ESPN's Ratings are In
Tuesday, 24 July 07, 08:27 PM
Well the numbers are out and ESPN has now announced a 1.0 ratings share, which equals about 1,468,000 viewers. Does anyone else think that ONLY 1.5 million people watched the match on ESPN
Saturday night? There was standing room only in the stadium, there were thousands of reporters and a circus like atmosphere, but we only drew that type of viewership on television? Jeez -
you would think there would be more than 1.5 million Chelsea fans wanting to see their team!
If thats the case - I am extremely disappointed by that # (if in fact it is true, which I dont think it is). Especially since it wasn't like Beckham played the first few moments and then was subbed - which meant that all viewers left once he left the pitch. He didn't enter the match until the 77th min and no one knew when he would be subbed in. So you would think that people would watch the entirety of the game, through the final whistle.
I was thinking that there would have been a much larger share for this event. I know its a cable channel, but hell, almost 90% of people who have a TV have cable these days, and almost 100% of basic cable packages have ESPN as a channel. So I would think that almost anyone with a TV has ESPN, which makes these figures even more disappointing.
Im still not sold that its accurate...thoughts?
Until then, Get Stuck In!
If thats the case - I am extremely disappointed by that # (if in fact it is true, which I dont think it is). Especially since it wasn't like Beckham played the first few moments and then was subbed - which meant that all viewers left once he left the pitch. He didn't enter the match until the 77th min and no one knew when he would be subbed in. So you would think that people would watch the entirety of the game, through the final whistle.
I was thinking that there would have been a much larger share for this event. I know its a cable channel, but hell, almost 90% of people who have a TV have cable these days, and almost 100% of basic cable packages have ESPN as a channel. So I would think that almost anyone with a TV has ESPN, which makes these figures even more disappointing.
Im still not sold that its accurate...thoughts?
Until then, Get Stuck In!
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Copa PanAmericana Final - Boca Juniors v. Cruz Azul
Sunday, 22 July 07, 11:08 PM
Had the opportunity of covering the Final of the Copa PanAmericana, which pitted Cruz Azul against Boca Juniors. The match was at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ and probably had
a few thousand people in the stands. I would have to say even though there weren't that many people there - their energy could have filled two stadiums. The stadium rocked with horns
blaring and screaming fans....I do have to say that it was pretty loud for only a few thousand fans.
On the pitch - Cruz Azul pulled a shocker by beating Boca Juniors 3-1. Israel Lopez scored twice (45, 83), and Cesar Delgado beat Pablo Migliore in the 73rd. The match was a little slow in the first half, but things opened up and we saw a bit more of a counterattack from both teams.
All in all it was a great match and a great opportunity to cover this event. A big thank you goes out to Armando of Forza Football, who took the trip from LA to assist in covering the match with us. He had the opportunity of covering the Friday evening games, and also covered the final today with me.
So for all of you Cruz Azul fans, and even you disappointed Boca fans - keep an eye on our site you will see about 100 pictures uploaded for your viewing pleasure, if your not already a member, come to www.zigazoga.com, and sign up (ITS FREE) and join in on the fun!
Until then, Get Stuck In,
On the pitch - Cruz Azul pulled a shocker by beating Boca Juniors 3-1. Israel Lopez scored twice (45, 83), and Cesar Delgado beat Pablo Migliore in the 73rd. The match was a little slow in the first half, but things opened up and we saw a bit more of a counterattack from both teams.
All in all it was a great match and a great opportunity to cover this event. A big thank you goes out to Armando of Forza Football, who took the trip from LA to assist in covering the match with us. He had the opportunity of covering the Friday evening games, and also covered the final today with me.
So for all of you Cruz Azul fans, and even you disappointed Boca fans - keep an eye on our site you will see about 100 pictures uploaded for your viewing pleasure, if your not already a member, come to www.zigazoga.com, and sign up (ITS FREE) and join in on the fun!
Until then, Get Stuck In,
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