The Eagles are Becoming More “Fan Friendly”: The Social Networking Craze

June 12, 2010   ·   Jim Reed   ·   Jump to comments

Some players think that fans come with the territory of playing football. They tend to forget that the “fans” are the reason that they play and the sole purpose that football exists. Other players cannot do enough to show the fans that they care.
The way the fans have interacted with players in the past has mostly been at games.
The players then have found themselves going to charity events and signings, building parks, and visiting schools and hospitals…pretty much anywhere and anything to gain the fans respect and show their appreciation.
And now, the internet is no exception.
DeSean Jackson , among other players, have “Official Facebook Pages.” But, other “trusted” people correspond with fans and add player updates online. This was a very effective way to expand their fan base, but the players and fans still seem distant.
However, some players are taking that extra step forward.
Earlier this year, Brent Celek...

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