Monthly Archives: April 2010
Your 2010 NFL Primetime Schedule
As you know the 2010 NFL schedule was released last night. Here are the primetime line-ups for NBC, ESPN, and NFL Network…
First NBC Sunday Night Football:
Sept. 9 NFL Kickoff Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints
Sept. 12 Week 1 Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins
Sept. 19 Week 2 New York Giants at Indianapolis Colts
Sept. 26 Week 3 New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
Oct. 3 Week 4 Chicago Bears at New York Giants
Oct. 10 Week 5 Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers
Oct. 17 Week 6 Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins
Oct. 24 Week 7 Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
Oct. 31 Week 8 Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints
Nov. 7 Week 9 Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers
Nov. 14 Week 10 New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers
Nov. 21 *Week 11 New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
Nov. 28 *Week 12 San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts
Dec. 5 *Week 13 Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens
Dec. 12 *Week 14 Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys
Dec. 19 *Week 15 Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots
Dec. 26 *Week 16 San Diego Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals
Jan. 2 *Week 17 TBA
Now ESPN’s Monday Night Football:
Sept. 13 7 p.m. Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets
10:15 p.m. San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
Sept. 20 8:30 p.m. New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers
Sept. 27 8:30 p.m. Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
Oct. 4 8:30 p.m. New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins
Oct. 11 8:30 p.m. Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets
Oct. 18 8:30 p.m. Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars
Oct. 25 8:30 p.m. New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
Nov. 1 8:30 p.m. Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts
Nov. 8 8:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals
Nov. 15 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins
Nov. 22 8:30 p.m. Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers
Nov. 29 8:30 p.m. San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals
Dec. 6 8:30 p.m. New York Jets at New England Patriots
Dec. 13 8:30 p.m. Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans
Dec. 20 8:30 p.m. Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
Dec. 27 8:30 p.m. New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
And the NFL Network:
Week 10: Thursday, November 11 at 8:00 PM ET
Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons
Week 11: Thursday, November 18 at 8:00 PM ET
Chicago Bears at Miami Dolphins
Week 12: Thursday, November 25 at 8:00 PM ET
Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets (Thanksgiving)
Week 13: Thursday, December 2 at 8:00 PM ET
Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 14: Thursday, December 9 at 8:00 PM ET
Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans
Week 15: Thursday, December 16 at 8:00 PM ET
San Francisco 49ers at San Diego Chargers
Week 16: Thursday, December 23 at 8:00 PM ET
Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 16: Saturday, December 25 at 7:30 PM ET
Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals
*Flex Week
Berman Re-Signs with ESPN
There was talk of this a few weeks ago. Today it’s official…
From ESPN PR:
Six-time National Sportscaster of the Year Chris Berman, who joined ESPN in October 1979 – less than a month after the network launched – has signed an extension to remain with ESPN. One of the preeminent sports commentators of his generation, Berman will continue as the leading voice and face of ESPN’s National Football League studio coverage as host of Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown and Monday Night Football halftime, and NFL highlight segments on SportsCenter. He will also continue his play-by-play duties for the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby and his familiar host role for ESPN’s U.S. Open golf coverage, among other responsibilities.
Berman’s extension ensures that he will remain a fixture on ESPN’s NFL Sundays. His 25 years as host of Sunday NFL Countdown (formerly NFL Gameday) – which pre-dates ESPN’s first NFL television contract – is by far the longest streak ever among all weekly pro football studio show hosts. Berman is also a fan favorite for his signature calls on NFL highlights, for which he earned widespread acclaim as host of the classic NFL PrimeTime from 1987-2005.
“Chris has contributed so much to our company’s success in reaching sports fans for more than three decades, and we are thrilled that one of the most important figures in our history will remain a vital part of ESPN’s future,” said ESPN President George Bodenheimer.
Added ESPN Executive Vice President, Content John Skipper: “Chris will continue to be the face and voice of ESPN, delivering sports news, expert storytelling and, of course, his signature highlights with the same passion, energy and enthusiasm that has resonated with fans since he first arrived in Bristol in 1979.”
Said Berman: “Home is where the heart is, and I am thrilled to be staying home at ESPN for years to come. It’s been a privilege to work alongside my colleagues and an honor to be welcomed into the homes of sports fans for over 30 years. In fact, since this all began in 1979, that means we’ve been together for parts of five decades. I can’t wait to continue the journey.”
This week Berman will also occupy his familiar host position on ESPN’s main set at the 2010 NFL Draft – Thursday, April 22 (7:30-11 p.m. ET) and Friday, April 23 (6-10:30 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2). Berman has covered the Draft for 30 years and hosted ESPN’s annual telecast since 1987.
Sports Media Weekly Podcast #30- Victor Rojas, Yakcy
Welcome to the 30th edition of the Sports Media Weekly Podcast.
Ken Fang of Fang’s Bites and I delve into CBS’ coverage of the Masters and the improved, but not record ratings for the telecast. Ken also relates his experience of seeing a 3D presentation of the tournament sponsored by Comcast and Cox Communications.
Ken and I also provide a preview of how the ratings may fare for the upcoming NHL Playoffs and we discuss our disdain for local sports talk radio in the Boston market.
Our guest this week is Victor Rojas, play-by-play voice for the Anaheim Angels. Victor joined us earlier this year to discuss his role at the MLB Network. Today he talks about taking over the Angels’ job under not-so-perfect circumstances. He also tells us about Yakcy, a social media enterprise where fans can congregate to discuss games featuring their favorite teams…
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CBS Sees Higher, But Not Record, Masters Ratings
From CBS PR:
CBS Sports’ final-round coverage of the 2010 Masters on Sunday, April 11, which saw Phil Mickelson win his third Green Jacket, earned its highest rating in nine years with an average overnight household rating/share of 12.0/25, up 36% from last year’s final-round coverage (8.8/21; Angel Cabrera’s win in a two-hole playoff). This year’s final-round coverage is the third highest-rated final round of any golf tournament since at least 1986 in the metered markets (as far back as recorded CBS Nielsen data).
The highest-rated final round of a tournament was the 1997 Masters with a 15.8/32 when Tiger Woods won his first Green Jacket. The second highest-rated final round also was the Masters in 2001 when Woods won his second Green Jacket earning a rating/share of 12.9/27 in the metered markets.
This year’s final round rating peaked at 14.7/28 from 6:30-7:00 PM, ET.
Sports Media Weekly Podcast #29- Tom Mee, Jr., Fox Sports Midwest
After a week away to deal with the fierce weather in the Northeast, Ken Fang of Fang’s Bites and I are back for the Sports Media Weekly Podcast.
First on the docket, the Tiger Woods press conference earlier this week from the Masters. Both Ken and I feel Tiger handled himself better this time around.
We also look at how CBS handled it’s coverage of the Final Four, and the huge ratings numbers that followed Duke’s win over Butler. We wrap the news portion of the show by welcoming the 2010 baseball season.
The advent of the baseball season leads into our guest this week. Tom Mee, Jr directs Cardinals baseball for Fox Sports Midwest. He recently published a book called Cutting The Game, where he describes how he has handled Cardinals telecasts over his 23 year television career.
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