Comments on: NFL Offers Arbitration To Cable For NFL Network http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/ Bangin' and Scorin' Every Trip Down the Floor Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:34:42 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: HarveyDent http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28423 HarveyDent Fri, 21 Dec 2007 06:38:25 +0000 http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28423 DirecTV can pass it for free because they have a sweetheart deal with the NFL on the Sunday Ticket package where DirecTV big against themselves to keep the package exclusive to their service. Carriage of the network at lower cost was a throwaway part of the deal which is why DirecTV was also able to get the Extra Innings package because they agreed to carry the new MLB network in '08. Believe me, AC, there's a cost everywhere. DirecTV can pass it for free because they have a sweetheart deal with the NFL on the Sunday Ticket package where DirecTV big against themselves to keep the package exclusive to their service. Carriage of the network at lower cost was a throwaway part of the deal which is why DirecTV was also able to get the Extra Innings package because they agreed to carry the new MLB network in ‘08.

Believe me, AC, there’s a cost everywhere.

]]> By: anthonycarter http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28422 anthonycarter Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:38:46 +0000 http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28422 It's funny how DirecTV finds a way to pass that lovely channel on to its subscribers for free, but Comcast charges for it... It’s funny how DirecTV finds a way to pass that lovely channel on to its subscribers for free, but Comcast charges for it…

]]> By: origin http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28402 origin Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:01:03 +0000 http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28402 I hear you inkog. Watching the NFL and cable battle over these dollars is like watching 2 crack heads fight in the street over the last rock on the ground. I hear you inkog. Watching the NFL and cable battle over these dollars is like watching 2 crack heads fight in the street over the last rock on the ground.

]]> By: inkognegro http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28397 inkognegro Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:34:42 +0000 http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28397 I want them both to lose. They are BOTH being their typical greedy selves. I want them both to lose. They are BOTH being their typical greedy selves.

]]> By: HarveyDent http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28395 HarveyDent Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:27:03 +0000 http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28395 I have a dog in the fight because I do work for one of the cable companies but I oppose what the NFL is doing because it's a naked money grab. There's no problem with them airing games on their own network but trying to fleece people by charging for a niche ESPN channel the same price as HBO is nothing but wrong. The cable thing is just a job to me but working in the industry I do know how the game is played. Goodell and the owners know the NFL is the big dog in American sports but it is only so big and they will kill the golden goose with this because people don't play about their money. Believe me, I know because I catch as many verbal beatdowns daily as Earl Campbell took hits in his playing days. I have a dog in the fight because I do work for one of the cable companies but I oppose what the NFL is doing because it’s a naked money grab. There’s no problem with them airing games on their own network but trying to fleece people by charging for a niche ESPN channel the same price as HBO is nothing but wrong. The cable thing is just a job to me but working in the industry I do know how the game is played. Goodell and the owners know the NFL is the big dog in American sports but it is only so big and they will kill the golden goose with this because people don’t play about their money. Believe me, I know because I catch as many verbal beatdowns daily as Earl Campbell took hits in his playing days.

]]> By: mizzo http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28388 mizzo Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:34:49 +0000 http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28388 I have it through Comcast, so I'm good. This whole thing reminds me of boxing back in the day. It used to be on all the time...for free! I have it through Comcast, so I’m good. This whole thing reminds me of boxing back in the day. It used to be on all the time…for free!

]]> By: Sportaphile http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28387 Sportaphile Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:17:27 +0000 http://thestartingfive.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/nfl-offers-arbitration-to-cable-for-nfl-network/#comment-28387 I'm kinda happy to see the NFL NOT get their way like they're accustomed to. The cable companies are just as greedy, so this really isn't a pro cable stance. Moreso an anti-Roger Goodell stance. I have DirectTV so I get to see the channel regardless. I’m kinda happy to see the NFL NOT get their way like they’re accustomed to. The cable companies are just as greedy, so this really isn’t a pro cable stance. Moreso an anti-Roger Goodell stance.

I have DirectTV so I get to see the channel regardless.

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