Homer J Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 is this because of the World Series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Yes. The NFL does not schedule a game for the Sunday night of the opening weekend of the World Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer J Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Yes. The NFL does not schedule a game for the Sunday night of the opening weekend of the World Series. sux... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 sux... thanks why? As a sports fan, I applaud the NFL for not making me choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rellen13 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 why? As a sports fan, I applaud the NFL for not making me choose +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer J Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 why? As a sports fan, I applaud the NFL for not making me choose As a sports fan, I would rather they not play on Sunday or Monday. They could use those as travel days and play T,W,R,S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 As a sports fan, I would rather they not play on Sunday or Monday. They could use those as travel days and play T,W,R,S. Then you are in the vast monority. Imagine how much further the baseball season would extend if they could not play playoff/World Series games on Sundays or Mondays? They'd be playing into November. The NFL is very concious of the way it schedules its games....they want the networks to get ratings, so they can maximize their ad dollars, and then the NFL can up the ante next time the NFL contract is up for bid. Ever wonder why there are no Thursday night NFL games until after Thanksgiving? It's because the NFL does not want to go up against Thursday Night college football (whih it would hammer anyway). Once the college season ends, you start seeing Thursday night NFL, Saturday afternoon NFL, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Then you are in the vast monority. Imagine how much further the baseball season would extend if they could not play playoff/World Series games on Sundays or Mondays? They'd be playing into November. The NFL is very concious of the way it schedules its games....they want the networks to get ratings, so they can maximize their ad dollars, and then the NFL can up the ante next time the NFL contract is up for bid. Ever wonder why there are no Thursday night NFL games until after Thanksgiving? It's because the NFL does not want to go up against Thursday Night college football (whih it would hammer anyway). Once the college season ends, you start seeing Thursday night NFL, Saturday afternoon NFL, etc. Personally I never like those Saturday NFL games. Just seems wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Personally I never like those Saturday NFL games. Just seems wrong? I'm with you...tough for me to get my Sunday's free, let alone Thursday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer J Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Then you are in the vast monority. Imagine how much further the baseball season would extend if they could not play playoff/World Series games on Sundays or Mondays? They'd be playing into November. The NFL is very concious of the way it schedules its games....they want the networks to get ratings, so they can maximize their ad dollars, and then the NFL can up the ante next time the NFL contract is up for bid. Ever wonder why there are no Thursday night NFL games until after Thanksgiving? It's because the NFL does not want to go up against Thursday Night college football (whih it would hammer anyway). Once the college season ends, you start seeing Thursday night NFL, Saturday afternoon NFL, etc. I hear what your saying and you have valid points. It's just my opinion. I think they might even be able to shave a few games off the regular season. I don't see any reason it needs to be that long. But that's baseball and I'd rather be talking football anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 The Cardinals will need the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Almost any NFL game is better then any world series game (unless the Phillies are playing in it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Baseball sucks! They should have a sunday night game on NFL network for those of us that hate baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Almost any NFL game is better then any world series game (unless the Phillies are playing in it). section 301 1980 god that was a loooooong time ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 section 301 1980 god that was a loooooong time ago I awoke to a sign hanging on my light switch that said "WE WON!" I was too young to stay up. I did get to see (at the Vet) the Phillies win the NLCS in 1993 against the Braves. One of my best sports memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooGie Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 (edited) Ever wonder why there are no Thursday night NFL games until after Thanksgiving? It's because the NFL does not want to go up against Thursday Night college football (whih it would hammer anyway). Once the college season ends, you start seeing Thursday night NFL, Saturday afternoon NFL, etc. I've always wondered this, but never figured it out. Makes alot of sense. I'm with you...tough for me to get my Sunday's free, let alone Thursday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday I agree with this. Not because of the time constraints, but because the NFL is smart when it "leaves us wanted more". Too much NFL would make it less valuable on sundays. Sunday is like a holiday during this time. Depending on the teams, I can miss a MNF without even worrying. It's just special on sundays. I do like Thursday games, but only because they're are so few of them, and that makes THOSE feel like holidays. Hehe, I'm a fanatic. Baseball sucks! They should have a sunday night game on NFL network for those of us that hate baseball. Yah, i feel the same way. I hate that baseball has ANY effect on the NFL. Baseball shouldn't have an effect on anything. Not even baseball. Edited October 18, 2006 by LooGie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanCT Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 why? As a sports fan, I applaud the NFL for not making me choose Well then as a sports fan you shouldn't have to choose between a sport and a non-sport. Sunday's are for Football! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Because of ESPN I got into the habit of not watching Sunday night football. So I won't miss it not being there this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboysDiehard Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Baseball sucks! They should have a sunday night game on NFL network for those of us that hate baseball. +1 25+ years of being a Texas Rangers Fan made me swear off the shizzit a few years ago. Don't miss it one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 the guys in the tailgate are happy that they dont have to decide between grey's anatomy and sunday night football..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 The Cardinals will need the rest. Who'd a thunk that would not be a sarcastic jab at a failed season at this point in the year? I like our chances with Carp and Soup coming up... However, if my fantasy teams blow, Sunday will still suck whether the Cards are playing or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Almost any NFL game is better then any world series game (unless the Dodgers are playing in it). fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montster Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 the guys in the tailgate are happy that they dont have to decide between grey's anatomy and sunday night football..... grey's anatomy is on thursday. they may be watching desperate housewives, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Well then as a sports fan you shouldn't have to choose between a sport and a non-sport. Sunday's are for Football! You are absolutey correct. That Raiders-Broncos Sunday night game was definitely a non-sporting event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpro11 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 i thought there was some kind of rule in place to keep the nfl from airing games during college games. thats why there are no thursday or saturday games until college football is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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