20 Reasons Why College Football Is Better Than The NFL

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: kalster
people are more passionate about their college teams than they are in pro's. also there are less asshats in college football. some of these millionares in nfl are d*ckweeds and care about money much more than helping their team win

QFT...

give me college anyday of the week.. so much more passion so much more ethusiasum.

Pros are sellouts..

Hook Em Horns

 

[ITJunkie]

Originally posted by: Phoenix86
Reason NFL is better than College.

They have a clear winner. BCS FTL.

:thumbsup:

 

[aswedc]

Watching on TV is one thing.  I don't really have a favorite there between college and NFL.

But, no NFL game, not even the Super Bowl, can come within a mile of attending a college rivalry game, at night, with 110,000 energetic people rooting for the same team.   In fact, I'd say there is nothing in any other sport that could come close either.  Where else can you get those numbers, not to mention the enthusiasm?

 

[aswedc]

Originally posted by: miniMUNCH
The NCAA is all about money...it is a legal monopoly that cuts deals with pro sports to ensure the marketability of college football and basketball. All but a few precent of college athletes are used by the system and then discarded.

All that said...college and pro football are about on par as far as my personal enjoyment goes.

I fail to see how getting a free education is being "used"

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
I've become less and less passionate about any pro-sports over the past few years... Still a Redskins fan here, and that's one of the few teams that that list isn't quite as critical of. (Great song after scoring, Jack Kent Cooke built his own stadium, etc.)

The one thing that the NFL *used to have* that college didn't have is the concept of "team" - How many years did the Redskins have "the posse"? These days, with salary caps, free agency, etc. intended to increase parity, it's turned the sport more into a matter of individualism - "where can I play and get the most money?"

That's the same thing that college players do, except perhaps they won't base it solely on money when picking a college. Also, the last 6 super bowl campions did not have any particular super stars on their teams that won the game for them. Unless you count ray lewis as a super star.

The patriots have played team football extremely well for several years that way despite working with a salary cap and players that come and go.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: aswedc
Watching on TV is one thing.  I don't really have a favorite there between college and NFL.

But, no NFL game, not even the Super Bowl, can come within a mile of attending a college rivalry game, at night, with 110,000 energetic people rooting for the same team.   In fact, I'd say there is nothing in any other sport that could come close either.  Where else can you get those numbers, not to mention the enthusiasm?

No doubt. Games at Kinnick Stadium (Iowa) were crazy, and that's only around 60'ish thousand. I can't even begin to imagine how loud a Michigan vs. OSU game would be at the Big House or Horseshoe.

 

[secretanchitman]

super bowl + new/funny commercials...so nfl > college.

/thread.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: aswedc
Watching on TV is one thing.  I don't really have a favorite there between college and NFL.

But, no NFL game, not even the Super Bowl, can come within a mile of attending a college rivalry game, at night, with 110,000 energetic people rooting for the same team.   In fact, I'd say there is nothing in any other sport that could come close either.  Where else can you get those numbers, not to mention the enthusiasm?

No doubt. Games at Kinnick Stadium (Iowa) were crazy, and that's only around 60'ish thousand. I can't even begin to imagine how loud a Michigan vs. OSU game would be at the Big House or Horseshoe.

When I was at Auburn, all conference games were intense. Always loud, always electric. I remember my ears ringing for a couple days after some games.

 

[microAmp]

Originally posted by: ailetlvo
I definitely agree with the overtime factor. College overtime is way fvcking better, hands down. It gives both teams a chance to win it all, instead of the winner being possibly determined by a coin flip.

According to this here

Since 1994, nearly one-third of overtime games have been won on the first possession by the team that received the ball first.

In 1994 the kickoff was moved from 35 to 30 yard line.

 

[OutHouse]

I love college ball. i never miss a CU or Texas A&M game when its on tv nor when they play each other.

for some reason i lost interest with pro sports and i used to be a rabid Broncos and Avalanche fan.

 

[Thraxen]

Indeed. CF is, by far, better than the NFL. I do watch both, but I'll watch CF every chance I get... any weekday it happens to be on (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, whenever) and all day Saturday. OTOH, I may watch one NLF game on Sunday and I might watch Monday Night Football if the match-up is any good.

 

[datalink7]

Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
Interesting, college football took the lead. I think this has to do with the number of college students that voted?

I think it has to do with that, out of the people who voted, more people like college football.

 

[miniMUNCH]

Originally posted by: aswedc

Originally posted by: miniMUNCH
The NCAA is all about money...it is a legal monopoly that cuts deals with pro sports to ensure the marketability of college football and basketball. All but a few precent of college athletes are used by the system and then discarded.

All that said...college and pro football are about on par as far as my personal enjoyment goes.

I fail to see how getting a free education is being "used"

NCAA TV rights for football/basketball will net the NCAA several billion dollars over the next couple years. Then take non-TV advertising, video game rights, jersey sales, ticket sales and concessions, etc... most the football / basketball players don't see a dime of that money. They get the same scholarship deal as the scholarship swimmers, track & field, baseball/softball, etc.

In fact, many of the football player on a given team are not on scholarship because the schools are only allowed to give a certain number of scholarships.

Also, as some of my friends can atest, when your on a college team, the program makes it clear that the sport comes first... academics is a distant second.

Finally, a lot of student athletes get injured in college sports (particularly true in college football)...the level of medical care given to each player on the team is not the same and there is often no medical care afforded for college players after they leave college for injuries sustained in college practice/games.

I'm just saying the players make that game and they get shafted under the current deal.

 

[da loser]

for going to a game, college football is obviously better. it's cheaper, it's more exciting, and there are more hot chicks, plus you don't have to worry about some drunken 40 year old that's got nothing better to do than start a fight.

however, for TV and picking a random game, the nfl is infinitely better. half the college games are just beatdowns. only the matchups where both teams are ranked high are worthwhile. that is the one key that college has over the nfl. in college you basically get to watch the game of the week, hopefully sunday night football will do this for the nfl.

as far as players, the nfl and college, or any pro sport they are just normal people. it's just that now, the nfl has brought the media in so close, they finally get the dirt. nothing is sacred in the locker room anymore. so if you wish for the old days, just stop watching sportscenter (which is now more entertainment tonight due to abc) and only tune into gameday. it'll be just like old times, and you can sit back in your rocking chair and make-believe the players are all hard workers just like in college :roll: or better yet just watch espn classic

lastly, the free agency has made the nfl even more like college, where players are only in the limelight for 2-3 yrs. at the least the nfl allows the key guys to stay. with college, the only guarantee is that the same teams will be stocked with talent. so why can't fans just root for their team regardless of the players just like in college?

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: F22 Raptor

2. 25-year-old millionaires
Speaking of which, college football has none. What the game does have, instead, is humility. You want the bling and the talk? Have at it. We'll stick with guys who are still happy to get their names in the paper.

This is total BS.

Sure, college football doesn't have 25 year old millionaires. Instead, they have guys wanting to be 25 year old millionaires, and they will if they're good enough.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: kalster
people are more passionate about their college teams than they are in pro's. also there are less asshats in college football. some of these millionares in nfl are d*ckweeds and care about money much more than helping their team win

You mean like Marcus Vick?

Some of the players in college are d*ckweeds that care more about making themselves look good and getting on an NFL team than helping their college team win. Selfish people will always be selfish people.

This list is retarded because the same people which make college football great today will be in the NFL tomorrow. It's like asking what's better- you right now or you next week.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Canun
College players seem to work harder. They have to impress to get to the next level, where as in the NFL it is about stretching out the career.

False.

The NFL stands for Not For Long.

It is much easier to make it on a college team than on an NFL team. Only the best players in college make it in the NFL, and even some of the best players in a college team's history turn out to be average joes or even scrubs in the NFL.

The NFL will drop you in a second if you don't perform. You can't just "stretch out your career" and expect to be retained on a team.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
Interesting, college football took the lead. I think this has to do with the number of college students that voted?

Of course.

Most of the people on the forum are HS/college students, and therefore college is on their mind right now.

 

[aswedc]

Originally posted by: miniMUNCH
NCAA TV rights for football/basketball will net the NCAA several billion dollars over the next couple years. Then take non-TV advertising, video game rights, jersey sales, ticket sales and concessions, etc... most the football / basketball players don't see a dime of that money. They get the same scholarship deal as the scholarship swimmers, track & field, baseball/softball, etc.

Someone needs to pay for non revenue sports. Would you rather them not take place at all? Or raise the general tution for all students?

In fact, many of the football player on a given team are not on scholarship because the schools are only allowed to give a certain number of scholarships.

The ones that play are on scholarship. The rest just stand on the sidelines because they want to be there.

Also, as some of my friends can atest, when your on a college team, the program makes it clear that the sport comes first... academics is a distant second.

Some programs are like that. Not the majority. Even those that appear not to care about academics, frequently bend over backwards for these kids. There are personal academic advisors who are responsible for ensuring the success of maybe five athletes. In the general student population, what would it be, one advisor to 500? Remember many of the players would not have gone to college if not for sports.

Finally, a lot of student athletes get injured in college sports (particularly true in college football)...the level of medical care given to each player on the team is not the same and there is often no medical care afforded for college players after they leave college for injuries sustained in college practice/games.

Do you have anything to back up the claim that the level of medical care is inferior?

 

[aswedc]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
This is total BS.

Sure, college football doesn't have 25 year old millionaires. Instead, they have guys wanting to be 25 year old millionaires, and they will if they're good enough.

Every college athlete knows the NFL is an extreme long shot. I've talked to several kids who played for a program that was top ten last year. None of them had any sort of attitude. I know it's cool to be cynical but come on.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: aswedc

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
This is total BS.

Sure, college football doesn't have 25 year old millionaires. Instead, they have guys wanting to be 25 year old millionaires, and they will if they're good enough.

Every college athlete knows the NFL is an extreme long shot. I've talked to several kids who played for a program that was top ten last year. None of them had any sort of attitude. I know it's cool to be cynical but come on.

Re-read my post, correctly this time.

"Instead, they have guys wanting to be 25 year old millionaires, and they will if they're good enough."

 

[her209]

Seriously, how many of you watched the last Superbowl AND the NCAA Championship game?

 

[krunchykrome]

NFL is more exciting. There's a reason people pay $104 per ticket to watch Atlanta and QB Michael Vick.

Who is the Georgia Bulldog's QB?

What the NFL has over college football is talent at a level college football can't compare with. Why do only a handful of college players make it to the NFL? Talent.

Another thing the NFL has that college football can't provide is a level of franchise and team management that college football can't offer because players arent paid.

OH BTW, Im not saying that college football doesnt have talent. Of course it does; if it didnt, we'd all play college ball. But the talent is not at the NFL's exciting level.

 

[meltdown75]

I like both, but I watch NFL more. Couldn't vote on "which is better".

We go to one or two Michigan games per year though, and I love the college game. Especially the atmosphere though... I mean, if you allow tailgating on great peices of real estate like the U of M golf course, how do you expect Canadians not to show up?

Greatest football game that I've ever experienced live was at the Big House, Wolverines Vs. Spartans, the triple-OT game a couple seasons back

Anyway, I'm a Lions fan too, which is probably why I follow the NFL more.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: meltdown75
I like both, but I watch NFL more. Couldn't vote on "which is better".

We go to one or two Michigan games per year though, and I love the college game. Especially the atmosphere though... I mean, if you allow tailgating on great peices of real estate like the U of M golf course, how do you expect Canadians not to show up?

Greatest football game that I've ever experienced live was at the Big House, Wolverines Vs. Spartans, the triple-OT game a couple seasons back

Anyway, I'm a Lions fan too, which is probably why I follow the NFL more.

77-78, very close!