The NFL has successfully turned what was predominantly a violence
craved targeted male audience, to an all-inclusive family, feminized spectacle. They targeted certain demographic groups such
as women and minorities. This led to female reporters, breast cancer awareness
month, the Rooney rule, and several sponsorships that are worth billions. As
the NFL continued to grow and owners padded their pockets, consequently they
exposed themselves to a higher degree of public scrutiny. The point being is
that the NFL has become too big and too powerful to sweep their discretions
under the carpet. Too many people are watching and or people care. Politicians
are now involved. Congressional hearings are being held. Constituents are
writing in, asking their politicians to take action against the NFL. Fortune
500 companies are pulling sponsorships from the players and their teams in
attempt to appease shareholders. Women, children, gay, Native American, and
animal right groups are all applying pressure on the NFL, ensuring that their
agenda isn't being overlooked or ignored. The NFL deserving or not, has become a mirror for some
of our country's biggest social issues.
I agree with you Marcelus that the NFL has become more of a spectacle in recent years, in my opinion taking away from the game and focusing more on fame. I am open to the NFL becoming more people oriented and focusing on issues in support, but this all appears to be taking away from the purpose of football first, this is the National Football League we are talking about in the first place.
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