[Big Mukmuk]

Can we as MLS fans file a class action suit against ESPN for not giving equal coverage to MLS and soccer overall. I know (well, at least as far as I know) that they are not legally required to show any particular highlights, and they could show badminton if they wanted. the point would be more of a protest than anything real.

An angle that could be used is that ESPN is willfulling ignoring a segment of their regular broadcast during their sports highlight show as an attempt to weaken soccer's appeal to the public, or something like that.

I leave the development of this topic to those of you who are much smarter than me.

Jack

[tcmahoney]

And people wonder why soccer fans are laughed at by some people in this country.

Sure you can sue -- if you'd like to waste your money paying legal fees instead of on soccer DVDs and replica jerseys from the BigSoccer Store*.

Myself, I'd rather spend the money on good high-quality cheese.

Oh, and grow up.

*gratuitous plug

[amerifolklegend]

Originally posted by Big Mukmuk
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I leave the development of this topic to those of you who are much smarter than me.

That would be the rest of the world's population.

[kebzach]

buddy, please find something better to think of during your awake time

[Kraze]

Congratulations!
This is probably the dumbest post ever in bigsoccer history. Now go join the stupid lawsuit club, hot coffee at McDonalds being able to hurt you, fast food being too fatty, etc.

[FootyMundo]

You can sue the Pope for child support if you like. That doesn't make it a good idea. And this idea IMO is horrible.

[Johnny Wright]

Dear Big Muk,

Dude, that lawsuit has victory written all over it.

Go for it.

Sincerley,
The Chick Who Spilled McDonald's Coffee on Her Lap and Won Millions

[G Enriquez]

Spend your lawyer fees on season tickets for your local club or, buying replicas.

[SCBozeman]

I'll leave the ad hominems out.

The answer is no. Freedom of speech and all that, plus "the general public" would not have a basis to sue -- called "standing" in the law. If you had different facts (say, ESPN reneged on its pathetic contractual relationship with MLS, for instance) then there might be something there, but really MLS would be the aggrieved party. Sorry, but ESPN can grouse about and ignore soccer to their heart's content, just as members of the press on soccer boards can grouse about and ignore ESPN or other sports.

The woman who did win a hefty award from McDonald's (and had it subsequently reduced) was actually burned -- i.e., she suffered an injury. If ESPN gets on TV and talks about how Garber, for example, is obviously a homosexual and a communist because he's the Commissioner of a soccer league (a sport favored by homosexuals and communists), then Garber would have a slander claim. Until then, we have to take it. So take it and watch soccer Saturday on ESPN2 -- that's the best weapon we have.

[genpabloescobar]

I'm still laughing at this.

My theory still holds the same: Putting games on SportsCenter is not going to increase attendance. Those who want to go already are, and those who don't won't start now.