eSJayDee Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 Like I imagine most typical fans, I find the number and frequency of commercials during games to be quite annoying. The fact that many years ago, a game often finished in less than 3 hours. Now, after numerous rule and policy changes, they're to the point where a game finishing in under 3 hours is a rarity. In fact, it seems like prime time games are seldom finished in less than 3 1/2 hours. It'll be interesting to see what happens on the NFL network, now that they will have production control over their own games. Will they cater to the fan & have more reasonable commercial breaks, or will they be as bad as the other networks?
Chilly Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 Like I imagine most typical fans, I find the number and frequency of commercials during games to be quite annoying. The fact that many years ago, a game often finished in less than 3 hours. Now, after numerous rule and policy changes, they're to the point where a game finishing in under 3 hours is a rarity. In fact, it seems like prime time games are seldom finished in less than 3 1/2 hours.It'll be interesting to see what happens on the NFL network, now that they will have production control over their own games. Will they cater to the fan & have more reasonable commercial breaks, or will they be as bad as the other networks? 738626[/snapback] Given the amount the NFL Network paid to have games, I wouldn't be expecting a reduction in commercials.
plenzmd1 Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 Given the amount the NFL Network paid to have games, I wouldn't be expecting a reduction in commercials. 738628[/snapback] let me be the first to say"Tivo" my brother
Chilly Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 let me be the first to say"Tivo" my brother 738634[/snapback] I don't like Tivo as much with sports. Most shows I don't care if its live, sports I do.
Marshmallow Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 let me be the first to say"Tivo" my brother 738634[/snapback] Tivo/DVR may be reducing the amount of tv commercials people watch, but it's increasing the determination of advertisers to hit you with more non-traditional and alternative ads. Some of which are a lot more annoying and invasive than any tv commercial.
plenzmd1 Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 Tivo/DVR may be reducing the amount of tv commercials people watch, but it's increasing the determination of advertisers to hit you with more non-traditional and alternative ads. Some of which are a lot more annoying and invasive than any tv commercial. 738706[/snapback] all im saying is i have been tivo(first with ultimate tv) games since 2000. I know not of what you speak, but ain't no better Sunday afteernoon than a beautiful fall day in the mid-atlantic spent outside most of the day, coming home round 4.30, and watching the tivoed Bill game. Wife making a nice Sunday dinner, me skipping commercials and halftime, game done bout 6:15 just in time for a nice roast beef dinner I am prolly the only Bills fan ecstatic when i saw no prime time or 4.00 games
Buftex Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 all im saying is i have been tivo(first with ultimate tv) games since 2000. I know not of what you speak, but ain't no better Sunday afteernoon than a beautiful fall day in the mid-atlantic spent outside most of the day, coming home round 4.30, and watching the tivoed Bill game. Wife making a nice Sunday dinner, me skipping commercials and halftime, game done bout 6:15 just in time for a nice roast beef dinner I am prolly the only Bills fan ecstatic when i saw no prime time or 4.00 games 738854[/snapback] I know life gets in the way, but I guess I am the only one who enjoys a good, long game...key word being "good". Funny, I was just burning the Bills season opener, against Miami, in 1989, onto DVD. I was editing out the commercials a I went. The last 4:12 of that game took 25 minutes to play, real time...4:12 minutes of football! Great game though...Kelly on the keeper, 2 seconds to go! Kelly really was awesome! But, I digress.... In that regard, NHL hockey still has it all over the other sports, as far as the quickness of the games.
sdevo Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 Like I imagine most typical fans, I find the number and frequency of commercials during games to be quite annoying. The fact that many years ago, a game often finished in less than 3 hours. Now, after numerous rule and policy changes, they're to the point where a game finishing in under 3 hours is a rarity. In fact, it seems like prime time games are seldom finished in less than 3 1/2 hours.It'll be interesting to see what happens on the NFL network, now that they will have production control over their own games. Will they cater to the fan & have more reasonable commercial breaks, or will they be as bad as the other networks? 738626[/snapback] Looks like Time Warner is starting its own PR campaign regarding the NFL network see link belwo http://www.nflgetreal.com/
zow2 Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 Count me as one who could care less if the games are 3 1/2 hours or more. It's only one game per week. Why can't we savor it?? It's not like baseball where they have a game every damn night. Like others, i usually Tivo Bills games so I can step away if my kids start going nuts and they need my attention.
stuckincincy Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 I am prolly the only Bills fan ecstatic when i saw no prime time or 4.00 games 738854[/snapback] Rats. Then probably the only Bills game broadcast in my area this year will be the pre-season B'gals game. Whoopie.
udonkey Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 Rats. Then probably the only Bills game broadcast in my area this year will be the pre-season B'gals game. Whoopie. 738951[/snapback] Go to Barleycorns with me sometime in NKY - its not a bar atmosphere, there are usually 20-30 Bills fans, many who bring their <10 year old kids. I usually get some wings, drink a couple of beers, and enjoy the game amongst other fans.
stuckincincy Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 Go to Barleycorns with me sometime in NKY - its not a bar atmosphere, there are usually 20-30 Bills fans, many who bring their <10 year old kids. I usually get some wings, drink a couple of beers, and enjoy the game amongst other fans. 738955[/snapback] Thanks - not a bad plan.
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