06-26-2017, 09:39 PM
This is something which has been interesting to me over the past few years, the popularity of sports locally and nationally.
We all know the NFL is a huge #1 nationwide, by leaps and bounds except for a few southern states. But the #2 sport in popularity is a question. It could be college football, the NBA, or baseball, depending on where you live and other characteristics.
All 3 of those sports have a real claim to the #2 position when you look at social media, TV rating and other stats. The Olympics is first tier every two years when they have it.
Where does soccer rate? It's in the top 5 or 6 in most parts of the country, along with the NHL and college basketball. I feel those sports though are a tier below the NBA, college football, and baseball, given they are popular in certain parts of the country but not nationwide, except during the World Cup and at the end of seasons. Golf could also be in that too.
10-15 years ago, NASCAR and golf were almost first tier sports. Now, NASCAR I feel is 3rd tier. UFC is as popular as NASCAR. Tennis is also in that tier.
What do you feel about the most popular sports?
We all know the NFL is a huge #1 nationwide, by leaps and bounds except for a few southern states. But the #2 sport in popularity is a question. It could be college football, the NBA, or baseball, depending on where you live and other characteristics.
All 3 of those sports have a real claim to the #2 position when you look at social media, TV rating and other stats. The Olympics is first tier every two years when they have it.
Where does soccer rate? It's in the top 5 or 6 in most parts of the country, along with the NHL and college basketball. I feel those sports though are a tier below the NBA, college football, and baseball, given they are popular in certain parts of the country but not nationwide, except during the World Cup and at the end of seasons. Golf could also be in that too.
10-15 years ago, NASCAR and golf were almost first tier sports. Now, NASCAR I feel is 3rd tier. UFC is as popular as NASCAR. Tennis is also in that tier.
What do you feel about the most popular sports?