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Fla_Democrat

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8. It's a football game, not a concert.

Reply to Deuxcents (Original post)

Sat Jan 4, 2025, 12:57 AM

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The bands are there to keep the attendees from getting bored, and start acting up.

The talking heads are there to keep the viewing audience from changing to another channel to watch something else during half time, and affecting ad revenue.

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Question about college football.. [View all] Deuxcents Friday OP

Good question. I think mainly they have to make time for their talking heads to tell you what to think. walkingman Friday #1

Yeah..I guess they gotta earn those big bucks but..I'd rather see some real talent with the bands Deuxcents Friday #2

Because you have stupid bands like the Stanford Marching Band that eff it up for everyone... PeaceWave Friday #3

Wow, I missed that? boonecreek Saturday #7

I'm guessing you didn't miss this other gem (helping cost their team a win) from this same band... PeaceWave Saturday #9

Oh yeah, I remember that one. boonecreek Saturday #13

I remember a game decades ago that was so bad ... usonian Saturday #11

Nobody's betting on the bands . . . Journeyman Saturday #4

One of the best insights I've heard today. Drum Saturday #5

If lots of people wanted to watch bands, they'd show it. Wouldn't have to employ stupid sports panels Silent Type Saturday #6

It's a football game, not a concert. Fla_Democrat Saturday #8

In a small school, the bands are more watchable than the game. usonian Saturday #10

Advertisers buy the half time show berniesandersmittens Saturday #12