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**MahiMike** · 04-26-2017, 02:52 PM

How many times have we tuned in to the big box sports networks to get info on our favorite teams - only to hear endless hours of drival on teams from New York or Dallas? The coverage doesn't even have anything to do with the success of the teams. What percentage of time does the Packers get? The Steelers? The Royals? These are all very successful teams that no one hears about because they aren't located in New York, Dallas or LA.

How many of us have to DVR 4 hours of programming to skip through for the 2 minutes of our favorite team?

Could this be part of the reason ESPN is having issues? Even with these large populations, they are limiting the number of teams represented on the show to less than 10% of the league. Why would you have ANY business that reaches out to 10% of the customers?

Maybe it's time to have representation for the other 90%. Why not devote 30 minutes a day to EACH team? And why not show the fans of these teams what they are clamoring to see? What if there was a consortium of the 90%ers where they could come up with a broadcast that everyone goes to?

Imagine this lineup:

9:00 a.m. MLB - AL West
9:30 a.m. NFL - NFC North
10:00 a.m. NBA - x
etc

This type of lineup would not only bring very focused fans that know they can get their information about their teams (no matter where they live). But it would also help the economy by ensuring local coverage continues and thrives. Small market media personnel would be seen Nationally with the ability to move up into an even larger role.

I'm talking about a National broadcast with equal time devoted to every team in the league. Since it's nationwide, fans could finally get some sort of coverage other than the tidbits they are currently getting. There are plenty of Americans that live all over the country.

KCTitus · 04-26-2017, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojo Jojo

I think ESPN fell into the trap many other cable networks do...they forget what got them there and start making changes just to make changes to seem relevant to new viewers...Think the music TV channels...if video killed the radio star and then reality shows killed the video. At ESPN, sports talk radio on TV replaced sports and sports reporting. The fun of SportsCenter became lets take it over the top to the point you forgot what the story was. I do believe the Fox model has cut into viewership they provide the regional coverage people want...just like was mentioned earlier custom shows/programming designed to specific divisions would work on a national level thanks to the DVR.

I tend to agree, although, they went away from sports programming and sports highlights to more opinionated shows and I really DGAF about any of these peoples opinions. ESPN Gameday was great until they made it 3 hours and then only 30 seconds were spent covering KC while Denver, the East and West coast teams got the other 2hrs, 59 mins and 30 seconds. Bleh...

I'm very close to cutting the cord, ESPN just isnt worth it any more. As much as I enjoyed the invention of ESPN, I'm glad to see it's demise as well.

KChiefs1 · 04-26-2017, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojo Jojo

I think ESPN fell into the trap many other cable networks do...they forget what got them there and start making changes just to make changes to seem relevant to new viewers...Think the music TV channels...if video killed the radio star and then reality shows killed the video. At ESPN, sports talk radio on TV replaced sports and sports reporting. The fun of SportsCenter became lets take it over the top to the point you forgot what the story was. I do believe the Fox model has cut into viewership they provide the regional coverage people want...just like was mentioned earlier custom shows/programming designed to specific divisions would work on a national level thanks to the DVR.

Yeah I remember when MTV was all about music.

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scho63 · 04-26-2017, 05:42 PM

Hot young topless female sportscasters, then I'll watch ESPN.

Direckshun · 04-26-2017, 05:43 PM

One of the reasons I used to listen to NFL Radio all the time on Sirius was because it was so educational.

To this day, I still love the education aspect of some commentators on YouTube regarding basketball and baseball.

If they educated and informed their viewers rather than relying on screaming assholes screaming at other screaming assholes, I hope they'd see a better return on investment.

Garcia Bronco · 04-26-2017, 09:46 PM

Or you could just use Google Now and get the content you want.

|Zach| · 04-27-2017, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Or you could just use Google Now and get the content you want.

Just switched out of the Apple Ecosystem and got a Google Pixel. Really loving all the things Google Now brings to the table in one place.

|Zach| · 04-27-2017, 12:40 AM

ESPN man...if there is a game I am watching sure...but I just don't have any interest in the takes or opinions of anyone anymore...simply do not give a shit about the back and forth I don't need it.

It must get ratings so I might be in the minority and if that is what we actually tune in for then **** us I suppose we are getting the ESPN we deserve.

Vegas_Dave · 04-27-2017, 01:08 AM

I think a great example of where they went wrong can be witnessed by the ESPN Radio prime time morning show... When they replaced Cowherd with Lebotard... I tuned in on the way to work yesterday, two days before the NFL Draft and they are discussing Matthew McConaughey movies. Really!?!?

eDave · 04-27-2017, 01:18 AM

Blame Fantasy Football. Football AIDS.

|Zach| · 04-27-2017, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by eDave

Blame Fantasy Football. Football AIDS.

I completely agree with this.

Dayze · 04-27-2017, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by eDave

Blame Fantasy Football. Football AIDS.

absolutely a huge part of it.

**BigRichard** · 04-27-2017, 06:36 AM

Bring back Sports Night

Chiefnj2 · 04-27-2017, 06:47 AM

I completely disagree with the premise that teams like the Packers and Steelers don't get coverage. If you have a star QB and your team plays well - you get coverage.

The problem with ESPN is multi-fold. Go to their website. All you see about the draft is "inside" info that you have to pay for/subscribe to. People don't want to shell out money for mock drafts. There are hundreds of free sites to get the same BS and speculation.

The NFL has become over saturated and trying to appeal to the Super Bowl audience. Look at the draft tonight. I believe they actually now have a red carpet introduction like the Oscars. A pre-draft red carpet? Do you know anyone who doesn't really watch the NFL who has told you, " I have to tune into the NFL network at 7 tonight because I really want to see what Trubisky is going to wear." Also the draft is spread out ridiculously long over several days/nights.

If you want a good laugh check out the one thing ESPN does right, their 30/30 series. The other night they had a replay episode on the 1983 draft with Elway/Kelly/Blackledge/Marino. It was great to watch the draft footage from back in the day. Commissioner Roselle would get the card, go up to the table and he couldn't help but laugh and smirk when he thought a team screwed up. His face reading the Jets pick of O'Brien is priceless.

I know I'm an out of touch old cranky Caucasian, but how the heck does anyone listen to Stephen A Smith? He is the "face" of their radio program?

KINGPIN CHIEFS FAN · 04-27-2017, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

I completely disagree with the premise that teams like the Packers and Steelers don't get coverage. If you have a star QB and your team plays well - you get coverage.

The problem with ESPN is multi-fold. Go to their website. All you see about the draft is "inside" info that you have to pay for/subscribe to. People don't want to shell out money for mock drafts. There are hundreds of free sites to get the same BS and speculation.

The NFL has become over saturated and trying to appeal to the Super Bowl audience. Look at the draft tonight. I believe they actually now have a red carpet introduction like the Oscars. A pre-draft red carpet? Do you know anyone who doesn't really watch the NFL who has told you, " I have to tune into the NFL network at 7 tonight because I really want to see what Trubisky is going to wear." Also the draft is spread out ridiculously long over several days/nights.

If you want a good laugh check out the one thing ESPN does right, their 30/30 series. The other night they had a replay episode on the 1983 draft with Elway/Kelly/Blackledge/Marino. It was great to watch the draft footage from back in the day. Commissioner Roselle would get the card, go up to the table and he couldn't help but laugh and smirk when he thought a team screwed up. His face reading the Jets pick of O'Brien is priceless.

I know I'm an out of touch old cranky Caucasian, but how the heck does anyone listen to Stephen A Smith? He is the "face" of their radio program?

I have to agree with your analysis, ESPN has lost touch with the people who started watching them when they first aired . I used to go home after working the night shift and watch Sportscenter every morning to watch the highlights and see who won. Chris Berman was funny and interesting when he first started coming up with nicknames for players but after 30 years it got a little overplayed. With all the venues available with the internet ESPN has just outlived it's usefulness. Nothing lasts forever and it's time for ESPN to go the way of the dinosaur.

Dayze · 04-27-2017, 09:17 AM

put the draft back on Saturday and Sunday. I loved that.
my entire weekend, particularly Saturday, was filled with watching the pre draft, draft, grilling food, lots of beer, more food, more beer.

now, on a Thursday, I'm lucky to be awake after 9:30 on a work night. and it's way more boring. now I might have a few beers, but that's it. no grilling, or snack food etc. Just a regular boring Thursday night

04-26-2017, 02:52 PM
MahiMike He's Mahomie! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jax, FL Casino cash: $10023443	My Idea to Replace ESPN How many times have we tuned in to the big box sports networks to get info on our favorite teams - only to hear endless hours of drival on teams from New York or Dallas? The coverage doesn't even have anything to do with the success of the teams. What percentage of time does the Packers get? The Steelers? The Royals? These are all very successful teams that no one hears about because they aren't located in New York, Dallas or LA. How many of us have to DVR 4 hours of programming to skip through for the 2 minutes of our favorite team? Could this be part of the reason ESPN is having issues? Even with these large populations, they are limiting the number of teams represented on the show to less than 10% of the league. Why would you have ANY business that reaches out to 10% of the customers? Maybe it's time to have representation for the other 90%. Why not devote 30 minutes a day to EACH team? And why not show the fans of these teams what they are clamoring to see? What if there was a consortium of the 90%ers where they could come up with a broadcast that everyone goes to? Imagine this lineup: 9:00 a.m. MLB - AL West 9:30 a.m. NFL - NFC North 10:00 a.m. NBA - x etc This type of lineup would not only bring very focused fans that know they can get their information about their teams (no matter where they live). But it would also help the economy by ensuring local coverage continues and thrives. Small market media personnel would be seen Nationally with the ability to move up into an even larger role. I'm talking about a National broadcast with equal time devoted to every team in the league. Since it's nationwide, fans could finally get some sort of coverage other than the tidbits they are currently getting. There are plenty of Americans that live all over the country.
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04-26-2017, 05:42 PM	#18
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04-26-2017, 05:43 PM	#19
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4443447	One of the reasons I used to listen to NFL Radio all the time on Sirius was because it was so educational. To this day, I still love the education aspect of some commentators on YouTube regarding basketball and baseball. If they educated and informed their viewers rather than relying on screaming assholes screaming at other screaming assholes, I hope they'd see a better return on investment.
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04-27-2017, 12:40 AM	#22
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5366768	ESPN man...if there is a game I am watching sure...but I just don't have any interest in the takes or opinions of anyone anymore...simply do not give a shit about the back and forth I don't need it. It must get ratings so I might be in the minority and if that is what we actually tune in for then **** us I suppose we are getting the ESPN we deserve.
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04-27-2017, 01:08 AM	#23
Vegas_Dave Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Casino cash: $2174720	I think a great example of where they went wrong can be witnessed by the ESPN Radio prime time morning show... When they replaced Cowherd with Lebotard... I tuned in on the way to work yesterday, two days before the NFL Draft and they are discussing Matthew McConaughey movies. Really!?!? __________________ Lastly, Redrum_69:
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04-27-2017, 06:47 AM	#28
Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7913688	I completely disagree with the premise that teams like the Packers and Steelers don't get coverage. If you have a star QB and your team plays well - you get coverage. The problem with ESPN is multi-fold. Go to their website. All you see about the draft is "inside" info that you have to pay for/subscribe to. People don't want to shell out money for mock drafts. There are hundreds of free sites to get the same BS and speculation. The NFL has become over saturated and trying to appeal to the Super Bowl audience. Look at the draft tonight. I believe they actually now have a red carpet introduction like the Oscars. A pre-draft red carpet? Do you know anyone who doesn't really watch the NFL who has told you, " I have to tune into the NFL network at 7 tonight because I really want to see what Trubisky is going to wear." Also the draft is spread out ridiculously long over several days/nights. If you want a good laugh check out the one thing ESPN does right, their 30/30 series. The other night they had a replay episode on the 1983 draft with Elway/Kelly/Blackledge/Marino. It was great to watch the draft footage from back in the day. Commissioner Roselle would get the card, go up to the table and he couldn't help but laugh and smirk when he thought a team screwed up. His face reading the Jets pick of O'Brien is priceless. I know I'm an out of touch old cranky Caucasian, but how the heck does anyone listen to Stephen A Smith? He is the "face" of their radio program? __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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04-27-2017, 09:17 AM	#30
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $5259358	put the draft back on Saturday and Sunday. I loved that. my entire weekend, particularly Saturday, was filled with watching the pre draft, draft, grilling food, lots of beer, more food, more beer. now, on a Thursday, I'm lucky to be awake after 9:30 on a work night. and it's way more boring. now I might have a few beers, but that's it. no grilling, or snack food etc. Just a regular boring Thursday night __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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