Important tip for NFL Sunday Ticket on Directv
by psvirsky on Aug 13, 2009 7:55 AM EDT
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PrintI know that a lot of people on here do not live in the Indiana area, like myself, putting us at the mercy of the scheduling gods when it comes to watching Colts games. I also know that a lot of people here love the NFL and want to watch as much as possible. There are two things I want to tell you about NFL Sunday Ticket (this is not a paid ad, I'm just really excited to have ordered it myself).
First of all, you can almost certainly get it cheaper than the listed price (assuming you have Directv or whoever else offers it). Just call in and ask for a cheaper price. Seriously. The normal price is $300. I got it yesterday for $240. Sometimes the first person you call in won't help so just hang up and get a new rep on the phone. They can give you all sorts of deals. I've also read that if you had it the year before and call in saying you're going to cancel, they might give it to you for like $50, with Superfan included.
The other note on finances is to compare it to watching games in bars. So there's 16 games in a season. We usually have 5 or so games on primetime TV (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday/Monday night). And then we can usually get another 4 or 5 games on when there aren't any local competing games (out here I have to hope we don't play at the same time as the Pats). So there are probably somewhere between 4-6 games you can't watch at home. If you're like me, you'll find the nearest establishment to watch these games. Obviously you could be frugal and just order a coke while watching a 3 hour game. But in my case, I'll probably get lunch/dinner and several beers. At the all too high Boston prices, that's going to cost me at least $30-$40. Multiplied by 4-6 games and it's anywhere from $100 to $250. And when you can get Sunday Ticket for the same price, tada! It's worth it.
Or so I convinced my wife.....
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I live in NY have had the Sunday Ticket for four years now and it’s one of the best purchases I make every year. Every Colts game in HD no worries and I too have gotten the Superfan upgrade for free the last two years and all it took was a little work on my part. Not to mention if you are a football junkie which I know most of us are, when the Colts are on bye or on a national broadcast that week you can see whichever game you choose. The games in your area aren’t good matchups, easu enough turn it to whichever game you want in HD. It really is great, the price may be too steep for some people but if you can save the money it’s well worth it.
IN POLIAN I TRUST
i've seen a couple others too
When I’m wearing or carrying Colts gear, I’ll get a subtle nod every once in a while. For the most part though, I still get the “take that fucking shit off” look from most people on the subway.
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
NFL Gamepass works if you don't want a dish
240 for every game in HD all season long. If I had the cash I would take it in a heartbeat, I’m overseas.
gamepass
is no0t available for us here that live in the IUS
by metal_militia on Aug 13, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for the heads-up.
Usually the only Colts games I see are the prime time games – I’m in the San Diego viewing area and they ALWAYS play at the same time – 10am pacific on CBS. So, I either get the Chargers (yuck) or the Raiders (yawn), and going to a sports bar is definitely expensive.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Aug 13, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions
You get games at 10:00 AM?
Hmmm, I never really thought about that. Just wake up, put on your jersey, and it’s game time. Must be nice. Here on Eastern time, we wake up and suffer through at least 2 hours of pregame shows (although I really like NFL Today on CBS). I have my lunch finished well before game time.
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Cursed players this year (via my autograph curse): Donald Brown, Fili Moala, Jerraud Powers, Austin Collie, Terrence Taylor, and Curtis Painter.
Yep.
Roll out of bed, throw on the jersey, have a cup of coffee (or 3)…
And like jantz101 said below, the night game starts at 5, its awesome.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Aug 13, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
er..."jantz said above"
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Aug 13, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Im in MST
Games start at 11AM… Its perfect timing. The night games are the best, start at 6:30 over around 9:30 or 10, just in time to get a good nights rest before Monday.
Dun nuh nuh nuhhhh!!!! Super Mathis
by hoosier in sodak on Aug 13, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I've had Sunday Ticket since 1998
when we lived in Brazil (we just couldn’t miss our American football, even though Brazilian futbol is amazing). At the time it was only $75, but even as the price has gone up it’s been well worth it. In addition to watching one game live on TV, I also set up 2 computers in front of me: one to watch another game through Supercast (I think that’s only available with SuperFan), and another to monitor on NFL.com. It’s kinda geeky actually.
How can you not love a team that does this?
Hey.
There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with football geeky. =-)
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Aug 13, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I never realized how hard it is for the long-distance fans to watch Colts football.
Your loyalty and resourcefulness amazes me.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
Yeah, it's pretty easy for us in the Indy suburbs, Indy Lori.
And the TV programmers are pretty good about getting interesting games to us in Fishers when the Colts aren’t playing.
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Cursed players this year (via my autograph curse): Donald Brown, Fili Moala, Jerraud Powers, Austin Collie, Terrence Taylor, and Curtis Painter.
Hey Cass have you heard about the Steelers fans who congregate in Fishers?
The Nickel Plate Bar and Grill, is their hangout. Disgusting.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
Sunday ticket is the stuff
I don’t have it because I can’t justify spending money on season tickets and Sunday ticket. I live in the area, but am a huge fantasy football nerd, so having Sunday ticket would be ideal if I were rich enough to afford it or if I lived out of town.
What my brother does (even though he has the season tickets with me) is orders and cancels Sunday ticket every year. He lives in Chicago, so he rarely gets to see Colts games on days he doesn’t drive down to go to them. He has DirecTV, but every time he cancels the Sunday Ticket he cancels DirecTV too (meaning, no TV at his house at all). So for four months a year he pays a total of $240 (or thereabouts, I don’t know if he gets a deal, and there might be a $25 cancellation fee), and for the other 8 months he pays nothing. So that’s $300ish a year, or about $25 a month for DirectTV Sunday ticket (just during the football season), while I pay, after fees and taxes, over $50 a month for my DirecTV all year. If my wife weren’t addicted to “John and Kate Plus 8” and if my son weren’t addicted to “Yo Gabba Gabba!” I’d do what he doesand save a crap load of money.
"You're hitting the wrong person. Don't you know you're hitting Ron Artest?"
cool
I live in Mexico, so here scheduling gods are even worse, specially since the Colts aint one fo the popular teams so Sunday Ticket is the only option actually
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
That's strange
In the US, on primetime, the Colts are one of the largest draws. But, it seems that the Cowboys, Raiders, and Chargers are the favorites with our friends south of the border. I’ve personally met many Mexican and other hispanic Colts fans, though, and I’m in the process of turning my Ecuadorean girlfriend into one(she’s sort of agnostic right now).
Anyone know why the strong Hispanic tie to those three teams? Family ties? TV Broadcast coverage? Sort of interesting to me….
I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation
Well, for one thing
all three teams are located very close to Mexico…Raiders used to be in LA which has a very high hispanic population. Chargers are 20 minutes from the border and the Cowboys are in Texas – also a very high hispanic popluation. At least, that’s my theory.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Aug 13, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
that has to be right
And the other close team, the Cardinals, usually are horrible. Maybe they’ll pick up some Mexican fans after this past season’s performance.
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
The Chargers aren't even a big draw in their own city.
I just read in the paper that there’s going to be a black-out for their first televised game.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
It's even worse for the Jags.
They are in danger of having a completely blacked out season.
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Cursed players this year (via my autograph curse): Donald Brown, Fili Moala, Jerraud Powers, Austin Collie, Terrence Taylor, and Curtis Painter.
I've heard the economy stinks down in Jag country.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
I've heard the fan base stinks down in Jag country.
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Cursed players this year (via my autograph curse): Donald Brown, Fili Moala, Jerraud Powers, Austin Collie, Terrence Taylor, and Curtis Painter.
I'm here to tell you...
So Cal fans are the worst. You won’t even see a Charger jersey being worn until playoff time. Shoot, I wear my sacred blue #18 more than the people who actually live in the area “their” team plays…pathetic.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Aug 13, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i just cant stomach...
signing a 2 year deal with DirecTV just for the 4 months of the year i need it.
yeah the 2 year deal is ridiculous
And they really try to hide it when you sign up. I live in an apt. building that does not have cable available so we’re forced into Directv. Overall, I hate the company and they really are horrible to deal with. But I have to deal with it so I might as well take advantage.
If I had a choice I’d go with cable and watch all the games at bars.
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
It sucks that you can't
I could go down to my local bar, get a a 12" Pizza and a pitcher and spend MAYBE $15. I love Naptown.
I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation
I haven't had any issues with them
And I’ve had them off and on for 4 years now, and they have always been helpful.
I also only had to sign a 1 year deal last year when I signed up. I did get the nice discount this year on Sunday Ticket though, with Free SuperFan.
wow
im glad i dont have to mess around with any of that stuff! i can drive to Lucas Oil in about 15 minutes =)~~
I plan on going to at least 2 colts games this year in Indy. its a 10 hour drive for me but i’ll take it
Please, please draft a big Defensive Tackle. Please?
Enter Fili Moala. Thank you Polian
If I can distract my husband (look honey, a new car!), I might take a flight this year to attend a game
Will post a FanShot if I do!
How can you not love a team that does this?
"look honey, a new car!"
Lol, that’ll distact him for sure.
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Cursed players this year (via my autograph curse): Donald Brown, Fili Moala, Jerraud Powers, Austin Collie, Terrence Taylor, and Curtis Painter.
about a 25-30 minute drive for my family....
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Cursed players this year (via my autograph curse): Donald Brown, Fili Moala, Jerraud Powers, Austin Collie, Terrence Taylor, and Curtis Painter.
300.. you guys are getting screwed
I complain up here because NFL sunday ticket cost me about $180 – and that is in Canadian dollars.. Guess this is one of the few benefits of Canadian TV.
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less until they know everything about nothing...
Though the downsides include....
Them dubbing an “eh?” into all the commentary?
/joking
//ducks…
I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation
lol, nice one.
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Cursed players this year (via my autograph curse): Donald Brown, Fili Moala, Jerraud Powers, Austin Collie, Terrence Taylor, and Curtis Painter.
Question.
Does the Sunday Ticket get all of the untelevised pre-season games like the Colts-Vikes game this Friday or do you have to wait till midnight to watch it on the NFL network?
"Flying blind on a rocket cycle?" -Vultan, from the movie "Flash Gordon", for no particular reason...
I don't think so
I checked the program guide last week, then again yesterday, and then again this morning for good measure. Unfortunately those channels haven’t “appeared” yet (I believe they are in the 700s), and I don’t expect them to until Week 1.
How can you not love a team that does this?
Boo...
I guess I’ll be watching football at midnight tomorrow. (still 1 gajillion times better than no football at all)
"Flying blind on a rocket cycle?" -Vultan, from the movie "Flash Gordon", for no particular reason...
by peytonsurdaddy on Aug 13, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah I was curious about that
Since the channels hadn’t come up yet. That’s too bad
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
No, but NFL Network
if you get it, is airing the game later tonight.
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Aug 13, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Tomorrow night
I meant
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Aug 13, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw, if you didn't correct it,
it would have been the perfect spot for a decent joke.
(In case you didn’t notice, I actively look for places to make a joke and places to link to Youtube clips of Scrubs.)
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Cursed players this year (via my autograph curse): Donald Brown, Fili Moala, Jerraud Powers, Austin Collie, Terrence Taylor, and Curtis Painter.
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