The Wolf Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6943058/...istics-stadiums So you're in the stands at an NFL stadium, you left your handheld device in the car and you have no idea how your fantasy football team is doing. If only they'd show out-of-town fantasy football statistics on the scoreboard. Fantasy? Not anymore. Starting with Thursday's New Orleans Saints-Green Bay Packers season opener at Lambeau Field, all NFL teams have been directed to show real-time fantasy football statistics on their scoreboards, league spokesman Brian McCarthy said, USA Today reported. Previously, it was at the discretion of the league's 32 teams whether to display out-of-town individual statistics on stadium video boards. While many fans do follow their fantasy teams on their phone or handheld device, the league -- aware that fans can choose their living room, high-definition television and the Internet over paying for tickets, parking, food and drinks at the stadium -- wants fans to feel connected to the fantasy football experience in the stands. "We know we have to continue to do more to keep fans coming to our games.," McCarthy said, according to the report. "We're looking at ways to further replicate the at-home experience in the stadium." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 As a season-ticket holder - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I don't like this actually. When I'm at a Bear game I like being absobed by that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I don't like this actually. When I'm at a Bear game I like being absobed by that game. But those TV timeouts are loooong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 a coworker told me this at work today. my first thought was now I can go to a game. I'm too dum to use a smartphone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I don't know what's lamer: someone at a game worrying about their FF team(s) or the NFL caving in to those geeked out losers. How about just focusing on/enjoying the actual game you're actually at? That's like going to a concert and listening to some other tunes on your iWhatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I don't know what's lamer: someone at a game worrying about their FF team(s) or the NFL caving in to those geeked out losers. How about just focusing on/enjoying the actual game you're actually at? That's like going to a concert and listening to some other tunes on your iWhatever. Have you ever been to an NFL game live? Do you know how much down time there is during commercial breaks/halftime? No one's going to watch the stats while the game's going on. Geeeesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Yeah I have. We spent the time outs etc by talking to each other, even the other fans nearby. To each their own I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Yeah I have. We spent the time outs etc by talking to each other, even the other fans nearby. To each their own I guess. Because you obviously can't glance at stats while talking to the people around you, who all play FF as well, right? I don't see how this could possible be a bad thing for anyone. Don't care about the stats? DON'T LOOK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) Because you obviously can't glance at stats while talking to the people around you But you can glance at the stats on the scoreboard while talking to the people around you? OK..... anyway God forbid one wait to get home to see how the FF team is doing. who all play FF as well, right?All of them? Really? Again to each their own; I just think to force teams to put stats up at the stadium is stupid. Edited September 9, 2011 by BeeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I just think to force teams to put stats up at the stadium is stupid. So fans that wish to have the best of both worlds (live football and fantasy updates) can be kept happy without having to carry a $200 smartphone into the game? if you're not interested or want to be totally absorbed in the game or talk to your neighbors,...fine, you don't have to look at the stats. i can't imagine what possible reason there would be why this isn't a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Be a football fan first and a fantasy player second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Be a football fan first and a fantasy player second. I agree with this whole-heartedly, but I fail to see how it's relevant here. How does glancing at fantasy stats make me less of a fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Be a football fan first and a fantasy player second. Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I agree with this whole-heartedly, but I fail to see how it's relevant here. How does glancing at fantasy stats make me less of a fan? Taken out of context I guess. Glancing at stats does not make you less of a fan. I just feel the NFL should tread lightly when it comes to fantasy football. I don't want to see the game I love ruined. Fantasy football and football are both great, but I think there needs to be some separation and I feel the NFL is going to try to capitize on the fantasy aspect as much as possible in the coming years. Its hard enough to sit down and watch a game witout distractions and this could be opening a can of worms. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 We spent the time outs etc by talking to each other, even the other fans nearby. Jesus, that must have been depressing for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd and schlong Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I'd never look at stats during a play, but at games the TV timeouts and breaks seem even longer. Checking some FF stats during those long breaks doesn't seem like an awful idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyGal2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 NFL players may be fined for wearing unauthorized 9/11 tribute gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degenerates11 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I don't know what's lamer: someone at a game worrying about their FF team(s) or the NFL caving in to those geeked out losers. How about just focusing on/enjoying the actual game you're actually at? That's like going to a concert and listening to some other tunes on your iWhatever. I dont get why someone on this site is talking negative about the entire reason we are all here......bottom line, stats! I am sure that you, while watching the games at home, adjust your res so that the ticker isn't seen/readable - not! Now that I am thinking about it, I dont know how you would ever notice if it is there or not since you either watch the game, or talk to those that surround you. Semper Fi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecondString Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Strictly a business decision that anyone in the NFL management's shoes would have to make...it was a matter of time. What are they going to do, DENY the popularity of fantasy games?? Pretend it doesn't exist? Ignore it, and go on with business as usual? It is THEIR PRODUCT which has produced this interest, so why should they put themselves in the position of potentially losing revenue as a result of that popularity? A huge percentage of football fans play fantasy, and some have more interest in fantasy than in any specific NFL team, whether some of you like it or not. It's not caving in, and anyone's opinion that by valuing fantasy makes you not a "true fan", or a "geeked out loser", or not a purist matters not one iota. For the NFL, it would be a huge mistake to let yourself be separated from that particular fan base, which represents an industry worth hundreds of millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) I read this interesting article a while ago about the future of sports in general but it focused on the NFL. The author postulated that the live experience will never be able to financially compete with the experience one is able to get away from the stadium thanks to high def , 62" flatscreen 3d tvs and streaminvg video. The article talked about how smart owners would be building smaller staduims, perhaps as few as 10,000 seats which would enable them to jack seating prices up, have an easier time of selling out games and keep the hardcore stadium goers happy while being able to focus on what really makes them money - the television presentation. To each their own, but I much prefer watching on TV, always have and it is not even close. If you are a purist, I can understand how running fantasy stats at the game seems like a slap in the face. I consider myself a student of the game and the live game can't compete with my TV and TiVO. Edited September 10, 2011 by Clubfoothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSampson Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) Broncos are among the others offering Fan Vision. DenverPost LINKY Personally, I'm sick of all these same fans yelling at me for standing up at "inappropriate" times. (?) Corporate world has replaced and shuffled the diehard from what once was. That's why I watch games at the bar or in front of my 50" + laptop + fridge. Good job NFL, the game is better but not necessarily live. Edited September 10, 2011 by ChampSampson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 So fans that wish to have the best of both worlds (live football and fantasy updates) can be kept happy without having to carry a $200 smartphone into the game? if you're not interested or want to be totally absorbed in the game or talk to your neighbors,...fine, you don't have to look at the stats. i can't imagine what possible reason there would be why this isn't a good idea. I don't understand why some of you can't get this. I think it's incredibly lame to be so wrapped up in FF that you have to keep tabs on it while at a game, but whatever. But the NFL FORCING teams to show stats is ridiculous. How about letting the teams decide what is displayed in their own stadiums and those who just have to get an FF fix can carry around their iBlah. Taken out of context I guess. Glancing at stats does not make you less of a fan. I just feel the NFL should tread lightly when it comes to fantasy football. I don't want to see the game I love ruined. Fantasy football and football are both great, but I think there needs to be some separation and I feel the NFL is going to try to capitize on the fantasy aspect as much as possible in the coming years. Its hard enough to sit down and watch a game witout distractions and this could be opening a can of worms. Just my opinion. Somebody gets it, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flemingd Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Taken out of context I guess. Glancing at stats does not make you less of a fan. I just feel the NFL should tread lightly when it comes to fantasy football. I don't want to see the game I love ruined. Fantasy football and football are both great, but I think there needs to be some separation and I feel the NFL is going to try to capitize on the fantasy aspect as much as possible in the coming years. Its hard enough to sit down and watch a game witout distractions and this could be opening a can of worms. Just my opinion. How does this ruin the game you love? Fewer local car commercials on your scoreboard? How does giving some fans something they will love take any iota of the experience away from you? The play on the field isn't changed one bit, the only difference is some numbers on the scoreboard you don't even have to look at. I don't understand why some of you can't get this. I think it's incredibly lame to be so wrapped up in FF that you have to keep tabs on it while at a game, but whatever. So because YOU think it's lame, the others of us can't have it? Again, how does putting something millions will love out there take away from your experience in any way? You don't look at it, you're happy. We look at it, we're happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosGatosEnFuegos Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Just want to add, since folks against this are saying that you can check FF stats on your smartphone if you want: I never got reception at Giants Stadium on my iPhone. I wouldn't let the inability to check stats keep me away from a game, but I did not have the option previously. Even assuming other people have better luck with their phones, being able to look up at the scoreboard is much less disruptive than burying your face in your phone looking around for stats. It also becomes a communal experience, rather than a personal one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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