Lions Notes: Despite Criticism, 2012 Pro Bowl Draws 12.5 Million Viewers
by Sean Yuille on Jan 31, 2012 4:51 PM EST
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Print- An average of 12.5 million people watched the 2012 Pro Bowl. This is the second biggest audience for the Pro Bowl in the last 12 years (last year's game had 13.4 million viewers), and the game's ratings bested the ratings for last year's MLB All-Star Game. I guess it says a lot about the popularity of football when there are so many complaints about the game and yet tons of people still tuned in.
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Go Barry
if he is half the actor that he was a running back we will see Tom Hanks record for Oscar wins go down!!!
11-11-11 !!!
Go Wings!!!
I'm sure there will still be an argument that Emmitt Smith is a better actor.
It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.
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by TheLoneDavid on Jan 31, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
But Emmitt had more lines
so that automatically makes him the better actor right? Or is it, Barry had more lines per movie so he’s better? I’ve gone crosseyed.
It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.
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It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.
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Nice...
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by The Profiler on Jan 31, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Does it mention
How long each “viewer” watched the game? I watched about the first quarter, and decided I’d rather go outside and rake leaves (I live in Florida).
There is a way to find out
Nielsen metered markets measure average quarter hour viewership and this information is available overnight. Call your local affiliate and ask if you live in a major market. If you own a business, I’m sure they’ll be more than willing to give you the information.
My guess is that the AQR drops heavily in the first hour, with the peak rating at kickoff. I spent 5 years in television advertising in the largest DMA east of the Mississippi River.
"I’m not a talker on the field, but if you say something to me, I may say something back to you or I may ignore you. It’s funny because a lot of guys usually come up and say something to me like right before, something like ‘Have a good game,’ or whatever, and I just ignore it. I’m not here to meet friends. I’m here to cause you problems and meet your quarterback. I’ll shake his hand when I’m hitting him." Ndamakong Suh
by Detroitfantc on Feb 1, 2012 6:57 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
That's what the "average" part refers to.
At any given time there was an average of 12.5 million people watching.
"You've got to respect your opponent, no matter who it is. You respect him best by going out there and beating him up." - Calvin Johnson
I kinda wish I had seen the Drew Brees FG attempt
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Next season when the Lions make it to the Super Bowl
they should sign him to a contract.
Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith 1945 - 2011 R.I.P.
Kitna retired
So no more “miracle comebacks”?
by hasselhoff on Feb 1, 2012 9:00 AM EST via mobile reply actions
but what will the 'boys do without Kitna
he was their best QB!
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I still lol when Kitna got injured while playing Minnesota. He got back in the game and said it was a miracle.
I will give him credit. He sure stood in there and took a beating running Martz offense.
by hasselhoff on Feb 1, 2012 9:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The Kelly Clarkson item just demonstrates to me the idiocy of betting. Nothing's too stupid to wager on, I guess.
No slogans. Just win!!!
reminds me of yesterday's episode of Raising Hope
It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.
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