Detroit game blacked out in Detroit area

CRedskinsRule · 09-24-2009, 03:52 PM

Just an FYI type thread.
Blackout: Detroit area won't see Redskins game on TV - Washington Times

The NFL really needs to change that rule, and make it a percentage, less than 100%. With no solid basis, I would say 85% just so that the game has the look and feel of an nfl game when it's on tv

CultBrennan59 · 09-24-2009, 04:03 PM

well wasn't last years game against detroit not sold out, lots of empty seats. At least we get to see us play

Slingin Sammy 33 · 09-24-2009, 04:15 PM

That's gonna drive fans to the game and generate a ton of local fan loyalty for the NFL in an area with 15%+ unemployment and an awful team.

DBUCHANON101 · 09-24-2009, 04:22 PM

Its ok, this game is gonna be rated "R" anyways....

Skins romp.

Gmanc711 · 09-24-2009, 04:33 PM

I agree. I hate the blackout rule. 85, even 90%... but as someone else said, theres 15% unemployment in Detroit...what do youe expect?

53Fan · 09-24-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gmanc711

I agree. I hate the blackout rule. 85, even 90%... but as someone else said, theres 15% unemployment in Detroit...what do youe expect?

I agree. It would be a nice gesture for the NFL to "relax" these rules considering the economy.

fbirks · 09-24-2009, 05:28 PM

I looked up the latest unemployment figures for Detroit - for July it was 28.9%, up from 28.3 in June. I heard on TV this am that 1 in 5 houses are empty. We have a lot to be grateful for here, including a blowout win on Sunday

Lotus · 09-24-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fbirks

I looked up the latest unemployment figures for Detroit - for July it was 28.9%, up from 28.3 in June. I heard on TV this am that 1 in 5 houses are empty. We have a lot to be grateful for here, including a blowout win on Sunday

More than 1/4 unemployed? That's a Third World country number. Geez, Detroit sure has much worse problems than the dreadful Leos.

SmootSmack · 09-24-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

well wasn't last years game against detroit not sold out, lots of empty seats. At least we get to see us play

Yeah it was blacked out. Pissed me off. I went to Detroit that weekend to visit the in-laws. Thought I was going to the game, last minute and plans changed. So I thought oh well, I'll just watch it on tv. And wouldn't you know it...for the first time in who knows how long the game was blacked out in Detroit! Got to watch the Chiefs instead

tryfuhl · 09-24-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

More than 1/4 unemployed? That's a Third World country number. Geez, Detroit sure has much worse problems than the dreadful Leos.

more than 1/4 would be 25pct.. but it's about 15.5 right now if I recall correctly

Lotus · 09-24-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tryfuhl

more than 1/4 would be 25pct.. but it's about 15.5 right now if I recall correctly

The stats for unemployment in Detroit listed above were 28%. I was just responding to them.

15.5% is still way high.

tryfuhl · 09-24-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

The stats for unemployment in Detroit listed above were 28%. I was just responding to them.

15.5% is still way high.

ahh missed that

never saw that number but googling gives me one report.. most are saying 15.5-17 or so

Dirtbag59 · 09-25-2009, 01:39 AM

70Chip · 09-25-2009, 01:47 AM

I don't give a rat's ass about whether or not people in Michigan see the game. That's their problem.

09-24-2009, 03:52 PM	#1
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,452	Detroit game blacked out in Detroit area Just an FYI type thread. Blackout: Detroit area won't see Redskins game on TV - Washington Times The NFL really needs to change that rule, and make it a percentage, less than 100%. With no solid basis, I would say 85% just so that the game has the look and feel of an nfl game when it's on tv

09-24-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Detroit game blacked out in Detroit area well wasn't last years game against detroit not sold out, lots of empty seats. At least we get to see us play

09-24-2009, 04:15 PM	#3
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: Detroit game blacked out in Detroit area That's gonna drive fans to the game and generate a ton of local fan loyalty for the NFL in an area with 15%+ unemployment and an awful team. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

09-24-2009, 04:22 PM	#4
DBUCHANON101 The Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,373	Re: Detroit game blacked out in Detroit area Its ok, this game is gonna be rated "R" anyways.... Skins romp. __________________ But there's booze in the blender. And soon it will render. That frozen concoction that helps me hang on.

09-24-2009, 04:33 PM	#5
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Detroit game blacked out in Detroit area I agree. I hate the blackout rule. 85, even 90%... but as someone else said, theres 15% unemployment in Detroit...what do youe expect? __________________ #21

09-24-2009, 05:28 PM	#7
fbirks Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Age: 77 Posts: 30	Re: Detroit game blacked out in Detroit area I looked up the latest unemployment figures for Detroit - for July it was 28.9%, up from 28.3 in June. I heard on TV this am that 1 in 5 houses are empty. We have a lot to be grateful for here, including a blowout win on Sunday __________________ “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” Dr. Seuss

09-25-2009, 01:39 AM	#13
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09-25-2009, 01:47 AM	#14
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Detroit game blacked out in Detroit area I don't give a rat's ass about whether or not people in Michigan see the game. That's their problem. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

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