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Originally Posted by scotty2hotty
- We are watching only a 'half season' of all stars, currently. A September game means a true, full-season all-star roster.
- As for precedence ... the NFL holds their all-star game outside of the season and NASCAR kicks off their season with their premier event.
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The way I view a September all star game is that the performance of players from the previous season (potentially up to 5 months prior) can be largely forgotten by the time an all star game happens. At least with an all star break 60% or 70% through the season it is easier for fans to know and identify the current star players. I'm a pretty average hockey fan and like to think that I pay fairly close attention to what happens but by the time September rolls around much of the previous season is a blur.
NFL does their all-star (Pro Bowl game) at the end of the season. Previously after the Super Bowl and now before the Super Bowl. The season is still pretty fresh with many fans. They don't want 6 months.