Do You Red Zone?

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 23, 2010 3:49 PM PDT in Xfinity Sponsored Posts

Last year, I kept wondering what the heck the Red Zone was. I have DirecTV and they have their own Red Zone sorta thing on the NFL Network, so I thought that was the Red Zone that everyone was talking about.

Boy was I worng. It seems that all I had to do was hook up Xfinity in the other room and I could have seen all of the scoring plays for the Raiders, even if they were blacked out locally.

I must admit that I know very little about this channel, but being that this is a sponsored post and that Xfinity Red Zone is a huge contributor to this Network, therefore allowing us to enjoy the best Sports Blogging Technology and Platform in the World

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Do You Red Zone?

Yes

43 votes

No

90 votes

I am more likely to Red Zone because they sponsor this Blog

20 votes

I am less likely to Red Zone because of their sponsorship

9 votes

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I am a Raider fan

first and foremost. I however am not a junkie that requires a need to see every scoring play. I am not willing to fork out even more money than I do to my GDF cable company for yet another specialty channel. I can’t even buy just the NFL package I have to buy ALL OF THE SPORTS packages as one. I am not interested in getting hosed more.

When you least expect it there I am waiting below to take you out......if your lucky.

by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Aug 23, 2010 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

I think Red Zone is OK.

by SWS on Aug 23, 2010 4:59 PM PDT reply actions

If comcast would unbundle their services - use a cafeteria style - it would be best (imo).

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 23, 2010 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

+1 All cable companies

not just Comcast.

When you least expect it there I am waiting below to take you out......if your lucky.

by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Aug 23, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions

i go to all the home games and all the away games are televised... no need

by Wern on Aug 23, 2010 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

Red Zone is a cool thing, but Cable companies have begun a trend of people giving up television

and paying for what they wish to see via internet service providers or webTV services. I read an article recently about a bunch of folks, whose primary reasons for “cutting the cord,” was feeling gouged and left without other choices by their Cable companies.

Sons and LAP have great points about what would improve the service. Most are boasting “more channels,” and “more HD service,” and all say they will cost less, but we all know that once they have us, we all become victims of hidden fees and shitty service, which ultimately makes us want to sever ties completely.

The cable companies are treading thin ice, and must make the proper decisions now, or face further scrutiny from John Q. Public.

I, for one, love the Red Zone, and often consider getting it, but instead, have found attending the local sports bars that have the ticket, and seeing the occasional game in person, so the inclination stays on the back burner. I also am not in any position to take on any new expenses, which the Red Zone would absolutely end up being in most cases.

"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew

by brhynno on Aug 23, 2010 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

I tried it last year.

Its ok and I enjoy watching every score but the Raiders game became torture at some points when that worthless million dollar A-hole was the QB. This year its going to be a bit tougher since I have to pay an additional $7 a month after upgrading my package with Dish so probably not.

Cowards die many times before their deaths
The valiant never taste of death but once.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Julius Caesar

by TAW on Aug 24, 2010 6:45 AM PDT reply actions