Do you prefer to watch CFB or NFL?

[EvilBetty]

Do you prefer to watch professional football or college ball?

I don't know exactly what it is about pro football, but I just can't get into it. Maybe it would be different if there was a team in Iowa but I doubt it. Maybe it is that it is too polished. I can get in watching air force vs wyoming, but I just don't have any interest in watching pro teams. Although I go to super bowl parties, I look forward to the food and the hang, but not really the game. I prefer the halftime commercials. I also feel like the fans in college are typically more rabid about their teams. Not always, but generally. The band helps and so do the students. NFL just seems boring to me.

 

[clonebb]

Both

 

[CyCrazy]

College and it isnt close. I havent watched a full NFL game in years and I barely watch the Superbowl, if KC is in it i will watch otherwise I dont care about the game.

 

[Pope]

I've always been much more of a college fan, but Brock has changed all that. I've become a big 49er fan, so now I get pumped on Saturdays to watch my Clones and on Sundays (or Mondays or Thursdays) to watch Brock and company.

 

[cycloneG]

Both. I like college football for the upsets and I like professional football for the high quality of play

 

[wcamnclone]

It used to be a landslide for college football for me. Combination of commercials in college and conference realignment are starting to turn me off of it. Without us playing this weekend, I watched zero football on Saturday.

 

[madguy30]

I'm more geared up for college Saturdays and pro is usually just kind of something in the background.

NFL is better football but that chance for an underdog to go bonkers on a Saturday or something is more fun.

 

[Farnsworth]

Ya realignment and politicking has made it a tad worse, but I haven't watched a full pro game in years! All college. I need one weekend day for me.

 

[RoseClone]

Pro football, college basketball

 

[Clonehomer]

I think the comment about the NFL being too polished is spot on for me. It’s just a bit too strategic and antiseptic for me. I like the imperfection of the college game.

 

[CyCrazy]

Pro football, college basketball

The only pro sport I care about is baseball. Even the Redbirds awful season.

 

[AllInForISU]

NFL is a far superior product. I could watch any NFL game at any time. I can’t do that with CFB

 

[Texbudman]

I very seldom watch college other than Iowa State. The length of games and constant reviews are a beating. At least the NFL generally fit into a three-ish hour window

 

[AllInForISU]

I very seldom watch college other than Iowa State. The length of games and constant reviews are a beating. At least the NFL generally fit into a three-ish hour window

They have it down to a science

 

[HFCS]

I think the comment about the NFL being too polished is spot on for me. It’s just a bit too strategic and antiseptic for me. I like the imperfection of the college game.

Cfb is great if you cruise the whole lineup for the good storyline or a brewing upset. Not as good if you just lock in on one specific game.

I like the product for both for different reasons.

When I get into this argument about basketball I suspect 90% of the people I debate with must have never watched an nba playoff series in their life or even know the rules have always been radically different.

 

[WartburgClone]

I only watch pro sports for former Cyclones.

 

[NorthCyd]

All things equal it's NFL and it's not even close. The game is so much better. If you like seeing the game played at it's highest level this isn't even a question.

 

[Clonehomer]

Cfb is great if you cruise the whole lineup for the good storyline or a brewing upset. Not as good if you just lock in on one specific game.

I like the product for both for different reasons.

When I get into this argument about basketball I suspect 90% of the people I debate with must have never watched an nba playoff series in their life or even know the rules have always been radically different.

I don’t particularly like NBA regular season because I don’t feel like the effort is always there. But I love NBA playoff basketball. The effort, especially on defense is outstanding and it’s a great product. It’s a different game than college basketball, but both are great.

 

[GoldCy]

CFB getting less attractive. If I'm going to watch pros, I'll watch the top league, not the wannabes.

 

[CYCLNST8]

The rivalries are so much more intense at the collegiate level. Plus the stakes are higher since the season isn’t as long.

I’m a casual NFL fan without a team allegiance. I root for players and coaches. Cyclone football is stressful enough.