HockeyTownHouligan 57 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Ok I'm not here to bash the pistons, but this has been bothering me for a while now. I don't get FSD plus so I have to watch all the plus games on a crappy stream or at someone else's house. So it got me thinking, why would they put a non playoff pistons team on the fsd's main station instead of a perennial cup contending wings team. The wings should not have to be subject to fsd plus because they are simply the better team and in my opinion get better ratings than the pistons. So heres my challenge to all you pistons and wings fans, who gets better ratings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trapt1307 81 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Ok I'm not here to bash the pistons, but this has been bothering me for a while now. I don't get FSD plus so I have to watch all the plus games on a crappy stream or at someone else's house. So it got me thinking, why would they put a non playoff pistons team on the fsd's main station instead of a perennial cup contending wings team. The wings should not have to be subject to fsd plus because they are simply the better team and in my opinion get better ratings than the pistons. So heres my challenge to all you pistons and wings fans, who gets better ratings? I don't know, but it irritates me too, mainly because they don't have an HD channel (offered by Brighthouse at least). I used to be a pretty big Pistons fan, but they're absolutely unwatchable. I don't know anyone who watches them anymore. Not to mention, the NBA is a complete joke now. Edited March 11, 2011 by Trapt1307 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings8831 40 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Schedule was made before both seasons started and there is probably something in the contract that can't change it during the seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Pure speculation but I'm guessing the Red Wings get slightly better ratings right now on FSD. That's a credit to Wings fans and also the state of the Pistons. A few years back when the Pistons were very good, my guess would be the Pistons did. That being said, even though many us of here may not follow the NBA, it still blows away the NHL in ratings in most markets. Detroit is a pretty rare US exception where hockey is close or exceeds the popularity of the NBA team. The Pistons do have a following and I think it's cool FSD gives both fan bases the opportunity to see their teams when the games conflict. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 i hate fsd+. the only reason is its not HD on Charter. if it were HD on charter, i would have no problem w/ the wings on fsd+. f*** fsd+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Yay for redwingslive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 yeah screw FSD+. I used to have it but not anymore and even when I did the quality was unbearable (non HD thanks to charter). I don't get to watch as many games as it is and when I finally do get an opportunity, it always seems its on FSD+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 I can only use an ESPN player over here so I'm not even guarenteed to get Detroit broadcasts God I hate watching things like Panthers broadcasts. At least I can get HD though I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 I don't know, but it irritates me too, mainly because they don't have an HD channel (offered by Brighthouse at least). I used to be a pretty big Pistons fan, but they're absolutely unwatchable. I don't know anyone who watches them anymore. Not to mention, the NBA is a complete joke now. According to our local Brighthouse they will have standard and HD FSN+ as of March 15. Check it out and see if it's the same for you. I would think that they try to do a fairly even split to get both team on regular FSN when these nights occur. Of course I am always mad when I try to find the game and it's not there, but as long as I can see it somewhere I'm happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Yay for redwingslive. I'm very appreciative for the streams on rwl. I've been able to watch about 90% this year because of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 this is what i found on FSD "The Pistons and Red Wings play on the same night approximately 40 times this season. Because FOX Sports Detroit Plus exists, we are able to accommodate all games for both teams. In order to do so, the teams are assigned to FS PLUS on a nearly-equal amount. As it stands, the Pistons will appear on FS PLUS 20 times this season, the Red Wings 17 times. When a Pistons or Wings game airs live on FS PLUS, it typically re-airs at midnight on FS Detroit. FS PLUS is made available to 98% of the households that receive FOX Sports Detroit, thanks to the efforts of nearly every video provider across the state. Some systems have recently added an HD feed of the channel. For a complete list of channels by provider, you can visit our channelfinder page. While we understand that some fans will favor one team over the other, our loyalties lie equally with both organizations, which we are proud to have as our partners that help make Detroit one of the great sports cities in the country." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 I wouldn't mind the games being on the plus channel if it was in HD, but we don't have a HD FSD+ channel down here on buckeye cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
