derekshank Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 Okay.. admittedly Culpepper looked really bad, and that is a noteworthy story for the national media, but that is also the only thing anyone is talking about.I listned to the game today on the radio, so after the game I was watching ESPNews for highlights so I could see some of the plays I heard, and the only 2 Bengals plays they showed were the TD's to Chad and Housh... and even when showing those they were talking about Culpepper's turnovers.Who does Marvin have to sleep with to get some recognition? We handed the Vikings their asses today, and ESPN is talking about it like we didn't have anything to do with it. Maybe we'll get some recognition when we are one of the last teams in the league that is undefeated. Quote
membengal Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 I will be watching PrimeTime tonight with interest. Quote
buck3y3d Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 I disagree.Fox: something like "they look a lot better than 8-8, they look like a playoff team."AP report: "At 2-0 the bengals are for real."Seriously though, this win was impressive, but the Vikings were horrible. I don't know how much was the Bengals and how much of the credit has to go to the Vikings. Quote
membengal Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 I disagree.Fox: something like "they look a lot better than 8-8, they look like a playoff team."AP report: "At 2-0 the bengals are for real."Seriously though, this win was impressive, but the Vikings were horrible. I don't know how much was the Bengals and how much of the credit has to go to the Vikings. He was referring to ESPN's take, espnews I would assume, and it is a barometer, as they set a real tone because of their breadth of coverage. That said, they cannot cover a lot of ground in their 1/2 hour espnews windows, which is why Berman and PrimeTime Live will be so interesting tonight. Quote
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 The FOX team and the CBS team both gave bigtime props to the Bengals. FOX in particular continually said Palmer had no weakness to his game and that the Bengals D was much better than they are given credit for. (And this was even in the first Q) Quote
DontPushMe Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 Im not sure whats sadder, the Media constantly overlooking us, or you guys for crying about it all the time. Get over it, who cares. If we are winning games I dont care if the media says we will lose every game from here on out. Quote
San Antonio Bengal Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 The media will take notice when we have proven ourselves. What have we proven so far? We're 2 - 0 and while that's be best way to start a season, that's still far from proving ourselves. Have a winning season and get into the playoffs and the media will take notice. Quote
Stripes Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 I PREFER we don't get a bunch of attention. We don't need the media toting us a super-power, so who cares. Our guys can stay better focused and stay undefeated for a potentially long time. Quote
not-another Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 I don't know what channels you all were watching, but the Bengals were covered pretty well. Quote
Stripes Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 I don't know what channels you all were watching, but the Bengals were covered pretty well.I agree. In any game where a perennial pro-bowl quarterback throws five interecptions, that quarterback and that team will get most of the press. The Bengals didn't any more of the short end of the stick here than any toher team would have.For example, Peyton Manning throws four interceptions two season ago in the AFC Championship against the Patriots. Far more attention is payed to Peyton's poor game than was payed to tte Patriots' tough win. Quote
CBin2k7 Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 The Bengals are winning and that is what makes me happy. The Bengals beat Cleveland, oh Cleveland sucksThe Bengals beat Minnesota, oh Minnesota sucksWhen does it become time to say the Bengals are a good football team? Quote
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 NFL Primetime opened with Cincinnati vs. Minnesota, and commented that not only did Culpepper crap out, but Cincinnati's offense was wow. They went back to the drafting of Palmer and commented on Marvin's successful plan of Sit rookie sit. Start Carson Learn. Start Carson WIN.RESPECT was given. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 I don't know what channels you all were watching, but the Bengals were covered pretty well. I agree. A good 90% of what I've seen since the games end has been pretty positive stuff, and rest assured...I'm soaking all of it up. It's been wayyyy too long since the gravy's been this good. Now excuse me while I go get somemore biscuits to soak up the rest of this stuff! MMMMmmmmm! BTW...a big welcome back to the recently MARRIED!!! not another. I'm thinking more than a few hearts will be broken around here upon hearing that news! Quote
Bobcat Bengal Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 I don't know what channels you all were watching, but the Bengals were covered pretty well. Damn Gurl, where you been? Welcome back! Quote
membengal Posted September 18, 2005 Report Posted September 18, 2005 PrimeTime Live led with the Bengals/Vikings game, and Berman almost tripped over himself to be complementary. I think even Berman understands he has to let the past be in the past with the Bengals at this point. Quote
Michigan Bengal Posted September 19, 2005 Report Posted September 19, 2005 Who cares what the media says? We know the Bengals are the best team in the league this year. We OWNED the Vikes today, and I don't know if there's any team that can stop us. 16-0 and Super Bowl champs!!!!! Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted September 19, 2005 Report Posted September 19, 2005 Damn Gurl, where you been? Welcome back! Well Bobcat, now that she's a married woman, I have a pretty good idea what she hasn't been doing anymore! Quote
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted September 19, 2005 Report Posted September 19, 2005 Some people around here have been questioning the love granted from the media to the Bengals. Well, the Bengals highlights led off Prime Time, and Carson got TJ's "game ball." The highlights were all pro-Bengals, many positive comments about both offense and defense, and the tone was more of what the Bengals were doing rather than Minny's problems. They only did a brief bit at the end regarding Culpepper's 5 INTs.Berman stated unequivocally, "I don't care who they played, the Bengals are for real."A long time (15 yrs) coming, but the Bengals are getting recognized, and it doesn't have this "it's only crappy teams" vibe. Quote
cincykent Posted September 19, 2005 Report Posted September 19, 2005 The Bengals will get their props when they go 4-0 going into their ESPN Sunday night game against Jacksonville. ESPN will promote the hell out of the undefeated Bengals. Quote
Stripes Posted September 19, 2005 Report Posted September 19, 2005 The Bengals will get their props when they go 4-0 going into their ESPN Sunday night game against Jacksonville. ESPN will promote the hell out of the undefeated Bengals. Gotta beat the Bears and Texans first, but we should do both. This is looking to become a very fun year.4-0 on primetime would be wonderful. Quote
Stripes Posted September 19, 2005 Report Posted September 19, 2005 Gotta love all the love. If we are 4-0 when we go into Jacksonville (a very real possibility) then imagine the sort of things we will hear.Happy times in Bengaldom. Quote
Who? Posted September 19, 2005 Report Posted September 19, 2005 Haha not to ruin your fun or anything here, but the Bengals have been getting respect for the past three years since Marvin Lewis has come along. Quote
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted September 19, 2005 Report Posted September 19, 2005 Haha not to ruin your fun or anything here, but the Bengals have been getting respect for the past three years since Marvin Lewis has come along. Not from ESPN, especially not from Berman! Quote
Who? Posted September 19, 2005 Report Posted September 19, 2005 Yeaahh you've got a point on that one TNBT, Berman picked us to win over you guys in week 1. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted September 19, 2005 Report Posted September 19, 2005 Haha not to ruin your fun or anything here, but the Bengals have been getting respect for the past three years since Marvin Lewis has come along.Not from ESPN, especially not from Berman! Berman just had the Bengals featured as "Halftime Heros!" I'm going to go lay down now. Quote
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