Monday, November 24, 2008

NFL Network is cut out again

The Jets/Patriots game last Thursday, November 13th was blacked out in major markets especially the New England one. This happened because the cable companies could not reach an agreement regarding the provision of the NFL Network that is not available in those areas. It almost was blacked out in the New York area, but they came to a deal where the game would be broadcast in simulcast on channel 11 locally because none of the cable networks carry the channel. If the NFL Network does not try harder to get on these big cable markets where ratings will definitely soar to unforeseen sights. Cable companies as well should try to work out a deal because less people in those areas will switch out and remain with that company to have the channel. The thing that bothers me is how can they leave such a large market such as New York out where there are so many people and could be watching the channel. For the Jets game I would be out of luck if they didn't reach a deal because of the simulcast I would've been shut out. They should change something about the system.