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Originally Posted by TheSpecialist
Not bashing soccer, but there is enough of it all over cable, we really don't need more.
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not in hd with even halfway decent production values. fox soccer net has lots of programing but the games are so blurry that, unless you know what position someone plays and how, you really can't tell players apart. espn's premier league coverage is really good IMO, even with alexi lalis. as long as they don't start using john harkes alot we'll be ok.
i wouldn't be surprised if they hang on to bassmasters since it can be billed as a sporting event, not just an comercial disguised as outdoor programing.
if you combine oln, vs and espn's fishing content, you could come up with one decent 2-3 hour weekend block. spanish fly, hunt for big fish, and some single season productions similar to pirates of the flats.
i'd love to see someone dust off flip pallet - always like him despite the desperate attempt to be hemingway. jerry mckinnis was really good back in the day. jimmy houston, as cheesy as he is, was my hero growing up.
also, keep in mind that every time the world cup comes along everyone thinks that this is the time for soccer to take off in the US. it hasn't happened yet and won't until the us starts producing world class players at a position other than goalie. you can't sell a second (or third or fourth) rate domestic product in the US. outdoor programing will probably be back on espn in a few months.
sorry for the long response. i've been sitting in a hospital for 5 days now. get to go home tomorrow.