I’ve railed for a little while about the horror of the Pitt-Rutgers game landing on Yom Kippur. Especially with the USF-Pitt game on Rosh Hashana. Not nearly as upset as On the Banks may be, but I have been relatively peeved about having to be fasting and booze free for the game.
Apparently my resolve and faith were not being tested enough. Calling the 3:30 game on ESPNU will be the unbearable duo of Pam Ward and Dan Hawkins.
Sunset is at 6:57. I will try to make it.
She’d kind of make half-assed attempts to follow the rules of the high holidays, but would never really make it.
Good luck Chas!
I’m gathering myself to ask this question for which the answer (I presume) won’t be positive,.
Essentially, can we watch this game online, or not?
ESPNU, since its inception, has been just about the absolute worst broadcast option available to a university and its fans; one must subscribe for the package, or otherwise go to a sports bar. (In the very recent past (minimum 2008) ESPNU games could not be accessed on demand or via live feed internet (FIOS, Comcast, etc.).)
In sum, I would pay to see this game “on-demand.” I would not, however, consider buying this package under any circumstances.
Is ESPN3 the bigger honor these days (vs. ESPNU)?
Again, truly hope I’m wrong. And resultantly ask any in-the-know what options may be had for this game.
Thanks in advance for whatever answers provided. –Neil
Do your serious, high octane atoning Friday night, enough for, say, 48 hours of pure repentance.
Then, like me, go to the game Saturday completely cleansed and with a clear and focused mind.
(I didn’t clear this with my Rabbi but I’m sure he wouldn’t mind)
BTW, Alabama is playing on ESPNU Saturday night.
Don’t see how an online broadcast is better than ESPNU
“What doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger.”
I think you’ll live.
For the past few years, Ramadan has fallen during football season and so I’ve spent way too many football days and nights sober and hungry. Now that the Muslim calendar has moved past football season, it’s back ON!
God’s speed to you all. Peace.
DVR!!!!!
I don’t get the ESPNU package with Verizon FIOS, but last weekend, I believe Penn St was playing on ESPNU, and the channel came through. The only reason I tuned in was my desire to see JoePa poopoing his pants as he ran across the field again.
Does ESPN somehow turn this channel on for live game-action?
I will clearly be muting the station and listening to the broadcast, same as every Pitt and Steeler game. Delay be damned. Just gotta deal with it.
Thanks, I will check it out tonight.
