Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:
One of the things that irks me about some of my colleagues in the media is the way they look down at fantasy sports. They treat it like an annoying fly they can't get rid of. Bob Costas, who I otherwise like quite a bit, is arguably the most guilty member of this society. The problem is these people don't seem to understand that fantasy players comprise a significant part of their viewing audience. Many of the things we see on TV today as it pertains to sports is directly tied to fantasy players.
You think there would be a scrolling list of statistical updates on Fox every Sunday if it wasn't for the huge influence of fantasy football? Yeah, right.
This brings me to Berman. At halftime tonight, our friend Nate Ravitz was providing some fantasy updates. When he was done, the segment cut back to Berman, who followed up Ravitz's report with "And now for
real news."
Dear Boomer - fantasy football may not be "real" football but you may want to ask yourself who in the heck is bothering to watch a preseason football game tonight on ESPN. Chances are, there are A LOT of fantasy players watching and outside of Seahawk and Charger fans, they may be the only people watching. So instead of spitting in their direction, perhaps you'd be better served understanding who your audience is and not being condescending toward a large segment of the people you are supposed to be broadcasting to.
Just a thought. Oh sh*t...Tom, tell him to meet you out by the flag pole after class, I got your back!
Sorry, couldn't help that, but seriously, I feel the same way. How many people would watch some of the games they watch - or order MLB Extra Innings or the Football package, if not for the fantasy players? (Well, ok, the gamblers, but other than that, not many, I dare say.)
On second thought Tom, you tell that Fred Flinstone looking motherfudger to watch his azz!
