Redskins vs. Cowboys Thanksgiving 2006...Not Happening (rumor just a rumor)

[SmootSmack]

This may not necessarily be deserving of its own thread, but I couldn't help but notice this:

"The NFL will place eight prime-time Thursday and Saturday games on its NFL Network starting in 2006, a senior league executive said.

The schedule is made up of games that would have been on Saturdays late in the season on CBS or Fox, or on those networks' regional schedules, said the executive, who was granted anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the deal. The first game will be on Thanksgiving night, between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins."

http://www.statesman.com/sports/cont...8nflnotes.html

[Redskins8588]

Well that will make thanksgiving more interesting than just the good food

[70Chip]

The Redskins/Cowboys on Thanksgiving would normally be seen by 100 million people or more in the U.S. NFL Network has 35 million subscribers plus the two local simulcasts. Does this mean that those living outside of Dallas and Washington who do not have NFL Network will have to watch 'Yes Dear' reruns on Turkey Day? I can't believe Fox wouldn't throw a fit. That Dallas game is the sweetest plum. Something feels strange here.

Update: Now that I look at it, that 100 million number looks high. But still, that Thanksgiving Dallas game is one of the real perks of the broadcast deal. It has to be one of their highest rated games, if not the highest.

[jamf]

i wonder who detroit will be playing... they play ever damn year.

[Redskins8588]

Originally Posted by jamf

i wonder who detroit will be playing... they play ever damn year.

I heard miami

[jamf]

Originally Posted by Redskins8588

I heard miami

OH man!

so, why does Detroit play every year?
detroit vs miami? how about a game with playoff potential?
howcome i have so many questions?

[htownskinfan]

I cant believe the skins cowboys game will be on cable and not network tv,and timewarner cable doesnt even have nfl network,I have direct tv so it doesnt affect me,but i dont like it

On another note,I hate it when we play the boys on thanksgiving,it's practically a gauranteed loss and everybody sees it{usually},even the casual fan that doesnt give A shit will want to give you shit. I think we've won one game against dallas on thanksgiving and I saw the Clint longley game and that still pisses me off to this day!

Nov. 28, 1968 DALLAS COWBOYS 29, Washington Redskins 20
Nov. 28, 1974 DALLAS COWBOYS 24, Washington Redskins 23
Nov. 23, 1978 DALLAS COWBOYS 37, Washington Redskins 10
Nov. 22, 1990 DALLAS COWBOYS 27, Washington Redskins 17
Nov. 28, 1996 DALLAS COWBOYS 21, Washington Redskins 10
Nov. 28, 2002 DALLAS COWBOYS 27, Washington Redskins 20

Well,I looked up the history,looks like weve never beaten the cowboys on thanksgiving,thanks a lot nfl schedule makers,I guess they thought they needed to do dallas a favor after we beat them twice this yr

[saden1]

Originally Posted by htownskinfan

I cant believe the skins cowboys game will be on cable and not network tv,and timewarner cable doesnt even have nfl network,I have direct tv so it doesnt affect me,but i dont like it

On another note,I hate it when we play the boys on thanksgiving,it's practically a gauranteed loss and everybody sees it{usually},even the casual fan that doesnt give A shit will want to give you shit. I think we've won one game against dallas on thanksgiving and I saw the Clint longley game and that still pisses me off to this day!

Nov. 28, 1968 DALLAS COWBOYS 29, Washington Redskins 20
Nov. 28, 1974 DALLAS COWBOYS 24, Washington Redskins 23
Nov. 23, 1978 DALLAS COWBOYS 37, Washington Redskins 10
Nov. 22, 1990 DALLAS COWBOYS 27, Washington Redskins 17
Nov. 28, 1996 DALLAS COWBOYS 21, Washington Redskins 10
Nov. 28, 2002 DALLAS COWBOYS 27, Washington Redskins 20

Well,I looked up the history,looks like weve never beaten the cowboys on thanksgiving,thanks a lot nfl schedule makers,I guess they thought they needed to do dallas a favor after we beat them twice this yr

The fact that Gibbs wasn't coaching those games gives me hope. We will crush Dallas, this time not just spiritually, in Dallas again.

[htownskinfan]

Originally Posted by saden1

The fact that Gibbs wasn't coaching those games gives me hope. We will crush Dallas, this time not just spiritually, in Dallas again.

except gibbs was the coach in 90

[saden1]

Originally Posted by htownskinfan

except gibbs was the coach in 90

I guess he is due for one then eh?

[RedskinPete]

Originally Posted by htownskinfan

I cant believe the skins cowboys game will be on cable and not network tv,and timewarner cable doesnt even have nfl network,I have direct tv so it doesnt affect me,but i dont like it

On another note,I hate it when we play the boys on thanksgiving,it's practically a gauranteed loss and everybody sees it{usually},even the casual fan that doesnt give A shit will want to give you shit. I think we've won one game against dallas on thanksgiving and I saw the Clint longley game and that still pisses me off to this day!

Nov. 28, 1968 DALLAS COWBOYS 29, Washington Redskins 20
Nov. 28, 1974 DALLAS COWBOYS 24, Washington Redskins 23
Nov. 23, 1978 DALLAS COWBOYS 37, Washington Redskins 10
Nov. 22, 1990 DALLAS COWBOYS 27, Washington Redskins 17
Nov. 28, 1996 DALLAS COWBOYS 21, Washington Redskins 10
Nov. 28, 2002 DALLAS COWBOYS 27, Washington Redskins 20

Well,I looked up the history,looks like weve never beaten the cowboys on thanksgiving,thanks a lot nfl schedule makers,I guess they thought they needed to do dallas a favor after we beat them twice this yr

Many of you said I was to hard on a Dallas fan a few days ago. Well I see it like G. Allen did!!! They are the enemy!!! Why do I feel this way? Well Look at Nov 28,1974. I was fourteen years old and my Dad's Boss was home during the Thanksgiving Day away from his family and yes you guessed it from Texas. A BIG Cowboy fan. Well to make this short he was all over me about the game the hole day and night. Even after the season I can remember him saying 'How about those Cowboys"even before Johnson every said it. He loved giving it to me!!! So I see it just like Mr ALLEN!!! KILL THEM!!!!

[Paintrain]

Even if you don't have satellite or cable with NFL Network don't worry..

Originally Posted by NFL.com

NFL Network will make all of its games available on free, over-the-air television in the participating team markets, continuing the NFL's long-standing practice of making all of its games, including the playoffs and Super Bowl, available on free, over-the-air television.

[BrudLee]

The Thanksgiving game is always a benefit to the home team, though it's no guarantee.

The home team (who has experience preaparing for a short week) doesn't have to travel, and can use the extra day to instill a game plan. The visitor plays on Sunday, rests on Monday, and travels on Wednesday. That's one day of practical study and practice.

Fortunately, we have a coach for every starter (and two for the backups), so everyone should know their roles by kickoff.

[Paintrain]

It sure would be nice to have our bye week right the week prior to Thanksgiving so we aren't coming off of a short week. I don't know why the NFL doesn't do that anyways.. Also, does that mean that CBS or FOX won't have a Thanksgiving game or are they planning to expand the schedule to 3 games?

[BigSKINBauer]

Originally Posted by BrudLee

The Thanksgiving game is always a benefit to the home team, though it's no guarantee.

The home team (who has experience preaparing for a short week) doesn't have to travel, and can use the extra day to instill a game plan. The visitor plays on Sunday, rests on Monday, and travels on Wednesday. That's one day of practical study and practice.

Fortunately, we have a coach for every starter (and two for the backups), so everyone should know their roles by kickoff.

That is the only reason i hate dallas getting thanksgiving every year. It is an actual disadvantage to the NFC east. They get the thanks giving game which they have a clear advantage over the opponent and then they get 10 days for the next game giving them another advantage over their next opponent. They have an advantage in 2 games every year that we don't. THat is why they should spread it around every year.