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CalgaryRapsFan wrote: View PostI have no issue including stuff like bowling, golf, curling, auto racing, etc... as sports, but that's not really the issue.
The issue is that none of those secondary sports should ever take priority over the big-4 sports, especially over Canada's lone NBA franchise, on Canada's premier sports networks.
Hockey, I get, especially when Canadian NHL teams are involved. Same with baseball and the Blue Jays. I would hope that the Raptors would come 3rd, ahead of football (NFL with no Canadian teams and the CFL), considering a national (opposed to regional/provincial) audience on the main network.There's math, and everything else is debatable.
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Nilanka wrote: View PostWell blue and red are both considered "colours". But which is the better colour between blue and ravioli?
Yes, people want to watch curling in Canada more so than basketball. And that's what annoys me. I'd be just as annoyed if TSN was bumping the Raptors for the Spelling Bee (regardless of what the viewership dictates).There's math, and everything else is debatable.
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A bit of a reality check on why the networks aren't fawning over the Raptors.
This is their 19th year in the league, and this team will in all probability have the best record in their entire history. This team also currently has the 11th best record in the NBA. For viewership to climb, the Raptors will have to start a winning tradition to dig themselves out of the non-relevance hole they've been in so long.If we knew half as much about coaching an NBA team as we think, we"d know twice as much as we do.
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3inthekeon wrote: View PostA bit of a reality check on why the networks aren't fawning over the Raptors.
This is their 19th year in the league, and this team will in all probability have the best record in their entire history. This team also currently has the 11th best record in the NBA. For viewership to climb, the Raptors will have to start a winning tradition to dig themselves out of the non-relevance hole they've been in so long.
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white men can't jump wrote: View PostThough the initial post dealt largely with actual coverage of the team beyond broadcasting games. They get no real attention in Canadian media, including the specialized sports media. They're lucky to get 2 or 3 minutes of coverage on Sportscentre on a night when they play and win in games that matter. If they got more coverage, it could also help generate more interest in the team. You'd even think the television media especially would want to take advantage of this good season, since 2 of the largest companies in that sector co-own the majority of the team.
And to look at the bright side, things can only get better.If we knew half as much about coaching an NBA team as we think, we"d know twice as much as we do.
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RobertArchibald wrote: View Post
For what it's worth, this is the second from Team Canada's Olympic curling team. Looks fairly fit to me!
Finesse skills are a big part of curling, and golf, but they are also a big part of sports. It isn't a defining factor. I think the free throw example much earlier is a good example. Shooting free throws takes lots of skill but by itself it's clearly not a sport. Stationary demonstration of skill without any need for athleticism is a game. Throw 4 golfers at the tee at the same time and make it a combined score of time and stroke (so they actually have to use speed, agility and endurance on top of high end skills) then you have a sport (and something I'd consider watching). Just because it's on the sports channel, doesn't make it a sport. I don't care how many weekend mornings are ruined by "fishing, Canadian sport fishing!" it's not a sport.
The culture in Canada will change, and it will likely be fairly soon. The influx of Canadian talent at the NCAA and NBA level means more average households will pay attention. If Canada can actually get to the Olympics with Wiggins, Ennis, Stauskas, Bennett, Olynyk and such, then suddenly they are in the households and on the minds. Demand will rise beyond Internet forums and the basketball sub-culture. We are ahead of the curve is all.Heir, Prince of Cambridge
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3inthekeon wrote: View PostA bit of a reality check on why the networks aren't fawning over the Raptors.
This is their 19th year in the league, and this team will in all probability have the best record in their entire history. This team also currently has the 11th best record in the NBA. For viewership to climb, the Raptors will have to start a winning tradition to dig themselves out of the non-relevance hole they've been in so long.
Also, didn't read the whole thread but I think someone was actually calling curlers athletes!??! LOL that was my laugh for the day. Gotta love this site
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RobertArchibald wrote: View PostSome truth! No need to be annoyed though. Disappointed yes (as I would be too in your example with the Spelling Bee). Truthfully, I believe the curling/darts/poker priority days are numbered, especially if the Raptors have a few consecutive playoff runs. Nascar is a different story though. It draws huge numbers in Canada.limpin ain't easy, but I make it look good...
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