Why do people like college sports?
365680
I have wondered this myself and have come up with a couple of answers. I think the major reason for people watching is curiosity and just to see who has potential to go on further with their career - and who's going to get canned or not go anywhere. I also believe that there are people out there who watch the games who played in H.S. and are living vicariously through the players. It's almost like watching a street game, though - except for the (over) coaching, of course.
478795
They make so much because we live in a society that glorifies fame, and drools at watching others make millions.....sadly, the common person has no drive to make that money themselves. So in turn, they find solace over personal inadequacies by watching others.\n\nDon't get me wrong, I like watching the occasional game too....but as a lover of athletics....I couldn't give a damn about the players...and their stats...and all that junk.\n\nBesides, I'm also not a dead man walking that has no dreams...I'll make their money too, it just takes time.
872163
they're usually club-sports not necessarily funded by the school. the main football team is the competitive one that gets all the money and intercollegiate will play other clubs but probably have to raise a lot of their own money and athletes may not be recognized as easily for getting out of classes, etc.
351703
I love PE because i am a great runner and i love playing against people. I love football and athletics and i love it Cos you get to do something active and not get a boring lecture from a teacher all the time.
778912
Wow...its funny how were completely diff (and have rivalries) in basically every sport.  \n\nUK - college bball\nSEC teams - college football\nDallas Cowboys - NFL\nHouston Astros - MLB\n76ers - NBA\n\nNow im not much into college football b/c the BCS is the most atrocious thing in sports, I just route for the SEC in general b/c they get f***ed over every year while the Pac-10/Big12 get praised for being in a bad conference.  If it went to a playoff id love it much more and then teams in tougher conferences (SEC/Big10) would enjoy alot more success.  I dont watch much NBA b/c they play absolutely no defense, but I love Iverson so I route for the Sixers.  \n\nWe have a few rivalries going....especially Duke/UK and Cowboys/Redskins.....long live rivalries!!!
642349
I think most athletes would say that practicing or playing a sport is much more enjoyable because, even as in my case if my favorite team Duke Basketball wins, I will celebrate but when I train to run a mile and work for months, then if I win or even just improve my time, it means so much to me since I have invested much time and effort and have even made sacrifices.\n\nEven people who play casual basketball, baseball, volleyball, or whatever sport they like, feel satisfaction when they see progress in their game from practicing and of course they get fit to a certain extent.\n\nNow some people really love a team.  They do have a lot of fun and make friendships through their love of sports and perhaps they may have more fun than a casual player.\n\nBut there is nothing like becoming a champion and receiving the respect and applause.  Most spectators dream of being the star who they watch or of marrying them perhaps.
765154
The problem is that we the public care so much about sports and in some cases put the fiat of your favorite team above much more important events in our lives or in the world. I coach at the high school level and I need to give my self reality checks very often. The reason colleges and the pros can do these things is because we the fans allow them to and force them to do whatever they can do to win. If they win they get money and to win you need a good coach and facilities which means you need to raise ticket prices to pay for all this stuff. Once you have it you better win or you will be fired so that person does everything they can to build a winner. This steam all the way down to youth leagues where parents are coaching a sport which should be about fun but are now all about winning. Sports need to stay in high schools and the coaches should be examples of education first athletics second. To often this is not the case. The fans also need to look at this and stop demanding perfection from their coach, their kids, and their teammates during games. We are the ones (the public) who have made it this way.
60181
I love college hoops a bit more than the Association 'cause it's more exciting due to March Madness. I love brackets, and I love the hype.
690102
for college and highschool games,Football at the way. For professional sports, i like both but if i HAD to choose, i would say basketball, cause during timeouts and halftime, they entertain the hell outta you.
604249
Because people need entertainment in their life. Way better than reading a book. \n\nPeople don't root for colors!! They root for their home state, they root for their favorite players. They root for the History of the team.\n\nFree Agency isn't that big of a deal. They usually sign long term deals with the huge money. \n\nTheir are many players on a team and there are usually only a few that leave every season. \n\nSome players spend their entire career with a team!!\nI'm from Minnesota- Twins- Kirby Puckett and Kent Hrbek, all lifers. \n\nTake Barry Sanders- Detroit Lions\nWalter Payton\nTim Brown spent almost his entire career in Oakland \nJerry Rice in San Fran for all those years\nJoe Montana\nThe list goes on and on. They do amazing feats and we like to watch it.
463152
The action in the sport. Baseball can be boring, football is too much like being raped in jail, hockey is for aggressive criminals, and boxing is for people who don't mind getting their asses kicked. Basketball is interesting and if played correctly won't cause pain. If feels good to hit a jumpshot. If feels even better to dunk the ball and crossover someone.
20410
It's just tradition, and there are sports on, so why not watch them?
1014931
I agree in that I prefer college basketball over the NBA.\n\nI feel that the defense and offense in the NBA is formulaic.  Players have seen all the plays, traps, know the ins and outs, and knook and cranny of the basketball court.  I feel that this only limits as to what an accomplished NBA basketball player can do in terms of mobility and shot selection.  The only time is when one of those players (perhaps Kobe, definitely MJ) can break through that mundane mindset and trap, that make the game interesting and worth every minute at the water cooler.\n\nCollege basketball players live for the moment, and play every game with as much enthusiasm, heart, and passion.  Perhaps it is their sense of discovery or purpose as young, budding players that make them hit the floor, make the sharp cuts, and dance uncontrollably when their teammate hits that floater to create that improbable upset.  Stories are defined and created in a single game, reputations earned or destroyed with a buzzer beater, and dynasties created through established traditions.
715922
sports give people something to aspire to, something to dream about. everyone on planet earth is looking for fulfillment, and will search for minute momentary satisfaction, whether participating in the sport, or cheering the participants, sports give people more and more evidence taht man is fearfully and wonderfully made, and that life is beautiful
49661
In my opinion, college basketball is a far more exiting experience than pro basketball, because the kids have much more to lose than pro players do.  Efforts to win for the sake of winning and for the sake of pride are far more exciting to watch than efforts made by players who are being paid millions of dollars whether they win or lose.  March Madness vs. the NBA Playoffs - no comparison in my book.
188075
This *is* the best time of year: "March Madness" speaks for itself, the new baseball season is on the horizon, and it's almost spring!\n\nThe NCAA tournament is better than the professional sports playoffs because you truly never have a clue who's going to win, and the first weekend of the tournament produces some very cool upsets and almost always a buzzer-beater. MLB Playoffs and NFL Playoffs are comparable in excitement level. The NBA Playoffs take too bloody long. \n\nCollege football's bowl season should be a playoff instead, with 32 teams (conference champions and remaining Top 25 teams) playing a 5-week tournament. The BCS is and always has been a joke, and only the national championship game really matters now. Why not have a playoff so that every "bowl" team really has a reason to be there?
138710
I like it.\nNot that I really have any alternative since I'm living in a dorm and can't buy some sort of cable sports package.\n\nBut it's nice. I like being able to watch my team. It's not quite as fun to just listen. It's not horribly expensive, and it's pretty good quality.\n\nMy only complaint is that you don't get to choose which broadcast you watch. It's annoying sometimes to have to listen to the announcers of a rival team.