Will the Chiefs game get busted to Noon? - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

BattleRedGuy · 10-26-2005

During this past off season, I remember the NFL relenting and allowing ESPN and ABC to change a "late season" national game if the matchup is not worthy of a national audience. I can not find the details of this announcement so I do not know when they are able to do this or if they are even able to this year.

Anyone remember the details? Thanks.

thegr8fan · 10-26-2005

it was never actually approved. It was discussed as a possibility due to a huge mismatch game being slotted and ESPN wanted to have the option to change it, but the NFL commission never approved it.

Honestly, the logistics of it are just too big to walk in a change the late ESPN game. Not only do you have to change the time of the game itself, but you gotta change 2 other teams who would then take the timeslot.

The schedule stands as is, unless of course a hurricane or other act of God dictates a change.

TxDavid · 10-26-2005

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Originally Posted by thegr8fan

The schedule stands as is, unless of course a hurricane or other act of God dictates a change.

In other words, we're going to suck on national tv again......

sulli60 · 10-27-2005

I think they will approve re-scheduling games next year when Monday Night and Sunday games are switched. I'm not sure how much notice will be given to fans, but I'm sure it won't be something us Texans fans will have to worry about for a few years.

JustBonee · 10-27-2005

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Originally Posted by sulli60

I think they will approve re-scheduling games next year when Monday Night and Sunday games are switched. I'm not sure how much notice will be given to fans, but I'm sure it won't be something us Texans fans will have to worry about for a few years.

No doubt there will be a long drought now, no matter who comes in to be our saviour.

Coach C. · 10-27-2005

Hey next year we may steal a MNF game due to the rivalry game we have against Dallas. We play them next year, and since they are doing well we may be able to get a MNF for the Texas Football Championship.

**Kaiser Toro** · 10-27-2005

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Originally Posted by Coach C.

Hey next year we may steal a MNF game due to the rivalry game we have against Dallas. We play them next year, and since they are doing well we may be able to get a MNF for the Texas Football Championship.

All for it, just do not know if the market will bear it for advertising dollars. The way it sits now I am crossing my fingers for at least a Sunday night game.

If we turn it around and finish above .500 for the remiander of the games and Dallas makes it to playoffs we got a shot.

**Vinny** · 10-27-2005

We won't be on national TV for years just like the Bengals were never on national tv while they were so horrid.

Bullpen Drew · 10-27-2005

The country needs a good laugh on Nov 20th....

rmartin65 · 10-27-2005

I only get to watch the Texans when they play on national tv, so I am glad that the game is still on.

GLM · 10-27-2005

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Originally Posted by rmartin65

I only get to watch the Texans when they play on national tv, so I am glad that the game is still on.

Same here, plus I don't have to wake up at 7am if it's a Sunday night game.

BattleRedGuy · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by Vinny

We won't be on national TV for years just like the Bengals were never on national tv while they were so horrid.

A good thing, or not, is that each team gets at least one national game every two years. I hope it is not a Texans/Saints game in Mexico City in 07.

JustBonee · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by GLM

Same here, plus I don't have to wake up at 7am if it's a Sunday night game.

With that 5 or 6 hour difference, you get a regular 'afternoon' game then.
But isn't it really hard to sit around on a Sunday afternoon and watch football in Honolulu?

Bassinguy · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by TxDavid

In other words, we're going to suck on national tv again......

Looks that way.

**Vinny** · 10-29-2005

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Originally Posted by BattleRedGuy

A good thing, or not, is that each team gets at least one national game every two years.

I'm not familiar with this policy...can you provide a link?

10-26-2005	#1
BattleRedGuy Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 52 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 9	Will the Chiefs game get busted to Noon? During this past off season, I remember the NFL relenting and allowing ESPN and ABC to change a "late season" national game if the matchup is not worthy of a national audience. I can not find the details of this announcement so I do not know when they are able to do this or if they are even able to this year. Anyone remember the details? Thanks.

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Bullpen Drew All Pro Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin Age: 41 Posts: 737 Rep Power: 8	The country needs a good laugh on Nov 20th.... __________________ Our time is coming..... BTW, Try the Bullpen Drew BBQ joint! Our motto... "Nobody beats my meat!"

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10-26-2005	#2
thegr8fan All Pro Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 872 Rep Power: 666	it was never actually approved. It was discussed as a possibility due to a huge mismatch game being slotted and ESPN wanted to have the option to change it, but the NFL commission never approved it. Honestly, the logistics of it are just too big to walk in a change the late ESPN game. Not only do you have to change the time of the game itself, but you gotta change 2 other teams who would then take the timeslot. The schedule stands as is, unless of course a hurricane or other act of God dictates a change.

10-27-2005	#4
sulli60 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 14 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	I think they will approve re-scheduling games next year when Monday Night and Sunday games are switched. I'm not sure how much notice will be given to fans, but I'm sure it won't be something us Texans fans will have to worry about for a few years.

10-27-2005	#6
Coach C. Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SE Houston Posts: 1,422 Rep Power: 10	Hey next year we may steal a MNF game due to the rivalry game we have against Dallas. We play them next year, and since they are doing well we may be able to get a MNF for the Texas Football Championship.

10-27-2005	#10
rmartin65 I'm Score Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 7,498 Rep Power: 19221	I only get to watch the Texans when they play on national tv, so I am glad that the game is still on.

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