Cowboys Vs. Redskins Thanksgiving Day

[CoolaidWade]

Only on the two satellites. Not on Regular cable or TV. That's pretty funny. As it stands if you don't have satellite TV you won't be able to watch it.

[Loftin]

Putting Thanksgiving football games on Satellite only is un-American.

[Vlyrock]

Seriously? Why? It's pretty much an American Tradition...and they could make a lot by airing it -- instead they'll probably air the Macy's day parade that NOBODY watches anymore.

[CoolaidWade]

I'm not sure. From what they reported on the news in San Antonio.... Apparently the NFL owns thier own channel right now and want more cable networks (like Time Warner) to add it to thier basic cable line up. So they are putting a bunch of big games (that was only one) only on satellite since they already have the NFL channel. It's a strong arm to get Time Warner and others to add the NFL channel.

Pure Greed. And this is AFTER espn forked over billions to air NFL games exclusivly. They are taking it in the rear.

[NPLAggie07]

I am not a Cowboys fan but that is retarded. Why try and move away from cable? The way games are televised right now is perfect. Why would they try and mess with a good thing? I know money is a factor, but it still seems dumb to me.

[Vlyrock]

I don't think they want to get away from cable. They want more NFL on cable (ie, picking up the NFL channel). They will put it back if Time Warner etc adds the NFL channel.