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Is the Red Zone Channel now going to be on NFLN every Sunday? (1 Viewer)
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G-Money
Footballguy
They have done this with ALL their "Ticket" packages for quite some time. (Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Hockey). Same goes for "Superfan". I freaked out a couple years back (after I had purchased my LCD TV/HD programming). Everything worked awesome week 1. When week 2 rolled around, the HD games didn't work. I called at kickoff (totally pissed off), and they explained that the HD feeds were part of Superfan, and I had to subscribe to that to get the HD feeds......and ALL week 1 programming was free. Just FYI.
NYCGangGreen
Footballguy
Any word on where us sad sacks that are stuck with Time Warner are in the whole NFLN pricing battle?
Britney Spears
guest speaker
I am seriously considering leaving DirecTV just to get this channel.It's the best part of Sunday Ticket, but without the ridiculous price.
jeter23
Footballguy
Same here
You don't think its worth $5.99 a month? I'll sign up for 4 months then cancel once the season is over. After the cancellation fee & the monthy fees it'll be $30 for the season. I switched to Dish for budget needs last year. I miss Sunday ticket like crazy. By the way, its called the redzone channel, but they look in on way more then just that. Unless they plan to change the format. Anytime a game is heating up they'll switch it there for a bit. Toward the end when there are close games they take you to the close games. You get an update on any type of scores. It'll be a nice treat for me after being deprived of the ticket. For just $30, no way I pass on this.TheFanatic said:
I live in Omaha and have Cox Cable, but I think there are other areas that have Cox. I called them yesterday to see if they were gong to add it, NO DICE. They said they need more "requests", and to have all my buddies either call in or send an email request. The more the better he said. So, if anyone on here has COX or knows someone that does, please spread the word.
(402) 933-3000 Cox Comm.
https://www.cox.com/support/omaha/emailchat/emailus.asp
(402) 933-3000 Cox Comm.
https://www.cox.com/support/omaha/emailchat/emailus.asp
TheFanatic
Footballguy
I was under the impression it was something that while the channel was only going to be around for the 4 months that I had to pay for it for a year. Maybe I should try it for the season and see if I like it.Jail said:
Athletic Supporter
Footballguy
Any word on where us sad sacks that are stuck with Time Warner are in the whole NFLN pricing battle?
Questionoes Time Warner carry an NFL sports package?Answer:Unfortunately, not at this time, here’s the story…The issue: The NFL is waging a campaign to try mandate Time Warner Cable to carry the NFL Network and force our customers to pay for expensive sports programming that they may not want. Time Warner Cable’s position: We have offered to carry the NFL Network on a Sports Tier. Customers choosing to subscribe to the Sports Tier would have access to this programming at their choice. Customers choosing not to subscribe to the Sports Tier would not have to pay for this expensive programming. The NFL’s response: The NFL, however, is still insisting that the network be placed on a broad-based tier, which would result higher costs for customers who are not interested in NFLN. By refusing our offer, the NFL is denying the public access to games that were once available on broadcast or other more widely distributed networks. Time Warner’s last proposal: To put the interests of fans first, Time Warner Cable submitted a new proposal to carry the NFL Network on a Sports Tier or premium basis. This time, we proposed to make the NFLN games available to our customers on a per-game basis, at a retail price set by the NFL, with 100% of the revenue collected for this programming going to the NFL. While offering this with no mark-up is far from ideal from our point of view, we are willing to take this step to make sure no interested customer was unable to watch these games. The NFL has rejected this offer too.NFLN appeals to only a small segment of our customers and it is highly priced. We continue to believe that the most appropriate place for NFLN is on a Sports Tier. When the NFL is willing to compromise, we will resume negotiations.
MCguidance
Footballguy
It's not highlights, but live look in of EVERY single score. It will look into games as well, but that's the whole point, seeing every score. U Verse is in on it, as mentioned above:Its great for those that don't have the ticket, but I can't fathom canceling ST to just get this. I mean, I want to watch several entire games every Sunday, not just quick highlights of scores...
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressReleas...009+PRN20090911
Liquid Tension
Footballguy
I live in NJ, but I called to help you guys anyway...nobody deserves to be without access!
Now that is what I call good Karma! Really appreciate that. Go Giants! Will be cheering for them.
Looks like the same for me (channel 411 or something like that here in Chicago). I have NFL Network as part of my cable package on Comcast (it used to only be available through the extra sports package). Does anyone know if the redzone channel only will be available through comcast if you buy the sports package (which I think is $5/mth extra)?As of right now, the Comcast listings in my area only have the Red Zone channel in regular definition. No HD Channel has been set aside for this.
TheDemon
Footballguy
Right. It's only available through the sports package, even though NFLN is now available on non-sports packages.
gerome
Footballguy
I don't think the Sports Entertainment Pack is in HD. Anyone know for sure? I have become spoiled with the HD and cannot view games in SD anymore. NO WAY I can purchase this if it's in SD.
I added the sports package yesterday and there was nothing that said I had to keep it for a certain time period. It does warn you that they will charge you $5 when/if you cancel it. So $24 to carry it for the season then I'll get the $5 fee to cancel after the season is over. It'll be nice to have all the extra college games that come with the sports package too.
What provider? It is in HD under Dish.
gerome
Footballguy
Comcast
Finless
Footballguy
Not looking to break the bank on this one?This is nothing more than a live Sportscenter. I'll stick with the ticket. Some of us like to watch full games. Looks like a decent channel for fantasy nerds.
Maybe it is just me but I just don't "get" the RZ. Even with the ticket I like to focus on 2 or 3 games. Seeing just the scoring without context... isn't that what highlights are for?
Not knocking it, if that is what you are into then that's great, I was just wondering if there was something I was not understanding about it or if it just isn't for me.
Not knocking it, if that is what you are into then that's great, I was just wondering if there was something I was not understanding about it or if it just isn't for me.
Blackjacks
Footballguy
so DTV isn't carry redzone?
valhallan
Footballguy
This is a fantasy football website, as such there many people here who are obsessive about their fantasy players and enjoy watching them score LIVE, particularly when the viewer is watching the games in the company of his/her opponent. Prior to the RZ channel, the only ways the viewer could catch scoring plays as they happened were to be lucky enough to be on the channel or to follow along on a site that gives red zone alerts, such as NFL.com, and quickly flip to the appropriate channel. Since the advent of the RZ channel, this hardcore fantasy football manager no longer must spend time flipping channels and therefore his/her enjoyment of Sunday afternoons is greatly increased. HTH.
bshell27
Footballguy
This is a funny statement considering you are a member of a pretty knowledgeable fantasy football website. How dare you insult your own kind. I just ordered this from Comcast. I would rather have had the ST, but contract issues prevented that. I will have to watch the Vikings updates on the RZ. Do they switch when the team is kicking a FG? Or do they stay with it until converted? Sometimes a FG could make or break your game in FF.
Britney Spears
guest speaker
They do, but your have to pay $400 if you want to get it. What a joke.
DrJamesAndrews Fan
Footballguy
Did it even start yet?? Not sure how you can say it sucks without ever even seeing it???turfman said:
ptsteelers
Footballguy
Topes
Footballguy
It's been a feature within Sunday Ticket (perhaps only SuperFan, not sure) for some time now. This season, it's being rolled out to other providers.
Coin Flip
Footballguy
I could not have Direct TV as we have too many trees in our neighborhood. Got Comast just so we could have HDTV.
I see on my channel list (I have NFLN and pay the extra $6 for the sports pkg to have NFLN)
I get on a separate channel the REDZONE channel today starting at 1pm.
I am stoked!
I will still watch NFL games.....but during the commericals, or half time or any lull in the game I am watching will switch over the the Redzone channel for sure. Also it will be good to use to catch up on key plays made if I do miss some of the games due to family events this year that doesnt allow me to sit in front of my TV for every minute.
I like having this as a bonus as a comcast member cause I was hating I couldnt have HDTV due to my *&$*#$&&% tree problem!
I see on my channel list (I have NFLN and pay the extra $6 for the sports pkg to have NFLN)
I get on a separate channel the REDZONE channel today starting at 1pm.
I am stoked!
I will still watch NFL games.....but during the commericals, or half time or any lull in the game I am watching will switch over the the Redzone channel for sure. Also it will be good to use to catch up on key plays made if I do miss some of the games due to family events this year that doesnt allow me to sit in front of my TV for every minute.
I like having this as a bonus as a comcast member cause I was hating I couldnt have HDTV due to my *&$*#$&&% tree problem!
snellman
Footballguy
Spent the $5 per month for the sports package on Dish just for the redzone channel. I scrolled through the other sports channels that came as part of the package and games were not available to view in my area (what a joke). I will have my Vikings on the main screen and the redzone channel on the PIP. 3 & 1/2 hours to KICKOFF!! 
My 2 yr old is already in is AD jersey and dad will be shortly
My 2 yr old is already in is AD jersey and dad will be shortly
Topes
Footballguy
Yes, it is a new channel from the NFL Network, but it's the same Red Zone channel offered by the NFL Sunday ticket and Superfan package.
It seems quite a few are pretty upset about this. Both those who already have ST and those who have DirecTV and want to add red Zone channel.
Haven't located the Leary commercial, but I have noticed that pretty much all of the DirecTV commercials use the same misdirection. That is, they say that DirecTV carries all games, rather than saying Sunday Ticket carries all games. It may seem small, but it's deliberately confusing. They piss me off.
I may actually be looking into Dish Network at this point. Tired of paying $50 for Total Package.
It seems quite a few are pretty upset about this. Both those who already have ST and those who have DirecTV and want to add red Zone channel.
Haven't located the Leary commercial, but I have noticed that pretty much all of the DirecTV commercials use the same misdirection. That is, they say that DirecTV carries all games, rather than saying Sunday Ticket carries all games. It may seem small, but it's deliberately confusing. They piss me off.
I may actually be looking into Dish Network at this point. Tired of paying $50 for Total Package.
too late now that redzone channel is available on most providers.no need for the ticket with RZC.
Britney Spears
guest speaker
This is not correct. It's a completely different channel. Same format as the one offered by Sunday Ticket/Superfan, but it is NOT the same channel.
I hope Mr McCarthy i9s still employed with the NFL because i just sent him an email about the exclusive rights for directv having to broadcast these nfl games needing to end. I hope every person out there tired of directv lets the NFL know their displeaser. Maybe im the 1% minority out there not in love with the dtv nation but i feel restricting fans of the game to one source has gone on long enough.
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valhallan
Footballguy
Just wanted to mention this for anyone who's on the fence about the RZ channel. One of the distinguishing factors of the NFL vs. other sports is that over 60% of the games are played at the exact same time each week. Everyone remembers weeks when multiple games are ending within minutes of each other on winning field goals or touchdowns. RZ gives you a unique chance to catch all of those dramatic moments as they happen... and we love it live, don't we?
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Bob N. Weaver
Footballguy
Dish Network subscriber here - I thought I read that it cost $5/mo if you already have silver/200. I only have bronze/ 100 - do you know if I have to upgrade to Siver /200 first?Thankssnellman said:Spent the $5 per month for the sports package on Dish just for the redzone channel. I scrolled through the other sports channels that came as part of the package and games were not available to view in my area (what a joke). I will have my Vikings on the main screen and the redzone channel on the PIP. 3 & 1/2 hours to KICKOFF!!
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