RedZone is the best thing that's ever happened to me

[griffey_mojo]

No it's not in HD..in all honesty I had no idea about it, was just flipping channels and came across it...Comcast does not charge me anything extra for it..I can only assume it is a part of my package

ok...in order for me to get it I have to upgrade to the some sports and variety package...and additional 4 bucks per month I believe...

[Spark]

ok...in order for me to get it I have to upgrade to the some sports and variety package...and additional 4 bucks per month I believe...

It will be the best dollar a week you will ever spend buddy

[vols fan]

It will be the best dollar a week you will ever spend buddy

Only thing that could make it better would be for Chris Berman "BOOOOOMER" to be hosting the show

[mavskidd02]

Only thing that could make it better would be for Chris Berman "BOOOOOMER" to be hosting the show

Andrew Siciliano is twice as good as Berman.

[vols fan]

Andrew Siciliano is twice as good as Berman.

Fucking Yankee

[wayne1218]

Only thing that could make it better would be for Chris Berman "BOOOOOMER" to be hosting the show

I can't stand Berman. I hate watching ANYTHING involving him.

[mavskidd02]

[vols fan]

Oh well,I guess I'm the only Boomer fan on the site but IMO he's done alot and brought alot to the table for ESPN

[mavskidd02]

Oh well,I guess I'm the only Boomer fan on the site but IMO he's done alot and brought alot to the table for ESPN

No doubt, and I like him once and a while, like on the Countdown and stuff, but to have to hear him for a WHOLE day, would get on my nerves a bit....

[Dat Boi E]

Oh well,I guess I'm the only Boomer fan on the site but IMO he's done alot and brought alot to the table for ESPN

i'd rather have Boomer than that tool academy they have now! sounds like he's on a 8 ball!

[DBURGH]

No it's not in HD..in all honesty I had no idea about it, was just flipping channels and came across it...Comcast does not charge me anything extra for it..I can only assume it is a part of my package

I get it in HD and regular,,,check for it Sunday Spark

[Spark]

I get it in HD and regular,,,check for it Sunday Spark

Really?? I will .. thanks

[Spark]

Comcast frank explains it all
No HD Red Zone Channel For You, Comcast Tells Chicago
By Phil Villarreal, 9:28 AM on Tue Sep 15 2009, 5,456 views There are three ways in which HDTV blows your mind: It lets you read too-small text in video games and movie subtitles, makes the picture on DVDs take up the entire screen, and in football games lets you see more of the field, and in such stunning detail you can make out the tears on Buffalo Bills fans' faces as their team blows 11-point leads in the final two minutes.

Once you've come to expect football in HD, watching it in standard definition feels like you've got cataracts. So you can understand the disappointment of Chicago resident Chris, who must deal not only with his Bears trying ill-advised fake punts that cause them to lose games, but not having the NFL Network's Red Zone channel in HD, even when advertisements have promised it. He writes:

As a subscriber to both Comcast in the Chicago area, and their sports and entertainment package, I was excited to find out we were getting the red zone channel. The promos on the NFL network mention many times 'Live in HD'.

You can imagine my anger and surprise when I found the channel (411 in the Chicago area), and discovered that Comcast doesn't carry the channel in HD, only standard definition.

What exactly is that supposed to accomplish? I still watched it all day, but I have an HDTV almost specifically for football games. It seems like either an egregious over sight, or some type of punitive action against the NFL by Comcast for their little disagreement earlier in the summer.

I called Comcast to verify/comain, but I imagine my pleas fell on deaf, first level of CS ears.

Any news on this travesty, or what I can do to get Comcast to carry this channel I HD?

We brought up the concern to the all-knowing and ever-helpful Comcast Frank, who shot back this reply from his BlackBerry:

The advertisements on the NFL Network were provided by that network and not Comcast. At this time we are not currently offering the HD version of this channel in the Chicago area, but that may change in the future based on available bandwidth and interest from our Customers. We will share the feedback regarding the availability.

As indicated in the email chain we are in the process of shifting the expanded basic analog channels to digital. As part of this effort we are providing up to 3 boxes (1 full featured box and 2 digital to analog devices). This effort will result in better quality and it will free the bandwidth for a lot more services, such as additional HD channels. To read more about this visit: Comcast DigitalNow.

So, Chris, "that may change" is the best Comcast can do for you right now. Basically the same promise Detroit Lions' management gives to fans depressed about their everlasting suckage. Just be thankful your Red Zone Channel isn't in black & white.

[BigWeiner]

This station needs to come with a catheter

[Three Jack]

Just had Direct TV installed yesterday and I am in love! Althought I tried everything and couldn't get abetter deal than $80 for 5 mos, including the Super fan package....not sure it is worth $400 but I least I get to watch the Gmen every weekend!