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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1083954]Surely you know that most Baltimoreans HATE the Redskins. So why would a Baltimore TV station choose to air a Skins game? Answer: They wouldn't.

Two words: Sunday Ticket.[/quote]

I have a confession. . . My wife's a Baltimore fan, but what's worse . . .

My new boss . . . Is a Dallas fan.

Now that that's off my chest. I live in Ellicott City, last year. I didn't get a couple games, but. I have so far this year, including this week.

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[quote=Ruhskins;1083960]I still don't understand why Baltimore fans even care about the Redskins.[/quote]

I feel like the Skins and the Ravens have a relationship where Skins are like the Ravens younger brother; a nuisance and fun to pick on because they're not as good as they are. As brothers, the Skins and the Ravens would be just close enough in age where you're actually able to kick them in the nuts rather than just sit there and take it because you're too young to fight back.

I feel like that's what happens when you have two teams close to each other in proximity and one team is better than the other (at least on paper).

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[quote=Ruhskins;1083960]I still don't understand why Baltimore fans even care about the Redskins.[/quote]

Some have explained it to me that:

1. When Baltimore lost their beloved Colts overnight they were distraught, and they would get Redskins games on TV instead of the Colts, which made them bitter.

2. The Redskins blocked Baltimore for years from getting another franchise.

3. They're Baltimorons . . . Hehehe

[url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-01-24/features/1992024064_1_redskins-fan-redskins-territory-rah]While Redskins play Sunday, football-teamless Baltimoreans find little to cheer about No RAH - RAH Here! - Baltimore Sun[/url]

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[quote=JoeRedskin;1083924]Looking at the listings and its looking like the Skins, AGAIN, are not on in Baltimore. F'ing sucks.[/quote]
Perhaps you should consider packing up everyone in the family truckster and move the hell out of Dundalk....Joe
Move to like...Potomac. You can probably get Skins games reliably there...HTTR

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i hope our defensive front can wack Napoleon Dynamite a few times. Hes such a goofball i cant stand philly. I hope we find a way to pull it out. Mychal Kendricks may be out Morris is gonna be the xfactor yet again plug him in your FF lineups (like you didnt have him in anyway) because hes gonna be rolling.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1083939]So I decided to watch, and man he's really an a**. Watch from 0:20 to 0:40, I bet you think it's worse when you see his body language and hear him.

[url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/09/watch_chip_kelly_press_conference.html]WATCH: Chip Kelly press conference | NJ.com[/url]

Granted a lot of it is more about the the press but this was 20seconds in and the 2nd question. I can not imagine him handling the Washington media for 1 press conference.[/quote]

C i listened from the start to about the 2 min mark (im at work)

he seemed short and perhaps he should have done one of those fake precursors of "i dont mean to be short with you but i just dont care ...."

to me he said what he said - he lets the medical staff be medical staff and he doesnt try and understand what a 32 strain or whatever is, he as a football coach and just wants to know whether he can play or not ..


city of baltimore > city of dc .. unless your a rich kid or a well paid professional
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Why is FOX45 showing (or not showing) Redskins Games? FOX45 strives to broadcast as many Redskins games as are available to us. The FOX network follows the AWAY NFC teams each week. CBS follows the AWAY AFC teams each week. Here`s how you can tell if FOX45 will be showing the Redskins:

If the Redskins are away or playing an NFC team at home in the afternoon, then the game would be on FOX.

If the Redskins are playing at home, against a visiting AFC team in the afternoon, then the game would be on CBS. If the Ravens - the market`s home team, are playing at home in the afternoon against an AFC team, then the game will air on CBS and FOX45 will not be able to show ANY game at the same time - even if FOX has a national double-header weekend scheduled.

If the Ravens - the market`s home team, are playing at home in the afternoon against an NFC team, then the Ravens will most likely air on FOX45 at that time, even if a Redskins game is scheduled at the same time.

IMPORTANT EXCEPTION: If the FOX network offers a game that may have playoff implications for The Ravens, the market’s home team - FOX45 may opt to air this division or conference game in lieu of a Redskins game. These rules are set forth by the National Football League and are unfortunately beyond much of our control. Some Redskins games will undoubtedly not be carried on FOX45 due to these restrictions and we apologize to our viewers for this inconvenience.

Why doesn`t FOX air any other games when the Ravens are playing? NFL broadcast rules prohibit stations from airing any games while the home team is playing at home.

Read More at: [url=http://www.foxbaltimore.com/station/features/faq/#redskins]Frequently Asked Questions - WBFF Fox Baltimore[/url]

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1083954]Surely you know that most Baltimoreans HATE the Redskins. So why would a Baltimore TV station choose to air a Skins game? Answer: They wouldn't.

Two words: Sunday Ticket.[/quote]

Baltimore has no say in it. It is all on the NFL and who has rights to the TV market.

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[QUOTE=KI Skins Fan;1083954]Surely you know that most Baltimoreans HATE the Redskins. So why would a Baltimore TV station choose to air a Skins game? Answer: They wouldn't.

[B]Two words: Sunday Ticket.[[/B]/QUOTE]

Nope that gets blocked too.

People in Fawking HI can watch the Skins vs. Eagles but if you live in Baltimore you are Fawked.

One work around if you are in Harford County with Comcast they get FOX 5. My neighbor has it I will be there to watch the game.

In memory of buster (guess he didn't survive that major surgery) here is his favorite web site:


[url=http://506sports.com/nfl/]506 Sports - NFL[/url]

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Jordan Reed (hamstring) remained sidelined at Friday's practice.

Reed isn't going to play this week, leaving tight end duties to Niles Paul once again. Paul is a high-end TE2 with TE1 upside this week in Philadelphia.

per rotoworld.

Sucks, but looks like Paul probably in this week. Kinda hoping Reed was going to return.

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[quote=mredskins;1084052][QUOTE=KI Skins Fan;1083954]Surely you know that most Baltimoreans HATE the Redskins. So why would a Baltimore TV station choose to air a Skins game? Answer: They wouldn't.

[B]Two words: Sunday Ticket.[[/B]/QUOTE]

[B]Nope that gets blocked too.[/B]

People in Fawking HI can watch the Skins vs. Eagles but if you live in Baltimore you are Fawked.

One work around if you are in Harford County with Comcast they get FOX 5. My neighbor has it I will be there to watch the game.

In memory of buster (guess he didn't survive that major surgery) here is his favorite web site:


[url=http://506sports.com/nfl/]506 Sports - NFL[/url][/quote]

Damn! Are you sure? I live in Queen Anne's County (ES) and I haven't been blocked.

Well, I'm glad you'll be watching this week at your neighbor's place.

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1084050]Baltimore has no say in it. It is all on the NFL and who has rights to the TV market.[/quote]

The local stations used to have their pick of which games they wanted to broadcast. So, you're saying that has been rescinded and the NFL decides what they can broadcast? I didn't know that had changed.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1084062]The local stations used to have their pick of which games they wanted to broadcast. So, you're saying that has been rescinded and the NFL decides what they can broadcast? I didn't know that had changed.[/quote]

That's true, although the NFL doesn't decide willy-nilly on a game-by-game basis. Instead there is a formula in which the NFL eliminates tv competition for the "home" team yet remains fair to both Fox and CBS.

It happens here all the time, when I get no other game because the Saints are playing, even if on another network. This situation drove me to get Sunday Ticket.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1083939]So I decided to watch, and man he's really an a**. Watch from 0:20 to 0:40, I bet you think it's worse when you see his body language and hear him.

[url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/09/watch_chip_kelly_press_conference.html]WATCH: Chip Kelly press conference | NJ.com[/url]

Granted a lot of it is more about the the press but this was 20seconds in and the 2nd question. I can not imagine him handling the Washington media for 1 press conference.[/quote]

:doh:

Jay Gruden and this clown are night and day. I listened to the whole thing and it's really hard to like the guy. Granted, I'm a Redskins fan, but he looks like a guy that's difficult to get along with. Like I said yesterday, I bet Kelly loses his team's support if they ever start losing.

Something I noticed right away is that Kelly is a gum-chomper. That sh*t really grinds my gears. I don't mind silent closed-mouth gum chewers at all, but if you're a chomper, GTFO. That didn't help my immediate impressions of him at all.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1084061][quote=mredskins;1084052]

Damn! Are you sure? I live in Queen Anne's County (ES) and I haven't been blocked.

Well, I'm glad you'll be watching this week at your neighbor's place.[/quote]

Look at the 506 map you should be fine. My buddy is from Kent Island and he said most folks are Skins fans there; especially when growing up.

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[quote=Lotus;1084063]That's true, although the NFL doesn't decide willy-nilly on a game-by-game basis. Instead there is a formula in which the NFL eliminates tv competition for the "home" team yet remains fair to both Fox and CBS.

It happens here all the time, when I get no other game because the Saints are playing, even if on another network. This situation drove me to get Sunday Ticket.[/quote]

What's crazy is it's counter intuitive to me. I don't really watch games if the Skins aren't pertinent to it. They are losing customers who would watch the game instead of turning the TV off. I might be in the minority but I'll be damned if I am spending a gorgeous day off from work inside for a team other than the Skins.

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1084050]Baltimore has no say in it. It is all on the NFL and who has rights to the TV market.[/quote]

No - the requirements [I]only prohibit[/I] broadcasting the Skins game if Baltimore playing at home, at the same time as the Skins.

If the Ravens are playing an away game with an NFC team at the same time the Skins are playing (home or away) an NFC team, Fox will understandably [I]choose[/I] to broadcast the Ravens game.

If an AFC team is playing an away game against an NFC team in a game that has playoff ramifications for the Ravens and at the same time the Skins are playing (home or away) an NFC team, Fox will understandably [I]choose[/I] to broadcast the AFC v NFC game rather than the Skins.

If the Ravens are playing away games against AFC opponents at the same time the Skins are playing an away game against an AFC opponent, CBS will understandably [I]choose[/I] to broadcast the Ravens game.

As far as I am aware -- IN CASES WHERE THE RAVENS ARE AWAY AGAINST AFC OPPONENTS, AND THE SKINS ARE PLAYING AN NFC OPPONENT, THERE ARE NO RESTRICTION PREVENTING FOX 45 FROM BROADCASTING THE REDSKINS GAMES.

If I am wrong, please someone point out the policy.

In this case, the Ravens are away against an AFC opponent and the Skins are playing an NFC opponent. As far as I can tell, this is a discretionary choice by the station.





Ravens game.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;1084075]No - the requirements [I]only prohibit[/I] broadcasting the Skins game if Baltimore playing at home, at the same time as the Skins.

If the Ravens are playing an away game with an NFC team at the same time the Skins are playing (home or away) an NFC team, Fox will understandably [I]choose[/I] to broadcast the Ravens game.

If an AFC team is playing an away game against an NFC team in a game that has playoff ramifications for the Ravens and at the same time the Skins are playing (home or away) an NFC team, Fox will understandably [I]choose[/I] to broadcast the AFC v NFC game rather than the Skins.

If the Ravens are playing away games against AFC opponents at the same time the Skins are playing an away game against an AFC opponent, CBS will understandably [I]choose[/I] to broadcast the Ravens game.

As far as I am aware -- [B]IN CASES WHERE THE RAVENS ARE AWAY AGAINST AFC OPPONENTS, AND THE SKINS ARE PLAYING AN NFC OPPONENT, THERE ARE NO RESTRICTION PREVENTING FOX 45 FROM BROADCASTING THE REDSKINS GAMES.[/B]

If I am wrong, please someone point out the policy.

In this case, the Ravens are away against an AFC opponent and the Skins are playing an NFC opponent. As far as I can tell, this is a discretionary choice by the station.





Ravens game.[/quote]

There are restrictions. You have to make sure that Fox and CBS get equitable cuts of the pie. If local affiliates just chose to show what they wanted, there'd be no oversight of the Fox-CBS balance. There are too many $$$ on the line for either Fox or CBS to be happy with anything other than a 50/50 balance of games shown.

I'm telling you, it is the same situation in NOLA as it is in Baltimore. And, if you keep the Fox-CBS balance in mind, it is entirely predictable.

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Except, they have regularly broadcast Skins and Ravens games at the same time in the past. In past years, I always preferred weeks when Ravens played away because it meant I got four games broadcast. Consistently.

I know their are additional restrictions for "Game of the Week" designations but as far I can tell, there is absolutely no reason for Baltimore to NOT broadcast the game this week.

In past years, this was a week I could count on watching the Skins. In fact, the few times they bumped the Skins in such situations it was because they were broadcasting a Philly game and claiming that a substantial portion of their demographic preferred the Philly game over the Skins.

Honestly, this is either a conscience choice or something else out of the ordinary at work. (FYI - They are broadcasting American LeMans Racing in Austin Texas instead of football).

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[quote=JoeRedskin;1084080][B]Except, they have regularly broadcast Skins and Ravens games at the same time in the past.[/B] In past years, I always preferred weeks when Ravens played away because it meant I got four games broadcast. Consistently.

I know their are additional restrictions for "Game of the Week" designations but as far I can tell, there is absolutely no reason for Baltimore to NOT broadcast the game this week.

In past years, this was a week I could count on watching the Skins. In fact, the few times they bumped the Skins in such situations it was because they were broadcasting a Philly game and claiming that a substantial portion of their demographic preferred the Philly game over the Skins.

Honestly, this is either a conscience choice or something else out of the ordinary at work. (FYI - They are broadcasting American LeMans Racing in Austin Texas instead of football).[/quote]

Those games do appear at the same time, sometimes, for the same reason - Fox and CBS have worked that out at the corporate, not local, level. And they do so in order to keep the Fox-CBS balance.

Look here, you can see the whole season charted out in advance, without any input from your local affiliate:
[url=http://506sports.com/nfl/]506 Sports - NFL[/url]

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That's just the listings of channels and the designated nationally televised games.

Follow the links for each week and the only one "mapped out" is the upcoming week.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;1084083]That's just the listings of channels and the designated nationally televised games.

Follow the links for each week and the only one "mapped out" is the upcoming week.[/quote]

Joe, look closely and you'll see the Fox-CBS balance that I keep talking about. If CBS (or Fox) gets just one extra game, the other side will cry foul for the money involved. Doesn't this make sense? If I am wrong, how else do Fox and CBS keep the balance which obviously must be kept?

Otherwise, I'm done with this issue.

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[QUOTE=tshile;1083869]some of us have been talking about it since the leadup to week 1 :)



i just don't think we're as bad as 3-13 suggest. there was a lot of crap going on last season that's been removed.



and honestly... the salary cap and the front office have loaded this team with talent. a lot of young talent. this year may wind up being mediocre, but i'm thoroughly pleased with the way they went about drafting and free agency.



of course, wtf do i know.[/QUOTE]


Just having the Shananigins gone is an instant improvement imo.

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I do believe it is all strictly defined (JR being a lawyer, you would think he would like how precisely it's all worded)

This week, I believe the key is that it's an AFC double header week. Since that's the case and Baltimore is the early game and away, the Fox station is showing the 2nd game. Given the game choices, if there were discretion, I can't imagine Baltimore choosing SF-Arizona over Wash Philadelphia. Especially considering SF-Arizona is competing head to head with Denver v Seattle.

I remember 506 used to have all the rules listed somewhere on there site, but i couldn't find it now.

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You are all probably right. I am just frustrated and would like to blame someone in this one-horse town for it.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;1084106]You are all probably right. I am just frustrated and would like to blame someone in this one-horse town for it.[/quote]

I really had no clue of what a shitty situation that is for y'all. That's terrible, surprised nothing can be done. Write Snyder and the organization.

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You need to write CBS and Fox since they drive this situation.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;1084106]You are all probably right. I am just frustrated and would like to blame someone in this one-horse town for it.[/quote]

So you believed your own brother but you wouldn't believe me? Where are your principles? I'm hurt.

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[QUOTE=Lotus;1084141]So you believed your own brother but you wouldn't believe me? Where are your principles? I'm hurt.[/QUOTE]
Trust me when I tell you he would believe you first. :food-smil

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[IMG] http://prod.static.eagles.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/imported/PHI/photos/features/2014_Season/615_Tale_of_the_Tape_WASvsPHI_091914.jpg[/IMG]
It should be competitive

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Competitive.

Skins 27
Birds 21

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Not sure what I'm projecting a score to be, but I see Roberts with 120 yes receiving with a pair of tds. Saw definite chemistry between cousins and him last week....

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I think this will be a great game. I see us losing in a shootout.

Eagles- 42
Skins- 34

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I wonder if DJax plays if we see several under throws to him with KC not having much practice time together.

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I just finished re-watching last weeks game and came away very impressed with Grant, Amerson, Paul, Hatcher, Way, Redd, Kerrigan. This team is much better than anything Shanahan fielded including the assistant coaches. Skins win tomorrow, defense dominates.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1084158]I wonder if DJax plays if we see several under throws to him with KC not having much practice time together.[/quote]

The play where Jackson hurt his shoulder was an under throw from Cousins. With a better throw, Jackson catches that pass and maybe even scores. Will one week throwing together help? In one way, it doesn't seem like it would be that hard to adjust to his speed, but there must be something to it since everyone from Keim to Cousins himself talks about it.

Getting the win would be great. Hitting DJax long a few times would be the icing. Chip Kelly deserves nothing less.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1084149][IMG] http://prod.static.eagles.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/imported/PHI/photos/features/2014_Season/615_Tale_of_the_Tape_WASvsPHI_091914.jpg[/IMG]
It should be competitive[/quote]

Pigeons 20th against the run.

I hope Alfmo runs for 200 yards.

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[quote=Lotus;1084169]Pigeons 20th against the run.

I hope Alfmo runs for 200 yards.[/quote]

They were getting gashed up the middle against Indy. Like to see us do the same. Interesting to see if we run more power inside like gruden use to do in cincy.

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Skins 26; Eagles 20. D saves the day. A win would be really sweet. But we will need some breaks to go our way. Wish this were a home game.

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[quote=Lotus;1084169]Pigeons 20th against the run.

I hope Alfmo runs for 200 yards.[/quote]

And they played 2 teams that suck at running the ball. Alf should get 30 carries.

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[quote=44Deezel;1084180]And they played 2 teams that suck at running the ball. Alf should get 30 carries.[/quote]

Let's hope he does. Controlling the ball and giving the defense as much rest as possible should be important in this game.