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A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Peter Rosa on Thu Aug 30 23:25:10 2007

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In the vast wasteland of television, the Versus Network (formerly Outdoor Life Network) stands out as a rare beacon of light. It actually has some quality programming - boxing, bull riding, mixed martial arts, rugby, and the Tour de France. And it still carries some of the outdoors stuff that used to be its main focus. Now that the Eternally Showing Poker Network has slipped farther and farther into the abyss, Versus is just about the only place remaining to see a variety of actual sports programming.

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by orange blossom special on Thu Aug 30 23:29:35 2007, in response to A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Peter Rosa on Thu Aug 30 23:25:10 2007.

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so THAT's where that channel came from! I was wonder where the heck Versus came from

That crap substitued INHD2, which had the local broadcast of baseball games. I miss hearing the Phillies home announce. Harry Kawles or whatever his name was. :`(

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Olog-hai on Thu Aug 30 23:35:39 2007, in response to A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Peter Rosa on Thu Aug 30 23:25:10 2007.

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Ah yessss. Good call.

I'll still put on ESPN when they're showing the women's softball. Haven't gotten over my crush on Jennie Finch . . . (I have a thing for tall women)



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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by jimmymc25 on Fri Aug 31 02:02:06 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Olog-hai on Thu Aug 30 23:35:39 2007.

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I wonder if she's gotten over you.

Jimmymc25



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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Olog-hai on Fri Aug 31 05:41:47 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by jimmymc25 on Fri Aug 31 02:02:06 2007.

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You oughta see her on TV while pitching for the USA team. Every strikeout, you can see her mouth the words "This one's for you, Olog" . . .

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Fri Aug 31 06:00:14 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Olog-hai on Thu Aug 30 23:35:39 2007.

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HERE'S A TALL WOMAN FOR YOU


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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Olog-hai on Sat Sep 1 03:59:38 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Fri Aug 31 06:00:14 2007.

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I said tall girls, not women afflicted with acromegaly. But I think such things might go over your head.

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by TransitChuckG on Sat Sep 1 06:33:42 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by orange blossom special on Thu Aug 30 23:29:35 2007.

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Harry Kalas. This ball is outta here......

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Sat Sep 1 06:43:25 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Olog-hai on Sat Sep 1 03:59:38 2007.

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LOL
Don't go away mad, just go away.

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Olog-hai on Sat Sep 1 15:03:59 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Sat Sep 1 06:43:25 2007.

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Make me.

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by AMoreira81 on Sat Sep 1 16:19:11 2007, in response to A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Peter Rosa on Thu Aug 30 23:25:10 2007.

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Have you seen its ice hockey broadcasts? They are TERRIBLE.

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Peter Rosa on Sat Sep 1 20:10:45 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by AMoreira81 on Sat Sep 1 16:19:11 2007.

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Have you seen its ice hockey broadcasts? They are TERRIBLE.

No, I haven't, though the fact that they are on a relatively obscure network like Versus says quite a bit about the NHL's status on the American sporting scene.

What counts is that Versus is showing real sports. Unlike the Eternally Showing Poker Network, which brings us such "athletic" events as spelling bees, rock-paper-scissors tournaments, competitive fishing, and of course poker.

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by MathProf on Sun Sep 2 18:50:16 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by AMoreira81 on Sat Sep 1 16:19:11 2007.

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but but but... this is the only hockey I'll get to watch

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Fred G on Sun Sep 2 19:36:32 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Peter Rosa on Sat Sep 1 20:10:45 2007.

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We still watching people play poker on TV? I thought that was over already. Ok, carry on.

your pal,
Fred

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Sep 2 21:37:33 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Fred G on Sun Sep 2 19:36:32 2007.

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We still watching people play poker on TV? I thought that was over already. Ok, carry on.

Poker's Warhol-ian 15 minutes of fame should have run out a long time ago. Yet, somehow, its popularity just keep on going, Energizer Bunny-ish.

My LIRR/NYCT blog

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Grand concourse on Sun Sep 2 21:58:28 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Sep 2 21:37:33 2007.

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it's managed to be a staple on the travel channel one or 2 nights of the week.

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Easy on Sun Sep 2 22:16:27 2007, in response to A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Peter Rosa on Thu Aug 30 23:25:10 2007.

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Is their NFL pregame show any good?

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Sep 2 23:01:21 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Easy on Sun Sep 2 22:16:27 2007.

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Is their NFL pregame show any good?

I'd sooner watch a coprophagia contest at a senior citizens' center than an NFL game.

My LIRR/NYCT blog

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Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network

Posted by Easy on Sun Sep 2 23:11:58 2007, in response to Re: A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Sep 2 23:01:21 2007.

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I googled coprophagia...yuuccchhh!

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Re: A ray of hope on television—Versus Network

Posted by Olog-hai on Wed Apr 30 12:31:51 2025, in response to A ray of hope on television - Versus Network, posted by Peter Rosa on Thu Aug 30 23:25:10 2007.

This became "NBC Sports Network" in 2012, and subsequently died in 2021 (first year of Biden's usurper regime). A shadow of what it was lived on in the streaming service "Peacock Sports".

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