Mickalino Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Whatever happened to teams getting on MNF by merit ?? Why did we get snubbed on MNF, by getting less games than some teams that didn't even make the playoffs last year ? And by the way, I'm talking strictly MNF games, not Thursday nite, Saturday games, Sunday Nite games, or Thanksgiving, because ANYONE can qualify for those, these days. Monday Night Football is supposed to be, or at least it once was, all about the Premium Teams. These days, it's some OTHER criteria, perhaps whoever is the Media Darling team at the moment So look at this. We get to the NFC semi-finals, and we're rewarded with ONE Monday night game - meanwhile..... Philly, who didnt even MAKE the playoffs, gets 3 Dallas, who didnt make the playoffs, gets 2 Here's some other wierd data - Pittsburgh wins the Super Bowl, they get ONE MNF game, not counting their opening Thursday game. Indy ? They did great last year - in fact Peyton's team is supposed to be the Media Darling as well, right ? Not anymore - Indy only gets ONE this year. How about these crappy teams that not only didnt make the playoffs, but were aweful, yet they get 2 MNF games, still more than us : Minnesota Oakland Green Bay Further, Denver and Cincinnati only get one, while a bunch of lower tiered teams like Arizona, etc tied us and them with 1 MNF game. How are they figuring out these MNF participants ? By pulling names out of hats ? Whatever happened to EARNING your way to MNF ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Sunday night is now the premier game of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Taylor Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Don't look a gifthorse in the mouth. Aside from the Redskins poor record on MNF after the George Allen era, Monday Night games blow, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzpackage Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 This may be a shot in the dark but what if it has a little to do with the new flex scheduling. The NFL would really like to promote this, and in the second half of the season these great games could mean more advertising money in Primetime on Sunday nights. Of course since they have already agreed to TV deals I don't see how this helps the NFL but what do I know......:doh: Maybe they purposely scheduled some games on Sunday in case they were moved to Sunday night. That is strange, and Monday night has been a staple for many years. I think it's a good question to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzpackage Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Sunday night is now the premier game of the week. Oops. What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard86 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 The fewer Night games the better. I hate them. Nothing like a bright sunny Sunday at Fed Ex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 BP, The bandwagon fans are the ones that the NFL makes change on. You know, the guy who bought a Tom Brady jersey last year and bought a Big Ben jersey this year. By showcasing more teams, this guy now buys the jersey of his favorite team on a weekly basis as opposed to an annual basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsdude Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 The fewer Night games the better. I hate them. Nothing like a bright sunny Sunday at Fed Ex. I totally agree. Night games are a pain no matter whether they are at home or away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I hate MNF, honestly I'd rather have every Skins game be at 1pm Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 The only night game that I want the Redskins to play in is the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCRoughrider Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Don't look a gifthorse in the mouth. Aside from the Redskins poor record on MNF after the George Allen era, Monday Night games blow, IMO. Exactly. Joe Gibbs has an absolutely dreadful record in night games. I'd much rather not have any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Monday Night games SUCK! Not only do you have to wait EVEN LONGER through every game that week to see us play, you have to stay up most of the night to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtyquinn Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Night games start too late and end way too late on the East Coast, nevermind our poor record in night games. I would rather have every away game start at 1 and every home game start at 4 (just cause it's easier to get there for tailgating). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 They screwed us over so you'd have areason to post a new topic Mick, cuz God knows you don't start enough threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 back to back games in primetime is not what we needed to start the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 playing Monday night maybe great for fans, but most coaches and players don't like it since it makes the game the week after much tougher, specially if you played on the road. you lose a preparation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I prefer 1 PM games on Sunday. I actually wish they would dump the Saturday games and cut the Thursday games to only Thanksgiving. But money talks and the fans get know say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I am not complaining about that because the Skins do not play well on the short week after a MNF Game, esepcially if they have to go on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I can't stand Monday night games. The anticipation usually kills me and we've pretty much been sucking in most Monday night games that I can remember. Good riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 The fewer Night games the better. I hate them. Nothing like a bright sunny Sunday at Fed Ex. In my opinion theres nothing like a 4:00 game at FedEx in the winter that gets dark after the 1st quarter. Night games suck but those dark winter time games at FedEx are the greatest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 First of all it's a blessing in disguise. Gibbs has been less than great on Monday/prime-time games, so I'd much rather play on Sunday afternoon. Plus, it takes away from the whole Sunday experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I hate the Monday night tailgater. Not only do I have to leave work early on Monday, but I have to go in late on Tuesday or not go to the game at all, and the latter option is not an option. None of my peeps want to post game tailgate as the traffic dies down the way I always insist upon leaving 90 minutes after the game ends. Not to mention the DUI risk and violent fans in the parking lots after the game. See Philly @ FedEx in '02. Remember the pepper spray incident? I actually saw a Redskins fan jacking up his woman in the parking lot after the Minn game. People don't usually go Ike Turner in public in broad daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahogs Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 From what I understand, if we play well and are contenders late into the season, it is possible that the league pushes one of our games into the Sunday night slot. Isn't that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldysknzfn1 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I don't like MNF either...too late...and we don't do well on the short week usually...I like Sunday games...it just feels right....I agree w/the poster who says cut the Thurs games to just Thanksgiving...right on dude!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzpackage Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 From what I understand, if we play well and are contenders late into the season, it is possible that the league pushes one of our games into the Sunday night slot. Isn't that right? Yes that's correct. For instance the Panther game Week 12 could be pushed to Sunday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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