truth on hold Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 All the networks and ESPN keep feeding us non-stop Cowboys coverage. And a lot of it is redundant. They were over rated by the media all along, they're not good and they're not even that interesting. Bills, Steelers and Titans get barely any coverage yet all are clearly better teams playing much better quality football. Heck, even the Giants coverage is a fraction of what Dallas gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Dallas population >> Buffalo population Dallas population >> Pittsburgh population Dallas population >> Nashville population unfortunately, ESPN has become a completely obvious whore. more so than ever before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 $$$$$$$$$$$ Dallas is a big market and they have fans across the country. The more E$PN talks about them, the more people will watch. Same goes with the Red Sox...though ESPN covers them like NESN does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Quint Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 $$$$$$$$$$$ Dallas is a big market and they have fans across the country. The more E$PN talks about them, the more people will watch. Same goes with the Red Sox...though ESPN covers them like NESN does. So glad the Red Sox lost last night. I really can't deal with any more media coverage of that team. Dallas is getting to be just as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Dallas population >> Buffalo populationDallas population >> Pittsburgh population Dallas population >> Nashville population unfortunately, ESPN has become a completely obvious whore. more so than ever before. What they're not factoring is how many viewers they will lose from the non-Cowboys obsessed fans like me. I'm watching them a lot less given all the Cowboys stuff. I can't be the only one feels like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Stench Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I actually prefer Dallas and other big markets getting more coverage than Buffalo. It's nice seeing the occasional special on the Bills, but I really prefer Buffalo flying under the radar, keeping the national exposure to a minimum. Buffalo just had it's biggest win in a long, long time and when you go to ESPN.com's NFL front-page, you struggle to find any article on the win...good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Dave Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 So glad the Red Sox lost last night. I really can't deal with any more media coverage of that team. Dallas is getting to be just as bad. The Red Sox will still get the media coverage, both positive and negative. I see what you're saying, but the truth is there is a flip side to getting all of the press. For example, Joba gets a DUI on a Saturday night in Nebraska. If Joba played for the Royals, would it have been the second headline on ESPN.com? I'd say no. Think Marshawn's case this summer would have generated more negative press if he was Dallas' running back? Sure it would have. As a fan of a team that gets shoved down the public's throat with every move (Yankees) and a fan of a team that's largely ignored (Bills), I much prefer to have the team out of the spotlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Don't forget rule number one of successful media: the only thing that sells better than the elevation of something or someone artificial is the systematic and bloody destruction of the exact same artificial something or someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I actually prefer Dallas and other big markets getting more coverage than Buffalo. It's nice seeing the occasional special on the Bills, but I really prefer Buffalo flying under the radar, keeping the national exposure to a minimum. Buffalo just had it's biggest win in a long, long time and when you go to ESPN.com's NFL front-page, you struggle to find any article on the win...good stuff. Thanks for dropping by Dick! I agree with you 113% WES. Let the cowboys get the attention whether positive or negative...course I enjoy it much more when it's the negative variety. Best line...Ditka this morning when discussing Dallas and whether Wade should be canned..."Well, they already have 3 head coaches." Wade Garrett Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 All the networks and ESPN keep feeding us non-stop Cowboys coverage. And a lot of it is redundant. They were over rated by the media all along, they're not good and they're not even that interesting. Bills, Steelers and Titans get barely any coverage yet all are clearly better teams playing much better quality football. Heck, even the Giants coverage is a fraction of what Dallas gets. Great post. A friend of mine at work (Steelers fan) has been saying the same thing for week. Ed Werner seems to live in the Cowboys' complex. Why aren't, for example, the Steelers getting that much attention? They're 5-1, with the toughest schedule in football. They have WAY MORE FANS across the country than Dallas' fans. And they appeal way more to the average football fan, with their hard-nosed play. This is an excellent example of the sports media's laziness. It's just easier to find one story and beat it to death (e.g., Brady and Pats last season; Favre at the beginning of this season; now the Cowboys), than to work to find good stories every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 All the networks and ESPN keep feeding us non-stop Cowboys coverage. And a lot of it is redundant. They were over rated by the media all along, they're not good and they're not even that interesting. Bills, Steelers and Titans get barely any coverage yet all are clearly better teams playing much better quality football. Heck, even the Giants coverage is a fraction of what Dallas gets. It's OK. Without the exposure we would never get to see Wade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 The Red Sox will still get the media coverage, both positive and negative. I see what you're saying, but the truth is there is a flip side to getting all of the press. For example, Joba gets a DUI on a Saturday night in Nebraska. If Joba played for the Royals, would it have been the second headline on ESPN.com? I'd say no. Think Marshawn's case this summer would have generated more negative press if he was Dallas' running back? Sure it would have. As a fan of a team that gets shoved down the public's throat with every move (Yankees) and a fan of a team that's largely ignored (Bills), I much prefer to have the team out of the spotlight. You make good points, but they've gone too far this time. I wouldn't mind seeing some Bills and other 5&1 teams and Titans highlights more often. For example, if TO had made the TD catch on his helmet like Evans, it would be a non-stop highlight on ESPN and the networks. I haven't seen it once on ESPN this morning. Even though Bills have played 1 less game, Evans has 123 more yards than TO and only 1 less TD ... how many people know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Problem: A person is tired of all the Cowboys media (over)exposure. Solution: Make a thread to discuss the Cowboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGimp Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 How 'bout them Cowboys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Dave Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 You make good points, but they've gone too far this time. I wouldn't mind seeing some Bills and other 5&1 teams and Titans highlights more often. For example, if TO had made the TD catch on his helmet like Evans, it would be a non-stop highlight on ESPN and the networks. I haven't seen it once on ESPN this morning. Even though Bills have played 1 less game, Evans has 123 more yards than TO and only 1 less TD ... how many people know that? No arguing that. But what's important is that you know that and I know that and the people on this board know that. To hell with everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I just sent Peter King this e-mail: Peter-- What's the deal with the non-stop Cowboys' coverage by the media. I noticed that you too were seduced into leading MMQB with a Cowboys story. I'm a fan of a small-market team (Buffalo), and I can understand how the media maybe doesn't want to cover smaller markets. But why no love for the Giants, Steelers, Skins, Titans, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 I just sent Peter King this e-mail: Peter-- What's the deal with the non-stop Cowboys' coverage by the media. I noticed that you too were seduced into leading MMQB with a Cowboys story. I'm a fan of a small-market team (Buffalo), and I can understand how the media maybe doesn't want to cover smaller markets. But why no love for the Giants, Steelers, Skins, Titans, etc.? Nice The media is treating cowboys like they're the 2 time defending super bowl champs and it's some kind of shock they're 4 & 3. reality is they haven't won a super bowl in 13 years and were 1 and done in last year's playoff, losing at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 The cowboys are the NFL's version of Paris Hilton. Lots of media coverage, no class and no talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 The cowboys are the NFL's version of Paris Hilton. Lots of media coverage, no class and no talent HAHAHA yes! well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 The cowboys are the NFL's version of Paris Hilton. Lots of media coverage, no class and no talent They both suck too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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