All year long, you diligently watched your NFL SUNDAY TICKET games, used your DVR when you couldn't see the games live, and you even entered the Direct TV Ultimate Displaced Fan Competition. Now, it's here…Superbowl XLIII, on February 1, 2009. And, even if you don't win the trip to Tampa Bay, Florida to attend the game…you know you've got the next best thing going for you. It's in your living room…your very own SOFA!
That's right! Thanks to Direct TV, you'll see all of the action of Superbowl XLIII and the Pre-Game Festivities of the 3rd Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl, hosted by Spike HD. In addition to sports, you'll get the incredible musical performances from the hottest musical acts and artists in the world -- all from the best seat in the house.
So many entries in the Direct TV search for the Ultimate Displaced Fan, were humorous, entertaining, heartfelt, and genuinely told the story of fans who love their teams but can't be near them.
From every state in the nation, football's most dedicated, and loyal fans – those whom are true to their teams sent in their stories. Almost 3,000 subscribers to Direct TV 's NFL SUNDAY TICKET, entered the contest in the hopes of becoming Direct TV 's Ultimate Displaced Fan. To be chosen, they had to prove their loyalty so, they submitted essays, videos and photographs to show what they've gone through, all in the name of love for a team that's far away.
The Direct TV Ultimate Displaced Fan wins a trip for two to Super Bowl XLIII, along with the chance to meet last year's MVP, New York Giants, QB, Eli Manning, and the opportunity to pick and meet a player from their favorite far-away team. They even get to have a spot on one of the teams in the Celebrity Beach Bowl line up.
So, if you didn't win the trip you've still got the best seat in the house, the best beverage at the bar and the best view in the entire arena at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay, Florida! Direct TV packages deliver it all right to your very own sofa!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wacky World of Sports on Direct TV
There is a strong tie between sports and national pride. The Olympic Games perfectly demonstrate this connection as millions of people gather around their televisions to watch their country’s representatives dominate over all others, taking on a bit of a warlike significance but with much less violence, thankfully. There are always the popular sports of the Olympics, summer bringing swimming, basketball, and gymnastics while winter brings downhill skiing, jumping, and ice skating, but what is really unique are the lesser known sports. Prime time slots are not typically devoted to broadcasting the tension of the arm wrestling matches or relaying the melting of ice in high definition during a curling competition, yet both of these sports hold their places in the Olympic games and are regarded as being very important to their fans.
The Olympics also host table tennis and speed walking, which for many may seem like peculiar choices. As seemingly odd as a few of these Olympic sports appear, imagine the strangeness of sports that are not included in the Olympics yet are quite popular in many countries. While bog snorkeling and cheese rolling may never make it to big show of the Olympics, popular sports such as golf and rugby are still left out of the running as well. A lot can be learned about a country through an understanding of what sports run close to the heart of national pride. There is the interesting issue of why a majority of the world appears to be enamored with the game of football, American soccer, while the United States remains mildly interested, instead choosing to fall head over heels in love with American football. While millions of people from Europe and most of the Americas tune in to watch their favorite fútbol teams compete, Americans prefer to follow their favorite pigskin teams with options such as NFL Sunday Ticket, one of the most popular Direct TV packages.
Perhaps the United State’s lack of interest in fútbol stems from a serious desire to separate itself from Europe, or maybe we just wanted to make our own rendition of rugby, whatever the reason, there is an undeniable link between sports and national identity. The options offered by satellite television allow aficionados of all kinds to peruse the channels, checking out over the top and conventional sports of all kinds from all over the world. Whether it be praying for the soul of a Brazilian goalie who let a crucial shot get by or trying to decipher the rules of badminton, watching international sports allows people to take part in an important part of other cultures. Modern sports even provide a glimpse into the past of some countries and how their history has evolved into something shared internationally. While a lot of people simply enjoy watching very large men with straining muscles launch aogs further than the other “strong men” in HD, the very act dates back to strength competitions practiced in Scotland. While most sports focus on who is faster, stronger, or more agile, there is something deeper to be learned from sports in the bigger picture. Exposure to international sports through the many sports channels in existence on Direct TV offers people a peek into the culture of countries all over the world.
And if you want to delve deeper into the wacky world of sports online, but don't have a high-speed internet connection, I recommend Hughes Net satellite internet service. Hughes Net internet lets you connect at speeds up to 50x faster than dial-up, so you can easily and quickly watch all those great cheese-rolling videos you'll find in Google.
The Olympics also host table tennis and speed walking, which for many may seem like peculiar choices. As seemingly odd as a few of these Olympic sports appear, imagine the strangeness of sports that are not included in the Olympics yet are quite popular in many countries. While bog snorkeling and cheese rolling may never make it to big show of the Olympics, popular sports such as golf and rugby are still left out of the running as well. A lot can be learned about a country through an understanding of what sports run close to the heart of national pride. There is the interesting issue of why a majority of the world appears to be enamored with the game of football, American soccer, while the United States remains mildly interested, instead choosing to fall head over heels in love with American football. While millions of people from Europe and most of the Americas tune in to watch their favorite fútbol teams compete, Americans prefer to follow their favorite pigskin teams with options such as NFL Sunday Ticket, one of the most popular Direct TV packages.
Perhaps the United State’s lack of interest in fútbol stems from a serious desire to separate itself from Europe, or maybe we just wanted to make our own rendition of rugby, whatever the reason, there is an undeniable link between sports and national identity. The options offered by satellite television allow aficionados of all kinds to peruse the channels, checking out over the top and conventional sports of all kinds from all over the world. Whether it be praying for the soul of a Brazilian goalie who let a crucial shot get by or trying to decipher the rules of badminton, watching international sports allows people to take part in an important part of other cultures. Modern sports even provide a glimpse into the past of some countries and how their history has evolved into something shared internationally. While a lot of people simply enjoy watching very large men with straining muscles launch aogs further than the other “strong men” in HD, the very act dates back to strength competitions practiced in Scotland. While most sports focus on who is faster, stronger, or more agile, there is something deeper to be learned from sports in the bigger picture. Exposure to international sports through the many sports channels in existence on Direct TV offers people a peek into the culture of countries all over the world.
And if you want to delve deeper into the wacky world of sports online, but don't have a high-speed internet connection, I recommend Hughes Net satellite internet service. Hughes Net internet lets you connect at speeds up to 50x faster than dial-up, so you can easily and quickly watch all those great cheese-rolling videos you'll find in Google.
Monday, January 5, 2009
HD Puts You in the Middle of the Action
When it comes to television, viewers tend to enjoy big explosions, hard hitting sports, and realistic special effects. While Hollywood strives to provide the most realistic effects possible and sports are always exciting, your picture will only ever be as good as the television you watch it on. This is the main reason most people are switching to high definition television.
High definition television, or HDTV, puts you directly in the action. With an astounding 1080i or 1080p resolution, you can say goodbye to visible pixels and limited colors. Where most televisions have about 500 lines of video on the screen, a high definition television has well over a thousand, resulting in crystal clear picture quality and more accurate colors. HDTV uses a widescreen format, which allows you to see more on your screen than with standard definition television. HDTV's do work with standard definition television, however, and can automatically scale the picture to fit your screen. Even most SD broadcasts have a better picture quality when viewed through an HDTV with more lines of picture on the screen.
When watching television on a high definition TV set, you are as close as you can get to the action without being there. Every hard hit in football is shown in crisp detail, and the high quality audio ensures that you can hear every hit and every audible that your quarterback calls. Every special effect looks stunning in HD, and romance movies are always more fun when you can watch the heartthrob playing the lead in perfect detail. HD can enhance any movie or television show and give you the crystal clear reception you have always wanted. Many consumers note that once they have watched their favorite show in HD quality, they have a hard time watching it in anything less.
Satellite TV offers the most HD channels to consumers, including a wide array of exclusive channels. When coupled with the high number of exclusive HD sports packages, it is easy to see why so many consumers are switching to satellite. Satellite also uses only the recommended compression of HD signals, which ensures that you are not given a lower quality signal than you pay for. With satellite, your channels are beamed from space, meaning that the number of channels you receive is not dependent on the capability of cables running far below ground. With new satellites just launched with the capacity for hundreds of HD channels and another set to launch in a very short time, satellite is light years ahead of cable in the race to provide the most and best HD service.
For the best in HD entertainment, contact Direct TV. Direct TV is the exclusive home to the 101 network, home of Friday Night Lights Season 3 early broadcast and the return of the hit show Wonderland, as well as the exclusive home to NFL Sunday Ticket and a host of other sports packages. For the most HD available and a channel lineup that expands frequently, contact your local satellite provider to learn more about Direct TV packages.
High definition television, or HDTV, puts you directly in the action. With an astounding 1080i or 1080p resolution, you can say goodbye to visible pixels and limited colors. Where most televisions have about 500 lines of video on the screen, a high definition television has well over a thousand, resulting in crystal clear picture quality and more accurate colors. HDTV uses a widescreen format, which allows you to see more on your screen than with standard definition television. HDTV's do work with standard definition television, however, and can automatically scale the picture to fit your screen. Even most SD broadcasts have a better picture quality when viewed through an HDTV with more lines of picture on the screen.
When watching television on a high definition TV set, you are as close as you can get to the action without being there. Every hard hit in football is shown in crisp detail, and the high quality audio ensures that you can hear every hit and every audible that your quarterback calls. Every special effect looks stunning in HD, and romance movies are always more fun when you can watch the heartthrob playing the lead in perfect detail. HD can enhance any movie or television show and give you the crystal clear reception you have always wanted. Many consumers note that once they have watched their favorite show in HD quality, they have a hard time watching it in anything less.
Satellite TV offers the most HD channels to consumers, including a wide array of exclusive channels. When coupled with the high number of exclusive HD sports packages, it is easy to see why so many consumers are switching to satellite. Satellite also uses only the recommended compression of HD signals, which ensures that you are not given a lower quality signal than you pay for. With satellite, your channels are beamed from space, meaning that the number of channels you receive is not dependent on the capability of cables running far below ground. With new satellites just launched with the capacity for hundreds of HD channels and another set to launch in a very short time, satellite is light years ahead of cable in the race to provide the most and best HD service.
For the best in HD entertainment, contact Direct TV. Direct TV is the exclusive home to the 101 network, home of Friday Night Lights Season 3 early broadcast and the return of the hit show Wonderland, as well as the exclusive home to NFL Sunday Ticket and a host of other sports packages. For the most HD available and a channel lineup that expands frequently, contact your local satellite provider to learn more about Direct TV packages.
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