> The only times Bristol U* should care about politics is when it > directly impacts their programs (like when the legislature starts > getting involved in making the NCAA institute a real playoff in what's > now the Football Bowl Sub-division).
ESPN, like any other network, is going to care about politics when they may affect ratings. In 2011 America, there are enough people at either end of the political spectrum who will respond/overreact to what they perceive as insults. (See, for instance, "Fire Dave".) For something as trivial as the MNF open, it's easier to pull the song and ride a couple waves of discontent than stick with it and have to keep defending the decision. -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
