honest question guys about the nfl

[sauga79]

So I say to a guy this morning after talking football were would the nfl be without 2 things tailgating and gambling? Let's be honest guys cause I know I can't watch a full game without having action on it.

 

[TheRebel]

Also fantasy football (money leagues of course)

 

[SaintsFan1977]

Without gambling there would be no upsets. The best teams would continue to win over and over. The league would take a nose dive and become what hockey is to the US. The die hard fans would be the only thing keeping the nfl on life support. The NFL needs gambling. It was founded for gambling so it isn't going away.

 

[HawkerJimbo73]

Without gambling there would be no upsets. The best teams would continue to win over and over. The league would take a nose dive and become what hockey is to the US. The die hard fans would be the only thing keeping the nfl on life support. The NFL needs gambling. It was founded for gambling so it isn't going away.

There are upsets in peewee too... you saying gambling has something to do with that? Cuz otherwise the best teams would win over and over. Not to mention high school and college...

 

[paulfmf]

SI NFL survey from just a few weeks ago claims only 8% of NFL fans bet with a bookie or online. I think it's 16% or so bet with a friend.

 

[wizard1183]

I just started gambling 2yrs ago as a hobby. I've always watched nfl since I was knee high to a grasshopper. I don't think it'd change. Most ppl watch it because of the excitement.

 

[SaintsFan1977]

SI NFL survey from just a few weeks ago claims only 8% of NFL fans bet with a bookie or online. I think it's 16% or so bet with a friend.

I don't believe those stats for a second. The nfl probably paid SI to throw out those stats. Nfl us the highest wagered sport there is. Over half the adult population here in the states bets on the SB so add in the rest of the world and that 16% has to be higher Imo.

 

[duckhunter]

Not sure..........I would prolly still watch some games, but i would be willing to guess that the number of people watching would take a steep dive.

 

[Biz]

Fantasy Sports is a form of gambling. Its exploded over the past 5-10 years.

Combined with actual gambling, these are by far the 2 biggest reasons for its popularity.