Skins vs Eagles Pre Game Thread

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Looking at the listings and its looking like the Skins, AGAIN, are not on in Baltimore. F'ing sucks.

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.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

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.

Ain't that the truth. I work in Baltimore so I commute sometimes to watch the game nearby. I found out that the Dave and Busters in the area plays Baltimore and Washington games in the sports bar. If they play at the same time, Baltimore gets the game over the speakers though, which sucks.

Although when Washington or Baltimore plays on different days (or one or the other has a 4pm kickoff) Washington gets the sound over the speakers. So it's not a total loss.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

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.

I still don't understand why Baltimore fans even care about the Redskins.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I still don't understand why Baltimore fans even care about the Redskins.

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).

[WillH]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I still don't understand why Baltimore fans even care about the Redskins.

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

While Redskins play Sunday, football-teamless Baltimoreans find little to cheer about No RAH - RAH Here! - Baltimore Sun

[WillH]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

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.

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.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

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.

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

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

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

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.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

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.

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.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

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.

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.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

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

No - the requirements only prohibit 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 choose 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 choose 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 choose 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.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

No - the requirements only prohibit 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 choose 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 choose 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 choose 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.

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.

[mredskins]

[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]

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:


506 Sports - NFL

[KI Skins Fan]

[quote=mredskins;1084052]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

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]

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:


506 Sports - NFL

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.

[mredskins]

[quote=KI Skins Fan;1084061]

Originally Posted by mredskins

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.

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.