Jukester Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 If you guys can believe this, Charter pissed off the NFL apparently and they PULLED the channel from my cable....I am so fuggin PISSED. 586780[/snapback] Yeah, I have Charter too and they used to have it included in a separate sports tier. But they completely removed it from their lineup about 2 months ago because they said their wasn't enough interest. I tend to believe your theory, though. Charter is full of crap. To top it all off they don't provide ABC in high def here in St. Louis because of a squabble they have over fees with the local ABC affiliate. As we all know, the Super Bowl is on ABC this year. It's gonna be just wonderful watching the game on my big screen high def tv - in analog. Friggin a-holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 To top it all off they don't provide ABC in high def here in St. Louis because of a squabble they have over fees with the local ABC affiliate. As we all know, the Super Bowl is on ABC this year. It's gonna be just wonderful watching the game on my big screen high def tv - in analog. Friggin a-holes. 586854[/snapback] Can't you go out and buy a $20 antenna to get the ABC feed off the air? The Silver Sensor is supposed to work really really well. It'd be worth it in my mind Check out www.antennaweb.org to see how far you are from the towers. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Can't you go out and buy a $20 antenna to get the ABC feed off the air? The Silver Sensor is supposed to work really really well. It'd be worth it in my mind Check out www.antennaweb.org to see how far you are from the towers.CW 586855[/snapback] I have a silver sensor for sale if anyone needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukester Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Can't you go out and buy a $20 antenna to get the ABC feed off the air? The Silver Sensor is supposed to work really really well. It'd be worth it in my mind Check out www.antennaweb.org to see how far you are from the towers.CW 586855[/snapback] My tv doesn't have a built in HD tuner, so can't pick it up over the air. Has to go through the cable box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 This is GREAT news... IO think this will really help us with getting NFLN bought to the UK... One more step closer to Sunday Ticket overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 My tv doesn't have a built in HD tuner, so can't pick it up over the air. Has to go through the cable box. 586876[/snapback] Your cable box doesn't accept OTA inputs either? Stupid cable company... CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goober Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Why? If ya have DTV and sunday ticket ya never miss a game!!! 586827[/snapback] But does Direct TV still require having a landline phone in order to be a customer? Damned archaic Direct TV.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 But does Direct TV still require having a landline phone in order to be a customer? Damned archaic Direct TV.... 586915[/snapback] They say they do, but it's not true. You need it for software updates of the DVR, and if you buy PPV. In addition, if it's not connected, the TiVo gives you a nag screen every day, but it doesn't affect functionality. I had mine disconnected for a couple of years and they never said anything. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Yeah, I have Charter too and they used to have it included in a separate sports tier. But they completely removed it from their lineup about 2 months ago because they said their wasn't enough interest. I tend to believe your theory, though. Charter is full of crap. 586854[/snapback] Yeah, they lied to you then....What happened was that the NFL wanted NFL Network moved into one particular tier, but Charter didn't want to do that. The NFL got pissed off and pulled the programming. If I remember correctly, Charter wanted it in the Family tier and the NFL wanted it in the sports tier. So now I have friggin ESPN Classic.....WHOOOOOPIE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerstm Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 smart move by the NFL... Force the cable company to pay to carry thier channel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I'm going to like the Thanksgiving night game. Someone above suggested it'll be the Dallas game. I'm thinking it's going to be a third game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPR4444 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 By describing this as a "run up to the playoffs" package, are they implying that the NFL Network will have a flexible schedule and be able change/ choose what games will be shown on Thursdays and Saturdays? Also, are they saying that the 8 game package will be 2 games per week [one thursday nite and one Saturday nite] over the last 4 weeks of the regular season? it's not entirely clear to me, but i've been drinking a little. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 The only think I don't like about this is, the NFL Network isn't in HD. Hopefully that will come soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 If you guys can believe this, Charter pissed off the NFL apparently and they PULLED the channel from my cable....I am so fuggin PISSED. 586780[/snapback] I, too, have Charter...When I called, it was explained that the NFL Network desired to be placed in a lower channel number, not in the 300's like it was here..I wudda paid extra to have NFLN in the lower numbers instead of some sterling channel like LifeTime or the equally hideous ShopNBC or any of the other useless shopping channels.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Seriously. Can you imagine if all of non-satellite Manhattan can't watch the Thursday and Saturday games? All of that money left on the table... 586803[/snapback] Remember that you're talking about a system where a disagreement between the cable company and the YES network left NY Yankee games off the air in NYC for at least a month. Fans can and o lose out when media giants battle one another - no lock that things will be worked out in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 The only think I don't like about this is, the NFL Network isn't in HD. Hopefully that will come soon. 587121[/snapback] NFL Network does some stuff in HD. If I recall correctly, I've read that (on DirecTV at least), it's on a channel in the 90s when they do broadcast HD. That's far and few between right now, but it does exist. http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/listings Look at the "Game of the Week," for example. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 NFL Network does some stuff in HD. If I recall correctly, I've read that (on DirecTV at least), it's on a channel in the 90s when they do broadcast HD. That's far and few between right now, but it does exist. http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/listings Look at the "Game of the Week," for example. CW 587170[/snapback] They supposedly do carry some programming in HD, but on DirecTV I have not yet been able to find it. The DirecTV folks told me what channel they "thought" the programming was carried on, but they haven't been right yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 They supposedly do carry some programming in HD, but on DirecTV I have not yet been able to find it. The DirecTV folks told me what channel they "thought" the programming was carried on, but they haven't been right yet. 587179[/snapback] Cool. I'll have to keep on the lookout for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I, too, have Charter...When I called, it was explained that the NFL Network desired to be placed in a lower channel number, not in the 300's like it was here..I wudda paid extra to have NFLN in the lower numbers instead of some sterling channel like LifeTime or the equally hideous ShopNBC or any of the other useless shopping channels.. 587136[/snapback] Great, so we the fans get to suffer because of this crap. I'm pissed at the NFL for their stance, and I'm pissed at Charter for not doing something about it. I used to come home from work, put channel 321 on, and plop down at my computer....it was like a ritual. FUGGERS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Great, so we the fans get to suffer because of this crap. I'm pissed at the NFL for their stance, and I'm pissed at Charter for not doing something about it. I used to come home from work, put channel 321 on, and plop down at my computer....it was like a ritual. FUGGERS!!! 587307[/snapback] http://www.directv.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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