Boycott The Nfl

my2hands

After learning that the Superdome repairs cost approx. $175 million, and that FEMA (aka me and your tax $) paid $160 million towards that, and the NFL contributed ONLY $15 million, i have decided to never watch another NFL event. I think it is flat out fucking disgusting that the NFL only kicked in less that 10% of the $ needed, and FEMA gave $160 million when houses are still not being built? I persoanlly think they should have paid the entire bill, because they are such a succesful business. I mean $175 million is chump change for that league and its EXTREMELY wealthy owners. Not to mention all the tax $ they have used to build their state of the art stadiums. Not to mention the extreme salaries these guys are making ($10 million a year for throwing a football when teachers in this country can barely make it day to day)

I know it is tough for some to do, i have grown up watching and playing football all of my life. Sunday's in my home were reserved for football, I watch monday night footabll like most everyone else, and I of course party it up for the super bowl like the rest of the country. But, i can only take so much greed, and i have had enough, no more of my money for these greedy fucks. I am through.


The Washington Redskins franchise is currently valued at OVER $1 BILLION DOLLARS? you cant tell me that federal tax $ had to go to the stadium when houses are still not being built?

WHO IS WITH ME?

chopitdown

well since i haven't ever gone to a pro game and i don't have nfl sunday ticket I'll happily continue to boycott giving them my money and watch I'll watch them at home. There's no way I'm boycotting the NFL when the Bears are this good. but i do agree that it wasn't the best use of money; you do make good points

hippiemom

Yeah, they're a bunch of greedy fucks. It's been over ten years since I took all my Browns gear out to the tree lawn after the NFL broke their own rules and allowed Art Modell and Al Lerner to steal our team, then extort money from the fans to get back what they had no right to take in the first place. Haven't watched a game since. This is one more reason to ignore them, not as though I needed one.

reditalian

my2hands wrote:

After learning that the Superdome repairs cost approx. $175 million, and that FEMA (aka me and your tax $) paid $160 million towards that, and the NFL contributed ONLY $15 million, i have decided to never watch another NFL event. I think it is flat out fucking disgusting that the NFL only kicked in less that 10% of the $ needed, and FEMA gave $160 million when houses are still not being built? I persoanlly think they should have paid the entire bill, because they are such a succesful business. I mean $175 million is chump change for that league and its EXTREMELY wealthy owners. Not to mention all the tax $ they have used to build their state of the art stadiums. Not to mention the extreme salaries these guys are making ($10 million a year for throwing a football when teachers in this country can barely make it day to day)

I know it is tough for some to do, i have grown up watching and playing football all of my life. Sunday's in my home were reserved for football, I watch monday night footabll like most everyone else, and I of course party it up for the super bowl like the rest of the country. But, i can only take so much greed, and i have had enough, no more of my money for these greedy fucks. I am through.


The Washington Redskins franchise is currently valued at OVER $1 BILLION DOLLARS? you cant tell me that federal tax $ had to go to the stadium when houses are still not being built?

WHO IS WITH ME?

You'll be watching football again by next month, no doubt about it. I agree with everything you said but if you grew up watching and playing football it's in your blood and you can't get rid of it. Good luck though!!

jlew24asu

see ya on sunday buddy

hippiemom

reditalian wrote:

You'll be watching football again by next month, no doubt about it. I agree with everything you said but if you grew up watching and playing football it's in your blood and you can't get rid of it. Good luck though!!

There's always college and, better yet, high school ball. More fun to watch anyway, who needs the NFL?

know1

I already boycott it. What a boring sport pro football is. I only watch super bowl just for the party.

OneLove

I think that part of the reason that the city paid the majority for the repairs to the superdome is due to the fact that LOTS of sports are played there, from the college team to basketball (I believe I heard that during the game last night).

The superdome is city owned, and the Saints contract runs out in a year or two. The relationship was strained between the Saints and the city long before Katrina.

Is the NFL a profitable business? Yes, for sure. Would it have been nice for them to pitch in a bit more? Absolutely.

I don't think boycotting the NFL really proves anything, even as quick as folks are to jump on a cause these days. Would you suggest boycotting college ball, and the NBA as well? I don't see how either of those two organizations are any less guilty.

Check out the links. Perhaps this will give you a greater perspective on things.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-katrina-nflcharity-glance&prov=ap&type=lgns

This article is really worth reading:

http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-25/1159086828317680.xml&coll=1

jlew24asu

know1 wrote:

I already boycott it. What a boring sport pro football is. .

its funny how people, including me, disagree with you 110%. to all his own I guess.

therover

What you don't see is the millions of dollars that professional sports bring to the area they are in. There are probably 1000 people or more who work at the stadium, so they provide jobs to locals. All the tourists that come in to watch the games, they are buying hotel rooms and going out to eat in local resturants. Pro sports do a lot for their communities.

hippiemom

OneLove wrote:

I think that part of the reason that the city paid the majority for the repairs to the superdome is due to the fact that LOTS of sports are played there, from the college team to basketball (I believe I heard that during the game last night).

The superdome is city owned, and the Saints contract runs out in a year or two. The relationship was strained between the Saints and the city long before Katrina.

Is the NFL a profitable business? Yes, for sure. Would it have been nice for them to pitch in a bit more? Absolutely.

I don't think boycotting the NFL really proves anything, even as quick as folks are to jump on a cause these days. Would you suggest boycotting college ball, and the NBA as well? I don't see how either of those two organizations are any less guilty.

Check out the links. Perhaps this will give you a greater perspective on things.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-katrina-nflcharity-glance&prov=ap&type=lgns

http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-25/1159086828317680.xml&coll=1

OK, now I'm confused. I see that the NFL has made pitifully small contributions, but who is paying the rest? You say the city of New Orleans, but I thought they were broke? my2hands says FEMA ... any documentation of that anywhere?

jlew24asu

NFL actually gave 20 million. the rest was provided by insurance and FEMA. could the NFL do more? sure but boycott the NFL? little extreme to me

OneLove

hippiemom wrote:

OK, now I'm confused. I see that the NFL has made pitifully small contributions, but who is paying the rest? You say the city of New Orleans, but I thought they were broke? my2hands says FEMA ... any documentation of that anywhere?

My guess is FEMA has something to do with it, but I honestly don't know for sure.

Since the Redskins were mentioned, I tied to come up with a quick link, one of many ways that the 'skins have contributed.


http://www.redskins.com/community/communitynews.jsp?id=17556

Acts liks this were repeated all over the NFL over the past year. I just think that it is important to understand the whole issue, not one bit of information before you call it a "cause" to boycot the NFL.

jlew24asu

OneLove wrote:

My guess is FEMA has something to do with it, but I honestly don't know for sure.

Since the Redskins were mentioned, I tied to come up with a quick link, one of many ways that the 'skins have contributed.


http://www.redskins.com/community/communitynews.jsp?id=17556

Acts liks this were repeated all over the NFL over the past year. I just think that it is important to understand the whole issue, not one bit of information before you call it a "cause" to boycot the NFL.

looks like they have done their part to me. thanks for posting. but could they do more? ok sure. but fuck it, lets boycott. i mean seriously.


what would an acceptable amount be? 100 million? 400 million? 1 billion?

depopulationINC

OneLove wrote:

I think that part of the reason that the city paid the majority for the repairs to the superdome is due to the fact that LOTS of sports are played there, from the college team to basketball (I believe I heard that during the game last night).

The superdome is city owned, and the Saints contract runs out in a year or two. The relationship was strained between the Saints and the city long before Katrina.

Is the NFL a profitable business? Yes, for sure. Would it have been nice for them to pitch in a bit more? Absolutely.

I don't think boycotting the NFL really proves anything, even as quick as folks are to jump on a cause these days. Would you suggest boycotting college ball, and the NBA as well? I don't see how either of those two organizations are any less guilty.

Check out the links. Perhaps this will give you a greater perspective on things.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-katrina-nflcharity-glance&prov=ap&type=lgns

This article is really worth reading:

http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-25/1159086828317680.xml&coll=1

You nailed it. They rent the stadium. The NFL was generous kicking in!

If you lived in an appartment, and a tornado caused 1.2 million in
damage....would you kick in 100 000....no...maybe 10 000...no...hmm

Also, the NFL is not as rich as you think. Why do you think teams relocate? Better view?

There are a lot of thriving teams out there, but not every team is loaded...and yeah the owner might be worth a lot, but why should they be soley responsible for building a 600mil dollar stadium that others will use to, and becomes a city landmark? That is a big contribution to a city that may turn there backs after a few loosing years, in turn financially ruining you.

Also, just because a team is worth a billion dollars, that does not meant the owner has that kind of money.

callen

for puttling MNF on cable....yea I'm a cheapskate.....or is it I'd watch even more TV if I had cable.......so fighting getting cable...and now...no more Monday Night Footbal.....fkers.

hippiemom

OneLove wrote:

My guess is FEMA has something to do with it, but I honestly don't know for sure.

Since the Redskins were mentioned, I tied to come up with a quick link, one of many ways that the 'skins have contributed.


http://www.redskins.com/community/communitynews.jsp?id=17556

Acts liks this were repeated all over the NFL over the past year. I just think that it is important to understand the whole issue, not one bit of information before you call it a "cause" to boycot the NFL.

Well, as I said, I gave up on them years ago anyway, so it's neither here nor there as far as me buying a ticket or even watching a game. GO BLUE!!!

I just think that $37 million (and that includes money raised by players and fans) is a pretty measly amount from an enterprise as profitable as the NFL, particularly considering that they stand to make a buck or two from the renovated Superdome. Why the fuck is FEMA paying for this?!!?! "Federal Emergency Management Administration" ... the lack of a football stadium might be a sad thing for fans in New Orleans, but it hardly qualifies as a "federal emergency." There are thousands of people who can't go into their houses, there's rubble all over the city, and FEMA is giving taxpayer dollars to the NFL?! What is wrong with this picture?

jlew24asu

hippiemom wrote:

Well, as I said, I gave up on them years ago anyway, so it's neither here nor there as far as me buying a ticket or even watching a game. GO BLUE!!!

I just think that $37 million (and that includes money raised by players and fans) is a pretty measly amount from an enterprise as profitable as the NFL, particularly considering that they stand to make a buck or two from the renovated Superdome. Why the fuck is FEMA paying for this?!!?! "Federal Emergency Management Administration" ... the lack of a football stadium might be a sad thing for fans in New Orleans, but it hardly qualifies as a "federal emergency." There are thousands of people who can't go into their houses, there's rubble all over the city, and FEMA is giving taxpayer dollars to the NFL?! What is wrong with this picture?

having the superdome back does more then you think or choose to believe

sonicreducer

i don't like the nfl anyways. i never have, just because of the money. i don't watch mlb either. college is more entertaining anyway. so, im with you,...

PaperPlates

hippiemom wrote:

Well, as I said, I gave up on them years ago anyway, so it's neither here nor there as far as me buying a ticket or even watching a game. GO BLUE!!!

I just think that $37 million (and that includes money raised by players and fans) is a pretty measly amount from an enterprise as profitable as the NFL, particularly considering that they stand to make a buck or two from the renovated Superdome. Why the fuck is FEMA paying for this?!!?! "Federal Emergency Management Administration" ... the lack of a football stadium might be a sad thing for fans in New Orleans, but it hardly qualifies as a "federal emergency." There are thousands of people who can't go into their houses, there's rubble all over the city, and FEMA is giving taxpayer dollars to the NFL?! What is wrong with this picture?

The superdome alone is responsible for a HUGE chunk of the jobs, and incoming money in NO. Its been stated repeatedly in here, but noone wants to even recognize that point. Between hotels, restaurants, gas stations, etc, MANY things in NO center around having the Superdome operational. Whats so hard to get about this? What good is rebuilding a home when there's no jobs etc to boost the local economy, so they can pay their bills NEXT month. I think many of you just see someone/a group of wealthy people "not doing enough" and make a beeline to crucify them, without even thinking of the big picture.

1970RR

depopulationINC wrote:

You nailed it. They rent the stadium. The NFL was generous kicking in!

If you lived in an appartment, and a tornado caused 1.2 million in
damage....would you kick in 100 000....no...maybe 10 000...no...hmm

Also, the NFL is not as rich as you think. Why do you think teams relocate? Better view?

There are a lot of thriving teams out there, but not every team is loaded...and yeah the owner might be worth a lot, but why should they be soley responsible for building a 600mil dollar stadium that others will use to, and becomes a city landmark? That is a big contribution to a city that may turn there backs after a few loosing years, in turn financially ruining you.

Also, just because a team is worth a billion dollars, that does not meant the owner has that kind of money.

Show me a single NFL owner who was financially ruined by poor attendance/interest.
Show me a single city that has suffered ill effects because a team left for greener pastures.
Face it, these stadiums are nothing more than playgrounds for the rich built with taxpayer money on the myth that Joe Blow will get a job tossing hot dogs, thereby salvaging a city from second-class status and economic ruin.