No national games!

[earthsci]

Re: Re: Re: Re: No national games!

Originally posted by kerouac9
I think that the prerequisite for being on MNF (to get a guaranteed MNF game) is getting into the playoffs.

If you're speaking in generalities, I think that you are right. As a hard core prerequisite that's not true though. We were on MNF in '95 under the Buddy Ryan regime. Also, the Redskins, Cowboys, Bears and Browns are on this year and they were playoffless last year.

 

[AZCB34]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: No national games!

Originally posted by earthsci
If you're speaking in generalities, I think that you are right. As a hard core prerequisite that's not true though. We were on MNF in '95 under the Buddy Ryan regime. Also, the Redskins, Cowboys, Bears and Browns are on this year and they were playoffless last year.

Right. Market size and team following also play huge roles since that translates to ratings. But as a rule, kerouac is right. Playoff teams will get nods more often by far.

 

[kerouac9]

What I meant was that playoff teams get on no matter what. I don't know of a time that a playoff team didn't make it on to MNF the following year. I remember that being part of the discussion when the Cards were on MNF all those years ago.

The Browns did make the playoffs last year. The Bears almost always get a MNF game because they're the Bears, and kind of the same thing with the Cowboys, and the 'Skins. The Rams and 'Aints probably get a MNF game because last year was seen as an abberration, and they're especially explosive, exciting teams.

 

[Houdini]

Originally posted by denverbirdfan
hey, i'm thinking about getting directv too. i think i spent about $300-400 last year just on wings and beer watching the smallest tv with no sound. it sucked - but at least i got to see. ohw much does directv cost anyway? can i get it for just the football season? how many channels and all that? thanks!

I first bought DirecTV about 4 or 5 years ago. The first 2 years I purchased just the football package and nothing else. I'm not sure if they still let you do that. This year they raised the price to $199, but you have to order before July 31st otherwise the price jumps. You can pay it in one lump sum or 4 monthly payments. To me it's worth it. I put the TV on the back patio and grill out during the games, and friends bring the beer and food. I've known other friends to split the costs to share it. If the Cardinal game or whatever other game you are watching finishes early, it's great to be able to see the last few minutes of some other close games still going on. I love it.

http://www.directvsports.com/Subscriptions/NFLSundayTicket/

 

[denverbirdfan]

thanks houdini. but i can't pass up watching the birds with some fellow die-hards in the bar. actual people to give high fives to!

 

[BIGDADDY_REDBIRD]

Pantone194C...you are more than welcome to come also. tell a friend, bring a friend......I also sometimes bring my son(Broncos fan) & kids from My football team to watch the games & eat. Funny how the generations have changed. As a child when a football game was on, the tv I was there!!!! For these kids nowadays???? Watching a football game takes too much effort every 5 min can I have a quarter to play a video game????? They don't make'm like they used to I guess

 

[earthsci]

Originally posted by kerouac9
The Browns did make the playoffs last year.

Oops, you're right. I shouldn't have taken that last hit of acid.

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