This just in from TV Squad:
Here’s another reason why everyone calls the NFL the “No Fun League”…
The league is cracking down on any mass-viewings of the Super Bowl that is brought to their attention, including parties that charge admission — get this — any gathering that views the game on a TV that’s 55″ or above, whether admission is charged or not.
In particular, the NFL has squashed the plans of a church in Indianapolis to host a Superbowl party. And although the church in question was charging a $10.00 admission fee, the actions of the NFL has “almost persuaded” me to not watch the big game at all. Given how much I like watching the NFL, that is saying a lot for me.
Continue reading NFL puts kibosh on giant-screen Super Bowl parties
Source: NFL puts kibosh on giant-screen Super Bowl parties
Originally published on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:25:00 GMT by Joel Keller
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Update: For another take on this story, go here.
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Update 2: from TV Squad:
When we reported on the NFL’s crackdown on Super Bowl church gatherings a few days ago, many of you commented that the league’s policy — no large gatherings to watch the game if the screen is 55″ or above — was a bunch of what Col. Potter used to call “horsehockey,” especially when it came to places of worship.
It seems like the league got the message… sort of. According to WorldNetDaily, the NFL has no objections to churches holding these large-screen gatherings, as long as no admission is charged (because you know how those little churches like to make wicked profits from games like this).
The other part of the league’s statement said that the TV would also have to be “of the type commonly used at home.” Considering many people have 55″ or bigger sets at home these days, I’m not quite sure what they mean by that (I’m guessing movie screens in theaters and stadiums).
Anyway, it’s too little, too late for a lot of churches, including the Indianapolis church; many have canceled their gatherings rather than face the league’s legal wrath.
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Chuck wrote,
This was on digg, man the NFL is mean! >:-(
Link | February 3rd, 2007 at 9:55 am
GregA wrote,
There are extraordinary factual errors with this article. The claim of discrimination is particularly disturbing. Sports bars pay a public performance fee, Churches do not.
When you factor that in, the whole chrisitan argument on this issue falls appart into foolishness.
But please don’t let the facts get in the way of your argument.
Pirate Away!
Link | February 3rd, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Will wrote,
Greg:
Whether it is a church or any public gathering makes no difference to me. I do not claim discrimination against the church in particular, rather I am exasperated by the pettiness of the NFL, whose actions in this case and others like it would seem to do more harm than good to its image.
There are quite a few stories out there about this issue, and discerning the truth can be difficult. But the original story in the Indianapolis Star (which can be accessed on the site I reference above) has the following quotes, some of which are from the horse’s mouth of an NFL spokesperson (so to speak):
“Churches in Indiana and across the country are scrapping traditional Super Bowl viewing parties in wake of the NFL
Link | February 3rd, 2007 at 4:14 pm