EVERY DAMN YEAR
every year, i look forward to the u.s. open tennis tournament. late summer and new york just seem perfect for each other. and i love watching. the final grand slam of the season boasts drama like no other. drama that often sustains itself well into championship weekend. last night maria sharapova proved she's more than a fluke or a pretty face and beat the rattled justine henin-hardenne for her second slam title and first u.s. open title. today, a resurgent andy roddick looks to see if he can finally put together what it takes to topple the uber-dominant, roger federer. should be a modern day classic
meanwhile, most of the rest of the country has one thing on their mind: football.
that's right. once again, championship weekend at the u.s. open has fallen on the opening weekend of the nfl season.
why is this important?
because cbs sucks. that's why. in the last 5 years, i have not seen a single COMPLETE men's final match (including the '02 agassi/sampras epic which proved to be sampras' last match) due to the fact that, assuming the football game even ends on time, there is always a "post" game show. we've been talking about the start of the season for a month now...is it really necessary to talk about it for another hour and half afterward? if i hear the following phrase one more time, i will bang my head against the wall"
"we'll get you out to the u.s. open final in a few minutes, but first we want to talk to (2nd string defensive end/long snapper/water boy/random guy on the street/whoever is available)."
there are only 3 things that will remedy this situation.
1) cbs finally admits they don't care about tennis and gives up their contract so that another network can carry the championship
2) the u.s. open organizers move the tournament one or two weeks earlier.
3) i, somehow, manage to live in a city without an afc (cbs' love-conference) team so i don't have to suffer through the completely unnecessary post game crap. even in kansas city, i hated it.
so now, i anxiously await the riveting comments of the local sports guys talking about a team that i hate...playing a sport that i care less and less about...on a network that lies AND sucks...instead of watching what the tv guide says is rightfully on.
go to hell cbs sports. directly.
meanwhile, most of the rest of the country has one thing on their mind: football.
that's right. once again, championship weekend at the u.s. open has fallen on the opening weekend of the nfl season.
why is this important?
because cbs sucks. that's why. in the last 5 years, i have not seen a single COMPLETE men's final match (including the '02 agassi/sampras epic which proved to be sampras' last match) due to the fact that, assuming the football game even ends on time, there is always a "post" game show. we've been talking about the start of the season for a month now...is it really necessary to talk about it for another hour and half afterward? if i hear the following phrase one more time, i will bang my head against the wall"
"we'll get you out to the u.s. open final in a few minutes, but first we want to talk to (2nd string defensive end/long snapper/water boy/random guy on the street/whoever is available)."
there are only 3 things that will remedy this situation.
1) cbs finally admits they don't care about tennis and gives up their contract so that another network can carry the championship
2) the u.s. open organizers move the tournament one or two weeks earlier.
3) i, somehow, manage to live in a city without an afc (cbs' love-conference) team so i don't have to suffer through the completely unnecessary post game crap. even in kansas city, i hated it.
so now, i anxiously await the riveting comments of the local sports guys talking about a team that i hate...playing a sport that i care less and less about...on a network that lies AND sucks...instead of watching what the tv guide says is rightfully on.
go to hell cbs sports. directly.
posted by cade at 11:19 AM
5 Comments:
surprise surprise.
they actually aired on time.
c'mon andy!
yes...we got to hear boys II men sing the nat'l anthem. YESSSS!
Ahem...why don't you just get tickets to the finals every year? That would remedy the CBS problem, at least...
good idea. you wanna flip for the cost?
Well, I'd be willing to go with you one of these years...as soon as I get a new job. If you treat me nice (and my wife lets me) I may be able to spring for you, too.
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