Re: [IRCA] Thank God for Radio

[Mike Hawkins <michael.d.hawkins@xxxxxxxxx>]

If they get decent ratings on cable and viewers continue to be so
enthralled with the choices that the medium offers, it might not be too
long until bowl games become a pay-per-view event.  Its a ritual for enough
football fans, so the cable companies may try to monetize it.  I guess you
can call that my New Years prediction for 2014.

Mike Hawkins


On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 12:50 PM, Phil Bytheway <phil_tekno@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Although this is borderline DX related, I just need to vent.
>
> While growing up, New Year's day was always spent getting a football
> overdose watching many bowl games on TV. Since I am a bit of a football
> nut, this was one of my favorite days.
>
> Well, today I'm watching the Outback Bowl (love the Outback - but they
> closed all their restaurants in Seattle so no more)... and I check the
> schedule to make sure I don't miss the Rose Bowl. Guess what, no Rose Bowl
> on network TV... even worse, no more bowl games on network TV. I have basic
> cable TV, so I don't get ESPN, which means I won't be able to SEE any more
> games today.
>
>
> Naturally, almost ALL the bowl games are on the RADIO and it's FREE!!! (I
> am listening to the Gator Bowl now)... at least I will be able to listen
> for the rest of the day.
>
> ... and here I thought this country was against monopolies... ha!
>
> Best of DX in 2012...
>
>
> Phil Bytheway
> IRCA Bookstore
> Seattle WA
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