michael phelps--how many thing he will do it?

Originally posted by Fitswimmer04 NBC has taken a lot of flak for the time they spend on personal stories instead of showing events-from people like us who are interested in seeing the events themselves. Most people who watch the Olympics are not runners or swimmers themselves, so the personal stories give them a connection that keeps them interested. Without NBC and their affiliate media constantly driving home the 7 gold thing, nobody outside the swimming community would know who Michael Phelps was-not to mention the other amazing members of USA swimming. NBC needs to engage the non-athletes in order to get the number of viewers that advertisers want. It's all about the money..... I've complained about NBC's soap opera-like coverage in the past, but in fairness to NBC, getting viewers interested in the personalities doesn't only get them to watch their coverage, it may also get them interested in OUR sport. :)

Originally posted by Fitswimmer04 NBC has taken a lot of flak for the time they spend on personal stories instead of showing events-from people like us who are interested in seeing the events themselves. Most people who watch the Olympics are not runners or swimmers themselves, so the personal stories give them a connection that keeps them interested. Without NBC and their affiliate media constantly driving home the 7 gold thing, nobody outside the swimming community would know who Michael Phelps was-not to mention the other amazing members of USA swimming. NBC needs to engage the non-athletes in order to get the number of viewers that advertisers want. It's all about the money..... I've complained about NBC's soap opera-like coverage in the past, but in fairness to NBC, getting viewers interested in the personalities doesn't only get them to watch their coverage, it may also get them interested in OUR sport. :)