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**Sarge** · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by Juke99

There are some here who are old enough to remember Wide World Of Sports televising Muhammad Ali fights....LIVE.

Was that awesome or what............... ABC's Wide World of Sports.

Memories.

I think I'm gonna cry.

calico · 07-26-2004

The state of the league today is what killed MNF. They can no longer have their pick of definite quality games. I really don't care if they move or not. I am one of the few who would prefer the Thursday night games instead of Monday night.

NOVA 22 · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by TruBlueCowboy

I hate how pro sports are moving to cable. The NBA and NHL have already done it for many of their significant games. I know a lot of people have cable nowadays but it reminds me of how sports aren't for the blue collar masses like they used to be. Some kid in the ghetto who has mad athletic skills and a dream to play in the NFL won't be able to watch the game anymore because mom and dad can't afford cable. Baseball was popular because it was so cheap and any joe could get a seat in the stands. Now, you pay $50 just for the parking, program and hot dogs. Pro sports just ain't what they used to be.

Its true, but the reality is that FOX, ABC and CBS lose a boatload on their NFL contracts. cable networks also generate revenue from cable subscriptions, not just advertising. as long as the leagues want to charge huge amounts to carry their games, more and more will be making the switch to cable.

blindzebra · 07-26-2004

ABC ownes ESPN, so they can't out bid themselves. It's up to them which way they go.

What they need to do is open up the schedule, no more NFC on Fox/ AFC on CBS.
Divide up the games so that they can put that weeks best match up in primetime.
Too many times you will have a great double-header on Fox, a crappy game on CBS, a good Sunday night game, than a crappy Monday night game.

**trickblue** · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Was that awesome or what............... ABC's Wide World of Sports.

Memories.

I think I'm gonna cry.

Ahhh... yes... the thrill of victory... and the agony of bustin' your ace on a ski jump...

**trickblue** · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by calico

The state of the league today is what killed MNF. They can no longer have their pick of definite quality games. I really don't care if they move or not. I am one of the few who would prefer the Thursday night games instead of Monday night.

I know they had talked about not making it a "set schedule"... in other words they reserve the right to change any MNF game to a more marquis match-up...

Juke99 · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Uh.......ya..........yer right.

Some things don't change.........indeed.

There's something to be said for consistency...even if it's always bad.

**Sarge** · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by trickblue

Ahhh... yes... the thrill of victory... and the agony of bustin' your ace on a ski jump...

...and it never got old did it?

**big dog cowboy** · 07-26-2004

I always wanted Monday Night Football (and Sunday also!) to include games on ABC and ESPN so I could have a choice as to what game I could watch.

**trickblue** · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by Sarge

...and it never got old did it?

NEVER!!! (lengthening message for legal post)

Nors · 07-26-2004

I swore when my dad told me about "walking miles to get to the bus" and all the old stories I'd never do the same.

An ESPN commercial came on about 25th anniversary! I grew up 10 minutes from Bristol Ct and they luerd Berman and the late Tom Mees from 1410 WNVR Radio in Waterbury Ct. That was right as cable hit our neighborhood! The early ESPN years were a joke - but we watched it. It was clear - it was new. We had more than 7 channels!

No black and white grainy pictures! No more rabbit ears! No more listening to dad go insane when the antenna on the roof crapped out yet again.

I was living large in 1979, 1980. Australian Rules football at night man! There was the freakin College world series! Worlds strongest man! Cfl too! And thats when a new era started.

In this world of HDTV, Broadband Internet, Cable TV, Cell phones, 900 channels. Life is busier, but not sure any better quality of life wise.

But for us sports fans who cares - !

Nors · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Was that awesome or what............... ABC's Wide World of Sports.

Memories.

I think I'm gonna cry.

Saturday afternoon baseball game of the week? It was your only chance to see teams outside your market.

jimmy40 · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by TruBlueCowboy

I hate how pro sports are moving to cable. The NBA and NHL have already done it for many of their significant games. I know a lot of people have cable nowadays but it reminds me of how sports aren't for the blue collar masses like they used to be. Some kid in the ghetto who has mad athletic skills and a dream to play in the NFL won't be able to watch the game anymore because mom and dad can't afford cable. Baseball was popular because it was so cheap and any joe could get a seat in the stands. Now, you pay $50 just for the parking, program and hot dogs. Pro sports just ain't what they used to be.

I remember when the NBA finals were shown on tape delay late at night or not at all. Some things aren't as bad as you think.

**trickblue** · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by Nors

I swore when my dad told me about "walking miles to get to the bus" and all the old stories I'd never do the same.

An ESPN commercial came on about 25th anniversary! I grew up 10 minutes from Bristol Ct and they luerd Berman and the late Tom Mees from 1410 WNVR Radio in Waterbury Ct. That was right as cable hit our neighborhood! The early ESPN years were a joke - but we watched it. It was clear - it was new. We had more than 7 channels!

No black and white grainy pictures! No more rabbit ears! No more listening to dad go insane when the antenna on the roof crapped out yet again.

I was living large in 1979, 1980. Australian Rules football at night man! There was the freakin College world series! Worlds strongest man! Cfl too! And thats when a new era started.

In this world of HDTV, Broadband Internet, Cable TV, Cell phones, 900 channels. Life is busier, but not sure any better quality of life wise.
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Hey... don't forget the full-contact karate... used to love that too... and remember before CBS got selfish with the NCAA field of 64?

I miss Tom Mees... and their cheesy beginnings... at least they are consistent on one point... "The Catch" is the single greatest history in sports...

Nors · 07-26-2004

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Originally Posted by trickblue

Hey... don't forget the full-contact karate... used to love that too... and remember before CBS got selfish with the NCAA field of 64?

I miss Tom Mees... and their cheesy beginnings... at least they are consistent on one point... "The Catch" is the single greatest history in sports...

I want to say 84 era boating from Australia/New Zealand as Turner and co were challenging (America's Cup?). There was tacking and bow terminolgy, wind and strategy. I almost found it interesting. But it was 3:00 in the morning.