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Originally Posted by CroFlames
I love these types of vids. They are such a good opportunity to bring in new fans by getting to know the personalities of the players. It also helps existing fans like us see how our boys act off the ice. I used to think that we should give pro athletes more privacy and that these types of vids were "too much", but not anymore.
In fact, I think pro athletes & clubs OWE the fans these types of videos. We pay their salaries. A pro athlete's job is to be the best he can be on the ice/court/field, and to sell the sport off it. Doing vids like this help sell the sport to new and existing fans alike. I don't get star struck or anything like that when I meet famous people, but we obviously love the Flames as a club. So we are very interested in how the players act and carry themselves who represent our club.
That's why I didn't understand folks who support Marshawn, saying his job is to play football and that's it. NO! His job, just like all pro athletes is to bring the sport to the fans in more ways than one. Him being the best RB in the game actually means he has even more responsibility selling the game and being a good role model to his legion of fans. There is more to it than just being the best on the field.
That being said, I am a huge Marshawn fan. And a Sherman fan  |
Unless they invite us into their home, we can let them have their privacy there. I love these, as they are all shot 'on the job'. Entertaining fans is a part of their job, and during working hours I love seeing this stuff pop up. No player should be upset at these 'behind the scenes' stuff. It's when the media digs too deep into their life they get upset, and rightly so. But this? I'll take it every day thanks!