Time to recognize

[soccermom]

Why does SMU soccer and volleyball charge NOTHING to attend those games?

Probably to try to get the people who donΓÇÖt like soccer to come watch a game and see how fun they can be.

[Terry Webster]

Cinci doesn't charge either for them,

[mr. pony]

Why does SMU soccer and volleyball charge NOTHING to attend those games?

Probably to try to get the people who donΓÇÖt like soccer to come watch a game and see how fun they can be.

I mean, those sports clearly depend on football and basketball for their existence.
It just seems odd they wouldnΓÇÖt at least try to bring in a LITTLE revenue.

[SMU_Alum11]

Those who bash soccer have probably never been to a match to appreciate the athleticism of the players and just how physical a game it can be.

It's called track only with alot of flops. I mean there's a whole section of YouTube dedicated to flops which is entirely centered around the "sport" of soccer.

[Mustangsabu]

Those who bash soccer have probably never been to a match to appreciate the athleticism of the players and just how physical a game it can be.

It's called track only with alot of flops. I mean there's a whole section of YouTube dedicated to flops which is entirely centered around the "sport" of soccer.

ItΓÇÖs called the biggest most popular game on the planet. I love me some football but as a sport it will never touch the purity of soccer. Soccer never sold out to tv and commercialism.


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[Bishrag]

Always Bizarre when people bash another sport for no reason. Also very bizarre people acting like our football team is revenue generating. Love the sport but If you think the crowd which is less than a high school game offsets the huge expense difference between the soccer team and the football team.....at least use donations the program brings as an example or something.

[Charleston Pony]

But...never let facts get in the way of your argument!

[Terry Webster]

Soccer is a blast. It has more technique to it than just about every other sport. I love getting to the game when SMU plays up here. Already got October 26 on the calendar.

[SMU_Alum11]

Always Bizarre when people bash another sport for no reason. Also very bizarre people acting like our football team is revenue generating. Love the sport but If you think the crowd which is less than a high school game offsets the huge expense difference between the soccer team and the football team.....at least use donations the program brings as an example or something.

Bashing an activity is always fun!

You're thinking income generating. Its (help me out folks) the largest revenue by sport but to your point has the largest expense by sport too.

[gostangs]

Always Bizarre when people bash another sport for no reason. Also very bizarre people acting like our football team is revenue generating. Love the sport but If you think the crowd which is less than a high school game offsets the huge expense difference between the soccer team and the football team.....at least use donations the program brings as an example or something.

Attendance is irrelevant to your argument. TV revenue is not - and in this country there is no comparison. Our new 7M per team contract with the ACC is due to football - and that pays for everything else (not quite - but almost).

That said - I agree it is not either or. I enjoy most sports and my enjoyment of soccer does not diminish my enjoyment of football and vice-versa. Football is a lot more interesting however.

[PK]

Those who bash soccer have probably never been to a match to appreciate the athleticism of the players and just how physical a game it can be.

It's called track only with alot of flops. I mean there's a whole section of YouTube dedicated to flops which is entirely centered around the "sport" of soccer.

ItΓÇÖs called the biggest most popular game on the planet. I love me some football but as a sport it will never touch the purity of soccer. Soccer never sold out to tv and commercialism.


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Have you not watched any of the Mexico teams play? They have beer commercials all over their uniforms.

[One Trick Pony]

I can't stand soccer, never have, and it was only accentuated when I worked in Mexico and had to pretend like I did.

I'd rather have hot pokers put in my eyes. I guess I could say the same thing about SMU football too haha.

[SoCal_Pony]

Futbol will never make it big on American soil because the flow of the game can not be continually interrupted by marketing adverti$$ing.

A typical NFL game lasts 3 hours and 12 minutes, but the actual time the ball is in play is just 11 minutes.

ThatΓÇÖs a lot of opportunities for commercials.

[One Trick Pony]

Futbol will never make it big on American soil because the flow of the game can not be continually interrupted by marketing adverti$$ing.

A typical NFL game lasts 3 hours and 12 minutes, but the actual time the ball is in play is just 11 minutes.

ThatΓÇÖs a lot of opportunities for commercials.

I don't really like the NFL lol

[EastStang]

If it weren't for the diving, it would probably be pretty watchable. However, every 30 seconds some player is on the ground acting like there is a bullet wound in the leg. In hockey, they just look for a chance to pay back the guy. In baseball you spit on it and keep playing unless you literally can't walk or move your fingers. In football, unless you're Albert Hanesworth, you get up and get back into the play.