Behind the Line

WNBA ratings for the playoffs are down significantly...since Caitlin Clark was eliminated. According to some on social media...the two WNBA second round games on Sunday failed to eclipse a million viewers. However...there are conflicting reports regarding WNBA ratings.

We reveal and react to WNBA ratings...for the first round of the playoffs. We discuss ratings with and without Caitlin Clark...and also discuss WNBA ratings for the second round. We question why WNBA ratings are missing for some first round games...and discuss the WNBA wanting to prove it can draw without Caitlin Clark.

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The NFL announced this week that...they were suspending two referees for unprofessional conduct towards NFL players. While the suspensions are definitely a step in the right direction...the NFL is facing a serious problem with officiating this season.

We discuss officiating in the NFL...and how NFL officials are setting records for penalties. We provide possible reasons...as to why penalties have drastically increased in the NFL this season. We also question whether gambling is involved...and explain why NFL officials are vulnerable to corruption.

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Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream have received criticism...for failing to sellout home games in the WNBA playoffs. For both home games...Angel Reese has filled the State Farm Arena to half-capacity. According to the Atlanta Dream...there is a logical explanation as to why Angel Reese is struggling to sell tickets.

We reveal and react to the excuse the Atlanta Dream made...as to why Angel Reese is struggling to sell tickets. We compare this to what happened with Aja Wilson last week...and discuss the WNBA overprotecting their chosen stars. We also explain why the WNBA is making a mistake...by shielding their chosen stars from criticism.

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Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream hosted the New York Liberty...for Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals on Sunday. It was a special day for Angel Reese...as she was honored with the award for Defensive Player of the Year. Unfortunately for Angel Reese...no one bothered to show up.

We reveal and react to attendance for Game 1...of the WNBA Semifinals in Atlanta. We explain why this is further proof that...Angel Reese is not a mainstream draw. We also explain why this is not an Angel Reese problem...and why the WNBA only generates interest based on controversy.

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The WNBA continues to wage war against Caitlin Clark fans...and the Indiana Fever are fighting back. Over the weekend...Sophie Cunningham and Fever management fought back against the WNBA narratives of Caitlin Clark fans. We reveal and react to Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever...fighting the WNBA.

We discuss the ongoing war between the WNBA...and the Caitlin Clark fanbase. We explain why the WNBA is losing this war...and why Caitlin Clark fans shouldn't support the league. We also discuss the WNBA hiring a new commissioner...and explain why the WNBA is at a crossroads.

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Tony Romo was officially fired by CBS this week...after being arrested for drunk driving over the summer. Tony Romo was hoping to return to CBS...but the network decided to part ways with Tony Romo. We discuss the firing of Tony Romo...and explain why the DUI was not the only reason Tony Romo was fired.

We discuss the gradual decline of Tony Romo at CBS...and question whether alcohol was involved in his decline. We explain why the DUI was the perfect reason for CBS to part ways with Tony Romo...and how Tony Romo made himself easy to replace. We also discuss Tony Romo problems with alcohol...and how it ruined his career.

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Nike released their earnings report on Thursday...for the first quarter of FY27. As expected...Nike failed to meet investor expectations...which caused Nike stock to further decline. We discuss the ongoing struggles at Nike...and Nike losing half of its value.

We discuss mistakes Nike has made...and highlight one problem damaging Nike that is out of their control. We discuss the overall decline in mainstream influence of celebrities and athletes...and explain how declining influence is leading to Nike struggles.

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs Thursday night. The Fever were defeated by the Las Vegas Aces...and some Caitlin Clark fans believe WNBA officials manipulated the outcome of the game. We reveal and react to several questionable plays...from Game 3 of the WNBA playoffs.

We discuss the WNBA sending a clear message to Caitlin Clark fans throughout the season...about not wanting their business. We also react to Aja Wilson mother embarrassing the WNBA last night...and explain why Caitlin Clark fans shouldn't watch the rest of the WNBA playoffs.

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Amazon Prime was embarrassed Tuesday night...by the WNBA broadcast crew covering the game between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces. During the altercation between Aja Wilson and a fan...the WNBA crew for Amazon automatically assumed the fan was in the wrong.

We discuss the lack of professionalism from the Amazon WNBA crew...along with the behavior of Sydney Colson. We explain why Sydney Colson should be fired immediately...and why the hiring of a new commissioner is the most important decision in the history of the WNBA.

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The WNBA is once again shielding its players from criticism...by attempting to silence critics on social media. On Wednesday...multiple Twitter accounts reported being silenced by the WNBA. The league suddenly issued copyright claims...with some accounts reporting that the WNBA was pushing to have them banned.

We reveal and react to the WNBA silencing critics on social media. We discuss the WNBA shielding players from criticism...and explain why the WNBA is only hurting themselves. We also discuss the stagnation in the WNBA...and why the WNBA is preventing itself from maturing.

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