NFL Blackouts?
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With several games this week in danger of being blacked out locally because of not being sold out, it made me think that I can't blame people for not going.
In my opinion, NFL games are much better on TV than in person... Sure, the tailgating is fun, the stadium atmosphere is cool, but the weather is usually cold and games themselves are so slow. 10 second play, 30 seconds of a huddle and lining up, then 10 seconds of play.... add that to the countless TV timeouts and whistles, you probably see less than 30 minutes of action in a 60 minute game (which is spread out over three and a half hours).
I'd much rather sit on my couch, with much cheaper food and beer, and watch a game in HD. You get all the replays and other game updates, can flip over to other games (on Sundays) and you don't have to wait in line for the bathroom.
Some sports like baseball and hockey are MUCH better in person than on TV, but football isn't one of them.
In my opinion, NFL games are much better on TV than in person... Sure, the tailgating is fun, the stadium atmosphere is cool, but the weather is usually cold and games themselves are so slow. 10 second play, 30 seconds of a huddle and lining up, then 10 seconds of play.... add that to the countless TV timeouts and whistles, you probably see less than 30 minutes of action in a 60 minute game (which is spread out over three and a half hours).
I'd much rather sit on my couch, with much cheaper food and beer, and watch a game in HD. You get all the replays and other game updates, can flip over to other games (on Sundays) and you don't have to wait in line for the bathroom.
Some sports like baseball and hockey are MUCH better in person than on TV, but football isn't one of them.
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I agree...I have the NFL Package through Directv...I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE it...My thumb is sore from flipping back and forth...
with that said, I will be driving up for a Steelers Game something this season...
Baseball is much more boring to watch on TV and live. Talk about a lot of wasted time.
Agreed, I love Penn State and Giants football games live. The atmosphere is just awesome. I wouldn't pay to go to a game not of my team though.
I love baseball live and on TV but there are not many like me
I call bullshit. What crappy games are you going to? It's always better to be there...always.
This si equivalent to saying it's better to listen to a Pearl Jam boot at home on your stereo than it is to be at the concert. No comparison.
I wish I had the NFL Package... actually I wish that the package was available on cable systems or the NFL would make individual games available on a pay-per-view basis. I'm a Steeler fan living in upstate NY, I'd gladly pay $20 or whatever to watch the Steelers games every week.
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
Concert, yes I agree, but not football (in my opinion).
I've been to playoff games, Monday night games and other games... They are fun, and the atmosphere is good, but all things considered, I'd rather be at home.
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
As a Pats fan living in Cali, the NFL package is my saviour!
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
seriously, look in to directv...I've had it since I moved south in 2000 and I've never had a problem...I'm pretty sure if you sign up now, you'll get the NFL package for free...
The NFL package is like High Speed internet...once you have it, you ain't going back...
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