Risen Star
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Leak the story. See what the public reaction is to it. Pull it back. For now.
They want a franchise over there.
They want a franchise over there.
TV ratings drive the NFL not ticket sales. But, i'll take your word for the fan base. But, its still miles behind soccer.
Despite what is being reported, the NFL made clear during the Chargers Thursday night game with Oakland that the Chargers are not moving to London,
Yes. Its the Jags who are moving to London. The Chargers are moving to Germany!
….and the World trembled?Atlas shrugged.....
Their move to LA was among the most hair brained in history. I think memphis would have been a more supportive landing spot.
I grew up knowing it is the SD Chargers and I want it to stay that way.Shoulda stayed in San Diego. I was stationed there so partially biased, but a part of me died with other San Diegans when the team left the city though I don't root for them personally; just appreciate rhe cultural significance they had there.
I grew up knowing it is the SD Chargers and I want to stay that way.
Sadly it is about money not community anymore.
They had good players throughout their history and great fan but the greedy NFL wants more money.I regret never going to watch a game at Qualcomm stadium. Had plenty of opportunities to get tickets on the cheap as a Marine at MCAS Miramar but didn't capitalize. Their ownership was/is greedy.
I guess you missed the number of Cowboys fans at the colliseum last year against the rams?It was 80% against the Packers. I'm sure the city of Carson is embarrassed right now. I guess the local politicians (or city council) have eggs on their faces. They had no idea that opposing teams fanbases would outshine the Chargers. They were imagining dollar signs would suddenly roll in from us SoCal peeps. Not happening. Even the LA Galaxy soccer team fans fill Stubhub Center almost to capacity.
The football hierarchy in Los Angeles as of today:
Rams
USC Football
Chargers (I am being generous)
UCLA Football
Mater Dei HS Football (always nationally ranked)
Londonboy is correct. I've been to several games in London. Very few Americans in the stands. There is a very strong fanbase, a lot of which is people who are involved or have in the past been involved (i.e. played, coached etc) in the sport in the UK or elsewhere in Europe.
I live in another European country. NFL Redzone is the #1 rated show most Sunday evenings.
I guess you missed the number of Cowboys fans at the colliseum last year against the rams?
The London game drew a 1.9. That not even in the ballpark of what an NFL team needs.