Cowboys' local network disbanded? Huh?

[Kchunda]

Does anyone know what this means to us?



NFL Networks takes control of local team regional networks.

March 28, 2005
NEW YORK (AP) -- NFL owners have voted to disband regional networks run by the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons.

In return, the teams will get items for local use from the networks, which conducts shows that includes all 32 coaches.

The decision was made at last week's meetings in Maui, Sports Business Journal reported Monday. It was approved by a vote of 30-1 with one abstention.

The NFL Network began broadcasting in late 2003 and has had increasing control in recent months in broadcasting league events, ranging from announcements of the Hall of Fame vote to live news conferences from league meetings.

Commissioner Paul Tagliabue had previously placed a moratorium on adding regional networks, although the Cowboys were allowed to keep running theirs because it had already started. The new league move does not ``grandfather'' in networks only in existence.



Updated on Monday, Mar 28, 2005 12:57 pm EST

[Gatorgirl]

Does anyone know what this means to us?



NFL Networks takes control of local team regional networks.

March 28, 2005
NEW YORK (AP) -- NFL owners have voted to disband regional networks run by the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons.

In return, the teams will get items for local use from the networks, which conducts shows that includes all 32 coaches.

The decision was made at last week's meetings in Maui, Sports Business Journal reported Monday. It was approved by a vote of 30-1 with one abstention.

The NFL Network began broadcasting in late 2003 and has had increasing control in recent months in broadcasting league events, ranging from announcements of the Hall of Fame vote to live news conferences from league meetings.

Commissioner Paul Tagliabue had previously placed a moratorium on adding regional networks, although the Cowboys were allowed to keep running theirs because it had already started. The new league move does not ``grandfather'' in networks only in existence.

Updated on Monday, Mar 28, 2005 12:57 pm EST

The last paragraph is confusing to me. It sounds like the NFL Network will let the individual teams have shows on the NFL Network but not individual stations/networks? :confused:

[Cajuncowboy]

The last paragraph is confusing to me. It sounds like the NFL Network will let the individual teams have shows on the NFL Network but not individual stations/networks? :confused:

I'd be ok with that becasue I don't get the Cowboys channel and now I would get some Cowboys programming. But hey, I'm just looking out for #1 on this.

[TheSkaven]

I'd be ok with that becasue I don't get the Cowboys channel and now I would get some Cowboys programming. But hey, I'm just looking out for #1 on this.Ha, funny you should say that because I was thinking the exact same thing. This is good news for those of us outside the area.

By the way, is it me or is this the fourth time someone posted this article today? Must be a slow news day. :)

[WoodysGirl]

Ha, funny you should say that because I was thinking the exact same thing. This is good news for those of us outside the area.

By the way, is it me or is this the fourth time someone posted this article today? Must be a slow news day. :)

not just you... it is the fourth time it's been posted...lol and yes it is a slow news day. Guess all the cowboys beat writers took the day off to celebrate Easter.

[Nors]

Slow day - they are tired of looking bad talking up the Howard trade that never materialized.

[Doomsday101]

Slow day - they are tired of looking bad talking up the Howard trade that never materialized.

They could talk about Ty Law. LOL