Comments on: Fans lose, thanks to the NFL Network

By: Christy

Christy — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:39:29 +0000

Looks like they will play favorites with the Patriots. Thats nice no one gets to see their team s but the Patriots game will be televised. That is complete bull.

By: Wild Cleotis

Wild Cleotis — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:13:10 +0000

I have just realized you are correct, why is no one protesting the ill-advised money grab by the NFL?

This used to be may favorite time of year to watch pre-playoff NFL matchup and get geeked up for the playoffs. Now without the Thursday and Saturday games I find myself just plainly losing interest.. I will turn my back on this sport should it become more expensive and restrictive.

I thought they were trying to improve their international interest, not snuff it out. Oh well, the the bean counters run them to ruin, I’m out.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:34:17 +0000

Why does everyone think the FAN is powerless againt the NFL? You hold all the power - they want YOUR money.

Stop watching the games. Don’t pay over $100 a ticket to sit in the stadium. Stop buying their stupid merchandise. Don’t subscribe to any of the Cable/Dish/Direct/Satellite Sports Packages.

It happens all the time with radio announcers when they offend a group. That group threatens to boycot any company that sponsers that radio show. Imus got fired. Let’s get the NFL fired.

When the money stops coming in, they will have to change their view and start realizing the FANS hold all the power.

By: Scott Clark

Scott Clark — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:12:03 +0000

I wonder how many current players could have afforded the NFL Network when they were kids growing up? This takes a truely American blue collar sport and makes it blue blood hobby fodder. Thanks again NFL Network for ruining one of the most anticipated games of the season.

By: Carl G.

Carl G. — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:56:48 +0000

I can watch the game tonight (NFL Network) but somethings got to give. The NFL is using bully tacktics by putting tonights game on their own network vs Fox.
Then theres the cost of subscribing. I don’t know where USA Today figured The NFL Sunday Ticket cost just $5 to $8 per month. I am paying $19 per month.
Screw the NFL. I called Direct TV yesturday and canceled my Sunday ticket. For next year.

By: Hussman

Hussman — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:26:39 +0000

@ Mike Jones - I don’t hate my cable company - because I don’t have cable, or satellite. Just regular, OTA free DTV.

And the Internet, of course.

@ Tom Planchet - the year the NFL Network gets all the games, will probably be the year the Vikings win the Super Bowl, thus meanign I will not get to see it.

By: BrokeSpoke

BrokeSpoke — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:26:11 +0000

If Dallas and Green Bay are getting OTA broadcast of the game, they should also broadcast it here in Kiln, MS… after all, we have more Packers fans per capita than anywhere else in the world.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:04:01 +0000

On a serious note: even though the NFL is not doing it well, I believe it may be part of an undercurrent in media - the ability for content produces to distribute their work more directly, eliminating the broadcast network middlemen (and the non-Internet-transport portions of cable as well).

There already “television” shows distributed this way or via DVD (see Futurama); I don’t see it being done yet by major producers but once they catch on, and with the increasing uptake of higher-speed networking, the broadcast networks are going to have to adapt, or die.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:58:53 +0000

@Daniel Johnson — no need for the signal-degrading webcam-in-front-of-the-TV method. Just get a TV tuner card in a network that receives the game, add appropriate software and voila! Of course, put it on a computer that’s in some abandoned warehouse, and remember to wipe the prints off

By: Tom Planchet

Tom Planchet — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:56:14 +0000

We do, but it’s hardly a big money maker, if it makes anything.

The NFL is about pure greed…cable companies too. I’d have much more respect if Jerry Jones would just say that.

“Look, we want to make as much money as possible and we’re working for the best deal possible that will line our pockets the most.”

Eventually, the NFL Network will be your only source for games. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with that…it’s just a fact.

It’s curious, the Super Bowl - the most desired game - is free, but 8 random, regular season games are at a premium.

By: tdc

tdc — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:27:44 +0000

of the 20-odd commenters, can we get a show of hands on which of you that work in local tv live stream your content to out-of-market users?

it’s a curious world out here.

By: Bob N.

Bob N. — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:05:45 +0000

Anything the NFL - or anyone else can do, for that matter - to help kill cable TV is OK in my book.

For years, cable was nothing but limited options, increasing prices, and poor picture quality. Sure, now that they’re losing market share to satellite, they’ve worked to increase their quality and options.

But it’s too late for me - they get no sympathy.

I hope the NFL drives cable’s customers away in droves.

By: Mike Jones

Mike Jones — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:58:38 +0000

it’s simple - as soon as fans stop watching the NFL, they’ll stop acting like the 10,000 pound gorilla that they are.

It’s the fans that give them the power. Mark my words… they will win this battle too, because fans will end up blaming the cable companies. Who doesn’t hate their cable company?

By: Amanda E.

Amanda E. — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:51:33 +0000

Not sure who “Amanda E.” is, but I was fascinated that her name came up as the default on this comment form.

By: Tom Planchet

Tom Planchet — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:40:03 +0000

It’s pure greed! I love hearing JJones say that the cable networks are hurting people who want to see the game.

Mark my words, NFL Network plans to do ALL the games, perhaps after one more TV contract.