MrRant 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 When I watch ESPN Classic I try and watch the games that they air that I don't know the winner and I find that enjoyable. Sometimes I will Tivo classic NBA Playoffs, USFL, NFL games and the odd baseball game etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 I watch when a sport is in season. So right know I'll watch Baseball, and College Football. They really don't have NFL games on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 Yes they show no NFL games at all (except the NFL Films versions of them) as the NFL I think has held on to them for when the NFL Channel, or whatever it will be called, debuts. Other than that ESPN Classic is just about the best channel ever. Nine times out of ten I already know the winner or can take a good guess as to who wins (with the exception of USFL games) but I still find it fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 Unless you get someone like Steve Young, or Jim Kelly the USFL games don't interest me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B. Brian Brunzell 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 I watch ESPN Classic all the time. I think it's the second-best channel in the world, next to the History Channel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 Unless you get someone like Steve Young, or Jim Kelly the USFL games don't interest me. Oh come on don't like seeing Mike Rozier's failed pro career or Lee Corso coaching? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 I was watching Boston play Los Angeles. There couldn't of been more 10,000 people at the Coliseum. I always thought the USFL was more popular than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mindless_Aggression Report post Posted August 22, 2003 I tend to watch Sportscentury if its over someone I like. Granted, its not always fun finding out EVERY legend in sports was a worthless son of a bitch but hell, its interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISportsFan 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 The only thing about ESPN Classic that pisses me off is the fact that ESPN knows exactly how long each game they are going to play on the channel is. Yet they clip in order to follow the "normal" schedule (i.e. 8-10pm). You know how long everything lasts, so show the whole game. Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 That's true. If a baseball game is on and it's the 9th inning with 20 minutes left. You know it's going extra innings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 If I had it I'd watch it if there was nothing else on or if I was doing odds and ends around the house -- right now with digital cable I'm using soem music channels and that video game station for that purpose. Hey, it beats cable news repeating the same headlines over and over and over again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 I like ESPN Classic, but I would like it a whole lot more if they showed less college football. It's on year-round, and I really couldn't care less about the 1991 Peach Bowl. They should show more college basketball and NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 I tape the Thursday night NBA game and Fanatic series every week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted August 22, 2003 Oh, the glorious boxing they show. I only tune in when there's classic fights on, generally. I once saw some old-timey pro wrestling on there, too. "Moose" somebody *wore headhear and used it as a weapon* vs a hometown babyface, I gathered. Pretty solid on the mat, and the strikes were stiff, but it was slooooooow, and they did a lot of laying around in headscissors and headlocks. Fundamentally sound stuff as far as psychology goes, but it was boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 I watch it quite a bit. With football and basketball, I watch the end of the game, just to see why it's on "ESPN Classic." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 I watch the hockey games, but that's really it. Most of the college games are either too old for my liking (nothing wrong with the 70s, but I don't really care enough about USC-Oklahoma from 1974 or whatever to watch all the way through). My only pet peeve is when they give the final score away in the 'info' thing on digital cable. Nothing takes away the fun of a game that I haven't seen in a long time more than them blatantly saying 'Red Wings beat the Avalance 3-2 in Overtime'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest drdrainoscott Report post Posted August 22, 2003 I was watching the Orioles-Yankees 1996 playoff game where the boy interfeers with the home run a few days ago. Having not seen that game since it first aired, it reminded me just how stupid the umpires were during that game. Most people only remember the famous Jefery Mayor (or whatever his name was) incident, but there were actually two incidents when the fans interfeered against the Orioles that weren't called. Really remarkable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairtoflair7 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2003 It's one of my favorite channels but I still have a few complaints. Like others have said, WAY to much college football. I want more Hockey defintely. It also pisses me off that they don't show the whole baseball game. They only go to innings with major impact in them. Now some people find enjoyment from just watching old games with players from long ago on thier team. I like to hear when the announcers say something positive about a player but you realize how dumb it was now. I mean who doesn't like to watch Bobby Bonilla turn into a stiff in 1992 for the Mets. Just watching him screw up is interesting to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Redhawk Report post Posted August 22, 2003 Oh, how I hate that my cable company doesn't have ESPN Classic. Even when I had digital cable for a few months my sophomore year, they STILL didn't get Classic. I have caught some stuff at my Dad's house, though. I remember an Oregon State vs. Loyola Marymount basketball game. This was after Hank Gathers died, and Loyola had Bo Kimble while OSU had Gary Payton. I've never seen such a high-scoring college game. It was like 120-115 or something like that. I also saw a Denver-Utah NBA playoff game from John Stockton's rookie year, when he was the backup PG to Darrell Griffith. Stockton was like Steve Nash without the crazy shot selection, a whole lot faster than what people my age remember him as. If I do get Classic, I'm going to be all up in the college football, college basketball and NBA games. And the boxing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2003 What's with the "Your Father's" ESPN Classic on weekdays mornings? What is that supposed to mean, or make it any different? All I've gathered is that there's a whole lotta Howard Cosell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2003 What's with the "Your Father's" ESPN Classic on weekdays mornings? What is that supposed to mean, or make it any different? All I've gathered is that there's a whole lotta Howard Cosell. Yes I was wondering that this morning. They had the '87 Broncos video yearbook on. I thought to myself...I'm old enough to remember the '87 Broncos but I'm not a father yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixrising 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2003 I actually like the fact that ESPN Classic is showing a lot of college football, especially with college football starting. I'll tune in to the baseball games to see the players that I've only read about to this point. And I like watching the old time NBA games when the game was actually fast-paced. My only gripe is that they only show the NFL Films version of the NFL games rather than the actual games. But if they're saving that for an NFL channel, then I can live with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 23, 2003 maybe it's me but I dig watching like 1988 Green Bay Packers Review and obscure shit like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixrising 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2003 I remember on Friday nights ESPN Classic would show the old This Week In Football (not sure of the name) from the 1970's with Tom Brookshier and Pat Summerall going over the games of the previous week and previewing the next week games. I wonder if they still show it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2003 so is it like typical ESPN then. Monday, Tuesday: Baseball Wednesday Thursday: Football *college for one day* Friday, Saturday: Basketball *college for one day. Sunday: Lump all other sports together. Possible exception if a big event is happening (olympics, augusta...etc) and totaly shafts hockey out except for late night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2003 ESPN Classic needs to start showing the Battle of Network Stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2003 Right now the 1975 Rose Bowl is on. The announcers aren't good and the picture quality is bad. Nope, no need to bother with Gretzky-era NHL games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest undisputedjericho Report post Posted August 24, 2003 I love when they do the theme days. Like the Saturday before the baseball season started, they had 'Damn Yankees' weekend. It was great. They had classic games mixed in with some SportsCentury shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2003 I loved it when ESPN Classic had the Pine Tar Game and Game 6 of the 1985 World Series on in the game day. "We go to game seven!" I'd say that Game 7 of the 85 series won't be played until they do the 'Complete asswhuppings day' MOTLEY.. FOR THE TITLE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2003 I was a big fan of "One Hit Wonders" day. They had the Pittsburgh v. Atlanta NLCS game, when Francisco Cabrera delivered the winner. And, they had the Sportscentury on one of my favorite athletes ever. Mark Fidrych. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
