Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night

skinsfaninok · 10-19-2010, 11:56 AM

Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night | ProFootballTalk.com

How far has MLB fallen? GAME 3 was less watched than the Titans Jags MNF game.

30-3 final

What do you guys think about these Timeouts asked by ESPN? I was wondering if Tenn was just padding stats but I guess not.

BleedBurgundy · 10-19-2010, 11:57 AM

I think that's a dangerous precedent.

KLHJ2 · 10-19-2010, 12:23 PM

I have always believed that the networks cut away from the game way too often. There is no need for it other than the fact that they want to pay their airtime obligations to sponsors. Frankly they are selling too much airtime and as you can see it has affected the outcome of at least one NFL game.

Personally it pisses me off to watch football because of all of the commercial breaks. I would much rather listen to a commentator ramble on about some football related topic than cut away to a stupid ass Geico commercial.

Think of it this way if you were interrupted during sex as much as a football game gets interrupted then you would be pretty pissed off. Now I am not saying that football is like sex but it's pretty freakin close.

skinsfan69 · 10-19-2010, 12:29 PM

[QUOTE=Angry;749976]I have always believed that the networks cut away from the game way too often. There is no need for it other than the fact that they want to pay their airtime obligations to sponsors. Frankly they are selling too much airtime and as you can see it has affected the outcome of at least one NFL game.

Personally it pisses me off to watch football because of all of the commercial breaks. I would much rather listen to a commentator ramble on about some football related topic than cut away to a stupid ass Geico commercial.

Think of it this way if you were interrupted during sex as much as a football game gets interrupted then you would be pretty pissed off. Now I am not saying that football is like sex but it's pretty freakin close.[/QUOTE]

scowan · 10-19-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry

Think of it this way if you were interrupted during sex as much as a football game gets interrupted then you would be pretty pissed off. Now I am not saying that football is like sex but it's pretty freakin close.

Wow! However I will agree, that I hate it when the network breaks for a commercial after an extra point, comes back, and then breaks again after the kickoff. That drives me nuts.

rbanerjee23 · 10-19-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry

Think of it this way if you were interrupted during sex as much as a football game gets interrupted then you would be pretty pissed off. Now I am not saying that football is like sex but it's pretty freakin close.

uh....

skinsguy · 10-19-2010, 12:39 PM

LOL @ Angry.

I'm speechless..lol!

But yes, the networks breaking away to a commercial for every little stoppage of play is ridiculous. I'm surprised they don't go to commercial while the teams are calling the play in the huddle.

GhettoDogAllStars · 10-19-2010, 12:44 PM

They asked Fisher to do it, and he said No. Del Rio decided to do it, but I don't think he was forced. Either way it's dumb considering the risk for injury on both teams.

Hog1 · 10-19-2010, 12:47 PM

The response will be interesting from ESPN after the "spin" dept gets it.....ready.

mredskins · 10-19-2010, 12:53 PM

I hate the commercials as well way to many. After a TD there are so many breaks before the other team takes the field offensively, it is ridiculous.

SmootSmack · 10-19-2010, 01:01 PM

Yeah the commercials mean nothing other than they pay a large chunk of the money for the games to air in the first place.

That said, maybe Jeff Fisher should review the contracts his employer (the NFL) has with the networks and realize it's not the networks that have stipulated there be a set amount of commercial time (at minimum). Granted, the networks aren't complaining about it but ultimately the league reaps the greater reward

And that's all I'm going to say

mredskins · 10-19-2010, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah the commercials mean nothing other than they pay a large chunk of the money for the games to air in the first place.

That said, maybe Jeff Fisher should review the contracts his employer (the NFL) has with the networks and realize it's not the networks that have stipulated there be a set amount of commercial time (at minimum). Granted, the networks aren't complaining about it but ultimately the league reaps the greater reward

And that's all I'm going to say

Sour Grapes over here. =)

ashvirtually · 10-19-2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry

Think of it this way if you were interrupted during sex as much as a football game gets interrupted then you would be pretty pissed off. Now I am not saying that football is like sex but it's pretty freakin close.

:cheeky-sm

BleedBurgundy · 10-19-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah the commercials mean nothing other than they pay a large chunk of the money for the games to air in the first place.

That said, maybe Jeff Fisher should review the contracts his employer (the NFL) has with the networks and realize it's not the networks that have stipulated there be a set amount of commercial time (at minimum). Granted, the networks aren't complaining about it but ultimately the league reaps the greater reward

And that's all I'm going to say

I get this but they can't let it impact the result of games. That's got to be the line in the sand.

Monkeydad · 10-19-2010, 01:13 PM

ESPN has forgotten about the "S" in their name...they're concentrating far too much on the "E".

10-19-2010, 11:56 AM	#1
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,177	Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night \| ProFootballTalk.com How far has MLB fallen? GAME 3 was less watched than the Titans Jags MNF game. 30-3 final What do you guys think about these Timeouts asked by ESPN? I was wondering if Tenn was just padding stats but I guess not. __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

10-19-2010, 11:57 AM	#2
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night I think that's a dangerous precedent. __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

10-19-2010, 12:23 PM	#3
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 47 Posts: 5,829	Re: Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night I have always believed that the networks cut away from the game way too often. There is no need for it other than the fact that they want to pay their airtime obligations to sponsors. Frankly they are selling too much airtime and as you can see it has affected the outcome of at least one NFL game. Personally it pisses me off to watch football because of all of the commercial breaks. I would much rather listen to a commentator ramble on about some football related topic than cut away to a stupid ass Geico commercial. Think of it this way if you were interrupted during sex as much as a football game gets interrupted then you would be pretty pissed off. Now I am not saying that football is like sex but it's pretty freakin close.

10-19-2010, 12:29 PM	#4
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,439	Re: Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night [QUOTE=Angry;749976]I have always believed that the networks cut away from the game way too often. There is no need for it other than the fact that they want to pay their airtime obligations to sponsors. Frankly they are selling too much airtime and as you can see it has affected the outcome of at least one NFL game. Personally it pisses me off to watch football because of all of the commercial breaks. I would much rather listen to a commentator ramble on about some football related topic than cut away to a stupid ass Geico commercial. Think of it this way if you were interrupted during sex as much as a football game gets interrupted then you would be pretty pissed off. Now I am not saying that football is like sex but it's pretty freakin close.[/QUOTE]

10-19-2010, 12:39 PM	#7
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night LOL @ Angry. I'm speechless..lol! But yes, the networks breaking away to a commercial for every little stoppage of play is ridiculous. I'm surprised they don't go to commercial while the teams are calling the play in the huddle. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-19-2010, 12:44 PM	#8
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 43 Posts: 2,762	Re: Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night They asked Fisher to do it, and he said No. Del Rio decided to do it, but I don't think he was forced. Either way it's dumb considering the risk for injury on both teams. __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

10-19-2010, 12:47 PM	#9
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night The response will be interesting from ESPN after the "spin" dept gets it.....ready. __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

10-19-2010, 12:53 PM	#10
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 13,007	Re: Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night I hate the commercials as well way to many. After a TD there are so many breaks before the other team takes the field offensively, it is ridiculous. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

10-19-2010, 01:01 PM	#11
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night Yeah the commercials mean nothing other than they pay a large chunk of the money for the games to air in the first place. That said, maybe Jeff Fisher should review the contracts his employer (the NFL) has with the networks and realize it's not the networks that have stipulated there be a set amount of commercial time (at minimum). Granted, the networks aren't complaining about it but ultimately the league reaps the greater reward And that's all I'm going to say __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-19-2010, 01:13 PM	#15
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 46 Posts: 17,460	Re: Jeff Fisher: ESPN asked coaches to take timeouts late on Monday night ESPN has forgotten about the "S" in their name...they're concentrating far too much on the "E". __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

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