Skins' in Michigan?

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 7:07 pm

Greetings to all, I just recently discovered thehogs.net, and I must say that I am very impressed with it all--I'm currently out of the country and starving for anything Redskins.

I have a question similar to a previous post regarding catching the Skins in Iowa: I'm a college student and currently go to school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I live in a house off campus and am able to catch 2-4 Skins games a year on TV. Although it would be nice to see more, I can't afford the cable packages so that's out of the question. However, I've noticed several venues for catching the Skins via online radio feed--I won't get to hear Sonny and Sam (unfortunately), but I was wondering if anyone knew of a good set up for getting some sort of radio coverage online--for free if possible but if not then for cheap. I know that NFL.com has a service, for instance, but I'm skeptical as to how good it really is--has anyone used this one?

At any rate, I'd just like something better than following the live score on ESPN.com (which I ended up doing most Sundays).

Thanks a lot.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 7:15 pm

The Skins play the Lions in Michigan this year. That could be one to go to. I think DirectTV is your best option. Not too sure about this, so I'll leave it up to the guys.

Welcome to the board. From one Anne Arundel County comrade to another. :wink:

I live in that stupid little town just a few miles south of Annapolis. :lol:

skinsfan301 · Post by **skinsfan301** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 7:44 pm

This year Sirrus Satelite radio will be carrying all NFL games as well.

skin_to_the_bone · Post by **skin_to_the_bone** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:07 pm

skinsfan301 wrote:This year Sirrus Satelite radio will be carrying all NFL games as well.

I'm not sure about Sirrus, not sure if the new "NFL Network" is in your area either. I can't get it but that isn't saying much for my cable company

I think your sbest bet might be to post fliers on boards around your college, about skins fans. We are all over the world and I'm sure you would find enough that would pitch in on the Sunday package from Direct TV. Best of luck to you.

RedskinsRule56 · Post by **RedskinsRule56** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:13 am

I am diehard Skins Fan who goes to Michigan State! FANFROMANNAPOLIS I Wish you went to Michigan State we could go to Renos every Sunday and watch the SKINS!! I just go to the sports every Sunday to watch the Skins! Just find a place with Sunday NFL Ticket and you are set! Hail to the Redskins!

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 8:11 am

Yes, I suppose doing the Sports Bar thing might be the best option. Here's hoping we get a couple more prime time (not Deon) games this year, it was dissapointing to not have any Monday night games this past season--though there is probably little incentive for the NFL to hook us up after a 5-11 season. . .

daddywatson · Post by **daddywatson** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:46 pm

FFA- The NFL radio broadcasts aren't bad. I live all the way over in Salem, OR and I can relate to your dilemma. Last year I think it was $45.00 for the season. What I used to do was go to game center, bring up the playing field, watch the little ball go up and down the field, watch the play by play on theside and listen to the radio broadcast online. Sometimes kind of cheesy. But as a last resort..... Well we fans will do what we have to do sometimes. :roll:

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:02 pm

Yeah, I certainly wouldn't mind the commentary since watching the little ball graphic move up and down the field is what I do anyway. Oh, I long for the day when it's not this hard to watch the Skins every Sunday.

redskins56 · Post by **redskins56** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:47 am

skinsfan301 wrote:This year Sirrus Satelite radio will be carrying all NFL games as well.

Sirius Satalite Radio doesn't hold a candle to XM, so I wouldn't worry about trying to get it that way. Order NFL Sunday Ticket on DirecTV, and your life will never be the same...

-Geepz

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:56 am

Would if I could afford it, Geepz, but you gotta remember that I'm just a poor college kid. . .

I will say that I had my dad tape all of the games that I missed and only keep the wins, so that when I came home on winter holiday I got to watch a couple of Redskins victories (too bad there weren't more). Till I get a real job instead of studying for a living, it looks like NFL radio will have to do it for me.

hogred · Post by **hogred** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:16 am

I use radio-locator to search radio stations in the area the skins are playing on a givin week. It will take you some time and the station may fade in and out but you do what you have to. GO SKINS!!!!!