Another year, another Alabama college football team in the National Championship. The mere thought of them in the big game again might just be where people get sick of it. But it is also a ratings grabber since they are not always invincible. On the one hand, they do make the sport boring, but there is more excitement in the world of college football.
As far as regular season stuff goes, even the best get beaten. Duke in men's college basketball always has those years where they find themselves losing at least a handful of games and a number of times in the March Madness. There is always the upset that occurs and it drives it to even bigger excitement and intensity. That gut wrenching feeling knowing the impossible can happen and it is a feeling that can drive you to a health problem because of the outcome.
I think the problem lies when it comes to the championship games. That's where people get frustrated at any sport, pro or college or high school. Regardless, it drives viewers and fans away from that. Now, Alabama may be hated, but they get ratings. It's not like Uconn women's basketball where their dominance hurts ratings. Having games like the one against Clemson two years ago is a testament to people living it up in the hatred of Alabama. Look at the North Carolina teams for men's basketball. There is a hate for Duke, North Carolina and NC State. However, it's not like they are the only ones winning championships, and that is what I think helps that sport.
There is probably more sports that have the same problems, but it's much more noticeable in the examples I mentioned. Whether it's boring depends on where the season is and how the tournaments and playoffs go. It might get boring during that time, but never forget that excitement can come from other teams. And that is the drive that makes people enjoy college sports.
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