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11/29/07

NFL Network vs Time-Warner, Charter Communications: Which Side Are You On?

NFL, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers

CriticalFanatic

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Green Bay vs Dallas, one of the biggest games of the year and only a small percentage of NFL fans will be able to see it in their homes. This has put the NFL Network vs Cable companies negotiations back to the forefront.

I've seen and heard a lot of "NFL Network (and Big Ten Network) sucks" remarks. Is it really the network that "sucks" or your cable company? Or is it you? I've yet to find anyone who has either network that dislikes the programming. Personally, I don't know why any sports fan would not have DirectTV, but I also don't understand why Time-Warner and Charter are being so persistent in not allowing fans to at least pay extra for these NFL games.

These two major cable companies dominate Wisconsin, so Packers fans are frantically finding places to watch tonight's game. Being fine Wisconsinians, that location will likely be a bar.

My only longterm concern about the NFL is that it will become so obsessed with its power, and they might already be there, that they'll start taking playoff games, etc. That won't end well. The league has become so popular because of it's visibility to anyone. Taking a few games, even the best ones, each week is fine.

What's your game plan tonight? Stat tracker, bar, complaining to your cable company or enjoying the Tony Romo and Brett Favre Bowl in the comfort of your home?

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11/29/07

Seth

Suggestion to those of you without the NFL Network.

Don't complain to your cable company. If you do, then the NFL will gain leverage with the cable companies, thereby increasing their power and control over games as CF's suggests may happen.

If no one complains about missing a good game like Green Bay/Dallas, then the NFL may have to lower their demands somewhat, which would hopefully allow more cable companies to carry the network.

11/29/07

kappafla211

(Edited by kappafla211)

I will be watching the NFL Network on DirectTV. Luckily for me Florida has service pretty much everywhere(well south Florida anyways).

Last year I had the NFL network with my cable company and at 8 on Thanksgiving night I turned it on to watch the game and they had old NFL footage running. Found out later that if you wanted to watch the game you had to pay for the channel but if you wanted all the programming minus the games you didn't have to pay anything.

That was one of the more idiotic things I have ever seen.

But tonight I have the game and will enjoy.

11/29/07

Seth

Suggestion to those of you without the NFL Network.

Don't complain to your cable company. If you do, then the NFL will gain leverage with the cable companies, thereby increasing their power and control over games as CF's suggests may happen.

If no one complains about missing a good game like Green Bay/Dallas, then the NFL may have to lower their demands somewhat, which would hopefully allow more cable companies to carry the network.

11/29/07

JPice

(Edited by Jess)

Personally, I think it bull**** that the NFL allows their games to be aired on stations like the NFL Network. I am all for a TV Station dedicated to the NFL, but I don't want to have to worry about what games I might miss throughout the year when I check the schedules. Every game should be on local cable. I was just as ticked when Monday Night Football went to ESPN.

(edited for language)

11/29/07

Jubanator14

0	I have the NFL Network in HD no less. Cox Communications has it apart of its digital cable.

11/29/07

Jengirrl

0	Being in Minnesota, I'll head to my favorite watering hole tonight, and watch the game, as they have satellite!! I'm rooting for the Packers, and I would LOVE to see T.O. have to visit the frozen tundra in January!!

11/29/07

kantwistaye

1	Last year I watched the Packers - Vikings game in quite possibly the most disturbing place possible... a funeral home. This year, because I'm in Milwaukee for school, I get it on local TV. So I have to finish my 10 page paper in the next 7 hours and then its the game.

11/29/07

ChicaQueso

I have the NFL Network with Comcast -- so I will be leaving work early to watch the game (which sadly starts at 5 PST) ... I hate Direct TV and try to only get it for Sunday use during the season. I can't stand that NFL ticket isn't available through any other network. Game watching has become a freaking circus... fans should be able to watch their games... whereever they are. Pay more or not -- one should be able to watch them... and ALL OF THEM (including preseason which is not part of Sunday Ticket) ... We live in a country that we can have anything we want.. whenever we want... but I have to subscribe to different packages with different networks, and jump through hoops on TOP of paying more money and I still don't get all my games. In closing, I feel that ALL games should be available on ALL forms of cable/satellite and you should pay for the ones you want. Like movies. The end.

Go Pack.

11/29/07

MrNFL

0	Both the NFL and cable companies are only thinking about the dollar signs, and neither are considering the customers. It's a true shame. I'm sure I'll be finding an internet feed of the game, but watching it on a grainy computer screen doesn't exactly make me a happy guy.

11/29/07

drewstapes

0	I broke down and bought the "sports tier" package on cable. I now get NFL network and NBA TV. Last year both those were free. I felt bad for putting more money in the cable companies pockets but - I have fantasy implications in nearly every game. The cost is only $4.95 per month - The cost of me going to a sports bar to watch a few games could get in the hundreds.

11/29/07

Adam

MrNFL wrote:

Both the NFL and cable companies are only thinking about the dollar signs, and neither are considering the customers. It's a true shame.

I'm sure I'll be finding an internet feed of the game, but watching it on a grainy computer screen doesn't exactly make me a happy guy.

Same here, may be a little delayed but it beats missing the 2nd game of the year. Also FantasyCast should cover my need for Greg Jennings to post 50 and propel me into playoffs.

11/29/07

kantwistaye

0	Adam wrote: Same here, may be a little delayed but it beats missing the 2nd game of the year. Also FantasyCast should cover my need for Greg Jennings to post 50 and propel me into playoffs. For your sake (and maybe the Packers) I hope Jennings has a career game.

11/29/07

Adam

0	kantwistaye wrote: For your sake (and maybe the Packers) I hope Jennings has a career game. Me too. Took him a while, and Rodgers needs to hit him, like five more times...

11/30/07

Jess

2	I DirecTV! They probably me too, as many sports packages I get. I ended up making a stupid choice to go grocery shopping an hour away from home yesterday; left at 3 - I'm sure you can guess how that turned out. We had a friend come over and hit record on the DVR for us - even when I know the score it's fun to watch the game.