Ratings for the Raptors starting to rise

jeffb · 01-03-2014, 11:36 PM

Helps that the game was on a channel that everyone can get. But the buzz around this team lately has been crazy. Listening to the radio, i haven't heard people talk so much Raptor ball in years.

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TV audience for the Raptors' New Year's Day game against the Pacers: 274,000 on TSN. That's a 50% increase over last year's average.

just4_raps · 01-03-2014, 11:50 PM

Ya TSN actually spent more than a few seconds talking about the Raps recent successes before jumping right into that 'good ole hockey game' :cookie:

firecasey2013 · 01-04-2014, 09:50 AM

every game held on tsn I watch on stream

fuck them

01-04-2014, 10:11 AM

It's good to see the ratings rise, knowing that more people are supporting the team. At the same time though they should be supporting the team through thick and thin. One thing I truly hate about sports is people that jump on the bandwagon.

**halphbreedballer** · 01-04-2014, 10:20 AM

I'll be honest. I jumped off the wagon after the ridiculous loss to the Warriors. But then I got right back on as soon as the Gay trade happened

01-04-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by halphbreedballer

I'll be honest. I jumped off the wagon after the ridiculous loss to the Warriors. But then I got right back on as soon as the Gay trade happened

At least your honest about it. I have friends that constantly shit on the Raptors day in day out, but as soon as they start winning they start praising ever player and coach in the organization. They even go as far to say extend everyone because the Raps are playing great. This alone makes me frustrated with them daily because even when the team is losing they say they are still supporting the Raptors, only to go on and wish they lose every game.

LET'S GO RAPTORS!!!!! · 01-04-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Diamond Scorpion

At least your honest about it. I have friends that constantly shit on the Raptors day in day out, but as soon as they start winning they start praising ever player and coach in the organization. They even go as far to say extend everyone because the Raps are playing great. This alone makes me frustrated with them daily because even when the team is losing they say they are still supporting the Raptors, only to go on and wish they lose every game.

The only thing that tops that is when "fans" who "know" about basketball just look at points scored by individual players.

LOG · 01-04-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LET'S GO RAPTORS!!!!!

The only thing that tops that is when "fans" who "know" about basketball just look at points scored by individual players.

Yea i have friends who thinks that David Lee is ''underrated'' and would be happy to trade for him.

**Ball Don't Lie** · 01-04-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LOG

Yea i have friends who thinks that David Lee is ''underrated'' and would be happy to trade for him.

David Lee is underrated at this point, even though I dont want to trade for him. People think he's an unmovable contract, and that GSW would be better without him. Those people haven't seen him play this season.

But on topic, I'm glad the interest is rising, and hopefully come April, Toronto, and Canada, is in a Raptors frenzy.

m5racer · 01-04-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Diamond Scorpion

It's good to see the ratings rise, knowing that more people are supporting the team. At the same time though they should be supporting the team through thick and thin. One thing I truly hate about sports is people that jump on the bandwagon.

Sorry man, but after what, like 3 straight years of crap ball, its not bandwagon jumping....at that point its just a waste of time

jeffb · 01-04-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by m5racer

Sorry man, but after what, like 3 straight years of crap ball, its not bandwagon jumping....at that point its just a waste of time

3yrs? That's your breaking point?

PUSSY!!

the Ted · 01-04-2014, 12:56 PM

I think it's a matter of disrespect in terms of how much media coverage the Raps get in Canada, let alone the US. They're Canada's only team in the league yet fans have to subscribe to crappy specialty channels in order to watch a good amount of their games.

jeffb · 01-04-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by the Ted

I think it's a matter of disrespect in terms of how much media coverage the Raps get in Canada, let alone the US. They're Canada's only team in the league yet fans have to subscribe to crappy specialty channels in order to watch a good amount of their games.

And then the media laments about the low ratings and don't mention that half the country don't even get those channels.

the Ted · 01-04-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffb

And then the media laments about the low ratings and don't mention that half the country don't even get those channels.

Exactly.

**DuCa00795** · 01-04-2014, 01:02 PM

It's also up to the organization to make a competitive team year in and year out. A lot of fans are casual, and have no incentive to watch a team that has not history of being amazing. If could become a constant threat in the NBA for a 5 years stretch, I think the team would have a lot of retention, even when they are having a loosing season. Did anyone really go watch Miami play toronto over the last few seasons to see Andrea Bargnani? At least now people do have something to cheer for.

jeffb · 01-04-2014, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by the Ted

Exactly.

It always pisses me off how the vast majority of the media talk down about the Raptors and basketball in general. It doesn't help that basketball season coincides with hockey and most of the media doesn't want basketball to get any attention and they generally have no clue about the sport, nor do they respect it. I guess because there isn't two athletes holding onto each other at center court, whaling on each other.

KoolAid · 01-04-2014, 01:11 PM

Might want to take games off TSN2 if you want a ratings boost.

the Ted · 01-04-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffb

It always pisses me off how the vast majority of the media talk down about the Raptors and basketball in general. It doesn't help that basketball season coincides with hockey and most of the media doesn't want basketball to get any attention and they generally have no clue about the sport, nor do they respect it. I guess because there isn't two athletes holding onto each other at center court, whaling on each other.

True. The reality is they don't really give a shit about the sport here. Hockey's already been established as "our game" and the media is going to continue with that, but at the same time you can't expect this team to flourish without the country's support. Check TSN, it's like the same replays of hockey highlights all day with the rare coverage of 2 basketball games from the previous night, sometimes not even including the Raps.

0nekhmer · 01-04-2014, 01:42 PM

At least it's better than having no fans on winning teams (Memphis, Washington). But yeah I know so many people who will be calling the "craptors" a championship calibre.

rockthetdot · 01-04-2014, 02:33 PM

I refuse to pay for the TSN2, SNET1 and LeafsTV channels, so I watch it when I can.

I'm more impressed by the fact that sportscentre is now starting off the show with Raptors highlights, if the Leafs aren't playing. I remember when they'd show all the hockey highlights (even if the Leafs weren't playing) before they showed the Raptors highlights.

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01-03-2014, 11:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
just4_raps stripes Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,221 Representing:	Ya TSN actually spent more than a few seconds talking about the Raps recent successes before jumping right into that 'good ole hockey game' :cookie:

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firecasey2013 firing casey before 2014 Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 556 Representing:	every game held on tsn I watch on stream fuck them

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halphbreedballer Waiting for DD's 1st in game wind mill Dunk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: T.O. Posts: 4,879 Representing:	I'll be honest. I jumped off the wagon after the ridiculous loss to the Warriors. But then I got right back on as soon as the Gay trade happened

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the Ted lovin' it Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 45 Representing:	I think it's a matter of disrespect in terms of how much media coverage the Raps get in Canada, let alone the US. They're Canada's only team in the league yet fans have to subscribe to crappy specialty channels in order to watch a good amount of their games.

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DuCa00795 back Administrator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Maratimes Posts: 3,281 Representing:	It's also up to the organization to make a competitive team year in and year out. A lot of fans are casual, and have no incentive to watch a team that has not history of being amazing. If could become a constant threat in the NBA for a 5 years stretch, I think the team would have a lot of retention, even when they are having a loosing season. Did anyone really go watch Miami play toronto over the last few seasons to see Andrea Bargnani? At least now people do have something to cheer for.

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KoolAid If I ruled the world... Sippin' On Myself Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Yes Posts: 3,620 Representing:	Might want to take games off TSN2 if you want a ratings boost.

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0nekhmer Landing flight 31 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brampton Ontario Posts: 3,304 Representing:	At least it's better than having no fans on winning teams (Memphis, Washington). But yeah I know so many people who will be calling the "craptors" a championship calibre.

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rockthetdot is very suspicious of these Raptors. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,235 Representing:	I refuse to pay for the TSN2, SNET1 and LeafsTV channels, so I watch it when I can. I'm more impressed by the fact that sportscentre is now starting off the show with Raptors highlights, if the Leafs aren't playing. I remember when they'd show all the hockey highlights (even if the Leafs weren't playing) before they showed the Raptors highlights.