FSN Ohio's Reds 145 game TV schedule released

[Matt700wlw]

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/sched...cin&m=4&y=2009

[Reds1]

If anyone sees how many are in HD that would be great. I didn't see on the link! Thanks

[macro]

A quote from the release:

The following schedule does not include high definition (HD) telecasts. The release of the complete Reds schedule including HD is forthcoming.

http://www.kypost.com/content/reds/s...usEeuhy2Q.cspx

[Deepred05]

Any spring training games?

[Chip R]

Originally Posted by Deepred05

Any spring training games?

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73678

[Reds Fanatic]

Some more information is out about the schedule 100 of the 145 games will be in HD this year. They have not yet listed the exact games that will be in HD.

Ohio's premiere regional sports network increases HD coverage to 100 games
CINCINNATI - FOX Sports Ohio today announced its 2009 145-game Cincinnati Reds television schedule, including 100 games in high definition (HD). Henry Ford, senior vice president and general manager, FOX Sports Ohio, made the announcement.

At 100 games in crystal clear HD, FOX Sports Ohio will telecast 29 more games in HD than last year throughout the 2009 Reds season.

"Nobody covers Reds like FOX Sports Ohio," said Ford. "We look forward to providing Reds fans with more inside access and in-depth coverage of their team all summer long."

The Reds open the 2009 season at home against the New York Mets on Monday, April 6. The action begins at 12:30 pm with Reds Live, FOX Sports Ohio pre-game show, presented by Ray St. Clair Roofing.

Entering their 17th consecutive season, the Reds longest running TV duo, George Grande and Chris Welsh will call the action. Also back in the FOX Sports Ohio broadcast booth for their third season is Cincinnati's own Thom Brennaman and former Reds pitcher Jeff Brantley.

[dougdirt]

100 games in HD? Fantastic!

[Reds1]

sweet

[bucksfan2]

Why aren't all the games in HD? I don't know how much more it cost to broadcast all games in HD but if you have the equipment then why not do it?

[Chip R]

Originally Posted by bucksfan2

Why aren't all the games in HD? I don't know how much more it cost to broadcast all games in HD but if you have the equipment then why not do it?

The FCC has a rule that we cannot see Chris Welsh's mustache in hi def for more than 100 games.

[Heath]

Originally Posted by Chip R

The FCC has a rule that we cannot see Chris Welsh's mustache in hi def for more than 100 games.

I think it's Biblical too.

Or in the Bill of Rights.

[macro]

Originally Posted by bucksfan2

Why aren't all the games in HD? I don't know how much more it cost to broadcast all games in HD but if you have the equipment then why not do it?

Are they still sharing HD equipment with other FSNs? That may be the reason, I don't know. That seemed to be the reason given when there were many fewer HD games two or three years ago.

[Roy Tucker]

Glad to hear they are bumpiing up the numebr of HD games. It really does bring a lot to the viewing experience.

Last year, it was a little odd in that FSN would televise a Reds series but not all the games in HD. Just one or two. I would think once they had all the gear there, why not use it for all the games. Probably some logistical thing I suppose.

[Chip R]

Originally Posted by Heath

I think it's Biblical too.

Or in the Bill of Rights.

If it's not, it should be.

[bucksfan2]

Originally Posted by macro

Are they still sharing HD equipment with other FSNs? That may be the reason, I don't know. That seemed to be the reason given when there were many fewer HD games two or three years ago.

I guess the way I am thinking if they have the equipment to show home games in HD then all the home games should be shown in HD. I can see if away games aren't shown in HD but it wouldn't make much sense to be to broadcast the first game in a home stand in HD and then show the second in basic cable.