NFL Social Media

The NFL is definitely getting more social.  In the last several years, NFL football has increased its presence on Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking outlets.  People are using smart phones and tablets more and more to share information about their favorite players and teams.  There are even apps available from some cable and satellite television providers that allow subscribers to carry their football games with them at all times, allowing them to watch replays or entire games on the go.  This has opened up the door for more social sharing than ever before among NFL fans, and has increased the hype inherent in this giant sports franchise industry.  So, how is the NFL incorporating and embracing social media?  Let’s take a look.

In a world where people are surrounded by the latest technological conveniences at all times, from adt at home to mobile data plans, people are always ready for more ways to interact with the objects of their fandoms.  That’s no different in sports than it is for movies, celebrities, and other things people tend to follow.  But just like anything good, the use of social media by players and coaches in the NFL has sometimes led to controversy and problems.  Check out the infographic below for more data: