kevinklein Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Yes! Next year my turkey will be eaten in front of the television. The classic returns. Portis = Galloping Gobbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz13 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 People I know most of you don't want to believe this game is @ Dallas on Thanksgiving night on the NFL network. But on the NFL channel on Sirius radio, the update says that the first game ever on the NFL network will be Washington @ Dallas on Thanksgiving night. Case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Farther down the same page is this quote:NFL | NFL Network to broadcast games in 2006 Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:51:58 -0800 Richard Sandomir, of the New York Times, reports the NFL Network will broadcast eight prime-time Thursday and Saturday NFL games starting with the 2006 season. The schedule is made up of games that would have been on Saturdays late in the season on CBS or Fox, or on those networks' regional schedules, said the executive, who was granted anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the deal. The first game will be on the Thanksgiving night, between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. All games will be simulcast on local broadcast stations in the markets of the teams playing. The eight-game package had been the subject of talks with ESPN and News Corporation, the parent of Fox Broadcasting, but at the end, the discussions were between Comcast and the NFL Network. Translation: If you're not in DC or Dallas, then you'll have to subscribe to NFL network to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 sweet news. now let's hope we don't try to pass out of our own end zone w/ a 10 point lead in the fourth quarter. 'skins on thanksgiving.....the only thing that can negate triptophan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Ever51 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 You know that article from NFL.COM doesn't specifically say the @Dallas- Turkey Day game is going to cable.USA Today- no mention of which game: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/foot...ork-games_x.htm ESPN- no mention of which game: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2309549 Consider it's the NYTimes- I consider that part of their story, bogus. There will now be a primetime Turkey day game but I see nothing saying that it will be the @Boys games. I can't honestly seeing Jerry Jones or Henry Clay Ford allowing their thanksgiving DAY games being taking off national TV and airing on the NFL network. Whatever the 3rd game: primetime cable game will be- it will probably won't include Dallas or Detroit. I read the same thing in the Dallas morning news, that yes, the cowboys, redskins game, would be thanksgiving night, on the NFL network. I guess the network has some 36 million viewers in their market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinz1972 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Okay, this sucks ball sac...putting a Thanksgiving Day game on NFL Network?? WTF are they thinking?? This sucks HUGE ball sac for anyone not in the DC area. Worst idea ever. rock i live in bumpass,va i am a skinz fan,the nfl is all about $$$$ now,if u dont have cable or satellite,ur pretty much screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckerwood Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 i haven't read through the whole thread, so i'm sorry if this has been asked/answered already... but: can you get nfl network on comcast, or is it satelite only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee1973 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Cant see the 2nd game coming after the Thanksgiving day matchup.Divisional games arent normally scheduled that close in time. they actually do schedule them close lots of times last time we played Dallas on Thanksgiving we played them last game of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 "NFL | More on NFL Network television package Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:59:40 -0800 Barry Horn, of the Dallas Morning News, reports the NFL Network schedule next season will include five Thursday night games, Nov. 23 thru Dec. 21, and three Saturday night games, Dec. 16 thru Dec. 30. Gone from the NFL schedule will be Saturday doubleheaders on Fox and CBS on the final weekends of the regular season." "Cowboys | Thanksgiving night game with Washington not set yet Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:59:12 -0800 Barry Horn, of the Dallas Morning News, reports NFL Network spokesman Seth Palansky said a New York Times report claiming that a Dallas Cowboys- Washington Redskins game at Texas Stadium has already been penciled in for the first Thanksgiving prime-time game may be premature. "The schedule isn't completed until April," Palansky said. "I've been assured no decisions have been made."" http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl Hmmmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz13 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 For those of you that don't get the NFL network call your cable company. The NFL knows what they are doing. They know that the people will complain and that will force the cable companies to pick up the NFL network. Quite frankly I think this is the whole reason they are doing this. They reach about 40 million people now, and by putting games on the network it will get their exposure way up. Cable companies don't feel the pressure to get it when there are just shows about the NFL on. But now if there are actual games you will see many pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfujskins Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Man, never thought I'd see the day where you'd have to call the cable company to see a football game. Almost pay-per-view like. :doh: Never thought I'd see the day where I was grateful to live in the Dallas region Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 "NFL | More on NFL Network television packageSat, 28 Jan 2006 17:59:40 -0800 "Cowboys | Thanksgiving night game with Washington not set yet Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:59:12 -0800 Barry Horn, of the Dallas Morning News, reports NFL Network spokesman Seth Palansky said a New York Times report claiming that a Dallas Cowboys- Washington Redskins game at Texas Stadium has already been penciled in for the first Thanksgiving prime-time game may be premature. "The schedule isn't completed until April," Palansky said. "I've been assured no decisions have been made."" http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl Hmmmmm.... I knew it wasn't set on stone. What do you expect from a rag like the NY Times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_trizzy Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Looks like its true about a 3rd game too. It scrolled across the bottom line on NFL Network that they will carry a Thanksgiving Night game this year as part of the new Thanksgiving Tripleheader!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frunobulax Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Damn, I have to work, and we don't have NFL network here at work. :doh: Guess I will be calling in Sick.. The cause is more than just. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I knew it wasn't set on stone. What do you expect from a rag like the NY Times. Hopefully they use another team then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefPowhatan17 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 If this is true, it sucks for me due to the fact I have to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CardMonte Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I hope youre not a praying man because it always has and always will be in Dallas. Just another example of how the NFL is set up for the Cowboys to have success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 3 games on Thanksgiving maybe? I've wondered why the NFL hasn't figured this out. I could easily see two network games (at 12:30 and 4:00) with an 8:00 primetime game on NFL Network. I'd like to see the NFL guarantee these stand-alone holiday games to cities that have no hope of getting a Super Bowl. I would also like to see the return of the regular season opener to Labor Day weekend. That Monday off really helps with the travel plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL-KYSkinsFan Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 "NFL | More on NFL Network television packageSat, 28 Jan 2006 17:59:40 -0800 "Cowboys | Thanksgiving night game with Washington not set yet Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:59:12 -0800 Barry Horn, of the Dallas Morning News, reports NFL Network spokesman Seth Palansky said a New York Times report claiming that a Dallas Cowboys- Washington Redskins game at Texas Stadium has already been penciled in for the first Thanksgiving prime-time game may be premature. "The schedule isn't completed until April," Palansky said. "I've been assured no decisions have been made."" http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl Hmmmmm.... I certainly hope it isn't on NFL Network... The best thing about the Redskins playing on Thanksgiving is that it's a nationally televised game, since I don't live in the local market. And even if I travel to see my family for Thanksgiving, I still won't be in the local market. This is getting ridiculous for fans who can't afford anything other than basic cable service...:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Rich Eisen was a guest on WFAN-NY when I was at lunch...he basically confirmed, in a roundabout way, that the Skins-Cowboys will NOT be the night game. He said Detroit will always be the 12:30 game and Dallas will always be the 4:00 game. The prime time game they carry will be some other team(s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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