What is it about football that always overides regular television programming?
Is the last 2 minutes of a football game that takes about 20 minutes to complete more important than current news, an informative prograsm like 60 minutes, or the end of the world???
I HATE football on TV!!!!!
Sorry, had to rant cuz it annoys me that a very stupid game supercedes everything else.
Posted by Michael Clanton (Member # 2419) on :
It is annoying-with all the time-outs, huddles, instant replays and commercials- the last 2 minutes could easily last anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes...
at least it's not as bad as soccer- it would take almost 2 months of soccer just to equal the same amount of scoring that would be possible in 2 minutes of American Football (which really isn't that much)... I was actually excited that the World Cup passed on coming to the USA in 2085 (or whatever year was next in the list) one less thing we have to suffer thru...
Oh sure, we Americans tried to be excited this past year, when everyone was talking about the world cup and we wanted to at least pretend liked we even cared- there was even a rumor that the USA was gonna have a team, but that fake excitement quickly faded once they put ANYTHING ELSE on TV...
For what it's worth, I'm not a big football fan, but I can tolerate it small doses (college more than NFL) I'm more of a basketball, baseball, golf fan (yes even golf on TV is better than soccer)
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Here is a quote I found out there......
"So, during the two hours and 56 minutes the game took to complete, throughout the 60 minutes of regulation time, the ball was only in play for 12 minutes and 8 seconds.The rest of the time, players were standing around, plays were being reviewed and I was being bombarded by a multitude of beer commercials and truck advertisements."
I think a similar study found more actual play time in Baseball.
Must be the reason I quit watching both of them decades ago!
Posted by Dan Beach (Member # 9850) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dave Grundy: What is it about football that always overides regular television programming?
MONEY.
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
Cut the cable. Lose the satellite dish. Free yourself from the scramble and save a nice amount each month. They have no regard for the viewers wants or needs.
Turn it off. I did it. I feel great. And i paid off my house.. The world will not stop turning. The moon will continue to rise.
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Ya,How `bout those Patriots?
Posted by Sandy Baird (Member # 4773) on :
Why is it in Basketball, with 7 seconds left and your down 12 points you HAVE to foul the other player allowing them 2 free thows that will give them a chance to beat you by 2 more, AND it takes 10 more minutes just to get ready for the tosses.
After sitting through that and you waiting for your show to start, 15 minutes late, they THEN do a fifteen minute recap and you HAVE to hear from EVERYONE who had anything to do with the broadcast.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Football, Baseball, Basketball are about as exciting to watch as Snail Races... now Hockey!!!!!!!!! There's a spectator sport!
Posted by Bob Moroney (Member # 9498) on :
Nothing better than staying up till 11:30 or 12:00 to watch ending of a football game knowing that you still have to leave for the shop at 5:00am. Especially when it's another Patriots win.
Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
Since I moved (across the street!) all I do is Redbox. I haven't gotten Cable. I went to mom's house the other day, and they're still playing exactly the same thing they were 3 months ago. I know nothing about sports. I don't follow news, its all depressing. I don't follow politics, no matter who's in charge they're still going to stick it to us. No need to watch the weather here, unless there's a hurricane coming in which case someone will let you know!
Posted by Joseph Diaz (Member # 5913) on :
quote:Is the last 2 minutes of a football game that takes about 20 minutes to complete more important than current news, an informative prograsm like 60 minutes, or the end of the world???
YES!
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
How about all the effort that is put int the half time show? Forget about it, you have to look at the faces of the commentators while they describe all you have just watched. Would it not be kind to all the people who worked so hard to do a half time show to let them be seen? They could still do all their talking, but we don't have to see their faces instead of the show that is going on while they talk. Even the Christmas and Rose Bowl parades, just when an interesting float comes along, they put their faces on the screen. We can hear them, but we don't have to see them. Bill
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
Dave, you ought to try living in America and not liking football....I've been accused of being a Communist, seriously.
I think the only sporting event it's safe to program after is boxing....no overtime, no extra innings, no cautions, heck it often ends early.
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Our family LOVES football. The boys played and Bill coached. We are big Bears fans and they yell and scream at the TV screen. I will say though, I enjoy the Junior Football League or high school struggle and hype more than the TV games. Something about the kids trying so hard and being so involved in a group effort....maybe it's a Mom thing. Some of the other sports are lost on me though. I think football is much more action and fun that baseball! Talk about something SLOW!! YAWN...HO HUM! I guess to each his own. What would this world be if we all enjoyed the same thing!?!
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
I get the feeling Dave never played football.
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
I wish Americans would spend as much time, energy and money that they spend on sports, on our education system. "Don't get started on this"
Posted by Dan Beach (Member # 9850) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bob Peach: Ya,How `bout those Patriots?
Even more appropriately, how about them Eagles!!!
Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
quote:Originally posted by Alicia B. Jennings: I wish Americans would spend as much time, energy and money that they spend on sports, on our education system. "Don't get started on this"
I'm American, couldn't care less about football, and we homeschooled all three of our kids. Posted by David Wright (Member # 111) on :
I live in the Detroit metro area, why should I care.
George if you lived in Texas they would hang you. Put me down for another ex cable user. Just an antenna and Netflix.
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Dave...if you want to understand why football overides regularly scheduled programming check this out and the uproar that it created back in 1968 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi_Game ...The Heidi Game...with only 65 seconds left and the Jets leading 32-29...Oakland came from behind scoring 2 TD's to win 43-32...however hardly anyone saw that last 65 seconds because network had cut it off to show their scheduled showing of the movie "Heidi"...I remember actually watching that game and missing the amazing ending when it was pre-empted by the showing of the children's classic...interestingly enough I also remember then watching "Heidi" for the next 2 hours...and I also remember actually enjoying it...today I don't know which surprizes me more...that I remembered the long ago event or that I actually enjoyed watching Heidi
[ December 20, 2010, 03:46 PM: Message edited by: Rusty Bradley ]
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Alicia, putting more money in the education system isn't the problem when we can afford to do this......
Thanks for all the good natured responses to my post. I should have added a couple of "smilies" though.
I don't really hate football, just like I don't really hate basketball or any other sports.
It was just getting to me last night, as it does regularly during the season on Sunday evenings!!!
Wait...wait....here come the smilies!!!
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Not to worry Dave. The NFL is looking to extend the season another 2 weeks next year.
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Posted by Sam Staffan (Member # 4552) on :
Well, I sure learned a lot about signs on this posting.
Guess I will take a break and head out for Chinese. Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
America lags behind many other nations in education but if you can comprehend the meaning of the word "Hut", you can understand football. It's a no brainer!
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
After further review, the Bears still suck. Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
You haven't seen the Carolina Panthers, Dave. When the Detroit Lions have a better record, you know something ain't right.
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
What's football ? lol
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
"What is it about football that always overides regular television programming?"
OOPS! Didn't see the link Rusty. I was one of those kids waiting for Heidi that night. I remember my dad's reaction the following morning when he'd heard the outcome of the game. It wasn't pretty.
[ December 22, 2010, 08:16 AM: Message edited by: Ray Rheaume ]
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
DA' BEARS...
Posted by Mike O'Neill (Member # 470) on :
Dave, I've been observing this phenomenon for years... I know as well people who have their spot marked years in advance, not for the game, but for the tailgate party... the only conclusion I can draw is this; It's not a sport, it's a religion Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Can I get an "Amen!" for Brother Mike!
• Days of Obligatory Worship: Usually Sundays, but also Mondays (Monday Night Football) and Thursdays. • A Great Feast Day: Super Bowl Sunday • Clergy/Celebrants: The players • Laity: The fans • Cathedrals: Stadiums • Parishes: Sports bars • A Sacred Book: The playbook. • Saints: Past superstars and great coaches • Vestments: Approved by the NFL. Very spendy • Tithes: $200-$1000 a ticket • Missals: Programs, quite expensive • Cantors: cheerleaders • Sacred Music: Usually classic rock, rap, or unmentionable, or all three (Kid Rock, anyone?). • Lectors: The announcers • Curia: The coaches • Magisterium: The owners • Pope: The commissioner • Fellowship: tailgate parties, BBQs, etc. • A liturgy: Divided into the liturgy of the first half and the liturgy of the second half. The liturgy is based around "plays" and each play is announced among the celebrants using a foreign language usually unintelligible to the ordinary lay man. • A liturgical calendar: The Season and Ordinary Time, and The Draft. • Liturgical police: Refs. Zebras. The guys who cost your team the game. • An eschatology: "If we lose this game, my life is over." • A soteriology: "If we win this game, I'll be in seventh heaven!" • Confession: From celebrants: "I missed the tackle" or "I should have caught that pass". From laity: "I missed the first two minutes of the second half; I can't believe it!" • Penance: benching, or, in the case of extreme sins/mistakes, fines or suspension • Excommunication: Being cut or waived • Dissenters: Those who refuse to watch the NFL (atheists/skeptics), or prefer college football (Protestants) or Arena Football (Mormons, JWs)
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