How do you feel about this? Are ratings that important for ESPN?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:41:56 -0400

If you don't know me by now; I tend to avoid sensational journalism and like to remain objective. That's when I saw this meme, I quickly went ahead to check facts. Even though I now know that it was a rumor as far as SGT Noah Galloway being a "runner-up", STILL the fact that he was not even nominated in the first place boggles my mind. This really got under my skin.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 3 at 2015 11:48 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:48:13 -0400

Of course they are. They are in Entertainment. Ratings are everything.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Jun 3 at 2015 11:48 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:48:59 -0400

The United States today makes heroes of the Entertainment Industry and This Warfighter that refuses to quit is all but forgotten.
Americans all know about the Kardashians, and the Real Housewives of Where-the-heck-ever (Never saw real housewives like these) We need to make heros of Military Personnel.

You should make your heroes of those that did it for real, not the guy that plays it on television.
Bruce Jenner is listed as being Courageous for being a transgender...that is not courage, that is just freaking SAD.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 3 at 2015 11:51 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:51:34 -0400

Yes. Rating is all they care about. The only way we can make our voices heard is by hitting them where is counts...their rating.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 3 at 2015 11:59 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:59:15 -0400

Ratings= Advertising= Money

They're a business. Nothing is more important than money..

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Jun 4 at 2015 12:02 AM

Capt Mark Strobl — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:02:53 -0400

Probably 99% of the RP community was cheering for Noah Galloway. Why? Because he represents US. The ESPY's and the Arthur Ashe Award didn't exist in 1976 --which is, in my estimation, when Jenner should have been eligible. His day has passed. ESPN can kiss our rosy red backsides ...'til football season. Then, we'll be right back in front of the tube every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights.

In the meantime, I propose the inaugural "RP Courage Award." This year's winner: SGT Noah Galloway, U.S. Army

Response by SGT Hector Rojas, AIGA, SHA made Jun 4 at 2015 12:04 AM

SGT Hector Rojas, AIGA, SHA — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:04:22 -0400

You know this is a fake right?

Right?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 12:05 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:05:23 -0400

Unfortunately, people have their own definitions of courage. What Caitlyn Janner did takes courage, but is it to say that it is more or less than what Noah Galloway does? However, one could argue (not necessarily me) that Galloway's is not necessary courage, but rather determination, hard work and dedication. Being military, we all tend to gravitate towards our service members and their actions, much as I can image those in the media do towards civilians.

Response by SGT Hector Rojas, AIGA, SHA made Jun 4 at 2015 12:10 AM

SGT Hector Rojas, AIGA, SHA — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:10:22 -0400

My honest question is, is the outrage really because of his courage or because he is a veteran?

I mean, there are dozens if not hundreds of amputees or handicapped athletes that are doing similar if not more impressive things yet they were not nominated.

Why does it always have to be the veteran? We are the few and the mighty, not the almighty.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 4 at 2015 10:00 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 22:00:07 -0400

ESPN should be ashamed of themselves. It's disgraceful and a slap in the face.

Response by SGT Robert Hawks made Jun 4 at 2015 11:55 PM

SGT Robert Hawks — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 23:55:07 -0400

It's shame that ESPN just wanted ratings for their awards show because let's face it people will tune to see Ms Jenner speak all dressed up in a dress.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 3 at 2015 8:41 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 20:41:44 -0400

Ratings equal $$$$$$$$$