Avs, Please Come Back - The Orange Mane

Breck Bronc · 12-08-2004, 08:04 PM

Tonight on Altitude they're showing a live telecast of a Weber State/Southern Utah University men’s college basketball game. At the same time on Fox Sports Rocky Mountain is a women’s college basketball game between Colorado and Colorado State. How many people, besides family and friends of these players and college hoops junkies, are actually going to watch these match-ups? Ugh, at least Lost was on for an hour. It probably goes without saying that ESPN and ESPN2 are showing college basketball as well tonight, at least they're probably showing good teams. I'm not going to even check.

No NHL is just killing me. I'm so used to attending games once or twice a week and watching the rest of the games around the league on NHL Center Ice. Nothing is better on a fall Saturday than watching college football all morning and day and then tuning into the Hockey Night in Canada doubleheader. I miss Don Cherry’s Coaches Corner and late night games featuring Calgary or Edmonton (I certainly don’t miss the times that the freaking Vancouver Canucks play on HNiC, that team can rot in hell for all I care).

I just don't like basketball, particularly college bball. I can only get into basketball during the NCAA tournament, and even that has lost my interest more and more every year.

Ever since I moved back to Colorado in late-October I've seen a bunch of terrible college basketball match-ups on Altitude and Fox Sports Rocky Mountain. Altitude shows Denver University women’s basketball on their regular lineup and I bet less than 1,000 people in their entire broadcast region actually watch these games. There's literally nobody in the stands, I can imagine how many are watching at home.

The one thing I do like about Altitude and Fox Sports Rocky Mountain right now without the NHL playing is the classic Avalanche games on Altitude and DU and CC college hockey on FSRM. I've watched a few Colorado Eagles minor league hockey games on Altitude and I just can't get into it. Hearing Peter McNab and Mike Haynes on those telecasts is funny, though. In the past month I've heard Haynes doing play-by-play for college basketball, college football (Colorado School of Mines), high school football, and minor league hockey. Talk about a guy that wants the NHL to come back.

I'm rambling now, but another thing that's changed in the two years that I've been gone is Comcast Channel 5, which shows rec league inline hockey, high school girl’s volleyball, and high school band competitions. Who in the world watches this crap?

Hercules Rockefeller · 12-08-2004, 08:14 PM

Both ESPN games tonight had unranked CBB teams.

RhymesayersDU · 12-08-2004, 08:15 PM

I am on the absolute opposite end of the spectrum. I can't stand hockey. Hell, my school is the reigning national college champ and I could care less.

However, there are people who love it... So for the sake of you, Tredici, Clockwork, and others, let's hope those guys get their act together soon.

Although for the time being, I will savor my weekends full of football and my weekdays full of Pro and College hoops.

Mtbrncofn · 12-08-2004, 08:52 PM

I feel your pain, Breck.

Breck Bronc · 12-08-2004, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

I am on the absolute opposite end of the spectrum. I can't stand hockey. Hell, my school is the reigning national college champ and I could care less.

However, there are people who love it... So for the sake of you, Tredici, Clockwork, and others, let's hope those guys get their act together soon.

Although for the time being, I will savor my weekends full of football and my weekdays full of Pro and College hoops.

And you've stated that you don't like hockey on at least 10 occasions. We know you don't like hockey and don't care either way. I don't go into each bball thread and say that I don't like basketball.

Have fun watching Weber St. and Southern Utah and stay out of hockey threads and all will be cool.

SoCalBronco · 12-08-2004, 09:38 PM

i understand your frustration Breck. Next to football, hockey is my favorite. I am depressed i cant see the (very slow) maturation of my Penguins this year with Fleury in net. I wish it could start already but i dont think we will see squat this year...the whole year.

Mtbrncofn · 12-08-2004, 09:41 PM

Way to be optimistic about the meeting tomorrow, SoCal!

SoCalBronco · 12-08-2004, 10:11 PM

Sorry MT but i just dont feel too confident on this. I am praying for a breakthrough though.

RhymesayersDU · 12-08-2004, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Breck Bronc

And you've stated that you don't like hockey on at least 10 occasions. We know you don't like hockey and don't care either way. I don't go into each bball thread and say that I don't like basketball.

Have fun watching Weber St. and Southern Utah and stay out of hockey threads and all will be cool.

Did you even read the post? I'm advocating for your sport to come back, after reading such threads as well as discussing it with people on the board. I hope the NHL does come back, for the sake of the fans who love it, because I would be absolutely miserable without the NFL or NBA. Hence, I'm all for you guys getting the NHL back.

Mtbrncofn · 12-08-2004, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Sorry MT but i just dont feel too confident on this. I am praying for a breakthrough though.

Yeah me too, but I just hold on to this tiny spark of hope that I still have and pray like heck.

Breck Bronc · 12-09-2004, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

Did you even read the post? I'm advocating for your sport to come back, after reading such threads as well as discussing it with people on the board. I hope the NHL does come back, for the sake of the fans who love it, because I would be absolutely miserable without the NFL or NBA. Hence, I'm all for you guys getting the NHL back.

Yes, I didn't read your post.

It's cool you want the NHL to come back for hockey fans, I appreciate that. It just gets tiresome seeing your numerous confessions that you don't like hockey. We know you don't like it, so hopefully you won't have to say it anymore. I don't know why you even read hockey threads if you dislike it so much, I sure don't read the Nuggets thread or any other BBall stuff, except last year for the Kobe/Colorado/Eagle situation and the Artest thing two weeks ago

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JazzFan · 12-09-2004, 02:17 AM

I blame the Avalanche for the reason why we are in this situation. Teams like the Avs have brought players over the years while teams like the Kings, Devils, and other successful small-market teams can't even compete so I can understand why small-market owners want to take a stand. Face it! This is about the NHL Owners vs. the Avalanche.

Evenrude · 12-31-2004, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JazzFan

I blame the Avalanche for the reason why we are in this situation. Teams like the Avs have brought players over the years while teams like the Kings, Devils, and other successful small-market teams can't even compete so I can understand why small-market owners want to take a stand. Face it! This is about the NHL Owners vs. the Avalanche.

That's funny..... looks to me like the Red Wings, Rangers, Stars and Flyers all had higher salaries.... but hey, don't let little things like facts get in the way of your argument....

Source:
http://asp.usatoday.com/sports/hocke...s/default.aspx

FADERPROOF · 12-31-2004, 11:28 AM

I still love the gem that Jazzfan gives us by calling the Los Angeles Kings a small market team

Mtbrncofn · 01-01-2005, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JazzFan

I blame the Avalanche for the reason why we are in this situation. Teams like the Avs have brought players over the years while teams like the Kings, Devils, and other successful small-market teams can't even compete so I can understand why small-market owners want to take a stand. Face it! This is about the NHL Owners vs. the Avalanche.

Yeah that post just reeks of neg rep.

Hogan11 · 01-01-2005, 08:12 AM

I've kinda accepted the fact that this season is gone for good.

Really, I just want my Flyers to come out of all this somewhat intact.....that's what I'm hoping for...as to what to watch post-NFL.....I'm at a real loss but I think pitchers and catchers report to camp in early march right?

Spider · 01-01-2005, 09:29 AM

My Daughter is more upset then I am ......... She loves her avies

Mtbrncofn · 01-02-2005, 05:32 PM

You're raisin that girl right, Spide.

12-08-2004, 08:04 PM	#1
Breck Bronc Roland Deschain The Gunslinger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,058	Avs, Please Come Back Tonight on Altitude they're showing a live telecast of a Weber State/Southern Utah University men’s college basketball game. At the same time on Fox Sports Rocky Mountain is a women’s college basketball game between Colorado and Colorado State. How many people, besides family and friends of these players and college hoops junkies, are actually going to watch these match-ups? Ugh, at least Lost was on for an hour. It probably goes without saying that ESPN and ESPN2 are showing college basketball as well tonight, at least they're probably showing good teams. I'm not going to even check. No NHL is just killing me. I'm so used to attending games once or twice a week and watching the rest of the games around the league on NHL Center Ice. Nothing is better on a fall Saturday than watching college football all morning and day and then tuning into the Hockey Night in Canada doubleheader. I miss Don Cherry’s Coaches Corner and late night games featuring Calgary or Edmonton (I certainly don’t miss the times that the freaking Vancouver Canucks play on HNiC, that team can rot in hell for all I care). I just don't like basketball, particularly college bball. I can only get into basketball during the NCAA tournament, and even that has lost my interest more and more every year. Ever since I moved back to Colorado in late-October I've seen a bunch of terrible college basketball match-ups on Altitude and Fox Sports Rocky Mountain. Altitude shows Denver University women’s basketball on their regular lineup and I bet less than 1,000 people in their entire broadcast region actually watch these games. There's literally nobody in the stands, I can imagine how many are watching at home. The one thing I do like about Altitude and Fox Sports Rocky Mountain right now without the NHL playing is the classic Avalanche games on Altitude and DU and CC college hockey on FSRM. I've watched a few Colorado Eagles minor league hockey games on Altitude and I just can't get into it. Hearing Peter McNab and Mike Haynes on those telecasts is funny, though. In the past month I've heard Haynes doing play-by-play for college basketball, college football (Colorado School of Mines), high school football, and minor league hockey. Talk about a guy that wants the NHL to come back. I'm rambling now, but another thing that's changed in the two years that I've been gone is Comcast Channel 5, which shows rec league inline hockey, high school girl’s volleyball, and high school band competitions. Who in the world watches this crap?

12-08-2004, 09:38 PM	#6
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,319 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	i understand your frustration Breck. Next to football, hockey is my favorite. I am depressed i cant see the (very slow) maturation of my Penguins this year with Fleury in net. I wish it could start already but i dont think we will see squat this year...the whole year. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

12-08-2004, 10:11 PM	#8
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,319 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	Sorry MT but i just dont feel too confident on this. I am praying for a breakthrough though. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

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12-08-2004, 08:14 PM	#2
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Both ESPN games tonight had unranked CBB teams.

12-08-2004, 08:15 PM	#3
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,815 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	I am on the absolute opposite end of the spectrum. I can't stand hockey. Hell, my school is the reigning national college champ and I could care less. However, there are people who love it... So for the sake of you, Tredici, Clockwork, and others, let's hope those guys get their act together soon. Although for the time being, I will savor my weekends full of football and my weekdays full of Pro and College hoops.

12-08-2004, 08:52 PM	#4
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	I feel your pain, Breck.

12-08-2004, 09:41 PM	#7
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	Way to be optimistic about the meeting tomorrow, SoCal!

12-09-2004, 02:17 AM	#12
JazzFan Just Drafted Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 26	I blame the Avalanche for the reason why we are in this situation. Teams like the Avs have brought players over the years while teams like the Kings, Devils, and other successful small-market teams can't even compete so I can understand why small-market owners want to take a stand. Face it! This is about the NHL Owners vs. the Avalanche.

12-31-2004, 11:28 AM	#14
FADERPROOF Bucknuts Colossus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eastlake OH Posts: 17,338	I still love the gem that Jazzfan gives us by calling the Los Angeles Kings a small market team

01-01-2005, 08:12 AM	#16
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	I've kinda accepted the fact that this season is gone for good. Really, I just want my Flyers to come out of all this somewhat intact.....that's what I'm hoping for...as to what to watch post-NFL.....I'm at a real loss but I think pitchers and catchers report to camp in early march right?

01-01-2005, 09:29 AM	#17
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	My Daughter is more upset then I am ......... She loves her avies

01-02-2005, 05:32 PM	#18
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	You're raisin that girl right, Spide.