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'''Defeat NFL monopoly''' devises way to overcome the biggest [[monopoly]] in sports or entertainment: the $150 billion [[NFL]]. Each of its 32 teams is worth nearly $5 billion, in part due to government subsidies. | '''Defeat NFL monopoly''' devises way to overcome the biggest [[monopoly]] in sports or entertainment: the $150 billion [[NFL]]. Each of its 32 teams is worth nearly $5 billion, in part due to government subsidies. | ||
| − | A new rival league could succeed | + | A new rival league could succeed by adhering to these 10 points: |
#Strong names for the league and its teams | #Strong names for the league and its teams | ||
#Encourage [[chivalry]], such as [[Tim Tebow]]'s kneeling after success as medieval knights did | #Encourage [[chivalry]], such as [[Tim Tebow]]'s kneeling after success as medieval knights did | ||
#A rejection of [[political correctness]] | #A rejection of [[political correctness]] | ||
#Support of full [[free speech]] by players and coaches off the field, in contrast with the NFL | #Support of full [[free speech]] by players and coaches off the field, in contrast with the NFL | ||
| − | #Player ownership, in contrast with the NFL | + | #Player ownership, in contrast with the NFL; attract stars with "sweat equity" in the league |
#A point system that gives bonuses for long passes or runs near the end, thereby holding viewers | #A point system that gives bonuses for long passes or runs near the end, thereby holding viewers | ||
#Decline to promote [[gambling]] on games | #Decline to promote [[gambling]] on games | ||
Revision as of 00:55, June 13, 2022
Defeat NFL monopoly devises way to overcome the biggest monopoly in sports or entertainment: the $150 billion NFL. Each of its 32 teams is worth nearly $5 billion, in part due to government subsidies.
A new rival league could succeed by adhering to these 10 points:
- Strong names for the league and its teams
- Encourage chivalry, such as Tim Tebow's kneeling after success as medieval knights did
- A rejection of political correctness
- Support of full free speech by players and coaches off the field, in contrast with the NFL
- Player ownership, in contrast with the NFL; attract stars with "sweat equity" in the league
- A point system that gives bonuses for long passes or runs near the end, thereby holding viewers
- Decline to promote gambling on games
- Require involvement by teams in local community activities
- Rule changes that reward athleticism, such as banning short little passes or running out of bounds to avoid a tackle