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OK, so I know this post might not have to do anything with the automotive industry, but it is a topic that I feel cannot simply be ignored. So answer me one question:

WHAT WAS THE NFL THINKING WHEN THEY MOVED THE PRO BOWL TO THE WEEK BEFORE THE BIG GAME?!?!?!?!

Honestly, who thinks that this is an overall good idea? Lets take a look at both sides here. First, the Cons, and the more concrete reason why it shouldn't have been moved in the first place:

1) Superbowl bound players CANNOT play in the Pro Bowl. They do, however, HAVE to be in attendance, if they want to earn their bonuses and be acknowledged for be voted into the Pro Bowl. Does this make sense when the teams should be more focused on their task at hand, and obviously the biggest game of the year, instead of playing around in the sun a week before the moment they all worked for? Not to me...

2) All of the fun activities that go on throughout the Pro Bowl weekend that all of the star players participate in may have the hindrance of rain or not so great weather! Yea, there is always a possibility for mother nature to turn against fun, but lets be honest, the chances of bad weather in the states is much worse than the chance of bad weather in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Hawaii.

Point proven yet?.... Should be, but if not, google it, you'll see the massive amount of people who feel this is a terrible idea.

The Pros:

1) It gives football fans something to watch during the week between the Conference Championships and the big game. Yes, I will even admit that come say Tuesday, NFL Today gets a bit boring, there was all the hype and anticipation once the teams were set, then it just kind of dies down each day thereafter because of the week long break from the game. However, there are other avenues to pursue that could fix that, other than moving the Pro Bowl.

2) Money. No not for us the fans, but more for the media and the NFL. Having it in Miami is obviously going to increase attendance and bring in a bit more revenue from the activities that surround the Pro Bowl. Also, the media can make the big bucks as well for a few reasons. First, lower costs to send the video crews and whatnot to Miami vs. Hawaii. Second, more people are anticipated to watch the game being people are still in the football spirit. Many have admitted that after the Super Bowl is over, the next thing they look forward to is the draft, not the Pro Bowl, therefore it could draw more fans to watch the game putting it before the finale.


At any rate, I feel this is a terrible idea as do many of other fans of the game. If you feel other wise, please explain yourself...