It definitely isn't popular amongst the younger demographics. Large enough to get 25-30K every game (older generation) and lead the league in attendance perpetually, but it's dying a slow death as the younger generation simply does not care.
Young people are fickle. Winning does matter....always has because it influences how a team is perceived.
So we shall just have to agree to disagree on this.
The Oilers are the talk of the town 365 days a year. CFL? It's background TV material. Just look at the lack of posts on CFL messageboards (i.e. esksfans). The interest is nominal.
Yup...the Oilers are indeed the big dawg in town. Not disputing that. In
the 80's the Oilers were a contender and still Edmonton sold 40,000 season tickets year after year...how do you account for that?
Winning matters? Does it really? Peanuts drawn in Calgary and BC despite recent Grey Cup Wins. Same with Toronto.
This is false.
Calgary and BC drew 30,000 and 28,000 fans respectively. Hardly peanuts when Edmonton (the team you consider to have the best support in the CFL) drew 33,000.
I don't think Edmonton will be too different. Comparing it to the 80's is absurd given alot of variables have changed since then (population growth, alternative entertainment options, shift in interest from younger generation, etc.)
You dismissal is perplexing. I really dont think you understand the economic factors involved here.
It's a scientific piece - here, I'll simplify it for you. Read this passage:
You are likely among the CFL's best demographic group. A shame your children/grandchildren/nieces/nephews will not religiously follow the CFL like you did.
Ummm...I hate to break it to you but this isnt science.
Using per-capita is pretty silly, period. A city like Red Deer can draw 5K per game in the WHL - should that mean Edmonton draw 50K?
No.
What it means is that there is a cutoff point by which the population of a community does matter.
I illustrated that pretty clearly...I suggest you reread the previous post to joestevens.
Nobody is arguing that Saskatchewan is a better CFL market. Everyone here is just countering your silly point that it is the only market Edmonton should compare itself to. There are 7 other CFL markets and Edmonton outdraws them considerably.
What? Again you use straw man tactics and try to re-frame my position.
I have stated time and time again that the small city of Regina supports its football team better than any bigger market in the CFL. That was part of the argument.
The other part was that you think that entertainment optiins take away from football support.
You named things like K-days, festivals...et al and even used non factors like the World Cup to try and support your position.
You have moved the goalposts, misrepresented my position and danced around in vain.
Perhaps you should take a break.