Abc/espn Coverage

justindew · #1 06-09-2007, 07:39 PM

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.

fpsoxfan · #2 06-09-2007, 07:42 PM

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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.

And what if you had say......nooooo coverage at all?????????

Samarta · #3 06-09-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

And what if you had say......nooooo coverage at all?????????

yeah but there was coverage.....and they did a lowsy job of it...

fpsoxfan · #4 06-09-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Samarta

yeah but there was coverage.....and they did a lowsy job of it...

Suggestion...Go to the track next time.

31lengths · #5 06-09-2007, 07:48 PM

I just expect better from ESPN/ABC.

This was more like "Al's Broadcast Company".

Samarta · #6 06-09-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Suggestion...Go to the track next time.

yeah okay....

fpsoxfan · #7 06-09-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Samarta

yeah okay....

Read post #17 to see where I'm coming from...

Danzig · #8 06-09-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

You're way off man. This was the first time I have been home in years to watch the feed from the TV. I'm usually either at Belmont or Saratoga, or an OTB. Besides Janine Edwards the coverage is a disgrace. Kenny Mayne, while amusing tries to be too cute. Hank Goldberg needs to be retired, clearly he has done enough. Jerry Bailey makes me sick and adds very little. Randy Moss is alright, but there is no excuse for not showing the races.

please lord let him be a gelding....

fpsoxfan · #9 06-09-2007, 07:44 PM

Also...did I see every race? Yep...I'm on a deck party..I could give a shiat about interviews, etc. etc. etc.

Samarta · #10 06-09-2007, 07:42 PM

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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...