FCC is looking at eliminating NFL blackouts for local games

If you wish to comment to the FCC on this, they are accepting them till Feb 28th. Follow the link for the story and it has the link for what to do about comments.

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Does this actually matter?

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by thebigham on Feb 12, 2012 9:14 AM CST reply actions

HUGE deal

for fans of smaller market teams.

by MdFan24 on Feb 12, 2012 12:57 PM CST up reply actions

For fans of teams that get blacked out regularly, yes.

by Rena on Feb 12, 2012 1:52 PM CST up reply actions

great read on (surprise) ESPN about how Nixon almost unilaterally extended the NFL's right to blackout ALL homegames

and how the NFL feared television would ruin local support of the teams.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7565229/nfl-rejected-president-nixon-blackout-proposal-white-house-tapes-reveal

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by KD Drummond on Feb 12, 2012 1:21 PM CST reply actions

Would this only affect the NFL?

If so, not a big deal bc the Cowboys don’t get blacked out. I would, however, buy the Rangers MLB package, but Texas and Louisiana are both blacked out bc they’re considered in the market (like I’m gonna drive 8 hours to Arlington).

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by ScottB1985 on Feb 12, 2012 5:11 PM CST reply actions