Off the Wall Conspiracy Theory

[PapaG]

offer some help on the RG I guess, or do the Rose Quarter development.. I dunno maybe it already is I'm not big into politics and that stuff. Not sure what the half the state cant watch comment means though.

It means that Dish/DirecTV customers everywhere, and cable customers in other parts of the state that can't receive Comcast, are not able to watch the games televised on Comcast.

 

[Wheels]

It means that Dish/DirecTV customers everywhere, and cable customers in other parts of the state that can't receive Comcast, are not able to watch the games televised on Comcast.

sorry I meant what it has to do with anything.

 

[PapaG]

sorry I meant what it has to do with anything.

More viewers = higher ad rates = more revenue.

 

[Wheels]

More viewers = higher ad rates = more revenue.

ah I see. was wondering where you were heading with that one.

 

[Eastoff]

...Especially when somebody with a lot of money is involved. They tend to ...do anything they want.

You had some extra words, and I fixed it for you.

 

[Eastoff]

It means that Dish/DirecTV customers everywhere, and cable customers in other parts of the state that can't receive Comcast, are not able to watch the games televised on Comcast.

You can get CSNW if you are 100 miles from the rosegarden.

 

[PapaG]

You can get CSNW if you are 100 miles from the rosegarden.

Not on dish, and not on cable systems that hasn't cut a deal with Comcast.

 

[Idog1976]

I think Leiweke's comments may have something to do with the ongoing negotiations between the Blazers and the city about developing the Rose Quarter area, and how much money the city will kick in in Spectator funds and urban renewal area dollars.

Ding ding ding! I bet you are totally spot on with that! Well spotted. Repped.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Back when Allen lost control of the RG, this theory might have had legs. Now? Even if he could break the deal with the city, how can he abandon the RG and not lose money on the deal?