OK, *I* have a problem with ESPN2. Normally, I like them, but now, they're eligible for the Dilbert award or whatever award we creatively come up with. Ideas anyone? The Ticker Award? The "You Really Didn't Care About The Outcome Of This Match Award"?
During the 3rd set tie-breaker, at 4-4, the ticker scrolls by at the bottom of the screen. First the Federer result and then I see Hewitt def. Roddick, 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 (7-5). I tried to convince my brain that I did not see such a thing, and blurred my eyes as the ticker scrolled on by.
So there I was, not reading the newsgroups, staying away from sports news, just to watch this match. And during the match, ESPN2 gives the result, AS I AM WATCHING THE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER. I rewound the tape just to double check and yes, there it was.
Did anyone else suffer this travesty? Must be that the bad performers from ESPN are shuffled over to ESPN2.
Don't worry, the Federer/Hewitt final today is live. Otherwise, we might get the score in the 5th set tie-breaker via ticker.
I don't disagree that this was a bone-headed mistake that completely spoiled the match, but I'm still grateful that they showed the entire match, rather than chopping it up to fit the scheduled 2 hour time slot. With ESPN and tennis, you just have to keep your expectations low (and your eyes off the crawler).
"Jeanne D" <jeannedecarolis@netzero.com> wrote in message news:1111330291.089100.210420@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...> OK, *I* have a problem with ESPN2. Normally, I like them, but now,> they're eligible for the Dilbert award or whatever award we creatively> come up with. Ideas anyone? The Ticker Award? The "You Really Didn't> Care About The Outcome Of This Match Award"?>
During the 3rd set tie-breaker, at 4-4, the ticker scrolls by at the> bottom of the screen. First the Federer result and then I see Hewitt> def. Roddick, 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 (7-5). I tried to convince my brain that I> did not see such a thing, and blurred my eyes as the ticker scrolled on> by.>
So there I was, not reading the newsgroups, staying away from sports> news, just to watch this match. And during the match, ESPN2 gives the> result, AS I AM WATCHING THE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER. I rewound the tape> just to double check and yes, there it was.>
Did anyone else suffer this travesty? Must be that the bad performers> from ESPN are shuffled over to ESPN2.>
Don't worry, the Federer/Hewitt final today is live. Otherwise, we> might get the score in the 5th set tie-breaker via ticker.>
During the 3rd set tie-breaker, at 4-4, the ticker scrolls by at the> bottom of the screen. First the Federer result and then I see Hewitt> def. Roddick, 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 (7-5). I tried to convince my brain that I> did not see such a thing, and blurred my eyes as the ticker scrolled on> by.>
So there I was, not reading the newsgroups, staying away from sports> news, just to watch this match. And during the match, ESPN2 gives the> result, AS I AM WATCHING THE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER.
I must admit that is a travesty. That should never happen.
-- I do not think the United States would come to an end if we lost our power to declare an Act of Congress void. I do think the Union would be imperiled if we could not make that declaration as to the laws of the several States.
StephenJ <cjones@corpus.com> wrote: : > During the 3rd set tie-breaker, at 4-4, the ticker scrolls by at the : > bottom of the screen. First the Federer result and then I see Hewitt : > def. Roddick, 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 (7-5). I tried to convince my brain that I : > did not see such a thing, and blurred my eyes as the ticker scrolled on : > by. : > : > So there I was, not reading the newsgroups, staying away from sports : > news, just to watch this match. And during the match, ESPN2 gives the : > result, AS I AM WATCHING THE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER.
: I must admit that is a travesty. That should never happen.
Says the man who doesn't believe with 'spoiler space'...
: > So there I was, not reading the newsgroups, staying away from sports> : > news, just to watch this match. And during the match, ESPN2 gives the> : > result, AS I AM WATCHING THE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER.>
: I must admit that is a travesty. That should never happen.>
Says the man who doesn't believe with 'spoiler space'...
Yes, because anyone watching a tape-delay of the match can be presumed to not want to know the score. Not true with rst...
-- I do not think the United States would come to an end if we lost our power to declare an Act of Congress void. I do think the Union would be imperiled if we could not make that declaration as to the laws of the several States.
We should all write to ESPN2 to tell them to never do that again. Anyone have the right link?
"Jeanne D" <jeannedecarolis@netzero.com> wrote in message news:1111330291.089100.210420@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...> OK, *I* have a problem with ESPN2. Normally, I like them, but now,> they're eligible for the Dilbert award or whatever award we creatively> come up with. Ideas anyone? The Ticker Award? The "You Really Didn't> Care About The Outcome Of This Match Award"?>
During the 3rd set tie-breaker, at 4-4, the ticker scrolls by at the> bottom of the screen. First the Federer result and then I see Hewitt> def. Roddick, 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 (7-5). I tried to convince my brain that I> did not see such a thing, and blurred my eyes as the ticker scrolled on> by.>
So there I was, not reading the newsgroups, staying away from sports> news, just to watch this match. And during the match, ESPN2 gives the> result, AS I AM WATCHING THE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER. I rewound the tape> just to double check and yes, there it was.>
Did anyone else suffer this travesty? Must be that the bad performers> from ESPN are shuffled over to ESPN2.>
Don't worry, the Federer/Hewitt final today is live. Otherwise, we> might get the score in the 5th set tie-breaker via ticker.>
"Jeanne D" <jeannedecarolis@netzero.com> wrote in message news:1111330291.089100.210420@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...> OK, *I* have a problem with ESPN2. Normally, I like them, but now,> they're eligible for the Dilbert award or whatever award we creatively> come up with. Ideas anyone? The Ticker Award? The "You Really Didn't> Care About The Outcome Of This Match Award"?>
During the 3rd set tie-breaker, at 4-4, the ticker scrolls by at the> bottom of the screen. First the Federer result and then I see Hewitt> def. Roddick, 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 (7-5). I tried to convince my brain that I> did not see such a thing, and blurred my eyes as the ticker scrolled on> by.>
So there I was, not reading the newsgroups, staying away from sports> news, just to watch this match. And during the match, ESPN2 gives the> result, AS I AM WATCHING THE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER. I rewound the tape> just to double check and yes, there it was.>
Did anyone else suffer this travesty? Must be that the bad performers> from ESPN are shuffled over to ESPN2.
Yeah. I noticed this, too, and just had a laugh about it. I already knew the result, but thought those who didn't would be pissed.
I think it had to do with the match starting and running later than scheduled. Funny Car lasted a half hour later than it was supposed to. Then ESPN, thankfully, showed the entire match, which lasted 3 hours instead of 2. Someone assumed it would be safe.
A mistake, for sure, but one I can live with as I had a chance to see the match in its entirety. A real gem.
I've emailed them before (they did the same thing during their coverage of the US Davis Cup doubles match - scrolled the score), but no response. I've also emailed them during this and last years Australian Open and last years French Open with not even an acknowledgment that the message was received.
"Kunndi" <kunndi@nospam.please> wrote in message news:Xri%d.109775$%U2.1620@lakeread01...> We should all write to ESPN2 to tell them to never do that again.> Anyone have the right link?>
"Jeanne D" <jeannedecarolis@netzero.com> wrote in message> news:1111330291.089100.210420@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...>> OK, *I* have a problem with ESPN2. Normally, I like them, but now,>> they're eligible for the Dilbert award or whatever award we creatively>> come up with. Ideas anyone? The Ticker Award? The "You Really Didn't>> Care About The Outcome Of This Match Award"?>>
During the 3rd set tie-breaker, at 4-4, the ticker scrolls by at the>> bottom of the screen. First the Federer result and then I see Hewitt>> def. Roddick, 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 (7-5). I tried to convince my brain that I>> did not see such a thing, and blurred my eyes as the ticker scrolled on>> by.>>
So there I was, not reading the newsgroups, staying away from sports>> news, just to watch this match. And during the match, ESPN2 gives the>> result, AS I AM WATCHING THE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER. I rewound the tape>> just to double check and yes, there it was.>>
Did anyone else suffer this travesty? Must be that the bad performers>> from ESPN are shuffled over to ESPN2.>>
Don't worry, the Federer/Hewitt final today is live. Otherwise, we>> might get the score in the 5th set tie-breaker via ticker.>>
: > So there I was, not reading the newsgroups, staying away from sports>>: > news, just to watch this match. And during the match, ESPN2 gives the>>: > result, AS I AM WATCHING THE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER.>>
: I must admit that is a travesty. That should never happen.>>
Says the man who doesn't believe with 'spoiler space'...>
Yes, because anyone watching a tape-delay of the match can be presumed to> not want to know the score. Not true with rst...>
Yes, was going to post similar but getting burnt out posting obvious...
Need you to back me up in this public service endeavour....
In article <1111330291.089100.210420@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>, jeannedecarolis@netzero.com (Jeanne D) wrote:
So there I was, not reading the newsgroups, staying away from sports> news, just to watch this match. And during the match, ESPN2 gives the> result, AS I AM WATCHING THE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER. I rewound the tape> just to double check and yes, there it was.
Please complain to THEM -- they don't read this newsgroup, and if no one writes in and complains they won't see any reason to change it.
<<Please complain to THEM -- they don't read this newsgroup, and if no one writes in and complains they won't see any reason to change it.>>
Oh I will, not only that but I'm going to insist they send me tickets for compensation. I've been with them for a long long time. I'd like tickets to Key Biscayne, or the US Open, please. They owe me.
Whisper <beaver999@ozemail.com.au> wrote: : StephenJ wrote: : > Yes, because anyone watching a tape-delay of the match can be presumed to : > not want to know the score. Not true with rst...
: Yes, was going to post similar but getting burnt out posting obvious...
: Need you to back me up in this public service endeavour....
Yes, there is always room for position of village idiot...
