buffaloaggie Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 GO CANADA GO!!! HOCKEY IS OUR GAME!!! I thought it was Lacrosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 GO CANADA GO!!! HOCKEY IS OUR GAME!!! But yet, we own the single biggest moment in it's history. The 1980 game and team is the best sporting event/team ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Back to the original topic about NBC's cluelessness: From WSJ: What do they know bout their audience anyway? Evidently, not much. They are, after all, by far the worst network on TV. Not only the mainstream network, but all of their cable news networks too. So, I wouldn't put much stock in listening to NBC. Olympic hockey is different than the NHL. The USA across the chest of our guys tonight, would get ratings. If figure skating was so damn popular, it would have a season and a huge TV contract just like our four major sports. But they don't, because no one would watch it outside of the Olympics. Again, this has potential to be a huge moment for NBC. I understand going with figure skating, I really do, but I just hope this game turns out to be a classic, so NBC's gamble doesn't pay off. I don't think the US has a prayer, but I just hope it's good, so NBC misses an opportunity to grab a big audience. I hate NBC. Let me go get some eyeglasses, so I can watch this crud in non-HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFL Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 So after all this chatter about the Evil Obama and his Dark Agent Olbermann conspiring to deprive red-blooded Americans from watching hockey on NBC's main channel, the real reason now appears to be NOT about the move to MSNBC, but a snitty tirade because DirecTV doesn't have it in high definition. Man, have some Americans become spoiled little brats. winer winner chicken dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 So after all this chatter about the Evil Obama and his Dark Agent Olbermann conspiring to deprive red-blooded Americans from watching hockey on NBC's main channel, the real reason now appears to be NOT about the move to MSNBC, but a snitty tirade because DirecTV doesn't have it in high definition. Man, have some Americans become spoiled little brats. Yeah, after all, with the monthly fee to receive HD, and the money spent to buy the HD receivers, who would raise their standards to brat level and actually want to watch the game in HD? My god, how spoiled. I'm so embarrassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 LMAO, maybe this is why NBC sucks? Just a little bit? NBC Nightly News leads off with how big USA vs Canada is, and how big hockey is up there. Then, NBC runs the awesome 1980 hockey special at the end of today's NBC afternoon coverage. And then, relegate it to MSNBC. They don't even listen to themselves. What a bunch of buffoons. And you wonder why you suck? They are actually hyping up the sport they not only carry (NHL), but then relegating it to a network largely not in HD, and on a network people have trouble finding. Great job guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 It's a farce. What a stupid decision. Showing ice dancing over one of the most exciting events of the Olympics thus far? Way to go NBC. With the whole Conan-Leno thing and this kind of decision, you have to wonder how these boneheads still have jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I blame Bush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I just turned it on and it is in HD on timeWarner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Based on your first post, and it is a judgment (you asked for it). Whether or not the producers of NBC are making a bad programming call has nothing to do with politics, and any sane person here can recognize that. Paging DC Tom... Sorry I'm late...just catching up. Holy !@#$ing ****. If dwight's got a pilot's license, I recommend staying away from the Philly IRS office. On the upside, this is thread now holds the record for the most interest ever generated by an Olympic event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTW2012 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Again, this has potential to be a huge moment for NBC. I understand going with figure skating, I really do, but I just hope this game turns out to be a classic, so NBC's gamble doesn't pay off. I don't think the US has a prayer, but I just hope it's good, so NBC misses an opportunity to grab a big audience. I hate NBC. Let me go get some eyeglasses, so I can watch this crud in non-HD. You realize this is just a preliminary round game, don't you? No medals are on the line tonight, and neither team will be eliminated with a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 They are, after all, by far the worst network on TV. Not only the mainstream network, but all of their cable news networks too. No doubt about that one. Olympic hockey is different than the NHL. The USA across the chest of our guys tonight, would get ratings. If figure skating was so damn popular, it would have a season and a huge TV contract just like our four major sports. But they don't, because no one would watch it outside of the Olympics. But that's why the skating is a big deal...cause it's only in the spotlight every 4 years, so people get into it. Same reason millions of Americans will become soccer fans for a week next summer during the World Cup after not seeing a game in the last four years. Again, this has potential to be a huge moment for NBC. I understand going with figure skating, I really do, but I just hope this game turns out to be a classic, so NBC's gamble doesn't pay off. I don't think the US has a prayer, but I just hope it's good, so NBC misses an opportunity to grab a big audience. I hate NBC. Let me go get some eyeglasses, so I can watch this crud in non-HD. It doesn't matter if the US wins an amazing game; NBC's decision is based on viewers and related advertising dollars. Most casual viewers tuning into the Olympics are going to stick with ice skating longer than a hockey game and that's why it gets the prime network. Meanwhile, those of us who really want to see the game are going to find it on MSNBC (or even Versus!) The point is, it's not a bad decision by NBC and it's not something to get worked up over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I haven't read through all 7 pages of this but has Dwight alleged yet that the decision to show figure skating is part of the Gay Liberal Agenda? 'Cause if not, he's missing out on an even dumber, but jucier, psychotic theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxfirefighter Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 for those who are tech savy and have a computer hooked up to their tv and a high speed internet connection. NBColympics.com is streaming it LIVE in HD. I am pissed that its not on an HD channel, but this makes it better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I just turned it on and it is in HD on timeWarnerIt's in HD on Comcast too. Too bad Amazing Race and WWE start at 8 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonInBuffalo Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I just turned it on and it is in HD on timeWarnerThanks. tvguide.com doesn't have Time Warner's channels totally up to date, so they didn't have MSNBCHD in their listings. I had to hunt it down in my channel guide. (718 where I live) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 You realize this is just a preliminary round game, don't you? No medals are on the line tonight, and neither team will be eliminated with a loss. Yeah, and it's for the #1 seed in the medal round. It's a HUGE game, and the first big game for Canada. The atmosphere is rocking and the US is already ahead. Much more intense than anything seen thus far in any of the Olympic competition. I do realize what I'm watching is special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Concast bought nbc. Is this another way for them to f with directv subscribers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonInBuffalo Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Keep in mind that this is the same network that pre-empted a sudden death OT playoff game so they could show a pregame show for a horse race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Concast bought nbc. Is this another way for them to f with directv subscribers? It sucks for those of us that have DTV. But we have no other choice to combat this problem because the NFL trumps everything and they have a monopoly on the Sunday Ticket. Ugh. Oh well, awesome flow so far. Intense game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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