News: All the TV networks plan to bid on "Thursday Night Football"

[WoodysGirl]

The leaders of four network sports divisions were asked a simple question at a recent industry conference: “Are you interested in bidding for ‘Thursday Night Football?’”

“Absolutely,” said Turner Broadcasting System President David Levy.

“Yes,” said NBC Sports Group Chairman Mark Lazarus.

“We always look at properties that come to the market,” said Fox Networks Group PresidentRandy Freer.

“We have an interest in doing another year,” said CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus.

ESPN was in a quiet period ahead of Disney’s third-quarter earnings release and did not participate in the Nov. 5 panel session that led off the 2014 NeuLion Sports Media & Technology conference in New York — but its executives have said they are interested, as well.

Read the rest: http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/11/17/Media/Sports-Media.aspx

 

[EST_1986]

So CBS only got it for 1 year, well half a year?

 

[Risen Star]

Would anybody else be in favor of no more Thursday night games besides Thanksgiving?

 

[TheCount]

I don't really see why it matters to anyone, other than people making money off this, when the games are aired. It'd be one thing if there was some risk of missing your favorite team because they want to air games at 3pm on a weekday and you'd be at work, but that's not the case.

If there was football on 7 days a week, it wouldn't mean anything. I'm still only gonna watch the games I find compelling and ignore the rest. I'm not going to watch Oakland play the Bucs just because it's on Thursday night as opposed to Sunday.

 

[Stash]

Would anybody else be in favor of no more Thursday night games besides Thanksgiving?

Not me.

As a fan, I love having Thursday Night games, even the poorer matchups (like this week) are better than no football.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

I'm not a big proponent of Thursday night football, but I would like to see another network produce the broadcast...
Turner, or NBC.... (I would like to see NBC back in the game)

 

[mldardy]

Would anybody else be in favor of no more Thursday night games besides Thanksgiving?

Yes. Most of the games have been crap anyway.

 

[jazzcat22]

I could take them or leave them.

Maybe go to having 4 to 6 at the most Thursday night games throughout the year.

I definitely do not like the night game on Thanksgiving.

Another thing I don't care for is the early game to open the season. Having the SB winner host a game.
Unless it's the Cowboys hosting it,,,,

 

[Stash]

"ESPN was in a quiet period ahead of Disney’s third-quarter earnings release and did not participate in the Nov. 5 panel session that led off the 2014 NeuLion Sports Media & Technology conference in New York — but its executives have said they are interested, as well."

Please, anybody but ESPN! I want to avoid that network at all costs!

If anything, I'd like to see them lose Monday Night Football and be completely shut out from the entire NFL.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

I could take them or leave them.

Maybe go to having 4 to 6 at the most Thursday night games throughout the year.

I definitely do not like the night game on Thanksgiving.

Another thing I don't care for is the early game to open the season. Having the SB winner host a game.
Unless it's the Cowboys hosting it,,,,

agree with this.. although the opening game I kinda like....

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

"ESPN was in a quiet period ahead of Disney’s third-quarter earnings release and did not participate in the Nov. 5 panel session that led off the 2014 NeuLion Sports Media & Technology conference in New York — but its executives have said they are interested, as well."

Please, anybody but ESPN! I want to avoid that network at all costs!

If anything, I'd like to see them lose Monday Night Football and be completely shut out from the entire NFL.

Disney makes so much stuff go around in the sports world, it doesn't make sense....
Now they got "Star Wars" also!!!!!

 

[Stash]

Disney makes so much stuff go around in the sports world, it doesn't make sense....
Now they got "Star Wars" also!!!!!

And Marvel!

But there I have little problem with them.

I just don't like ESPN's brand of tabloid sports coverage. It's obviously run by businessmen and not people who actually care about sports.

 

[jazzcat22]

Disney makes so much stuff go around in the sports world, it doesn't make sense....
Now they got "Star Wars" also!!!!!

Mickey Mouse ears for everyone....

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

And Marvel!

But there I have little problem with them.

I just don't like ESPN's brand of tabloid sports coverage. It's obviously run by businessmen and not people who actually care about sports.

a little off topic, but they are the controlling interest in college sports as well... sad...
RIP Georgetown vs Syracuse..... RIP Old Big East...

 

[lostar2009]

I the Thursday games late in the season. Having it year round is kinda boring.

 

[links18]

Would anybody else be in favor of no more Thursday night games besides Thanksgiving?

Maybe one or two special games a year, but this every Thursday night thing is overkill.

 

[jazzcat22]

Sad thing is, they will not give up the Thursday night games.
And worse, they will not give up on getting a team in London.

They will force it upon on us still.

 

[TheCoolFan]

The Thursday night games are terrible, and not just on the play. The overall presentation is lacking...there's little enthusiasm from Nantz and Simms. Sounds like they're just cashing a paycheck

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Would anybody else be in favor of no more Thursday night games besides Thanksgiving?

I prefer that.

Should be a treat.

 

[Hostile]

Would anybody else be in favor of no more Thursday night games besides Thanksgiving?

Yes, but what I want more than that is for CBS and FOX to both have 2 games to televise every Sunday. That way I have a choice opposite the stinking Cardinals.