CBS Network Idiots!

MatthewT · 11-05-2007, 09:13 PM

I am sure many of you watched the Saints game on TV. In Jackson, MS., coverage was switched with around 9 minutes still left in the Saints game, to the Bengals/Bills game. Just in time to see Chad Johnson on the field for 10 minutes, to get carted off the field in a 33-21 game. Why in the hell did CBS switch the game with that much time left, just as Jacksonville scored to make it a 14 point game? Are these folks at CBS on crack? And according to information sources, the local network in Jackson had no control over this.

Did this also happen in other markets? Did this happen in the New Orleans or Jacksonville area? I just don't get this type of crappy decision by CBS. Even if the ultimate reason was to play the entire Colts/Pats game, that game was still a long way from kickoff when this switch was made. Talk about a bunch of bull poo...

LongTimeFan · 11-05-2007, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

I am sure many of you watched the Saints game on TV. In Jackson, MS., coverage was switched with around 9 minutes still left in the Saints game, to the Bengals/Bills game. Just in time to see Chad Johnson on the field for 10 minutes, to get carted off the field in a 33-21 game. Why in the hell did CBS switch the game with that much time left, just as Jacksonville scored to make it a 14 point game? Are these folks at CBS on crack? And according to information sources, the local network in Jackson had no control over this.

Did this also happen in other markets? Did this happen in the New Orleans or Jacksonville area? I just don't get this type of crappy decision by CBS. Even if the ultimate reason was to play the entire Colts/Pats game, that game was still a long way from kickoff when this switch was made. Talk about a bunch of bull poo...

I feel you bro., I hate it when networks switch to another game when the game you started watching in the first place was still in progress..
I didn't have any problems as you did.

QBREES9 · 11-05-2007, 09:30 PM

Direct Tv the sunday ticket !!!

LongTimeFan · 11-05-2007, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Direct Tv the sunday ticket !!!

I gave up the ticket due to the prices, OUCH!!!!
Great way to watch NFL games though.

lynwood · 11-05-2007, 10:19 PM

YEAH, It happened to me here in Houston. Same Game bills/bengals. Last time they did that was a couple years ago when the Saints were getting blown out. The announcer said that they were switching to a more competitive game then. I guess it's a compliment for us this time. Still sucked though

exiled · 11-05-2007, 10:24 PM

are saints game shown any where besides the gulf coast with out the NFL ticket?

I don't think so.
A little bit last year (story book ratings and all)
but it is VERY hard to be a fan of a small market team with a very bad overall record.

no judgment hust an observation

Euphoria · 11-06-2007, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by exiled

are saints game shown any where besides the gulf coast with out the NFL ticket?

I don't think so.
A little bit last year (story book ratings and all)
but it is VERY hard to be a fan of a small market team with a very bad overall record.

no judgment hust an observation

We get Saints games in Cali. from time to time, not many but a few. Even with the likes of SF, Oakland, and SD. Wait till we get the Los Angeles Saints.

LMAO.

NEXTPROBOWLER · 11-06-2007, 03:26 PM

i hate that, they did it here in vegas..........freakin vegas

saintsfan1313 · 11-06-2007, 03:49 PM

isnt it a network thing.....they have to switch to the next game, because each game is alloted a certain amount of time...im pretty sure that happens to every game.....they have to switch to the next one....

Fleured · 11-06-2007, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Wait till we get the Los Angeles Saints.

LMAO.

tell me something seriously Euph, does the NFL want football in Los Angeles more than Los Angeles does? I've never had a clear observation of what the heck is the mindset of L.A. where football is concerned.

11-05-2007, 09:13 PM	#1
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	CBS Network Idiots! I am sure many of you watched the Saints game on TV. In Jackson, MS., coverage was switched with around 9 minutes still left in the Saints game, to the Bengals/Bills game. Just in time to see Chad Johnson on the field for 10 minutes, to get carted off the field in a 33-21 game. Why in the hell did CBS switch the game with that much time left, just as Jacksonville scored to make it a 14 point game? Are these folks at CBS on crack? And according to information sources, the local network in Jackson had no control over this. Did this also happen in other markets? Did this happen in the New Orleans or Jacksonville area? I just don't get this type of crappy decision by CBS. Even if the ultimate reason was to play the entire Colts/Pats game, that game was still a long way from kickoff when this switch was made. Talk about a bunch of bull poo...

11-05-2007, 09:29 PM	#2
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	Re: CBS Network Idiots! Originally Posted by MatthewT I am sure many of you watched the Saints game on TV. In Jackson, MS., coverage was switched with around 9 minutes still left in the Saints game, to the Bengals/Bills game. Just in time to see Chad Johnson on the field for 10 minutes, to get carted off the field in a 33-21 game. Why in the hell did CBS switch the game with that much time left, just as Jacksonville scored to make it a 14 point game? Are these folks at CBS on crack? And according to information sources, the local network in Jackson had no control over this. Did this also happen in other markets? Did this happen in the New Orleans or Jacksonville area? I just don't get this type of crappy decision by CBS. Even if the ultimate reason was to play the entire Colts/Pats game, that game was still a long way from kickoff when this switch was made. Talk about a bunch of bull poo... I feel you bro., I hate it when networks switch to another game when the game you started watching in the first place was still in progress.. I didn't have any problems as you did.

11-05-2007, 09:30 PM	#3
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: CBS Network Idiots! Direct Tv the sunday ticket !!!

11-05-2007, 09:37 PM	#4
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	Re: CBS Network Idiots! Originally Posted by QBREES9 Direct Tv the sunday ticket !!! I gave up the ticket due to the prices, OUCH!!!! Great way to watch NFL games though.

11-05-2007, 10:19 PM	#5
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	Re: CBS Network Idiots! YEAH, It happened to me here in Houston. Same Game bills/bengals. Last time they did that was a couple years ago when the Saints were getting blown out. The announcer said that they were switching to a more competitive game then. I guess it's a compliment for us this time. Still sucked though

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11-05-2007, 10:24 PM	#6
exiled Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: on the road - now based in Austin, TX Posts: 481	Re: CBS Network Idiots! are saints game shown any where besides the gulf coast with out the NFL ticket? I don't think so. A little bit last year (story book ratings and all) but it is VERY hard to be a fan of a small market team with a very bad overall record. no judgment hust an observation

11-06-2007, 01:36 AM	#7
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: CBS Network Idiots! Originally Posted by exiled are saints game shown any where besides the gulf coast with out the NFL ticket? I don't think so. A little bit last year (story book ratings and all) but it is VERY hard to be a fan of a small market team with a very bad overall record. no judgment hust an observation We get Saints games in Cali. from time to time, not many but a few. Even with the likes of SF, Oakland, and SD. Wait till we get the Los Angeles Saints. LMAO.

11-06-2007, 03:26 PM	#8
NEXTPROBOWLER 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 269	Re: CBS Network Idiots! i hate that, they did it here in vegas..........freakin vegas

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11-06-2007, 03:52 PM	#10
Fleured The NY Geaux Getter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 348	Re: CBS Network Idiots! Originally Posted by Euphoria Wait till we get the Los Angeles Saints. LMAO. tell me something seriously Euph, does the NFL want football in Los Angeles more than Los Angeles does? I've never had a clear observation of what the heck is the mindset of L.A. where football is concerned.