tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post6504746547981222943..comments2023-11-02T12:10:41.494-04:00Comments on Awful Announcing: More ESPN Acquisition News! How About The NFL Network?DeROKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11989933780728785428noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-33546860182870207932008-06-23T15:17:00.000-04:002008-06-23T15:17:00.000-04:00I think the L.A. Times story makes more sense, in ...I think the L.A. Times story makes more sense, in that NFL Network would get bundled with the Disney channels. The big thing for the cable companies is they want a stake in the network, like they're getting with Versus (Comcast) and the new Baseball Network starting in January. NFL doesn't want any part of that. But it needs wider distribution. So in a thumb to the hard-ass cable companies, NFL Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-77933230598402140382008-06-23T15:15:00.000-04:002008-06-23T15:15:00.000-04:00More chances to see Chris Berman? Where's the mute...More chances to see Chris Berman? Where's the mute button?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-57812972723168360402008-06-22T18:56:00.000-04:002008-06-22T18:56:00.000-04:00As long as they keep the NFL replaygames, I'm fine...As long as they keep the NFL replay<BR/>games, I'm fine with it. The only reason I got digital cable was for NFLN, so I didnt have to watch ESPN.<BR/><BR/>The Ocho will be here once ESPN buys NBA TV, the golf channel, tennis channel, NHL network and / or Versus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-22472418757140429642008-06-22T00:57:00.000-04:002008-06-22T00:57:00.000-04:00So anyway you cut it, ESPN Classic will soon go th...So anyway you cut it, ESPN Classic will soon go the way of the bullpin car, and championship games starting before. It's a shame because I used to love the channel when it used to show old games and SportsCentury episodes. Now it's essentually ESPN Poker. What a shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-76656920769624580262008-06-21T23:26:00.000-04:002008-06-21T23:26:00.000-04:00id like to point out that now on ESPN.com's main p...id like to point out that now on ESPN.com's main page their is a video tab for random NFL videos which directly link back to nfl.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-74132594936142528782008-06-21T19:47:00.000-04:002008-06-21T19:47:00.000-04:00Maybe if ESPN takes over they'll get rid of that r...Maybe if ESPN takes over they'll get rid of that ridiculous "machine" sound effect that plays during EVERY graphic. Such a beating!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-35001256661441137132008-06-21T19:32:00.000-04:002008-06-21T19:32:00.000-04:00NFL and European soccer leagues could both end up ...NFL and European soccer leagues could both end up on ESPN3. The english premier league would be the league that ESPN would target and their latest game on Saturday ends at 2 pm. So there would be plenty of time for both the NFL and the EPL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-163127568015368362008-06-21T17:56:00.000-04:002008-06-21T17:56:00.000-04:00ESPNFL!ESPNFL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-85689433314560048972008-06-21T17:25:00.000-04:002008-06-21T17:25:00.000-04:00I prefer the ESPN3 idea where ESPN Classic is conc...I prefer the ESPN3 idea where ESPN Classic is concerned. Where will overflow from ESPN 1 and 2 go if ESPN Classic becomes NFL Network? And if Classic completely becomes NFL Network and retains little of its Classic identity, it will solve nothing. Cable operators will follow Comcast's lead and try to move it off to digital tiers, and might even try to get out of their Classic contract entirely byMorgan Wickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816659818434590943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-27371443251231403912008-06-21T16:11:00.000-04:002008-06-21T16:11:00.000-04:00We are getting close to ESPN the Ocho....We are getting close to ESPN the Ocho....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-65592116769175488242008-06-21T14:46:00.000-04:002008-06-21T14:46:00.000-04:00All I want to know is this: how long until we see ...All I want to know is this: how long until we see ESPN6, with Bill Simmons at helm, become reality?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-7289399947682954692008-06-21T14:42:00.000-04:002008-06-21T14:42:00.000-04:00We probably shouldn't hold our breath on that one ...We probably shouldn't hold our breath on that one happening, bf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-54979525136284701122008-06-21T14:11:00.000-04:002008-06-21T14:11:00.000-04:00No more Collinsworth?No more Collinsworth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-38503881676243467122008-06-21T13:08:00.000-04:002008-06-21T13:08:00.000-04:00And of course, should this merger occur, we can be...And of course, should this merger occur, we can be assured that ESPN will hold the league to the highest scrutiny and not be beholden to bury potential scandals ...BFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15264282750160516858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-81746320277020420382008-06-21T12:55:00.000-04:002008-06-21T12:55:00.000-04:00Pretty good article from the LA Times regarding th...Pretty good article from the LA Times regarding this issue. A sports media analyst believes the NFL might team with Disney to pair its network with the Disney block of channels in an effort to get the cable companies to take the NFL along with those Disney offerings. Either take it all, or you get nothing, is the gist of the comment. <BR/><BR/>http://www.latimes.com/sports/Changohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478362076176959305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-37118837080794170482008-06-21T11:24:00.000-04:002008-06-21T11:24:00.000-04:00I thought ESPN was the NFL Network?I thought ESPN was the NFL Network?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-392780375183691962008-06-21T11:13:00.000-04:002008-06-21T11:13:00.000-04:00We're one step closer to the dream becoming realit...We're one step closer to the dream becoming reality: Pam Ward doing PbP on NFL games!!!<BR/><BR/>/Aaron BarnhartThe Ghost of Rick Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15782900718404244564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-87504562713841464332008-06-21T10:52:00.000-04:002008-06-21T10:52:00.000-04:00ESPN3 home of Football, both types.ESPN3 home of Football, both types.testing thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882014458283509104noreply@blogger.com