February 4, 200422 yr http://espn.go.com/gen/news/2004/0204/1727165.html ESPN didn't have the balls to stand up to the NFL. That was one of the few shows I would actually make sure I watched every week too.
February 4, 200422 yr Damn it, now that really pisses me off. Was talking to my friend about that today at school. We were wondering when we'd get some new episodes of that and Nip Tuck.
February 4, 200422 yr That sucks.... SoxnBears is right though... It's only because they don't want to stand up to the NFL ... It was getting more than twice the ratings than anything else in that slot.
February 5, 200422 yr I watched the first couple episodes and they were great. I really wanted to keep awatching, but I decided just to go out at wed. nights or whatever night it is on. Its tough to make time to watcha primetime show every week. Ya just gotts go out and get ur freak on.
February 5, 200422 yr That sucks.... SoxnBears is right though... It's only because they don't want to stand up to the NFL ... It was getting more than twice the ratings than anything else in that slot. ESPN has too much to lose... make the NFL angry and they might pull Sunday Nights or something like that... I hate the Idea that im not gonna see the show again... but I do understand why ESPN didnt wanna disturb the cashcow the NFL is for them
February 5, 200422 yr ESPN has too much to lose... make the NFL angry and they might pull Sunday Nights or something like that... I hate the Idea that im not gonna see the show again... but I do understand why ESPN didnt wanna disturb the cashcow the NFL is for them Seriously, I can understand it too. Do you kids go kick your mom the day before she gives you your allowance?
February 5, 200422 yr What about an NBA Playmakers. You have all the illigitamet(sp) children, and the jail blazers
February 5, 200422 yr Author I can't remember who said it, but a baseball version of playmakers would be very interesting.
February 5, 200422 yr What about an NBA Playmakers. You have all the illigitamet(sp) children, and the jail blazers Possible Episodes: Zach Randolph and Ruben Patterson fighting Damon Stoudamire with Marijuana The Public of Portland vs Rasheed Wallace
February 5, 200422 yr I will bet that Playmakers gets picked up by a different channel. What would Fox Sports Net, or even a lesser channel have to love? The show already has some following.
February 5, 200422 yr I Think the problem is ESPN probalby has contractual rights to it and I doubt its producers could go elsewhere. Although ESPN could sell their rights to another station and let them produce it, but I think they would hate giving it to Fox Sports who would then be able to have it headline their station. Maybe if HBO or FX would pick it up, then I could see ESPN allowing it, but I think the whole point is they don't want to lose the NFL. Those pansies.
February 5, 200422 yr I Think the problem is ESPN probalby has contractual rights to it and I doubt its producers could go elsewhere. Although ESPN could sell their rights to another station and let them produce it, but I think they would hate giving it to Fox Sports who would then be able to have it headline their station. Maybe if HBO or FX would pick it up, then I could see ESPN allowing it, but I think the whole point is they don't want to lose the NFL. Those pansies. If HBO got it, it would get even better with language and maybe story lines.
February 5, 200422 yr I guess I am in the minority here but I stopped after two or three episodes. I didn't like the story lines, and the stylized camera shots.
February 5, 200422 yr I ended up liking Playmakers more than I thought I would, but I can live without it. I wonder if HBO would take it on, since they also do that "Inside The NFL" show. My guess is HBO wouldn't mind taking the chance of pissing off the NFL, unless they are also somehow tied in with ESPN's parent company.
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