Okay, so the other day I was thinking about football, as one does, and it got me wondering, why don’t all states have an NFL team? It seems like such a big deal, right? So, I started digging around to find out what’s the deal.
First, I looked up how many NFL teams there even are. Turns out, there are 32 of them, which I guess makes sense since not every state has one. Then I started to think about what makes a state, or a city, suitable for an NFL team.
I figured it probably has a lot to do with how many people live there. I mean, you need a big enough crowd to fill those huge stadiums, and you need a lot of people watching on TV, too. So, I checked out some info on state populations.
- Big Population Centers: It’s all about the people. The more, the merrier… or at least, the more likely you are to get a team.
- Money, Money, Money: Let’s be real, having a team is expensive. You need a city that can handle it.
- TV Time: Teams need to be where the TV market is big. More viewers mean more money.
Then it hit me that it’s not just about having a lot of people, but also about the money. NFL games are not cheap, and you need a population that can afford to support a team. I did some more digging on this, and it seems like cities with NFL teams tend to be pretty well-off.
The Conclusion
After all this “research,” I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a mix of things. You need a big population, a strong TV market, and enough money floating around. Some states just don’t have that mix. It’s kind of a bummer for football fans in those states, but I guess that’s just how it goes. It’s been a fun little dive into the world of football and economics, though. Makes you appreciate those Sunday games a bit more, doesn’t it?
