This time of year sucks

sportscurmudgeon · 07-16-2004, 12:24 AM

Here's a suggestion for a diversion during this time of year. Go to the racetrack - or one of the off-track emporiums - and dabble in a bit of horseracing.

Matty, I'm still trying to find time to get up to Saratoga for the meet there in August but unless a miracle happens, I'm not going to make it. If I do, we have to have a beer ... or two ... or three ...

For our SoCal brethern, find your way to DelMar in August.

NY_Skinsfan · 07-16-2004, 12:49 AM

Sportscurmudgeon...what about me? I live ten minutes from Matty.

MTK · 07-16-2004, 11:20 AM

I'm all for it guys, just say the word!

Beemnseven · 07-16-2004, 05:49 PM

This time of year especially sucks if you're waiting for football and you hate baseball at the same time.

I check into ESPN Radio just to see what the topics are -- and if it's not the All-Star Game, then it's Shaq/Kobe/ and the Lakers.

I'm really getting sick of it all.

For God sakes bring on the scrimmages and training camp!

SmootSmack · 07-16-2004, 05:52 PM

I've been temporarily satisfying my football fix by listening to CFL and Arena 2 (as well as something called the Intense Football League) games online:

http://home.earthlink.net/~verylongaddress/football/

itvnetop · 07-16-2004, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I check into ESPN Radio just to see what the topics are -- and if it's not the All-Star Game, then it's Shaq/Kobe/ and the Lakers.

just be thankful you don't live in LA... it's even worse! these laker fans have got to be the biggest homers in the land... many of them are all blaming shaq for what happened and aren't even appreciative of his role in bringing them three rings. the only thing good about kobe staying with the lakers is that i don't have to deal with clipper bandwagon fans. it's like a damn soap opera!!!

Skins fan 44 · 07-16-2004, 06:22 PM

Why dont ESPN show Canadian League Football anymore? I know they have not showed them in years but I would think it would do good. CFL would have to do better than most of the programs they show this time of year. They make such a big deal about poker. Some people may like it and it is ok for a little bit but come on. It may be about a notch more exciting than golf.

That Guy · 07-16-2004, 07:11 PM

i can watch poker f or about 10 minutes a day... then i'm done with it.

skinsfanthru&thru · 07-16-2004, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That Guy

i can watch poker f or about 10 minutes a day... then i'm done with it.

one of the best programs for inducing a nice nap

That Guy · 07-16-2004, 09:50 PM

thanks for the link smoot, listening to some random arkansas AF2 game, and while it'd probably be pretty boring to watch, listening to touchdowns every 2 minutes is actually pretty worthwhile.

twisters got 3 touchdowns on 3 plays... 19-14, and its only 8:50 into the game lol.

sportscurmudgeon · 07-17-2004, 11:24 AM

NY_Skinsfan:

Had I known you lived near Matty, I would have extended the same invitation to you. But I didn't. So consider this a belated invitation - - if I get lucky enough to get to Saratoga this summer. We can enjoy a few cold ones.

Skins fan 44:

About 2 years ago, I asked a friend who works for an ad agency in NY the same question you posed about why ESPN does not carry Canadian Football League games. His answer was that Disney (who owns ABC and ESPN) does not want to do anything that might upset the NFL and that if they ever even considered CFL telecasts, they'd be sure to run it by the NFL to be sure that everything was OK. Remember, contract negotiations for the NFL TV rights are coming up soon. And Disney supposedly will propose a major change to the NFL this time - so they want to be in the NFL's good graces.

Skins fan 44 · 07-17-2004, 05:20 PM

Sportscrumudgeon:
Thanks for explaining that. But I thought CFL and the NFL were on good terms. They do have a signed agreement with player development. It would not be like they would be competiton. But I guess if they stole one fan that would be too much for the NFL. So Fox Sports Net would be out also. You would think that NBC would try to get CFL, but they must be trying to get NFL back also. I guess it is just like Playmakers being canceled. Well back to golf and baseball. Oh yeah racing on The weekend.

SmootSmack · 07-17-2004, 05:26 PM

TG, glad you liked the link

Skinsfan, don't know if you get the Dish or Direct TV but check this out:
http://www.cfl.ca/CFL/Announcements/...17/503325.html

That Guy · 07-17-2004, 05:27 PM

i have trouble staying awake/interested in NCAA/NFLE games cause the talent level just isn't there... but i'll watch NFLE anyways, cause its better than nothing. I don't really think CFL could possibly compete though (especially since there's no NFL right now), "watch us, we're like the NFL, only crappier."

but yeah, greed/ego probably gets in anyways... sucks for the fans though.

07-16-2004, 05:52 PM	#35
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	I've been temporarily satisfying my football fix by listening to CFL and Arena 2 (as well as something called the Intense Football League) games online: http://home.earthlink.net/~verylongaddress/football/ __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-16-2004, 06:22 PM	#37
Skins fan 44 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brazil, IN Age: 55 Posts: 883	Why dont ESPN show Canadian League Football anymore? I know they have not showed them in years but I would think it would do good. CFL would have to do better than most of the programs they show this time of year. They make such a big deal about poker. Some people may like it and it is ok for a little bit but come on. It may be about a notch more exciting than golf. __________________ HTTR!

07-17-2004, 05:20 PM	#42
Skins fan 44 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brazil, IN Age: 55 Posts: 883	Sportscrumudgeon: Thanks for explaining that. But I thought CFL and the NFL were on good terms. They do have a signed agreement with player development. It would not be like they would be competiton. But I guess if they stole one fan that would be too much for the NFL. So Fox Sports Net would be out also. You would think that NBC would try to get CFL, but they must be trying to get NFL back also. I guess it is just like Playmakers being canceled. Well back to golf and baseball. Oh yeah racing on The weekend. __________________ HTTR!

07-17-2004, 05:26 PM	#43
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	TG, glad you liked the link Skinsfan, don't know if you get the Dish or Direct TV but check this out: http://www.cfl.ca/CFL/Announcements/...17/503325.html __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-16-2004, 12:24 AM	#31
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Here's a suggestion for a diversion during this time of year. Go to the racetrack - or one of the off-track emporiums - and dabble in a bit of horseracing. Matty, I'm still trying to find time to get up to Saratoga for the meet there in August but unless a miracle happens, I'm not going to make it. If I do, we have to have a beer ... or two ... or three ... For our SoCal brethern, find your way to DelMar in August.

07-16-2004, 12:49 AM	#32
NY_Skinsfan Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Age: 52 Posts: 838	Sportscurmudgeon...what about me? I live ten minutes from Matty.

07-16-2004, 11:20 AM	#33
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 99,913	I'm all for it guys, just say the word!

07-16-2004, 05:49 PM	#34
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 51 Posts: 5,311	This time of year especially sucks if you're waiting for football and you hate baseball at the same time. I check into ESPN Radio just to see what the topics are -- and if it's not the All-Star Game, then it's Shaq/Kobe/ and the Lakers. I'm really getting sick of it all. For God sakes bring on the scrimmages and training camp!

07-16-2004, 07:11 PM	#38
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	i can watch poker f or about 10 minutes a day... then i'm done with it.

07-16-2004, 09:50 PM	#40
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	thanks for the link smoot, listening to some random arkansas AF2 game, and while it'd probably be pretty boring to watch, listening to touchdowns every 2 minutes is actually pretty worthwhile. twisters got 3 touchdowns on 3 plays... 19-14, and its only 8:50 into the game lol.

07-17-2004, 11:24 AM	#41
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	NY_Skinsfan: Had I known you lived near Matty, I would have extended the same invitation to you. But I didn't. So consider this a belated invitation - - if I get lucky enough to get to Saratoga this summer. We can enjoy a few cold ones. Skins fan 44: About 2 years ago, I asked a friend who works for an ad agency in NY the same question you posed about why ESPN does not carry Canadian Football League games. His answer was that Disney (who owns ABC and ESPN) does not want to do anything that might upset the NFL and that if they ever even considered CFL telecasts, they'd be sure to run it by the NFL to be sure that everything was OK. Remember, contract negotiations for the NFL TV rights are coming up soon. And Disney supposedly will propose a major change to the NFL this time - so they want to be in the NFL's good graces.

07-17-2004, 05:27 PM	#44
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	i have trouble staying awake/interested in NCAA/NFLE games cause the talent level just isn't there... but i'll watch NFLE anyways, cause its better than nothing. I don't really think CFL could possibly compete though (especially since there's no NFL right now), "watch us, we're like the NFL, only crappier." but yeah, greed/ego probably gets in anyways... sucks for the fans though.

This time of year sucks

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