[steelyourfaith]

Didn’t the NFL once broadcast a game without any commentary?

[al baby]

I thought that was Monday night football

[buccaneer81]

Didn’t the NFL once broadcast a game without any commentary?

You beat me to it. NBC did it in the early '80s. And it was a complete flop.

[buccaneer81]

On Dec. 20, 1980, NBC aired the New York Jets at the Miami Dolphins. The Jets were 3-12 entering the game and the Dolphins were 8-7. (Jets won 24-17). Since the game had no playoff implications, NBC decided to let the sounds from the stands and the PA announcer serve as the sole audio. No players were miked. Dick Enberg set the scene for viewers at the beginning of each quarter and then viewers were taken to the stadium.

[1rudeboy]

Didn’t the NFL once broadcast a game without any commentary?

I loved it, but no one else did. Apparently, we prefer chatter in between Cialis ads.