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ESPN prepping its first HD NFL draft coverage

by Richard Lawler posted Apr 23rd 2009 at 4:36PM


Sure, ESPN's been taking advantage of widescreen to cover the NFL Draft, but it's still a bit surprising that the 2009 Draft Weekend is the first one ready for HDTV, getting beaten to the punch by the WNBA. Check out the picture above for a quick comparison of the 2008 screen (bottom) to the new 2009 compression format (top), shot in HD and better able to take advantage of the 16x9 frame. Also new for '09? If you haven't noticed already, Todd McShay's gone all CNN on us with a "perceptive pixel touch screen" to swipe around player stats and draft possibilities, along with 21 remote cameras following potential draftees on both days. Check the gallery for bigger versions, then resume your 5th mock draft of the day, unfortunately for us, it probably won't include the Detroit Lions doing the smart thing and picking an offensive lineman first.

Gallery: ESPN 2009 NFL Draft

  • 2009 NFL Draft Presentation
  • 2008 NFL Draft presentation
  • Todd McShay's

ON Networks' Draftguys TV / Play Value come to TVTonic in HD

by Darren Murph posted Apr 6th 2008 at 11:01AM


Good news for folks hankering to get a load of ON Networks' Draftguys TV (in HD) without forking out for an Apple TV -- the channel, alongside Play Value, has just launched on TVTonic. For those unaware, the aforementioned website provides free online TV, some of which is shown in high-definition. Thanks to another recent partnership between it and GTtv, Invisible Walls has also joined the fray, though it's currently being beamed in lowly SD. Ready to dive in? Scoot on over to its website and take a look.

Draftguys TV gives an HD look at NFL Draft via Apple TV

by Richard Lawler posted Mar 25th 2008 at 10:01PM

For those that simply can't get enough NFL Draft coverage, ON Networks just launched a new show, filmed entirely in HD for distribution via the internet, Draftguys TV. With a new episode coming every day until April 15, viewers can expect an even more in depth and personal look at many of the potential draftees this year. Anyone can get it for free on the website or via iTunes, but the HD version is currently available only on Apple TV. Check out an episode featuring former LSU cornerback Chevis Jackson (SEC=speed) embedded after the break.

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HDTV Listings for April 29, 2006

by Richard Lawler posted Apr 29th 2006 at 4:07PM

What we're watching: Most programming tonight is on hold for the ongoing and unfortunately-SD NFL Draft (the Lions didn't take a wide receiver!?!?!?!?) but later on the NBA Playoffs continue with Denver looking to even up their series at two games apiece with the Clippers.

Also tonight on Cinemax is the always-excellent in HD Ocean's Twelve, or you can go with the special effects-laden Pearl Harbor.

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HDTV Listings for April 21, 2006

by Richard Lawler posted Apr 21st 2006 at 4:37PM

What we're watching: The best thing on tonight is probably Sportscenter's NFL Draft preview show. Check out the HD highlights from Reggie, Vince, Matt and all the rest while hoping your team doesn't draft the next Ryan Leaf. As a Lions fan, the draft is usually the only happy time of the season and it's all downhill afterwards.

Otherwise, there is always Assault on Precinct 13 on HBO, while NBC takes the night off of HD to show the Miss America Pageant (and why isn't that in HD?).

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