Written By: Lamont
Living in Houston and being a Sports Talk Radio slut, I've always wondered why they are there more NFL players in local sports talk radio than any other sport.
Locally, the first professional players I recall in reoccurring roles were ND Kalu then Greg Koch and the rest is history.
I have always wondered why are there more NFL Players in local radio than MLB and NBA players. I took to Twitter and received a some interesting answers.
Some feel that NFL Players are more popular than MLB and NFL players. I am not sure I totally buy that because the NFL players I hear in local sports radio all over the country are not exactly household names. The NFL players I hear on radio are lower to mid level players.
Another response I received, Football is King in Texas. Although I'm in Houston, the topic was not about Houston specifically. Albeit, I am not sure "football is King in Texas" refers to the Cowboys and Texans. Texans nor the Cowboys has had sustainable playoff success and I believe most non Texans who reference football being "king" are talking about "Friday Night Lights" High School Ball.
I appreciated the feedback but I have my own thoughts. I believe we see more NFL Players in Local Radio because they do not get paid as much as MLB and NBA Players. A mid level NBA or MLB can get a contract that could set them up for life without work post playing career. I am not saying NFL players are poor or ignorant with their finances but it feels like they have to work post career. Again, I am not talking about marquee players.
On a local level, I believe Sports Radio 610 and Sports Talk 790 feel they have to have professional athletes for bragging rights. There was a time, I felt it was the best approach but I have come realize, just because they are professionals, does not mean they know other sports or hell even other positions in their game. I have heard some shit that was totally wrong within their profession.
Living in Houston and being a Sports Talk Radio slut, I've always wondered why they are there more NFL players in local sports talk radio than any other sport.
Locally, the first professional players I recall in reoccurring roles were ND Kalu then Greg Koch and the rest is history.
I have always wondered why are there more NFL Players in local radio than MLB and NBA players. I took to Twitter and received a some interesting answers.
Some feel that NFL Players are more popular than MLB and NFL players. I am not sure I totally buy that because the NFL players I hear in local sports radio all over the country are not exactly household names. The NFL players I hear on radio are lower to mid level players.
Another response I received, Football is King in Texas. Although I'm in Houston, the topic was not about Houston specifically. Albeit, I am not sure "football is King in Texas" refers to the Cowboys and Texans. Texans nor the Cowboys has had sustainable playoff success and I believe most non Texans who reference football being "king" are talking about "Friday Night Lights" High School Ball.
I appreciated the feedback but I have my own thoughts. I believe we see more NFL Players in Local Radio because they do not get paid as much as MLB and NBA Players. A mid level NBA or MLB can get a contract that could set them up for life without work post playing career. I am not saying NFL players are poor or ignorant with their finances but it feels like they have to work post career. Again, I am not talking about marquee players.
On a local level, I believe Sports Radio 610 and Sports Talk 790 feel they have to have professional athletes for bragging rights. There was a time, I felt it was the best approach but I have come realize, just because they are professionals, does not mean they know other sports or hell even other positions in their game. I have heard some shit that was totally wrong within their profession.
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