FentayeJones Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Here's some news that won't get folks riled up at all: The Dallas Cowboys have the "best" fans, according to a study by two Emory University professors.And before your face turns red and you start banging on your keyboard about the silliness of it all, here are the under-the-hood details of the study by Manish Tripathi and Mike Lewis."We use fifteen years of data on NFL team performance, ticket prices, market populations, median incomes, won-loss records and multiple other factors," Tripathi wrote on the Emory Sports Marketing Analytics blog. "We create statistical models of box office revenue, and then see which teams over- and under- perform the model's predictions."Using their methodology, the Cowboys have the best fans, followed by the Patriots, Giants, Ravens, and Jets. That's right, Ravens fans are better than Steelers fans, at least for the purposes of this study -- but Tripathi can explain."The Steelers and Packers have great fan followings," he said. "The Seahawks are slowly developing a great fan base. And these teams will do better when we switch to non-financial metrics such as social media following. But for the current 'revenue premium' model these teams just don't price high enough. In a way, these teams with massive season ticket waiting lists are the most supportive of their fans."So why do Dallas fans top the list?"The Cowboys have a storied history, a market that loves all forms of football, and a world-class stadium," Tripathi continued. "Deflategate hasn't hit the window of our analysis yet (it is after the 2014-2015 season), but the Pats' strong showing in our ranking suggests that the impact will be small. The Jets position might be somewhat surprising, but this team draws well, and has great pricing power without a lot of winning on the field."At the bottom of the rankings: the Bills, Jaguars, Raiders, Browns and Dolphins.Other notes of interest: The Seahawks rank 26th, immediately behind the Panthers, Rams, Bengals and Lions. The Bears are No. 6, ahead of the Packers and Saints. And the Texans, at No. 12, are ahead of the Broncos, Steelers and Redskins.The full list:1. Cowboys2. Patriots3. Giants4. Ravens5. Jets6. Bears7. Packers8. Saints9. Colts10. 49ers11. Eagles12. Texans13. Broncos14. Steelers15. Redskins16. Titans17. Chargers18. Vikings19. Cardinals20. Falcons21. Buccaneers22. Panthers23. Rams24. Bengals25. Lions26. Seahawks27. Chiefs28. Bills29. Jaguars30. Raiders31. Browns32. Dolphinshttp://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25238270/study-says-cowboys-have-nfls-best-fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Study shows falcons as the record holder for most fans to never show up for a game. Sorry, but I've anyways been flabbergasted that rivals don't try running that in our face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauce Castieaux Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Is it me, or are there about 5 or 6 "studies" that are all different. I know recently forbes and ESPN did one. Quite frankly they are all full of crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Is it me, or are there about 5 or 6 "studies" that are all different. I know recently forbes and ESPN did one. Quite frankly they are all full of crap. Nope, you are not wrong on this one. I'm sure we can find articles on how the Browns are the best team usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 When I saw where the Steelers were I stopped reading...probably the best fans in the NFLran out of likes. But agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 You can also tell that the person who wrote this was a Patriots fan. Look where pats vs Seattle is. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 ran out of likes. But agreed.How does one run out of "likes!!?" Have some standards, man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 How does one run out of "likes!!?" Have some standards, man!! I like to like. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I like to like. That's very likeable of you. I'd have liked that, but I ran out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Best fans, Falcons 20th*Drops mic* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Best fans, Falcons 20th*Drops mic*I'll take "Things we already know" for $500 Alex...I think many are actually surprised we're that high...I hope you dropped that mic on your foot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The best NFC South team Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Man, check out them Saints sitting in the top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Man, check out them Saints sitting in the top 10.no, that is just a stain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The best NFC South team Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 You can also tell that the person who wrote this was a Patriots fan. Look where pats vs Seattle is. LolEmory University is located in Atlanta. And they still rank their own team at 20th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des-pool Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 How many saints fans are bandwagoneers after 2009? Before then, the saints couldn't buy a sell out. Don't worry, Brees is almost done and soon mediocrity will be your name again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Emory University is located in Atlanta. And they still rank their own team at 20th. I'm just flabbergasted that a non falcon fan lives in Atlanta. Utterly flabbergasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Not cutting the falcon fans Down. But I know as of right now their is a bigger Seattle fan base then falcons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des-pool Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 In Atlanta? I can't believe that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The best NFC South team Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) How many saints fans are bandwagoneers after 2009? Before then, the saints couldn't buy a sell out. Don't worry, Brees is almost done and soon mediocrity will be your name again.Read the article again, that study was based off the last 15 years. If it's so based on recent success, notice that the Hawks have gone to back-to-back super bowls, and are nearly at the bottom.Ryan is just 6 years younger than Brees, and he's coming off back-to-back losing seasons. Edited July 12, 2015 by Golden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 the study relies heavily on market outcomes, like attendance, prices and revenues. So if a fan base spends more money on its team, then it's likely that fan base gets a higher ranking. Of course, that skews towards teams in big cities with more affluent populations -- hello, Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 the study relies heavily on market outcomes, like attendance, prices and revenues. So if a fan base spends more money on its team, then it's likely that fan base gets a higher ranking. Of course, that skews towards teams in big cities with more affluent populations -- hello, Dallas.Having the largest fanbase in the nation helps. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Having the largest fanbase in the nation helps. 😉it is America's team. Because of television. Just like the Atlanta Braves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Having the largest fanbase in the nation helps. Also having one of the best merchandising depts. They are in just about every retail store.The falcons sucks and they need to be fired. Funny though. I can go to the Carolina area and find all kinds of Falcon gear. But no Panthers gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des-pool Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Having the largest fanbase in the nation helps. 😉Hmmm...not sure that's worthy of bragging rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hmmm...not sure that's worthy of bragging rights.Dont be mad that no one gives a crap about Atlanta outside of the NFC South states.Out of all of the teams without a Super Bowl even I would go for Detroit to get a ring before Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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