Hail Flutie Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'm from NJ but I'll be in upstate NY for the holidays. What are the chances the game doesn't get blacked out on Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) I'm from NJ but I'll be in upstate NY for the holidays. What are the chances the game doesn't get blacked out on Sunday? Well, I guess it depends where in "Upstate New York" you will be. The term "Upstate New York" doesn't have much utility for things like this as that term is used for about 90% or more of the total area of the state. I'm not trying to be a wise ass here, it's just a very vague term. As you can see from this map, the game will be seen in much of the state. Even if the game is blacked out in Buffalo and the rest of Western New York (that will be decided tomorrow, I believe), you might be able to see it, depending where in "Upstate New York" you will be. EDIT: It looks like you will see the game if you are in an area that gets Syracuse stations, even if it is blacked out in Buffalo. Edited December 23, 2010 by The Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BfloBillsFan Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) Well, I guess it depends where in "Upstate New York" you will be. The term "Upstate New York" doesn't have much utility for things like this as that term is used for about 90% or more of the total area of the state. I'm not trying to be a wise ass here, it's just a very vague term. As you can see from this map, the game will be seen in much of the state. Even if the game is blacked out in Buffalo and the rest of Western New York (that will be decided tomorrow, I believe), you might be able to see it, depending where in "Upstate New York" you will be. EDIT: It looks like you will see the game if you are in an area that gets Syracuse stations, even if it is blacked out in Buffalo. I can't stand the term upstate NY. Buffalo is in WNY! Thanks for the map. Edited December 23, 2010 by MotownBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin_Bills_Fan Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Didn't anyone ever tell you that there are two halves to NY - there is NYC/Long Island and than there is the rest of New York (i.e. upstate) By the way the OP never did say what Turnpike exit he was from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdub Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Didn't anyone ever tell you that there are two halves to NY - there is NYC/Long Island and than there is the rest of New York (i.e. upstate) By the way the OP never did say what Turnpike exit he was from. Bet OP is going to Poughkeepsie. Rough'n it in Upstate New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 From the thread title I thought this was going to be about forgetting a game that you went to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'm from NJ but I'll be in upstate NY for the holidays. What are the chances the game doesn't get blacked out on Sunday? Latest reports indicate the game will not sell out in time to avoid a blackout, but maybe Mr. Wilson will buy up the extra tix so the game will be televised. (BTW He HAS done that before for all of you who think Ralph is a tight-wad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Latest reports indicate the game will not sell out in time to avoid a blackout, but maybe Mr. Wilson will buy up the extra tix so the game will be televised. (BTW He HAS done that before for all of you who think Ralph is a tight-wad) Yes he has. In the past, the local TV station may buy the last bit (in order to secure their game advertising) and i think Tops and other businesses have helped out. Hopefully they can get it done for the local fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Well, I guess it depends where in "Upstate New York" you will be. The term "Upstate New York" doesn't have much utility for things like this as that term is used for about 90% or more of the total area of the state. I'm not trying to be a wise ass here, it's just a very vague term. As you can see from this map, the game will be seen in much of the state. Even if the game is blacked out in Buffalo and the rest of Western New York (that will be decided tomorrow, I believe), you might be able to see it, depending where in "Upstate New York" you will be. EDIT: It looks like you will see the game if you are in an area that gets Syracuse stations, even if it is blacked out in Buffalo. I love that map! Is there anywhere else that tells you who the announcers are of other games (not NFL)......In this information age, I need to know everything, and it annoys me when I turn a game on and have no idea who is announcing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Didn't anyone ever tell you that there are two halves to NY - there is NYC/Long Island and than there is the rest of New York (i.e. upstate) By the way the OP never did say what Turnpike exit he was from. I love when people ask me what Turnpike exit I'm from. "Go !@#$ yourself. That's the Turnpike exit I'm from," is what I tell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I love when people ask me what Turnpike exit I'm from. "Go !@#$ yourself. That's the Turnpike exit I'm from," is what I tell them. Oh, so you're from Brooklyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstealer Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 If Buffalo could manage to get a win -their first in years against New England- and it was blacked -out, that would surely suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) EDIT: It looks like you will see the game if you are in an area that gets Syracuse stations, even if it is blacked out in Buffalo. This is unfortunately not true. Syracuse stations do get blacked out as well. You have to be almost as far east as Albany, as far north as Watertown, or as far south as Binghampton to avoid the stupid black out. Edited December 23, 2010 by Metal Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saratoga Leo Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) This is unfortunately not true. Syracuse stations do get blacked out as well. You have to be almost as far east as Albany, as far north as Watertown, or as far south as Binghampton to avoid the stupid black out. The Jets game is on in Albany. Not the Bills. Ravenswood in Clifton Park is the place to see the Bills game. Edited December 23, 2010 by Saratoga Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Ironically, the one week the game is on in Vermont I'm heading home to where the game is blacked out. Go figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 They are showing the Jersey Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh, so you're from Brooklyn. LOL! That made me chuckle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) We will know at 1pm today. The Rochester news last night didn't give a number on available seats, but did say that a sellout was very unlikely and in the event of a non sellout, Rochester would get the Jets game. Edited December 23, 2010 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdub Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 They are showing the Jersey Jets. Sad, but to be expected. Its adthe.net for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 It's a bus trip to the Ralph leaving at 5:15 AM for me. The final game of the season is guaranteed to be on in Albany. I'm having a group that will include some Jets fans come over for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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