Is the GREY Cup like the Super Bowl?
Like the Stanley Cup, but unlike the Vince Lombardi Trophy for the NFL’s Super Bowl, a new trophy is not made every year for the winning team to keep; rather, the Grey Cup is loaned to the winning team for a year.
Is the Super Bowl losing viewers?
After a decline in 2021, NFL fans came out in droves to watch Super Bowl LVI. The program resulted in 112.3 million viewers in 2022, according to NBC Sports. The game — which featured the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals — was one of the most-watched shows of the last five years.
Did Super Bowl ratings go down in 2021?
More than 101 million Americans watched Super LVI on live TV Sunday across NBC and Telemundo, according to preliminary ratings from Nielsen. Across all of NBC’s platforms, including its streaming platform Peacock, the game was watched by 112.3 million viewers, per NBC.
Is the GREY Cup older than the Super Bowl?
The Grey Cup is, of course, far older than the Super Bowl. This Sunday’s clash in Hamilton will mark the 108th time that teams have played for the CFL title — the first tilt taking place in 1909 between the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and the Parkdale Canoe Club.
Why is Canadian football field bigger?
The field is also wider by almost 12 yards. The field is more wide open, which is conducive to passing. Field goal posts are at the goal line instead of 10 yards deep in the end zone. Number of players: Because of the wider field, teams are allowed to play 12 guys at once.
Why are TV ratings so low?
Scripted content — comedy and drama — has seen immediate viewership drop rapidly from what was du jour five or six years ago. Some of this falls upon the network heads for signing so many streaming distribution deals and giving viewers multiple ways, often including next-day access, to watch content.
Why are less people watching the Superbowl?
While the decline in viewership could be partially attributed to the rise of streaming, as 5.7 million people streamed the Super Bowl in 2021, the streaming audience is not large enough to fully explain the dwindling interest. The consistent trend could be attributed to the overall decline of live event viewership.
Who is the goat of CFL?
Doug Flutie
The Top 50
| Rank | Name | Years in CFL |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Doug Flutie | 1990–1997 |
| 2. | George Reed | 1963–1975 |
| 3. | Jackie Parker | 1954–1968 |
| 4. | Mike Pringle | 1992–2004 |