The NFL is Considering Moving Draft to Thursday Night in Primetime in 2010 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-28-2009, 11:35 PM

In what could be viewed as the latest example of the gradually weakening perception of the strength of network television's stronghold on primetime, the National Football League is reportedly exploring moving the first round of its 2010 college entry draft to a Thursday night in primetime, going head to head with what is network television's historically most powerful night.

According to the Dallas Morning News, one plan under consideration by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would see the first round on a Thursday night, the next two rounds on Friday evening and the final four rounds on Saturday. This year's format had the first two rounds on Saturday beginning at 4pm ET, with the remainder of the draft beginning Sunday morning.

The report says the draft would remain on cable networks ESPN and the league-owned NFL Network.
"We're more confident now, with the timing of the first round, that it can fit a 3½-hour window," Goodell told the Morning News. "We think it can be very appealing from a fan's standpoint and an audience standpoint.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/art...time_Draft.php

Mr. Television · 04-28-2009, 11:39 PM

This year's draft coverage sucked. There was no reason to start the draft so late. ESPN had a pre-draft show on all day. This doesn't sound any better. Air the draft right in the middle of the network's Thursday night lineup and then spread it out over 3 days.

Brian Damage · 04-28-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

This year's draft coverage sucked. There was no reason to start the draft so late. ESPN had a pre-draft show on all day. This doesn't sound any better. Air the draft right in the middle of the network's Thursday night lineup and then spread it out over 3 days.

I absolutely agree with you. Roger Goodell is trying to put his own stamp on the NFL and it just seems stupid.

TVFactFan · 04-28-2009, 11:48 PM

Why the F*ck is he trying to be so INVENTIVE all ofa sudden?

Brian Damage · 04-28-2009, 11:50 PM

If he really wants to be impressive, try getting a football team in Los Angeles.

Scoobiedoo30 · 04-30-2009, 10:55 PM

I was wondering if the first Night of The NFL Draft is a thursday Night when will be the second of The Draft will be.

Marvo301 · 04-30-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

I was wondering if the first Night of The NFL Draft is a thursday Night when will be the second of The Draft will be.

The draft would continue on Friday evening.

Scoobiedoo30 · 04-30-2009, 11:05 PM

that would be good

Waterston_Fan · 04-30-2009, 11:18 PM

Bad idea. Might even interfere with baseball.

Mr. Television · 04-30-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

Bad idea. Might even interfere with baseball.

They should start it at noon on Saturday like it always was. No reason to change something that was working.

Wreckless · 04-30-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

If he really wants to be impressive, try getting a football team in Los Angeles.

That's not the top priority & it doesn't matter. Goodell SUCKS and is ruining the sake of the game.

04-28-2009, 11:35 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The NFL is Considering Moving Draft to Thursday Night in Primetime in 2010 In what could be viewed as the latest example of the gradually weakening perception of the strength of network television's stronghold on primetime, the National Football League is reportedly exploring moving the first round of its 2010 college entry draft to a Thursday night in primetime, going head to head with what is network television's historically most powerful night. According to the Dallas Morning News, one plan under consideration by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would see the first round on a Thursday night, the next two rounds on Friday evening and the final four rounds on Saturday. This year's format had the first two rounds on Saturday beginning at 4pm ET, with the remainder of the draft beginning Sunday morning. The report says the draft would remain on cable networks ESPN and the league-owned NFL Network. "We're more confident now, with the timing of the first round, that it can fit a 3½-hour window," Goodell told the Morning News. "We think it can be very appealing from a fan's standpoint and an audience standpoint. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/art...time_Draft.php
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04-28-2009, 11:39 PM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	This year's draft coverage sucked. There was no reason to start the draft so late. ESPN had a pre-draft show on all day. This doesn't sound any better. Air the draft right in the middle of the network's Thursday night lineup and then spread it out over 3 days.
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04-30-2009, 10:55 PM	#6
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I was wondering if the first Night of The NFL Draft is a thursday Night when will be the second of The Draft will be.
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04-28-2009, 11:48 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,152	Why the F*ck is he trying to be so INVENTIVE all ofa sudden?

04-28-2009, 11:50 PM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	If he really wants to be impressive, try getting a football team in Los Angeles.

04-30-2009, 11:05 PM	#8
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	that would be good

04-30-2009, 11:18 PM	#9
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Bad idea. Might even interfere with baseball.