Football this weekend

[MaryS]

Can anyone tell me where I might go (Sports Bar) to see this weekend's Dallas v Giants game? (I realize most will have the Patriots on..)

Thanks,
MaryS

[Slickcraft]

I think that any local sports bar will do.

First, the Pats & Bills game is at 1:00 while the Dallas vs Giants game is the Sunday night game at 8:30 pm on NBC, the only game on in that time slot.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo...?eref=sinav#17

Second, most Pat's fans would love a chance to see the Giants get trounced.

[Blue Thunder]

Originally Posted by MaryS

Can anyone tell me where I might go (Sports Bar) to see this weekend's Dallas v Giants game? (I realize most will have the Patriots on..)

Thanks,
MaryS

You can watch it from the comfort of your living room. It's been flexed to the SNF broadcast on NBC.

BT

[Pineedles]

Second most Pat's fans would love a chance to see the Giants get trounced.

Ain't gonna happen.

[sa meredith]

I can't see Dallas winning that game.
But on that suject...I've never warmed up to Sunday night football. Never. Big NFL games (this is the same as a playoff game) are meant to be played on Sunday afternoons, after brunch and Bloody Marys.
I loved the old days...10/11 years ago, when all NFL playoffs were Sat/Sun at 12:30 or 4. Every one of them. And then, Saturdays got switched to 4:30 and 8 (8 on a Saturday is a little bit OK)...and Championship Sunday 3 and 6:30. For 20 years, the two Championships (AFC/NFC) games were 12:30 and 4...much better...for me anyway.

[Blue Thunder]

Originally Posted by sa meredith

I can't see Dallas winning that game.
But on that suject...I've never warmed up to Sunday night football. Never. Big NFL games (this is the same as a playoff game) are meant to be played on Sunday afternoons, after brunch and Bloody Marys.
I loved the old days...10/11 years ago, when all NFL playoffs were Sat/Sun at 12:30 or 4. Every one of them. And then, Saturdays got switched to 4:30 and 8 (8 on a Saturday is a little bit OK)...and Championship Sunday 3 and 6:30. For 20 years, the two Championships (AFC/NFC) games were 12:30 and 4...much better...for me anyway.

Now don't go getting all nostalgic on us SA....

The NFL has had to "adjust" for the demographics of the viewing audience whether we like it or not. During the NFL season, SNF is the highest rated primetime show on Sunday nights and has been nearly every week dating back to the 2009 season. Only the recent Survivor finale knocked them off the pedestal that week.

The recent signing of the TV rights until 2022 which will net the NFL nearly $2 BILLION per year is just mind boggling....

BT

[sa meredith]

No question, you are correct. Ratings indeed tell the story. Not long ago (5 or 6 years) I could do 3 football games, and a dozen Bud Lights on a Sunday...but got into my 40's, and now, after the 4PM games, it's 60 Minutes, some Sunday night TV, and by 10PM...see ya!!!
I guess back in the late 70's, 80's etc, time never mattered at all. But as I got older, I found it a perfect Sat or Sun come playoff time, to get up at 6:30/7, grab the paper, go out to breakfast with the boys, chew the fat, and then BAM, 12:30 game time. I loved that. What gambler does not love the NFL playoffs?
Now, the only 12 hour straight sports days I can do, and just refuse to give up on, are the opening Thurs/ Fri on the NCAA Hoop Tourney. 12PM to 12AM those days, no problem. Although, time will tell.

[SIKSUKR]

I love the Sunday night game. No need to look for a pub with multiple tv's as its the only game on. NBC 8:20

[Janet]

I hope God heard SA Meredith's words "I can't see Dallas winning that game". Go Big Blue. It's hard to be a Giants fan living here in the DFW area with the Cowgirls right around the corner!!

[Lucky1]

Hope we can go all the way and win the super bowl!!! Any fans on here?

[trfour]

Said that Tebow didn't know how to throw a football in the NFL... Well I guess that we will get a better look next week against our New England Patriots in the Super Bowl playoffs!! The Pat's will have to come up with another strong 60 minute game, my hope is that our Patriot's find a way to advance toward the Super Bowl!!!!

'Go Pat's'!!

Terry
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[trfour]

We also have our work cut out for us as Patriots fans in this next game!

Here's one of the best articles that I have read about the up and coming match up between our Patriots, and, You Know Who.

Well worth the read; http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...content_stream

Go Pats!!!!

Terry
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PS. Our Pats -Denver game set a new all time Saturday afternoon NFL record in viewer ship!

[Bear Island South]

looking forward to a NY and NE matchup
Go Giants!

[dpg]

Originally Posted by Bear Island South

looking forward to a NY and NE matchup
Go Giants!

We need to get past this weekend that won't be the cake walk last week was, at least it shouldn't be. I don't like NY but they are dangerous. Their kind of like the Pats not really a team of stars they just seem to pull out the win...For the Pats it's definitely the B-B connection.

[Winnisquamguy]

Originally Posted by Bear Island South

looking forward to a NY and NE matchup
Go Giants!

The Giants are going to have a hard time getting by San Fran, I believe San Fran will win. The Pats - NY super bowl would be better but don't think its going to happen. Pats will get by the Ravens but it is going to be a close game.

[Janet]

My Giants are a scary team right now. They can taste victory. I never count the Giants out until the final whistle blows. GO GIANTS!!

[dpg]

Originally Posted by Janet

My Giants are a scary team right now. They can taste victory. I never count the Giants out until the final whistle blows. GO GIANTS!!

I'll take Brady over either Manning any day of the week.

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by dpg

I'll take Brady over either Manning any day of the week.

I guess you mean any day of the week except for the day Manning and the Giants beat us in the Super Bowl two years ago and destroyed our perfect season????? GO PATS. Beat the Ravens!!! I know that these players have to take it game by game so I suspect they are thinking of ways to try to beat the Ravens now and will worry about the Giants IF THEY BEAT THE RAVENS. If the do not, why worry on a team they will not have to play? And no sure bet that the Giants will be there in the Super Bowl anyway. One game at a time.
Isn't that what we hear every week from our coach!!!???

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Janet

My Giants are a scary team right now. They can taste victory. I never count the Giants out until the final whistle blows. GO GIANTS!!

I'm with you. GO BIG BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sa meredith]

Originally Posted by Bear Island South

looking forward to a NY and NE matchup
Go Giants!

Mark it down, bank it, PUT IT IN THE BOOK!!! NE/ NY Super Bowl...
Looking forward to being in the parking lot by 10AM Sunday, and staying to watch Giants/SF afterwards.
It says here...Giants, in a grind...win by less than 10...say, 4ish.
Patriots, by 21. Not being a homer here. I think Ravens defense is real, but Flaco will struggle. Pats maintain a 7/10 point cushion, open it up on a key turnover (or two) by Flaco/offense in the second half...and then score late and win, going away. Patriots by 21, in a game that will feel closer than that.

[BroadHopper]

Patrick's Pub, T-Bones/Cactus Jack and the Lobster Pound are good sport bars to watch the game. Patrick's and TB/CJ usually have some kind of promotions going on during the game. Almost all of the bars have the game on TV. The three I mentioned are the most popular.

If the Pats win, Waterville Valley will have a Pats special on the following Tuesday. Whatever the losing team scores, that is the price of a day's pass. For instance, if the Raven scores 7 points and the Pats win, the lift tickets will be $7 on Tuesday.

Did I put on my swami hat?

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by sa meredith

Mark it down, bank it, PUT IT IN THE BOOK!!! NE/ NY Super Bowl...
Looking forward to being in the parking lot by 10AM Sunday, and staying to watch Giants/SF afterwards.
It says here...Giants, in a grind...win by less than 10...say, 4ish.
Patriots, by 21. Not being a homer here. I think Ravens defense is real, but Flaco will struggle. Pats maintain a 7/10 point cushion, open it up on a key turnover (or two) by Flaco/offense in the second half...and then score late and win, going away. Patriots by 21, in a game that will feel closer than that.

I sure hope you are right!!!!

[trfour]

In Tom Brady's own words, NFL video, http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-playof...content_stream

GOOOO PAT's

Terry
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[SteveA]

Today will be the last time this year I'll be cheering for the Midgets.. (Oh, sorry I meant Giants)

GO Pats!

[Shore Driver]

Originally Posted by MaryS

Can anyone tell me where I might go (Sports Bar) to see this weekend's Dallas v Giants game? (I realize most will have the Patriots on..)

Thanks,
MaryS

Patrick's Pub is large enough to have more than one game on. After that it's slim pickin's in the lakes region. Not a great sports bar scene.