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Taylor Swift is anything but “disenchanting”

In an interview with Fox News (via USA Today), Tony Dungy explained why he thought that so few of the Gen Z generation describe themselves as “avid sports fans.”When Dungy was asked specifically…

AFC Wild Card Playoffs - Miami Dolphins v Kansas City Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 13: Taylor Swift celebrates with fans during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

In an interview with Fox News (via USA Today), Tony Dungy explained why he thought that so few of the Gen Z generation describe themselves as “avid sports fans.”When Dungy was asked specifically about Taylor Swift’s impact on the NFL, Dungy said that her involvement was “disenchanting people with sports now.” He went on to say:

“There’s so much on the outside coming in. Entertainment value and different things that take away from what really happens on the field.”

 

Stephen A. Smith Supports Kansas City Chiefs Fan Taylor Swift, Blasts 'Ridiculous' Tony Dungy. It's getting ridiculous how she's being criticized by some, insulted by others, blamed by many. Grow up.

 

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There is no doubt Swift’s appearances at NFL games have made more people aware of the sport based off her worldwide appeal. I think people forget that many athletes girlfriends go to games. If people are watching just go see if Swift is at the game, it’s not a bad thing.

 

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What has been bad is the broadcasts themselves. Super Wild Card weekend was boring. I was curious if she would be at the game and even more intriguingly if she will be in Buffalo this week. Taylor Swift has yet to respond to Tony Dungy’s comments. And she doesn't need to but Dungy should look at the ratings. And if he has a big problem with the networks showing her, he should look at the company that employs him. It's not Swift who is ruining the game experience on television. It's him and the broadcasters. The play on the field hasn't been great and either has Tony Romo and others.

 

Taylor Swift has done more in the world and the game of Football this year more than anyone else. Disenchanting is not a word I would use to describe the world wide superstar. But the haters are going to hate.

 

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Joe Murray has worked behind the scenes and on-air in New England since 2007. Murray was born and raised in Boston (Hyde Park) and is now living on the North Shore in Peabody. A graduate of CSB School of Broadcasting, Joe was hired at 98.5 The Sports Hub in 2011 and is the host of Patriots Postgame and the Over/Under Podcast with Dan Lifshatz. Joe was hired as the full-time night show host in 2023, and a featured guest for “The Weekly Spread” on NBC Sports Boston during football season. Joe writes about all New England sports from Patriots football to Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.