have exclusivity clauses stopping them from taking other work...For an actor to get another hit show is like winning the lottery. Not to mention the real risk of being cast typed into the character and having a difficult time getting cast elsewhere....They are simply getting a portion of the money being brought in....Which I think is way too much.
Anyway, I guess my point is, I don't have an issue with any particular "diva" be it actors, athletes, musicians, but the industries as a whole...Basically, I hate the game, not the players...(Well, some players anyway)
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In response to the starting salaries of BBT actors how is that different than say, Russell Wilson who made a little over the league minimum for the first couple of years with Seattle and earned his salary via performance. Is $86 million too much to pay an athlete over 4 or 5 years? ......money grubbing bastard that I am.
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But, I am cautious with the money I have and have no interest in supporting entertainment that disenfranchises people like @Steve S .....I grew up in a time when middle income families could make memories at sporting events and not have a heart attack at ticket and concession prices....