NBC Coverage

[fpsoxfan]

Oh My...I guess they should show horses getting their balls cleaned instead. To collect fans they have to show all that other nonsense. Get a grip.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Oh My...I guess they should show horses getting their balls cleaned instead. To collect fans they have to show all that other nonsense. Get a grip.

been hearing that for years, still waiting for it to come to fruition.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by Danzig

been hearing that for years, still waiting for it to come to fruition.

I know, but they still have to do it. You know these people who have Derby Parties love this ****. We could care less, but they have to do it. Look at Super Bowl coverage, by the end of the day you usually know that the offensive tackle had four pulled pork sandwiches and used a lime flavored condom the night before.

[Danzig]

there are lime flavored condoms?! i am so glad buckpasser started this thread! lol

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by Danzig

there are lime flavored condoms?! i am so glad buckpasser started this thread! lol

Yeah, Orange and Strawberry too. I have no idea...stopped using those things after the oil spill.

[dean smith]

Every year people complain about the network coverage. I think you guys are nuts. First off, the sport is tailor-made for HD with the beautiful animals, the vivrant colors and the environment as a whole. Secondly, the blimp shots, the rail shots, etc. are absolutely amazing. Every year I read some clown saying they should just use the basic single camera shot you watch at home on your ADW site because "that's the best way to watch a race." Are you kidding me? NBC is basically making a two minute movie out there and you'd really rather be watching the grainy track camera? Finally, all the human/animal interest stories, the Top Chef b.s., and interviews with the celebs are what draws the casual fan in. I run a restaurant and had the NBC coverage on the TVs. I watched a table full of 20something girls who probably never would have turned it on unless they were forced to watch it stare at the television slack-jawed with awe and genuinely into it by race time. I'm guessing if given the chance to go to the track in the future they will be more inclined to do so and push their money through the windows. All they needed to be was exposed to it.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by dean smith

Every year people complain about the network coverage. I think you guys are nuts. First off, the sport is tailor-made for HD with the beautiful animals, the vivrant colors and the environment as a whole. Secondly, the blimp shots, the rail shots, etc. are absolutely amazing. Every year I read some clown saying they should just use the basic single camera shot you watch at home on your ADW site because "that's the best way to watch a race." Are you kidding me? NBC is basically making a two minute movie out there and you'd really rather be watching the grainy track camera? Finally, all the human/animal interest stories, the Top Chef b.s., and interviews with the celebs are what draws the casual fan in. I run a restaurant and had the NBC coverage on the TVs. I watched a table full of 20something girls who probably never would have turned it on unless they were forced to watch it stare at the television slack-jawed with awe and genuinely into it by race time. I'm guessing if given the chance to go to the track in the future they will be more inclined to do so and push their money through the windows. All they needed to be was exposed to it.

they were probably deciding which hats and dresses to look for at the mall.


as for casual fans, like i said elsewhere, been hearing that line for years. still waiting.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Yeah, Orange and Strawberry too. I have no idea...stopped using those things after the oil spill.

Yeah....and CJ's potato salad was great!

[estreetposse]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Yeah....and CJ's potato salad was great!

Don't forget the steamers, sausage and beans...and finding $700+ in my account!!!