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Post by heavenkit on Aug 2, 2021 10:39:26 GMT -5
How do you guys feel about NBC dictating who plays when after finding out the result of the QF draw.
USA was slotted to play prime time no matter what, so them choosing KOR-TURKEY to play opener match instead of SRB-ITA and have them camp out at the other bracket just feels like a manipulation to ensure an easier path for USA to finals.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2021 10:40:53 GMT -5
Are you like dumb ? Sorry grandma has me all aggravated this morning.
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Post by Resident Bitchy Canadian Fan on Aug 2, 2021 10:41:05 GMT -5
Omg no. This is your third post on this and people have pointed out that this isnt the case, but you’re ignoring those posts? Idk. Italy-Serbia winner will still play the USA-DR winner. You’re confusing broadcasting times with a draw
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Post by midnightblue on Aug 2, 2021 10:42:17 GMT -5
How do you guys feel about NBC dictating who plays when after finding out the result of the QF draw. USA was slotted to play prime time no matter what, so them choosing KOR-TURKEY to play opener match instead of SRB-ITA and have them camp out at the other bracket just feels like a manipulation to ensure an easier path for USA to finals. none of this is correct. |
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Post by ToddyJ on Aug 2, 2021 10:45:43 GMT -5
How do you guys feel about NBC dictating who plays when after finding out the result of the QF draw. USA was slotted to play prime time no matter what, so them choosing KOR-TURKEY to play opener match instead of SRB-ITA and have them camp out at the other bracket just feels like a manipulation to ensure an easier path for USA to finals. Delete this thread please. It is misleading and false. |
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Post by fireandwater on Aug 2, 2021 11:11:56 GMT -5
who cares what time they play?
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Post by pelican on Aug 2, 2021 11:22:51 GMT -5
I find it every strange that USA's matches in volleyball (indoor & beach) have apparently been set up to avoid the overnight hours in the US, but this hasn't happened to the same extent with basketball or soccer. Also, some of those volleyball matches haven't even been broadcast live on either NBC or cable channels.
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Post by ajm on Aug 2, 2021 11:44:40 GMT -5
I find it every strange that USA's matches in volleyball (indoor & beach) have apparently been set up to avoid the overnight hours in the US, but this hasn't happened to the same extent with basketball or soccer. Also, some of those volleyball matches haven't even been broadcast live on either NBC or cable channels. Every single US women’s beach match has been scheduled for 8 pm Eastern, the first hour of NBC’s prime time coverage. I don’t think that’s a coincidence. The beach medal matches are all scheduled for 9 and 10:30 pm Eastern, perfect for NBC but not so much for the rest of the world. Obviously NBC is heavily invested in promoting the beach matches and is undoubtedly rooting for April and Alix to advance. |
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Post by ajm on Aug 2, 2021 11:47:34 GMT -5
And as noted in the other thread, April and Alix are the only team to not get a day off between the round of 16 and the quarter finals. This is to ensure they get the 8 pm eastern slot both days.
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Post by tj1 on Aug 2, 2021 12:08:16 GMT -5
I find it every strange that USA's matches in volleyball (indoor & beach) have apparently been set up to avoid the overnight hours in the US, but this hasn't happened to the same extent with basketball or soccer. Also, some of those volleyball matches haven't even been broadcast live on either NBC or cable channels. Every single US women’s beach match has been scheduled for 8 pm Eastern, the first hour of NBC’s prime time coverage. I don’t think that’s a coincidence. The beach medal matches are all scheduled for 9 and 10:30 pm Eastern, perfect for NBC but not so much for the rest of the world. Obviously NBC is heavily invested in promoting the beach matches and is undoubtedly rooting for April and Alix to advance. Of course NBC wants the Americans to advance (in any sport), but they get what they get. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2021 12:13:00 GMT -5
NBC has a hand in beach. we know that, because that's highly viewed.
NBC doesnt have a hand in soccer, because they dont have a morning session. There's no perfect time for USA.
Volleyball isnt high on NBCs pecking order. They may have preferred the 11pm CT start because they could show that live on NBC (after the primetime coverage)
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Post by tj1 on Aug 2, 2021 12:16:59 GMT -5
NBC has a hand in beach. we know that, because that's highly viewed. NBC doesnt have a hand in soccer, because they dont have a morning session. There's no perfect time for USA. Volleyball isnt high on NBCs pecking order. They may have preferred the 11pm CT start because they could show that live on NBC (after the primetime coverage) If you want to talk about NBC dictating a schedule, just look at swimming. Volleyball doesn't seem super affected by NBC. |
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Post by gr8ful on Aug 2, 2021 12:22:02 GMT -5
The only thing NBC dictates at the olympics is payouts to women molested by Matt Lauer...
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Post by ajm on Aug 2, 2021 12:41:00 GMT -5
Every single US women’s beach match has been scheduled for 8 pm Eastern, the first hour of NBC’s prime time coverage. I don’t think that’s a coincidence. The beach medal matches are all scheduled for 9 and 10:30 pm Eastern, perfect for NBC but not so much for the rest of the world. Obviously NBC is heavily invested in promoting the beach matches and is undoubtedly rooting for April and Alix to advance. Of course NBC wants the Americans to advance (in any sport), but they get what they get. True. It makes me wonder why NBC has reduced its support of the AVP in recent years, as it could be viewed as a tour likely to develop Olympic champions. Maybe that will change with the reported Peacock coverage with Bally’s. I know NBC paid a fortune for their rights but it’s still pretty impressive how much clout they have at the international level. |
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Post by pelican on Aug 2, 2021 14:22:24 GMT -5
NBC has a hand in beach. we know that, because that's highly viewed. NBC doesnt have a hand in soccer, because they dont have a morning session. There's no perfect time for USA. Volleyball isnt high on NBCs pecking order. They may have preferred the 11pm CT start because they could show that live on NBC (after the primetime coverage) If you want to talk about NBC dictating a schedule, just look at swimming. Volleyball doesn't seem super affected by NBC. Well yes, swimming has 100% been affected by the US. Possibly even track & field as well, with some events being morning finals in Tokyo. But clearly it's no coincidence that I think every single USA group stage beach volleyball match took place either in USA evening prime time or the morning hours (7 AM or 8 AM CT or so), and that the USA indoor games were 9 pm CT starts or 7:45 am CT starts. |
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