Abc/espn Coverage

[Samarta]

Originally Posted by justindew

FPSOXFAN, I respectfully disagree with you. Let's forget for a minute that the NTRA couldn't even work out an arrangement for TV viewers to see the Acorn. ESPN went off the air 6 minutes before the race, and ABC didn't show it. The NTRA is supposed to promote this sport, and they blew a golden opportunity to do SOMETHING, instead of their usual nothing. Since the inception of the NTRA, the sport has become LESS popular.

But back to ESPN/ABC, which is the same company. ABC's coverage was awful. Microphones that didn't work on at least 4 occasions. Interviews conducted off camera that could be heard on TV. And two Grade 1 races that were not shown, while we get lame jockey interiews in the locker room.

I'll even forgive ABC for not showing the Manhattan. I understand that they have to appeal to a wider audience. But there is no reason that a national TV audience couldn't have seen the Acorn. I had to watch on Youbet.

They looked like a bunch of amateurs today, and they should be embarassed.

agreed....Janine Edwards should be in an office now with the execs demanding an apology....she's as good as it gets and I'm sure is fuming...