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How ESPN operates in this poster's opinion
Posted on 1/9/09 at 8:31 am
Posted on 1/9/09 at 8:31 am
How many Americans, after the game was concluded, tuned their TV sets to ESPN to see what the talking heads had to say about the NC game? Think the vast majority did? I'd say it's pretty much a given. So how do they keep you tuned in? By being outlandish and saying controversial things, the VERY REASON many tuned in to witness it, knowing full well that they would, and they didn't disappoint. They appealed to three teams and their markets, USC, Texas, and Utah, and every other team's fan base that had a sucky year and felt disgruntled over their season and wanted to see a wrench thrown in the whole thing. It's what they do year in and year out since 2003 at least, and it really gets cranked up when one of their affiliated teams like from the Pac10 of Big10 gets left out of the game. ESPN plays on things for the benefit of ESPN. They have NO moral high ground that they are trying to reach besides ratings for ESPN, and the sooner people come to grips with the reality of the way the media in general works in this country the better off we will be in keeping the media from controlling public opinion by people who put so much stock into their opinions on matters, and hang on every word that comes out of their mouths.
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Posted on 1/9/09 at 8:37 am to Mike da Tigah
I can honestly say I havent watched espn in 2 or 3 months, except to watch the bowl games.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 8:39 am to Walt OReilly
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I can honestly say I havent watched espn in 2 or 3 months, except to watch the bowl games.
For the most part I quit watching them too, but you know that we are in the minority by a long stretch.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 8:41 am to Mike da Tigah
I don't turn on my tv untill the moment the ball is kicked off to start the game. I turn my tv off when the game ends. Anyone that does not know enough about college fb to do their own analysis probably voted for Bush twice. 
Posted on 1/9/09 at 8:42 am to Mike da Tigah
I've been saying for a while now that ESPN talking heads as well as other sports goobs are all making a concerted effort to downplay the NCG in order to push a playoff. It was ridiculous last year. The game was talked about for 2 minutes and the other 10 minutes was spent bitching about no playoff.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 8:50 am to alajones
As the NCAA has pointed out many times. Going to a playoff system would cost all teams revenue in the long run. Fans would stop attending games as soon as their team had no chance to make the playoffs. I don't want a playoff system because I think it would wreck college fb...the one sport that is still worth watching.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 8:54 am to Rivers
Bingo! You could also substitute Fox news into this. Be outlandish and play to your main market.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 9:04 am to Mike da Tigah
I don't even listen to the announces calling the games any longer. I turn the sound off and watch the game in peaceful silence. Its amazing how much more enjoyable a game can be minus the incessant chattering of knuckleheads trying to fill the void by saying anything.
ESPN's one objective is to draw viewers so they create controversy to stir and agitate the masses; knowing full well those complaining about the analysis will continue to tune in to see what's being said. Stop watching, its what I did.
ESPN's one objective is to draw viewers so they create controversy to stir and agitate the masses; knowing full well those complaining about the analysis will continue to tune in to see what's being said. Stop watching, its what I did.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 9:10 am to Rivers
quote:I agree with this 100%.
I don't want a playoff system because I think it would wreck college fb
quote:That is kind of a hard sell. There are plenty of teams that sell out or sell 90% or their tickets even though the team has a losing record.
Fans would stop attending games as soon as their team had no chance to make the playoffs.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 9:25 am to alajones
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I don't want a playoff system because I think it would wreck college fb
I agree with this 100%.
A playoff with no bowls I tend to agree with would be devastating to the whole spirit of CFB, and why people like myself love it so much more than any other sport, especially the NFL. I don't have a problem with taking he winners of the four BCS bowls and playing two more games at the end of the year if they want, but honestly, there is NOTHING that is going to stop these people from running off at the mouth about some grievance they have about any system, especially in this day of victimhood and ratings. Someone will always be shorted.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 9:48 am to Mike da Tigah
ESPN hates the SEC because we went with CBS for a contract instead of them.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 9:51 am to therabidsmurf
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ESPN hates the SEC because we went with CBS for a contract instead of them.
I don't know about hate, but they certainly will put us on the back burner in lieu of promoting USC at all costs, that's painfully clear.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 9:53 am to TenTex
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Bingo! You could also substitute CBS news into this. Be outlandish and play to your main market.
Interchangeable
Posted on 1/9/09 at 10:53 am to nycajun
ESPN signed a huge contract with the SEC. I'm sure with that in hand they will jump on the SEC bandwagon for awhile.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 10:56 am to Mike da Tigah
Obviously ESPN hates the SEC. That must be the reason the signed a $1.5 BILLION contract with them.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 10:59 am to Martavius
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Obviously ESPN hates the SEC. That must be the reason the signed a $1.5 BILLION contract with them.
I didn't say hate. Matter of fact I don't agree with that. ESPN is fueled by money, and ratings. Controversy is the best way to get that, which is why they constantly are stirring the pot, to get you to tune in. They also have alegiances to the Pac10 and Big10, which is why you will constantly see them blowing smoke up their butts all year long.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 11:01 am to Rivers
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I think it would wreck college fb...the one sport that is still worth watching.
how so?
Posted on 1/9/09 at 11:12 am to Mike da Tigah
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Controversy is the best way to get that, which is why they constantly are stirring the pot, to get you to tune in.
And if they did nothing but praise Florida as the best team in all of the land, they would be accused of being the BCS's lap dog. It cuts both ways.
And you'd be fooling yourself if you don't think there's a couple of other teams out there that maybe should have been in that game. I'm all for the whole you knew the system when the season started but did you ever think this "controversy" could drive change to the system like maybe a +1 or playoff? LSU could be the team on the outside looking in next season; how would you feel then?
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They also have alegiances to the Pac10 and Big10, which is why you will constantly see them blowing smoke up their butts all year long
The have allegiances with the SEC and ACC too.
Posted on 1/9/09 at 11:26 am to Martavius
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And you'd be fooling yourself if you don't think there's a couple of other teams out there that maybe should have been in that game.
Not according to the rules we play by Martavius.
The two teams that deserved to play for the NC played according to the rules.
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I'm all for the whole you knew the system when the season started but did you ever think this "controversy" could drive change to the system like maybe a +1 or playoff?
Plus 1 or plus 4, there will always be a controversy, because controversy gets people tuned into the drama, and ESPN is Drama Queen central. Controversy sells so much better than anything else.
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LSU could be the team on the outside looking in next season; how would you feel then?
Pretty upset I'm sure, but like with Auburn in 04, ESPN won't shed any real tears over THEM being left out the mix. The final conclusion by ESPNers after that season was the two best teams played and the best team won the NC, even though Auburn never got a chance to play. You don't hear that this year, and you didn't in 03 either. What's the commonality?
Posted on 1/9/09 at 11:39 am to Mike da Tigah
I didn't see anything wrong with most of the commentary whatsoever, so I'm not sure what bug crawled up your arse.
I had, like many I bet, absolutely no problem turning the channel there rather than listen to "Barry and Jimmy" discuss the game. Blah! The FOX coverage was abysmal, as it has been for all the big gaems they do. They get the college rights for the big games, then have NFL pundits pontificate on something they haven't covered the whole damn year.
So yes, I turn on ESPN to listen to what they have to say, and laugh at Lou.
I had, like many I bet, absolutely no problem turning the channel there rather than listen to "Barry and Jimmy" discuss the game. Blah! The FOX coverage was abysmal, as it has been for all the big gaems they do. They get the college rights for the big games, then have NFL pundits pontificate on something they haven't covered the whole damn year.
So yes, I turn on ESPN to listen to what they have to say, and laugh at Lou.
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