Comments on: NFL Network stopped for no gain http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/ Where TV Finds the Future Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:30:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Dan http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-1372694 Dan Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:42:05 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-1372694 The problem with NFL network games? Seeing a change of possession, going to some talking heads in the studio... and getting back to the game after a play or two has gone by without even being shown. Are you freaking kidding me? The problem with NFL network games?

Seeing a change of possession, going to some talking heads in the studio… and getting back to the game after a play or two has gone by without even being shown.

Are you freaking kidding me?

]]> By: Slaytanic One http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-1368837 Slaytanic One Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:05:07 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-1368837 Screw the NFL. Not only have they pulled this crap that everybody above has ranted about, but you can't even pull in an internet radio broadcast for most games because they want you to have to subscribe for it. To hell with the NFL. They have pissed all over the loyalty I have shown since I was a young teen. I am now an NCAA fan. Screw the NFL. Not only have they pulled this crap that everybody above has ranted about, but you can’t even pull in an internet radio broadcast for most games because they want you to have to subscribe for it. To hell with the NFL. They have pissed all over the loyalty I have shown since I was a young teen. I am now an NCAA fan.

]]> By: ron http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-1161348 ron Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:58:21 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-1161348 does anyone know of any websites that carry consumer protests of the nfl network? does anyone know of any websites that carry consumer protests of the nfl network?

]]> By: Sam http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-698875 Sam Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:38:40 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-698875 Wow, thanks for the excellent information! Wow, thanks for the excellent information!

]]> By: Ken http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-640018 Ken Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:01:22 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-640018 Watched my first and hopefully last game on NFL network. The hosts jabbered about nothing and the video work was terrible. Was looking for a place to make a comment on their WEB site but it is quite obvious they don't want to hear from the fans. I would rather listen on the radio than watch one of their telecasts again. Watched my first and hopefully last game on NFL network. The hosts jabbered about nothing and the video work was terrible. Was looking for a place to make a comment on their WEB site but it is quite obvious they don’t want to hear from the fans. I would rather listen on the radio than watch one of their telecasts again.

]]> By: Bernie http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-611058 Bernie Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:59:35 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-611058 The Nfl should have stayed out of television the shows and games are missing a key component, hosts and announcers that are good, the ones on this network suck, Rich Eisen blows, and I mean he really sucks, the guy knows shit about football and the crew that works the games make Eisen look good, the NFL just got to greedy , let the television people handle the games and you worry about you lousy officiating and changing that stupid 70yard pass interference call, 15 yards is plenty. The Nfl should have stayed out of television the shows and games are missing a key component, hosts and announcers that are good, the ones on this network suck, Rich Eisen blows, and I mean he really sucks, the guy knows shit about football and the crew that works the games make Eisen look good, the NFL just got to greedy , let the television people handle the games and you worry about you lousy officiating and changing that stupid 70yard pass interference call, 15 yards is plenty.

]]> By: dave http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-439838 dave Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:04:38 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-439838 I live in akron. I'm going to the hall of fame celabration on sunday. I wanted to come home and watch the (PRE-SEASON) game. But I can't because of the N.F.L.. network. How much more money do they need to fill their pockets. Thanks Time-warner for not offering the package because I wouldn't but It anyhow. I shouldn't have to. If all carriers would stick by their guns they would have to give in to this rediculous power of controling our t.v..s . I will be there with my protest signs against the N..f.L network. N(o) F(ree) L(ive) preseason coverage. Thanks N.F.L network I live in akron. I’m going to the hall of fame celabration on sunday. I wanted to come home and watch the (PRE-SEASON) game. But I can’t because of the N.F.L.. network. How much more money do they need to fill their pockets. Thanks Time-warner for not offering the package because I wouldn’t but It anyhow. I shouldn’t have to. If all carriers would stick by their guns they would have to give in to this rediculous power of controling our t.v..s . I will be there with my protest signs against the N..f.L network. N(o) F(ree) L(ive) preseason coverage. Thanks N.F.L network

]]> By: Wayreth http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-112909 Wayreth Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:37:31 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-112909 The NFL network is trying to change the rules they have with local cable providers. My local cable provider has carried the network for 2 years plus. This year they tried to jack up the rate that the local cable operator paid to show games on Thursday nights. Face it, the NFL may have one of the most popular sports in North America, though I disagree, but what they are doing amounts to turning off the casual fan. Games broadcast on the local networks is more than enough each week. The NFL network is trying to change the rules they have with local cable providers. My local cable provider has carried the network for 2 years plus. This year they tried to jack up the rate that the local cable operator paid to show games on Thursday nights.

Face it, the NFL may have one of the most popular sports in North America, though I disagree, but what they are doing amounts to turning off the casual fan. Games broadcast on the local networks is more than enough each week.

]]> By: News Consumer http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-112164 News Consumer Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:42:03 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-112164 Let's see... the NFL is now generating revenue from three broadcast networks (CBS, Fox, NBC) plus deals with ESPN and DirecTV's Sunday Ticket and SuperFan, not to mention local channels. This isn't about about creating new products, this is about extracting more and more revenue (money from my wallet) from the same set of games. Enough is enough! Let’s see… the NFL is now generating revenue from three broadcast networks (CBS, Fox, NBC) plus deals with ESPN and DirecTV’s Sunday Ticket and SuperFan, not to mention local channels.

This isn’t about about creating new products, this is about extracting more and more revenue (money from my wallet) from the same set of games.

Enough is enough!

]]> By: Cory http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-112085 Cory Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:58:48 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-112085 Right Dan, exactly. My theory is a team doesn't need us when they're winning and the tickets are sold out. But when they start losing... But the problem remains, the Seahawks may want the local coverage -- they've been great with KING TV -- but the NFL is making the rules. Right Dan, exactly.

My theory is a team doesn’t need us when they’re winning and the tickets are sold out. But when they start losing…

But the problem remains, the Seahawks may want the local coverage — they’ve been great with KING TV — but the NFL is making the rules.

]]> By: Dan http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-112063 Dan Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:03:58 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-112063 If you remove the "local" angle of coverage, you remove what has made these teams LOCAL. ESPN doesn't do coverage of the Seahawks like The Seattle Times or KING TV does. Something that has worked to the large benefit of the NFL, that is to have networks bid for coverage rights, and been a break-even or even loss leader situation for the networks themselves..... this is what the NFL wants to eliminate? Doesn't make sense. Dan If you remove the “local” angle of coverage,
you remove what has made these teams LOCAL.
ESPN doesn’t do coverage of the Seahawks
like The Seattle Times or KING TV does.

Something that has worked to the large benefit of
the NFL, that is to have networks bid for coverage
rights, and been a break-even or even loss leader
situation for the networks themselves…..
this is what the NFL wants to eliminate?
Doesn’t make sense.

Dan

]]> By: Mitch http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-111929 Mitch Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:07:58 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-111929 Totally agree about the poor middlemen. Why exactly are you needed? We're not far from the NFL Network having a dozen channels, broadcasting all of its own games on Sundays and setting a price that football fans will pay. I say the sooner, the better. I'll be happiest when I'm only paying for the channels I want, which includes the NFL Network. A lot of cable subscribers may not want it, about as much as I don't want Lifetime. Totally agree about the poor middlemen. Why exactly are you needed?

We’re not far from the NFL Network having a dozen channels, broadcasting all of its own games on Sundays and setting a price that football fans will pay.

I say the sooner, the better. I’ll be happiest when I’m only paying for the channels I want, which includes the NFL Network. A lot of cable subscribers may not want it, about as much as I don’t want Lifetime.

]]> By: Cory http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-111928 Cory Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:07:39 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-111928 Click on the URL on my name to go to a newspaper article on how poorly Gumbel has been doing, misreading plays, missing obvious stuff. It's one thing when the host is boring, but another when he's wrong. And it's not just the local folks and the cable ops who dislike the NFL, it's also many of the networks (privately) and newspapers, too (since they can't post video on their sites, either.) Click on the URL on my name to go to a newspaper article on how poorly Gumbel has been doing, misreading plays, missing obvious stuff.

It’s one thing when the host is boring, but another when he’s wrong.

And it’s not just the local folks and the cable ops who dislike the NFL, it’s also many of the networks (privately) and newspapers, too (since they can’t post video on their sites, either.)

]]> By: thedetroitchannel http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-111909 thedetroitchannel Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:35:11 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-111909 why are they "terrible"??? the game has not changed, has it? is it because the camera angles, the hosts, what??? is it because the nfl has decided to take the middleman out of the equation? (better get use to that) i get the feeling this is more sour grapes from some local guys who no longer have access. i'm pretty certain the nfl will address all these issues over the course of the next year or so. bash on. why are they “terrible”???

the game has not changed, has it?

is it because the camera angles, the hosts, what???

is it because the nfl has decided to take the middleman out of the equation? (better get use to that)

i get the feeling this is more sour grapes from some local guys who no longer have access.

i’m pretty certain the nfl will address all these issues over the course of the next year or so.

bash on.

]]> By: Tom K. http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-111890 Tom K. Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:10:48 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/27/nfl-network-stopped-for-no-gain/#comment-111890 Have you watched any games on the NFL network? They're terrible. I wouldn't pay $0.75 to see those... Have you watched any games on the NFL network? They’re terrible. I wouldn’t pay $0.75 to see those…

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