Last week's blogumn on the NHL needing bigger nets produced a lot of reaction, as expected.
I am surprised, and not surprised, at the negative response by most hockey fans. Hockey fans are extreme traditionalists. I am too, but while tradition can be an effective check and balance against improper or misguided change, it can also be a drag on progress. I'm surprised more fans don't want a couple more exciting goals per game.
The significant majority of NFL and college football fans love those high-scoring sports. It's difficult to defend the pass and that has resulted in an explosion of offensive creativity and aggression.