Hal Johnson Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) http://www.thestar.com/sports/tvradio/article/853070--zelkovich-sportsnet-one-battle-turns-into-a-shooting-warI didn't know this until just now, but apparently 21 of the next 35 jays games are going to be on Sportsnet 1. As a bell satelite customer, I can't even watch them if I wanted to pay the extra bucks (I never would), which is even more ridiculous. Boggles my mind how Roger's can be so bold.I've got TSN 2 and its rather pointless as well, and I wouldn't miss it for a second if it were gone. To me, the programming on the reg sports stations is weak enough as it is and the last thing anyone wants to do is pay for another station devoted to 18 hrs of sportscenter (or in this case 'connected') just to see 21 games they thought they had already payed for. Again, hard to believe that this is even a thing. Edited August 27, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 What is Sportsnet One? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted August 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Same idea as TSN 2, but Rogers' version. Just an extra channel showing nothing special, but you have to pay extra for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Just answered my own question - Sportsnet ONE will be a national channel, as opposed to the existing four Sportsnet regional channels (East, Ontario, West and Pacific). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Hmmm... http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2010/07/30/sportsnet_one_senators/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted August 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Oh, that's what you were going for, haha. I guess, ya, it will be national. Which also means that Jays fans in BC and NS etc., who get the odd Bosox and Yankee game instead of jays games, will be able to pay to watch the jays in those instances, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Boggles my mind how Roger's can be so bold.Welcome to how mad I was 2 hockey seasons ago when RDSHD was introduced and only Bell carried it but its now on Rogers and I have no complaints, certainly after getting Sportsnet1 for free. Suck on that Hal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted August 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Free, or just a free preview? Article I posted says 'preview'...Even so, I don't understand the need for an extra station...the current ones have mostly useless crap on them anyway (which I still watch). All this means is that the reg stations will show even more poker, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 This is pretty awesome. I'm a Rogers customer, but they're not offering Sportsnet One in HD in New Brunswick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Even so, I don't understand the need for an extra station...Sportsnet One and TSN2 carry soccer content not available on the main channels so I think they're both pretty damn awesome.Satellite sucks anyway. Get cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) I love it...there's been a huge billboard with a pic of alfie on it and it says "Leading ONE."It's also right across the street and I can see it from bed. Edited August 27, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I love it...there's been a huge billboard with a pic of alfie on it and it says "Leading ONE."Where? Let's steal it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 All this means is that the reg stations will show even more poker, right? Anyone who complains about additional sports channels offering the ability to watch more games of your favorite teams/sports is a fuckingmoron. Way to go champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) I love it...there's been a huge billboard with a pic of alfie on it and it says "Leading ONE."It's also right across the street and I can see it from bed. Just remember that if you keep treating your body like an amusement park ( :thumbup: ) you could go blind Edited August 27, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Rogers are evil bastards and willingly cut the audience their own Blue Jays. That being said, I already have Rogers so I get the channel for free. Hey, did anyone notice that TVO is now in HD. C'mon Rogers, get AMC going on HD in time for that zombie series in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 It's also right across the street and I can see it from bed.Got room for one more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) Rogers are evil bastards and willingly cut the audience their own Blue Jays. They are striking a deal with Bell but taking their time in hopes Bell customers get pissed and jump ship to Rogers. The same thing happened with RDSHD and Bell. I saw a couple of Rogers folks jump ship just so they could get the Habs in HD that season but the following season it was made available to Rogers. I could be waaaaaaaay off the mark but it stands to reason. Bell is just as evil and why? Because they are a business first and foremost. So quit your whining because you work for the enemy Mr CTVGlobemediacunt. Edited August 27, 2010 by Guest Mr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Only if Triple C says it's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I don't pay for cable, so it's A-OK with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted August 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 They are striking a deal with Bell but taking their time in hopes Bell customers get pissed and jump ship to Rogers. The same thing happened with RDSHD and Bell. I saw a couple of Rogers folks jump ship just so they could get the Habs in HD that season but the following season it was made available to Rogers. If this is the case, and its offered for free, then honestly, it isn't so bad. Nowhere did I hear though that it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Did you have to pay extra for TSN2?If you did then Bell isnt for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) Bell is evil too. What we are forgetting is that most don't have HD yet, so this new channel alienates millions of potential viewers. Also, Rogers isn't an option in many other cities across the country such as Kingston and Oakville (both are Cogego). These sports and Jays fans have no option and are shit out of luck. You should hear Bob McCown ripping his own company on the air. He's disgusted with Rogers. Good thing his name ain't Mike Wilner or he'd be suspended or fired for his open derision.Part of why this is so disgusting and confusing is that Rogers offered the free channel in mid season, but then pulls the plug in September. Fans don't have an option after this and get screwed. Edited August 27, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Were these games originally supposed to air on Sportsnet but then got moved to Sportsnet 1 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Were these games originally supposed to air on Sportsnet but then got moved to Sportsnet 1 ??I believe that is a big fucking YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 If that proves to be true then I can understand the complaints. That's total bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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