Randall Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I'm tired of them blacking me out and forcing me to watch local channels when I pay over $200 for this. I watch them often but being blacked out stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I agree. This was my 2nd yr. getting it, but I'm OUT after this year. What a bunch of bull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I'm confused. My blacked out games are only the ones that are on my local stations. What's the big deal with watching them on local TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I'm confused. My blacked out games are only the ones that are on my local stations. What's the big deal with watching them on local TV? 569241[/snapback] I have to agree with this. Besides, I get my local stations in High Def. Unless the remote is too confusing for you to operate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Yeah, this doesn't make sense. Change the channel maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I'm confused. My blacked out games are only the ones that are on my local stations. What's the big deal with watching them on local TV? 569241[/snapback] In an odd coincidence, both randall and hitman have lost most of their fingers in separate, but equally horrifying blender accidents. As a result, using a remote control device is particularly problematic. It's easy with a thumb to press the up and down button. However, it is very difficult to pop in individual numbers as is required for the local games. This is why I almost never go near my blender, particularly if it is plugged in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 This is why I almost never go near my blender, particularly if it is plugged in. 569249[/snapback] Do you know of the joys of frozen margaritas my friend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Do you know of the joys of frozen margaritas my friend? 569253[/snapback] No, but my wife does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 No, but my wife does. 569256[/snapback] I knew someone was going to make a girly-drink comment. Thanks for not letting me down Chief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 (edited) I'm confused. My blacked out games are only the ones that are on my local stations. What's the big deal with watching them on local TV? 569241[/snapback] Nothing if they would handle it so you could switch easily. I switch between games, am told it isn't available in my area, and then have to look up the channel. Why? Are they going to lose sales because I miss local commercials? I pay for this and they should make it more user friendly for those switching between games. If I sign up again they will have to change this. If I'm on 716 and go to 714, why not put the local channel there instead of blacking it out? Edited November 22, 2004 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 (edited) You don't know where your CBS and FOX are? I know it's a bit inconvenient, but its well worth not having to watch the horrible games that my locals would get assigned. I still say DirecTV is the best thing ever. Edited November 22, 2004 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 The problem here is that I am being blacked out not only from my local (Saints), but other games as well. Sometimes they even show the first half, and then poof, it's gone. I thought I wasn't the only one having this problem. Oh yeah, and untateve....kiss my ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark5 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Is the TICKET NOT in high def? I don't have it but after watching some college games in Hi def the last few weeks that has about sold me on HD.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Fan Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Is the TICKET NOT in high def? I don't have it but after watching some college games in Hi def the last few weeks that has about sold me on HD.. 569472[/snapback] Most ticket games are in HD every week...And if you sign up for their HD package (ESPNHD) and receive local HD channels (MNF and local games), then you are set. It is a beautiful thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighKite Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 If I was gonna complain about Sunday Ticket I would complain about how they mix some of the late games in the lower Channels amongst the early games..I could realy flick through the channels fast if they fixed that....that being said the NFL Ticket is the best thing since sliced bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I live in northern CA and the Raider game was blacked out. What was strange was that it was not one of the two games on local TV (We had the Eagles game and the Seahawks game.) Also, there have been weeks where the Raiders WERE supposed to be one of the locally televised games, but their game was blacked out on BOTH local TV and DirecTV. I think it is instances such as this that the above huddler is complaining about. Personally, not being a Raider fan, I still think the NFL Ticket is great and plan on renewing it next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I live in northern CA and the Raider game was blacked out. What was strange was that it was not one of the two games on local TV (We had the Eagles game and the Seahawks game.) Also, there have been weeks where the Raiders WERE supposed to be one of the locally televised games, but their game was blacked out on BOTH local TV and DirecTV. I think it is instances such as this that the above huddler is complaining about. Personally, not being a Raider fan, I still think the NFL Ticket is great and plan on renewing it next season. 569560[/snapback] That's not DirecTv, that's the NFL. If you live within X miles (I forget how many) of the stadium and the game is not sold out, then it is blacked out in the local viewing area. The NFL does this to try and make the games sell out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizards Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 The problem here is that I am being blacked out not only from my local (Saints), but other games as well. Sometimes they even show the first half, and then poof, it's gone. I thought I wasn't the only one having this problem. Oh yeah, and untateve....kiss my ass. 569313[/snapback] I can see why you are upset Hitman...Saints is your local team...the whole team hasn't woke up from their last blackout--at least they played like they were in a blackout..... maybe you can use the remote to play Madden 2004 and the Saints will do better there!!!! :bigshock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Men In Tights Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 You could also try 2-TV's. One for the ticket and then one for the local games. It works well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 You could also try 2-TV's. One for the ticket and then one for the local games. It works well for me. 569774[/snapback] That's what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 My only complaint is my local Fox channel doesn't broadcast in high-def. The CBS affiliate does. Luckily the CBS affiliate has the Texans and the Fox affiliate usually has the Cowboy game, and the Cowboys aren't worth watching this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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