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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsNever been a sports fan.....................BUT...
LOOK at the f*cking crowd in PIttsburgh today for the NFL draft! HOLY CRAP!320,000 attend first day of NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, setting a record
(Glad I don't have to drive through the city daily anymore!)
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Never been a sports fan.....................BUT... (Original Post)
some_of_us_are_sane
Apr 24
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Sneederbunk
(17,599 posts)1. Some of us can remember when the draft was no later than January.
some_of_us_are_sane
(3,489 posts)2. It's all showmanship now....
THIS from Google:
The NFL Draft moved from January to late April to maximize marketing, allow for a longer evaluation period, and transform the event into a massive prime-time spectacle.
Yep. As always...FOLLOW THE MONEY.
The NFL Draft moved from January to late April to maximize marketing, allow for a longer evaluation period, and transform the event into a massive prime-time spectacle.
Yep. As always...FOLLOW THE MONEY.
House of Roberts
(6,616 posts)3. I hope they have good weather.
some_of_us_are_sane
(3,489 posts)4. So far so good
Yesterday was gorgeous. Today was pretty nice as well....the rain never happened and right now it's 73 but comfortable.
Tomorrow rain is predicted.
"Yinzer"
over and out.
Tomorrow rain is predicted.
"Yinzer"
over and out.
ProfessorGAC
(77,169 posts)5. The Bright Spot Is...
...Pittsburgh police report only ONE arrest over the first two days of the draft! None on Day 1.
600,000 attendees over those 2 days & only one arrest!
Just people having fun.
some_of_us_are_sane
(3,489 posts)6. YES! That is truly amazing!
This was very well thought out and planned for fun and safety.