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Alan07 01-23-2012 02:11 PM
http://www.drf.com/news/nbc-regains-...air-prime-time

No decision yet on talent but one would assume that NBC would want to use their own voices for the races.

10 pnt move up 01-23-2012 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MaTH716 (Post 833681)
I don't think thats the issue though. Speaking for myself, I have a handful of channels that I'll always flick through (The ESPN's, MSG, YES, NFL net. TVG etc.) and NBC Sports isn't on the list. I'm guessing that's the case for a lot of other people too, because besides hockey what else does the channel have to offer? So if it was carried on ESPN, you might possibly gain some viewers who stumble across it as opposed to NBC Sports network. I know it's a real stretch, but I just feel like it has a better chance of picking up viewers (and being seen by advertisements) on ESPN, then on NBC sports.
Yea not really sure, I know on Cox its part of basic cable but I know on Dtv it used to be channel 605 which was with the TVG and those type channels you would get as part of the sports package.

I just think going from NBC to ESPN to Versus (now NBC Sports) is following a very unhealthy progression.

mclem0822 01-23-2012 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan07 (Post 833677)
Don't worry. :rolleyes:
:D I know he was joking Alan, just cannot stand Battaglia's calls, snooze enducer!

dagolfer33 01-23-2012 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mclem0822 (Post 833702)
:D I know he was joking Alan, just cannot stand Battaglia's calls, snooze enducer!
IMO, if anyone new deserves a shot at the national stage it should be John Dooley. He is very good at bringing excitement and accuracy to a racecall, and his descriptive style would be appealing.

Danzig 01-23-2012 04:06 PM
just don't let bobby flay do it!

philcski 01-23-2012 04:13 PM
100% chance it'll be Larry Collmus. And I'm happy about that.

freddymo 01-23-2012 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MaTH716 (Post 833681)
I don't think thats the issue though. Speaking for myself, I have a handful of channels that I'll always flick through (The ESPN's, MSG, YES, NFL net. TVG etc.) and NBC Sports isn't on the list. I'm guessing that's the case for a lot of other people too, because besides hockey what else does the channel have to offer? So if it was carried on ESPN, you might possibly gain some viewers who stumble across it as opposed to NBC Sports network. I know it's a real stretch, but I just feel like it has a better chance of picking up viewers (and being seen by advertisements) on ESPN, then on NBC sports.
Getting racing developed on the NBCSports network is a good thing. Comcast bought 51% of the entire network fom GE and Comcast is looking to invest in the new face of the Sport Network it could be very good news for racing. Lets say they do well with this and then start to partner with NYRA for SPA andthe fall Championship stuff.

my miss storm cat 01-23-2012 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dagolfer33 (Post 833703)
IMO, if anyone new deserves a shot at the national stage it should be John Dooley. He is very good at bringing excitement and accuracy to a racecall, and his descriptive style would be appealing.
I like Trevor but agree.... I wouldn't have a problem with Dooley calling the races.

NTamm1215 01-23-2012 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by philcski (Post 833710)
100% chance it'll be Larry Collmus. And I'm happy about that.
I'm with you.

helicopter11 01-23-2012 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LARHAGE (Post 833691)
Well if NBCsports is Versus that makes me happy as that is basic programming on Dish Network.
I have Americas 120 Plus and I dont have it. How is that you get it with only basic programming?

NTamm1215 01-23-2012 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by helicopter11 (Post 833737)
I have Americas 120 Plus and I dont have it. How is that you get it with only basic programming?
It's not available with America's 120 Plus. The bottom level is America's Top 250.

MaTH716 01-23-2012 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by freddymo (Post 833717)
Getting racing developed on the NBCSports network is a good thing. Comcast bought 51% of the entire network fom GE and Comcast is looking to invest in the new face of the Sport Network it could be very good news for racing. Lets say they do well with this and then start to partner with NYRA for SPA andthe fall Championship stuff.
I just hope that they promote it well on the big network. Maybe they can even put up a special crawl/box during the Notre Dame game, giving up to date odds, prices and most importantly minutes to post. At least people will have an idea that there is a special event going on and when they can tune in to see a race.

iamthelurker 01-23-2012 09:56 PM
Would love to see Durkin get the job back, but it will most likely be Collmus.

3kings 01-24-2012 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by iamthelurker (Post 833772)
Would love to see Durkin get the job back, but it will most likely be Collmus.
Would Durkin want the job back? Didn't he give up some national opportunities due to the stress it was causing him?

Edit, found a link:

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoo...ry?id=13480428

LARHAGE 01-24-2012 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by helicopter11 (Post 833737)
I have Americas 120 Plus and I dont have it. How is that you get it with only basic programming?


I have Americas Everything Package...... I love TV. :)

Gate Dancer 01-24-2012 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dagolfer33 (Post 833703)
IMO, if anyone new deserves a shot at the national stage it should be John Dooley. He is very good at bringing excitement and accuracy to a racecall, and his descriptive style would be appealing.
I'll second that...... :tro:

Alan07 01-24-2012 10:30 PM
If the schedule stays the same (i.e: races) I wonder how they are going to get 8 races Saturday in 4.5 hours unless they farm one or two out to the racing nets or move one to Friday.

freddymo 01-25-2012 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Alan07 (Post 833974)
If the schedule stays the same (i.e: races) I wonder how they are going to get 8 races Saturday in 4.5 hours unless they farm one or two out to the racing nets or move one to Friday.
Why not NBCsports channel(versus)?

Chipster 01-25-2012 02:29 PM
Versus
 
Competent job on the Saratoga product, even from a Del Mar Fan's perspective.

;)

Indian Charlie 01-25-2012 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Chipster (Post 834078)
Competent job on the Saratoga product, even from a Del Mar Fan's perspective.

;)
What is a chipster?


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