The Packers at the Cowboys

I have no dog in this fight, but I know several ST readers and commenters who have been looking forward to this battle between the two 10-1 teams – so use this as an open thread for your comments on the game. And remember, no “unsportsmanlike conduct” allowed

Gametime is 8pm (or is it 8:15?), and it will be broadcast on the NFL Network. Note: Scroll down to read update 3 for how you can listen to the game on the radio.

Update I: I figured I’d give this thread a “football stadium feel” with this song, which we’ve all heard a time or two at various sports events

Update II: Here’s an interesting article regarding the NFL Network and its refusal to broadcast on cable:

The NFL Network owns the rights to broadcast next Thursday night’s game. It’s a channel currently unavailable to cable customers.

“We’ve gotten quite a few phone calls today; people wanting that NFL channel, which is only available on satellite, either through Dish Network or DirecTV,” said Tessy Manzanares, with Coronado TV & Satellite.

When they tune to channel 319, Time Warner digital cable subscribers currently see a message on the screen. It’s a message to Cowboys owner, and key NFL Network supporter, Jerry Jones. Time Warner wants to carry the NFL Network as a digital channel. However, the NFL says no. The league wants access to all cable subscribers, as well as a big chunk of change.

“Business is business, but I think the NFL is big enough where it makes enough money on the fans and the sponsors that pay into it, and I think that the game should be available for all parties to watch,” said Mike Gorman, of northeast El Paso.

Time Warner argues the NFL is holding fans hostage, demanding a ransom for a channel showing just eight late-season games. Some fans argue they pay enough already.

“Subscribers pay anywhere between $70 to a $100 right now to have cable or satellite. I don’t think they should have to pay to get eight additional games. I don’t think it’s right,” said Gorman.

The battle over giving customers what they want versus paying extra for what they used to get for free. In the end, for many, this dispute is all about the bottom line.

Yep. As always, follow da money …

Update III: ST reader and GB fan steveegg says that the game will be broadcast on radio via Westwood One. Go here, click on “NFL Thursday Night Football” and then your state to find out what station you can tune into in your city to listen to the game.

Update IV: The sports radio stations in my area aren’t broadcasting it. Here’s a station that is. Here’s the direct link to listen.

Update V: NFL has live feed of the game on its website (via Hot Air.com commenters). As you can imagine, the feed is a bit slow because there are probably a lot of people accessing it.