RTW2012 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I can think of a few reasons why the schedule is the way it is. 1) Canadian Olympic officials set the schedule for the preliminary round, and wants US vs Canada in prime time, where it will be shown on CTV in its entirety because all of Canada is looking forward to this game. 2) NBC wants to show programming with the broadest appeal, i.e. events that appeal to women and most Americans who really don't follow hockey. With Sunday prime time being the biggest audience of the week, NBC would rather show the ice dancing, plus go back and forth to other events, in order to maximize ratings. Devoting a 3-hour slot exclusively to hockey would probably be ruinous to their ratings, given the poor history of US viewership of hockey. 3) Given all this, NBC does have an outlet to show the US vs. Canada game in its entirety, although not on its flagship network, but yes, on a cable network without HD. Their thinking is that anyone who was interested in the game will go the extra mile to seek it out. Certainly if you are a fan of hockey, which I assume everyone here is, then you would disagree with the programming decisions. However, I can understand why they are doing this. And guess what? It has nothing to do with politics- liberal, conservative, or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 There is a forum for political discussion. Bring it there. Someone started this thread to discuss the Olympics, and by taking away from that and focusing the attention on yourself through a ridiculous post, you have been inconsiderate to the original poster and to anyone else who wants to discuss what he/she posted about. People don't want your type of post here, not because of your position, but because this isn't the right place for it. So go on your way, as you said you would. True. Sometimes I like this sidebars here because it shows just how liberal the Bills board is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I can think of a few reasons why the schedule is the way it is. 1) Canadian Olympic officials set the schedule for the preliminary round, and wants US vs Canada in prime time, where it will be shown on CTV in its entirety because all of Canada is looking forward to this game. 2) NBC wants to show programming with the broadest appeal, i.e. events that appeal to women and most Americans who really don't follow hockey. With Sunday prime time being the biggest audience of the week, NBC would rather show the ice dancing, plus go back and forth to other events, in order to maximize ratings. Devoting a 3-hour slot exclusively to hockey would probably be ruinous to their ratings, given the poor history of US viewership of hockey. 3) Given all this, NBC does have an outlet to show the US vs. Canada game in its entirety, although not on its flagship network, but yes, on a cable network without HD. Their thinking is that anyone who was interested in the game will go the extra mile to seek it out. Certainly if you are a fan of hockey, which I assume everyone here is, then you would disagree with the programming decisions. However, I can understand why they are doing this. And guess what? It has nothing to do with politics- liberal, conservative, or otherwise. +1 EDIT: Nobody will channel hunt for bobsled and ice dancing... They will for hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 i totally agree with you, you nailed it, but i NEVER brought palin up!, some other, maybe you, brought her into this mix, not me. but the mere fact she is such a lightening rod for liberals cracks me up. she is not a viable candidate, but i hope she keeps bothering liberals , makes for good laughs! Being the staunch INDY that I am, she doesn't bug me. Her fans bug me because evertime I meet one, I have to ask the very uncomfortable question, "How did you get to be so be dumb?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 True. Sometimes I like this sidebars here because it shows just how liberal the Bills board is! cannot argue with that!, this board REALLY is loaded with libs!.. i thought sports was an avenue they stayed away from because it promotes competition, you know, where there are winners, losers, arent liberal's the people who influenced the outlawing of dodgeball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Being the staunch INDY that I am, she doesn't bug me. Her fans bug me because evertime I meet one, I have to ask the very uncomfortable question, "How did you get to be so be dumb?" who? palin, or her fans?,, p s , what is your definition of dumb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 cannot argue with that!, this board REALLY is loaded with libs!.. i thought sports was an avenue they stayed away from because it promotes competition, you know, where there are winners, losers, arent liberal's the people who influenced the outlawing of dodgeball? No? Really... They still play dodgeball... They still have recess, even in the most liberal states... Sans MA of course... Tell me why there should be a disconnect between the two (sports and PPP) boards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 No? Really... They still play dodgeball... They still have recess, even in the most liberal states... Sans MA of course... Tell me why there should be a disconnect between the two (sports and PPP) boards? maybe i am just one them "dumb" conservatives, but as i sit here under my ronald reagan picture, i must ask you what does PPP stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 who? palin, or her fans?,, p s , what is your definition of dumb? Yes, Palin is a dummy. Yes, her fans are dummIES. This is my definition of dumb: Couric: You've cited Alaska's proximity to Russia as part of your foreign policy experience. What did you mean by that? Sarah Palin: That Alaska has a very narrow maritime border between a foreign country, Russia, and, on our other side, the land-boundary that we have with Canada. It's funny that a comment like that was kinda made to … I don't know, you know … reporters. You can't even make sh*t like that up!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 thank you very much! Hey, I'll tell you what. You can get a good look at a butcher's ass by sticking your head up there. But, wouldn't you rather to take his word for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 maybe i am just one them "dumb" conservatives, but as i sit here under my ronald reagan picture, i must ask you what does PPP stand for? http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?showforum=14 THIS IS PPP. It's where this nonsense belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Well, the Czech's and Russia of course. While the USA - Canada game gets relegated to MSNBC tonight in non HD. Or, at least it's in non HD on DTV. OK, what you need is a TV that scales well, or a good external scaler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Hey, I'll tell you what. You can get a good look at a butcher's ass by sticking your head up there. But, wouldn't you rather to take his word for it? is that what them there liberales mean by a mety fore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Yes, Palin is a dummy. Yes, her fans are dummIES. This is my definition of dumb: Couric: You've cited Alaska's proximity to Russia as part of your foreign policy experience. What did you mean by that? Sarah Palin: That Alaska has a very narrow maritime border between a foreign country, Russia, and, on our other side, the land-boundary that we have with Canada. It's funny that a comment like that was kinda made to … I don't know, you know … reporters. You can't even make sh*t like that up!!!!!!!!! who really gives a sh-t about palin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?showforum=14 THIS IS PPP. It's where this nonsense belongs. Nothing is nonsense... But I do admit, this topic is getting very close to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 It does seem a bit "retarded" that the game would be on MSNBC rather than on NBC, where the viewership would be considerably higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFL Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 the game is in HD on MSNHD, if you dont get that channel, youre a loser. thats channel 1074 in rochester on TWC.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 It does seem a bit "retarded" that the game would be on MSNBC rather than on NBC, where the viewership would be considerably higher. It seems that way for us hockey fans, but as a couple of people have mentioned, figure skating probably is a bigger draw for NBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 It does seem a bit "retarded" that the game would be on MSNBC rather than on NBC, where the viewership would be considerably higher. Again... People will channel hunt for the hockey game... Not so much bobsled and ice dancing. The wife wants to watch ice dancing... She will put it on channel 5 (knowing that is where the Olympics are)... Say I put it on channel five and find hockey. She won't watch that... She will just assume ice dancing was not being shown. Now, if I put it on channel 5 and find ice dancing... I will hunt for that friggan game! It is all about "hunters" and "gathers." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 is that what them there liberales mean by a mety fore? I could go over to your mama's, and light a small fire in her panties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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