| An ode to the NFL Redzone Channel |
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| Written by Rich Green, Daily Vidette Sports Columnist |
| Thursday, 03 December 2009 03:51 |
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Dear NFL RedZone channel, You are a fantasy football junky’s dream. You bring me every touchdown and every field goal. From the meaningless Anthony Becht TD to the Shayne Graham 50 yard squeeker at half time. I also now know how to spell Nnamdi Asomugha without looking it up. Yes Mom and Dad this is how I am spending my time at school. Aren’t you proud? I am happy to say that I have officially seen every touchdown to every game Mr. Scott Hanson. Even when I have to deal with the lame split screen you guys throw up there from time to time. It’s really hard to tell if Ricky Williams or Ronnie Brown is running the wildcat. NFL RedZone, you are playing with our emotions when you do this. Oh, but you make up for your small mistakes early and often. I no longer have to wait for Fox or CBS to tell me why the upper right hand part of my 42-inch television says that the Saints vs. Falcons game went from 7-0 to 30-14 in five minutes. How did that happen? I yell. Did Reggie Bush take a reverse 70 yards? Or is Darren Sharper doing his part to ravage my fantasy football team with an interception returned for a touchdown? I do have a few concerns. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love what you guys have done to my Sundays. But why don’t you have a channel that broadcasts in HD? Eh … Maybe soon enough I suppose. Hopefully in time for my fantasy playoffs to begin. How is this channel legal? I thought that DirecTV had exclusive rights? Should I just quit asking questions now? Speaking of fantasy playoffs, you think you could let Ed Reed know I could use a couple of picks to offset the fact the Matt Forte and Steve Smith are completely useless? I know you get your broadcasting powers from a strange wizard like force so hook me up will ya? I guess what I am trying to say is that you are there for me when I need you most. If the Bears play a night game (which they have so rightfully deserved this season) I no longer have to watch the Packers or the Vikings play. I can get a chance to scout some new talent around the league. Guys like Darrelle Revis and Chris Johnson are becoming household names. Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson get a chance to show everyone how much better they are than their respective records indicate. Most importantly the words “Brett Favre” don’t come out that often when Buffalo is playing Miami. There is only so much Joe Buck a man can take before he starts throwing shoes at his TV. Keep doing what you are doing NFL RedZone channel. Those small problems will eventually work themselves out. Just promise me you never hire Joe Buck or Phil Simms to be your commentator or you will no longer be my bestie. Don’t make me go all “Sons of Anarchy” on you. Love, Rich Green
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