Philly Fans Get it Right
We give a lot of crap to Philly fans; getting after them for their willingness to boo McNabb, likely their own children, and Santa, or their affinity for battery tossing and other general assbaggery. Most All of that is well deserved and it’s even good form to make fun of their 10,000 losses. On Wednesday night, however, Philly fans came through with a resounding victory the way they know best: booing the hell out of something.
Obviously, as a member of the Ernie Johnson fan club I wouldn’t applaud a berating of the best on air talent in the business. This was aimed directly at TBS. Despite the network being owned by Mr. Turner of Atlanta Braves allegiance, I’m going to go with the idea that the people of Philly were booing the atrocious coverage TBS has provided throughout the playoffs and for the NLCS.
The MLB playoffs have drawn terrible ratings this year and while the product may not be what it once was, you can’t convince me that TBS didn’t hurt MLB’s cause. No one is thinking of TBS when they’re looking for a game. TBS is the home of countless My Name is Earl reruns once the Friends and Seinfeld (God bless em) marathons are over.
For all their shortcomings, I’ve really come around to the idea that every major sporting event should be covered by ESPN. Sure, the hype train blows its whistle twice as loud when something is on ESPN/ABC–look at all the athletes on Dancing With the Stars!…next on SC, Brett Favre takes out garbage–but they put together the best broadcast by far.
In no way should this be an endorsement of Joe Morgan calling baseball games, or talking. Seriously though, die TBS and well done Philadelphia.
h/t: Awful Announcing
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Comment from StevieY19
Time October 23, 2009 at 11:44 am
Interesting, I guess I was basing the ratings comments on hearing that Sunday Night Football between the Bears and Falcons beat out a game in the LA market.
Comment from DC Blackhawks
Time October 23, 2009 at 12:09 pm
It’s nice to see non-Bulls, non-crap posts. Did you get a Duncan Keith sweater yet, or are you saving your money and donating it to the wings so they can sign him next year?
Comment from Rule 5 Draftee
Time October 24, 2009 at 8:12 am
Aside from Chip Carray, I really don’t think the TBS broadcast is that bad. Anytime I have an opportunity to hear a sideline or dugout interview conducted by Craig Sager, I’m glued to my seat. Besides, I’d rather watch a TBS broadcasted game than FOX. And in my opinion, the HD is better on TBS.
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Time October 24, 2009 at 11:53 am
[...] Finally, Philly fans boo for the right reasons. (Not Qualified To Comment) [...]
Comment from Caroline
Time October 26, 2009 at 8:57 am
Oh man that santa thing was 40 years ago. New story please.
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Comment from DC Blackhawks
Time October 23, 2009 at 10:53 am
I heard on the radio that ratings are way up (mainly because the post season is very similar to last year, except the huge impact of the Yankees in place of the St Petersberg Rays. Also, Business Week also voiced an opinion. http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/oct2009/bw20091015_357553.htm