NFL Opening Game: Giants vs. Redskins Thursday 6pm - ojo not on TV in Colombia!

YankeeInMDE says on Sep 3, 2008, 17:19:

According to ESPN's website you are wrong. The game will be on ESPN just like every other game that was broadcasted on NBC last year. Go Giants!

http://intltv.espn.com/schedules/displaySchedule.jsp?timeZone=BOG&airi...

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spigrimace says on Sep 3, 2008, 17:25:

Maybe you are right and maybe not. I dont know that intltv.espn.com page but it seems more like a corporate page and the listings you chose is for "latin america north 9a". Try tv listings from this link off of espn.com where I chose Colombia and the game is not listed:

http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/sports/tvlistings/deportes/index?date=...

it is not an easy thing to figure out, I will tell you that. I will say I have not seen ONE commercial on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPN+ all week here in MDE about this game. I also looked at the onscreen guide for direc tv and it has US Open Tennis in that timeslot. However, direc tv is wrong many times. So should I put you down for 50 mil on the g-men laying 4?

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chewy says on Sep 3, 2008, 19:50:

ESPN does not have the rights to the game. NBC is the one showing it. If you don't have an FTA with a good size dish and the latest bin, then you will have to pray that it will be shown is some Spanish station. I watched the superbowl in Turbaco Colombia and did not enjoy it as much. I rather watch it in English. I got on line and got me the game plus the playoff games on eBay. Much better.

The Spanish commentators kept talking about how good the Patriots were and that it would not be long before they started to score to beat the Giants. They finally gave the Giants credit when Plexico scored the final touchdown.

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chewy says on Sep 3, 2008, 19:52:

By the way, I mentioned FTA. Well, if you know what I mean, the game will be shown on channel 8102.

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rocinante says on Sep 3, 2008, 20:17:

Do any of you two know if there is a TV giude that is real for UNE in Medellín - internet or paper? The guide on chanel 1 or 2 is nice but only good for the following 2 hours.

The two links are not for the same coverage area or so it seems.

Yank you are saying that tomorrow night the NFL game is on ESPN in Medellín?

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Not that the US president actually runs the US." Feb 5, 2008

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mike08 says on Sep 3, 2008, 21:28:

if you want to view the games for free I suggest googling "sopcast" and "myp2p dot eu". enjoy the season!

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juli says on Sep 4, 2008, 04:49:

SPorts my fav topic.

Sopcast? Watch sports on your computer? Exciting (for nerds).

Wouldn't you rather go out and watch it with a bunch of drunk screaming lunatics eating chicken fingers at a bar served by Hooters chicks while wearing a hat with two beer cans and a funnel attached to it? It's more fun to be an ass in public for hours on end, I think.

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spigrimace says on Sep 4, 2008, 05:09:

the only problem with p2p streams (sopcast, etc) is you never know the quality of the stream you are going to get. Sometimes they are awesome, many times lower quality but acceptable and then times where it is downright unwatchable. The NFL streams usually get hammered by tens of thousands of fans all over the world and get mucked up because of the volumes downloading it. Thats why id rather pony up the cash and get and 1100 kbps stream off of NFL Gamepass HD. Sometimes P2P is the only alternative and I am still grateful to those who take their time and money to stream.

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Waterdawg says on Sep 4, 2008, 06:00:

Hard to believe Chris , but looks like the game is not on tonight , not even Directv with the Pass ??

So basically its the half package we got stuck with last season .. 3 games at 1:00 along with the redzone and 3 at 4:00 with the redzone ???

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mike08 says on Sep 4, 2008, 06:43:

i did pick up the Gamepass HD. the site went live yesterday and it looks very good. there was a tab for NFL network shows too. i'm excited about it! i like the option of watching the games when i am free and being able to fast forward through the breaks.

go giants!

Juli, I am not sure if you are being serious, sarcastic or if you just love sports so much that you can hardly stand it.

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YankeeInMDE says on Sep 4, 2008, 08:01:

Roc----- based on the info on the site above, and the fact that EVERY Sunday night game that was broadcasted in the states on NBC on Sunday nights (last season) was broadcast here on ESPN last year, I am confident the game will be on ESPN here in Colombia. They broadcasted a Monday night Giants/Browns preseason game this season. That was an NBC game as well.
That being said, 'spigrimace' is dead on when he says 'it is not an easy thing to figure out' what the actual programming schedule is. I have been misled before by bad info......even when there were tons of promos for 'upcoming programming' for specific baseball games on ESPN games were not broadcasted.
That being said, I will be ready to get my ass in a taxi to head to Bogota' Beer Company (I'm actually in Bogota', not MDE) to watch the game if for some reason the game is not on ESPN.
Actually the new Hooters may be a good option as well. Is anyone certain that the game will be shown there as well?
According to the schedule I posted above, there will be a couple NFL films specials before the game begins. It is a safe bet that if you see these shows on ESPN beginning at 4pm, that the game will follow.
Go Blue!!!!!

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spigrimace says on Sep 4, 2008, 10:54:

waterdawg its 3 games at 12, 3 at 3 but they give a mosaic with 6 games. Dont know if the 6 ganes will be different or include some or all of the 3

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Waterdawg says on Sep 4, 2008, 12:26:

Will probably drop in at the BBC Calle 72 and 5 ..

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chewy says on Sep 4, 2008, 12:44:

I will be watching it. 7:00 PM EST on Echostar 7 satellite which is 119 degrees west on channel 8102!!!
Go Giants!!!!

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El Polo says on Sep 4, 2008, 13:20:

Im definitely tuning in tonight, curious to see how the defense is going to look. Alot of doubts since Osi's season ending injury, Strahan retirement, Plaxicos ankle etc... Whatever, Lets go GIANTS!

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mike08 says on Sep 4, 2008, 13:51:

EL Polo, i think the defense will play well. They had some good pickups. I am pumped to see a divisional win to start the season! It seemed like Eli used to freeze up a little during these big stage games but he should have more confidence than any QB in the league right now.

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YankeeInMDE says on Sep 4, 2008, 14:15:

Wow!!! Check out all the Giants fans! Nice to know I'm not alone.
For what it's worth, I just saw a promo during the US Open tennis for the game tonight.
Let's hope it's on because it's another friggin COLD and RAINY day in Bogota' and I'd rather watch the game at home.
Go G-men!!!!

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spigrimace says on Sep 4, 2008, 14:53:

Yankee, was the promo in spanish or english? Many times during a broadcast that originates in the US, they have commercials but they are for the US (or even just for mexico at times). I have ESPN, ESPN and ESPN2 on simultaneously here while streaming the concert and still I havent seen a promo. Anyway, keep the cab money in your pocket just in case and enjoy the season.

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juli says on Sep 4, 2008, 14:59:

I was kidding about the Hooters. Sports bars are great fun if you are into this.



You guys have fun screaming at the TVs and getting drunk with a bunch of other frat boys.

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YankeeInMDE says on Sep 4, 2008, 14:59:

spi- It was in Spanish.

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spigrimace says on Sep 4, 2008, 15:59:

Yankee ESPN2 via dorec tv colombia had an ad that it will show "cronometro" at 6pm, and after the US Open. ESPN lat am via direc tv colombia has the Iatalian replay of Sampdoria vs. inter and it is in minute 65 and it is 6pm Colombnia time so I am seeing it on regular TV in MDE. Hope u have better luck in BOG. Ill get it on Gamepass HD

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YankeeInMDE says on Sep 4, 2008, 16:07:

I am looking at the same thing. I am not feeling good about my chances of avoiding the rain and cold!
Ridiculous, they show a freakin' pre-season game but not opening night?

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BillBigD says on Sep 4, 2008, 16:49:

Hope you guys can watch the game tonight. Spigrimace is right the HD is unreal. Go G-Man and of course Cowboys on Sunday.

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YankeeInMDE says on Sep 4, 2008, 20:02:

spi, you had it pegged. no game on espn here in bogota'. wasn't even able to watch game at bogota beer company either.........at least the giants won! go blue!

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