http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2002-2006 by the authors Sun, 6 Feb 2005 20:17:41 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/02/06/025427.php#comment-115959 Super Bowl half-time update: 7 - 7. Close game! Why does it feel like the Eagles are holding on and the offense timid and scared? I think it will take a monster defensive effort for the Eagles to pull off this upset... ]]> 115959@blogcritics.org Sun, 6 Feb 2005 20:17:41 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/02/06/025427.php#comment-115957 Mike - I think the big difference is that there are so many fewer overall games with regard to football as compared to all other major sports. Therefore, each game is thus enhanced in significance. So why not show more of the relatively few games that are available? I think it's very reasonable to ask for a weekly Thursday, Saturday, and Monday night game on top of the Sunday package. Ass to that the point I mentioned about having double-headers on two networks for the Sunday games, and you then have a good variety and depth of games to watch every week. The only thing stopping this from happening is the money pouring in from the satellite television / NFL Sunday Ticket program. It's an overall disservice to the fans, in my opinion. ]]> 115957@blogcritics.org Sun, 6 Feb 2005 20:16:27 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/02/06/025427.php#comment-115717 Actually, I think the limited nature of exposure helps drive up the ratings. Sunday afternoon and Monday night becomes an event, whereas if the games were on four or five days a week, it would dilute that event status. Today's Super Bowl will have huge ratings in large part because it's a one-shot deal. One game, one champion. Compare this with the seven-game series in Major League Baseball, the NBA, and the NHL. Did you miss Game Two? No problem- the series isn't even close to being decided yet. Big time football fans think they would watch seven days a week, but baseball fans have this opportunity, and really don't cash in on it. For proof, check the ratings. ]]> 115717@blogcritics.org Sun, 6 Feb 2005 08:54:46 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/02/06/025427.php#comment-115692 agreed! more football would be better football. I am sad that tomorrow is my last day of football for months. They wouldn't run a Saturday afternoon game because of college, however I think a marquee prime time game for Saturday night would be awesome. It is easier on the fans too, because you have the next day off to relax and recover. How about a Friday night game? I could watch NFL all weekend, and am currently stealing cable so I can't order anything. Go Broncos! ]]> 115692@blogcritics.org Sun, 6 Feb 2005 03:03:06 EST