The Wacky World of National TV
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by SSreporters
It's that time of the year when college football winds down and the NFL gets ready for the playoffs. There are going to be key matchups (Steelers/Patriots), and storied rivalries (OSU/Michigan), but what about the other contests on TV?
Duke (1-9) vs. Notre Dame (1-9) NBC
Yes, I know it makes logic seem worthless. Two of the worst teams in college football meet this weekend at South Bend for 1 win supremacy. But because Notre Dame still has a contract with NBC regarding home games, you are going to find at 2:30 PM that NOtre Dame got another nationwide game!
Celtics (6-0) vs. Sonics (0-55532) TNT
The December 27th matchup only relevant because of Kevin Durant and Ray Allen's homecoming, will be a nationally televised game. The Celtics up to this point, haven't lost, while the Sonics, haven't won in their quest for 0-82. TNT will deliver to you an ass kicking the Sonics will never forget.
Steelers (7-2) vs. Patriots (Immortalized) CBS
This is going to be a nationally televised game, they'll likely move the Browns/Jets late game to an early game to add to the audience. So the only thing stopping CBS from getting a 100% audience for the game of the year part 3, is that Denver home games are never early, and the Seahawks play at home on FOX. This means, unless Denver's game blacks out, Denver, Kansas City, and Seattle cannot see the game.
Bengals (3-6) vs. 49ers (2-7) NFL Network
Ouch. Good thing I don't get the NFLN anymore. But for those who do, the best way to watch NFL action on Saturday night, is to watch 2 teams that are so far out of the divisional and playoff hunt. Bryant Gumbel will take you through the mediocrity journey.
Patriots vs. Giants NFL Network
Finally, wouldn't it be great that only people with the NFLN, and those in the New England and New York area can watch the Pats go undefeated in the regular season? It's been brushed on before, and the NFLN and Monday Night Football cannot flex their games because of changing the days of the game. Damn you New England, lose to Pittsburgh!
Any other wacky nationally televised facts you know about? Put them in the comments section.
