Big win for AAF, as new football league posts better ratings than Rockets-Thunder

[jjgold]

--- that, according to his sources, the AAF did a 2.1 overnight rating while a marquee NBA matchup between the league’s last two MVPs did 2.0.



There are plenty of caveats to a one-night win like that. There was certainly more curiosity about the AAF than a regular-season NBA game. Other startup football leagues like the USFL and XFL did fantastic ratings right away, and then those fizzled quickly. It’s not like the AAF is going to routinely outdraw the NBA.



But it’s a clear victory for the new league. Social media reaction to the games — San Diego Fleet vs. San Antonio Commanders, Atlanta Legends vs. Orlando Apollos — was mostly positive. Complaining about anything and everything is the easiest thing to find in 2019, yet a new football league of mostly castoffs was received well.

[Mr KLC]

It's a good alternative before baseball season, and the NHL-NBA playoffs start. I like the faster pace with the fewer commercial breaks. Actually don't miss the kickoffs or extra points either.

[KingKolzig]

do they have open tryouts?

[KingKolzig]

The league will hold three combines next month -- in Los Angeles, Houston and Atlanta. Players who want to try out will be charged $175.
The AAF has teams in Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Orlando, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Antonio and San Diego. Coaches include Steve Spurrier (Orlando), Brad Childress (Atlanta) and Mike Singletary (Memphis).

[kidcudi92]

When will these games be added to SBR odds?

[jjgold]

This might be better than the NFL

I might be coming in with 2k

[SlickFazzer]

Amazing league, amazing opportunities.

[danshan11]

agree Slick I really enjoyed it, the uniforms are scary though, its like ugly xmas sweaters or something, I do like Birminghams uniform! I really enjoyed the game play and will watch it regularly it is now my Saturday Sunday beer and chips excuse, or reason to hit the sports bar on the weekend!

[jjgold]

Men I am telling you it is better than the NFL

[Brock Landers]

Check the ratings in week 3 and later LOL

[Venom72]

Check the ratings in week 3 and later LOL

Lol i know right, i remember the xfl had crazy ratings at 1st to and we see how that turned out..but hey i hope this league does well it was pretty entertaining, will it be a problem for the nfl though?? Hell no

[funnyb25]

AAF has been boring as hell IMO

[5mike5]

XFL did 10 mil 1st week and look what happened....

lack of star power will kill it imo

maybe why I couldnt even watch past halftime of the game i was so bored with it

[Ratpack]

not bad for all games being on cbs sports imagine if it got heavy promotion and was on nbc and cbs on saturday nights or sundays

[jjgold]

Love it

Better than nba

[5918mike]

not bad for all games being on cbs sports imagine if it got heavy promotion and was on nbc and cbs on saturday nights or sundays

I looked for it, would have watched the games if they were on my cable network available.

[SBR Drew]

When will these games be added to SBR odds?

this week...please see under MORE LEAGUES tab on the family bar atop of the SBRODDS page

[SlickFazzer]

Love it

Better than nba

great product, NBA losing it.

[LT Profits]

I looked for it, would have watched the games if they were on my cable network available.

Saturday was on regular TV on CBS.
Sunday games were on CBSSN and NFL Network.

[dudekid]

First, they need to make sure they dont try to position themselves as "competition" to the NFL. Then, they gotta target the gambling and fantasy sports crowds. That will be their only shot at succeeding

[Heltah Skeltah]

Check the ratings in week 3 and later LOL

Check your Credit rating if you looking for a good laugh

[KVB]

First, they need to make sure they dont try to position themselves as "competition" to the NFL. Then, they gotta target the gambling and fantasy sports crowds. That will be their only shot at succeeding

This is backed by the NFL. There will be no position as competition.

The original goal here was to fill the prime time football slots after the regular football season ended.

It could turn into a development league but it's mostly a television venture, including the NFL Network.

[5918mike]

Saturday was on regular TV on CBS.
Sunday games were on CBSSN and NFL Network.

I search through the theme guides and the sports guide never showed anything on these games, I'll look closer through the normal guide this week.

[kidcudi92]

this week...please see under MORE LEAGUES tab on the family bar atop of the SBRODDS page

Thanks!

[LT Profits]

I search through the theme guides and the sports guide never showed anything on these games, I'll look closer through the normal guide this week.

Week 2

Salt Lake at Birmingham	Saturday, Feb. 16	2 p.m.	TNT
Arizona at Memphis	Saturday, Feb. 16	8 p.m.	NFL Network
Orlando at San Antonio	Sunday, Feb. 17	4 p.m.	CBS Sports Network
Atlanta at San Diego	Sunday, Feb. 17	8 p.m.	NFL Network

[thechaoz]

When will these games be added to SBR odds?

Asking the real questions

[Art Vandelay]

this week...please see under MORE LEAGUES tab on the family bar atop of the SBRODDS page

Awesome! Thanks Drew

[jjgold]

Tremendous !

[ikid2groove415]

XFL had good ratings when it first came out also