Scott Hanson had a heartfelt message for NFL followers earlier than the primary soccer Sunday of the season.
The “NFL RedZone” host addressed the controversy surrounding this system because it was revealed that it'll air commercials this 12 months.
“I'm the host of the present, I put the whole lot I've received into making an attempt to be the very best host I can presumably be for you,” Hanson mentioned in a video he posted on X. “I would like it to be enjoyable, energetic, passionate, informative, entertaining, so that you simply love your soccer Sundays. As for the enterprise facet of issues, I've no management over that. I've no say within the enterprise facet of issues.
“I'll say, there isn't a one on the planet that desires to point out you extra soccer than I do. And if there may be somebody, I'd love to fulfill him as a result of we'd have one thing in widespread.”
“NFL RedZone” will air 4 15-second commercials in a double field in between performs — and none through the “witching hour,” which happens throughout crunch time of video games.
Despite the fact that it's a minuscule change, the choice triggered an uproar from followers because the program was lengthy billed as “seven hours of commercial-free soccer.”
Followers initially blamed ESPN and father or mother firm Disney, which made a cope with the NFL to amass “RedZone” and NFL Community in alternate for 10 % fairness of ESPN.
Nevertheless it was not ESPN's determination — it was the NFL's, because the deal gained't take impact till 2026.
“As for the angst, frustration, anger, confusion over the previous couple of days, I get it,” Hanson mentioned. “I perceive. I'd merely say — I hope you be part of us on Sunday and decide for your self whether or not or not we're nonetheless what we've been. What's been described as the best soccer present on TV. I hope you'll be part of us and you can also make that willpower for your self.
“The crew and I are gonna deal with the soccer and the unimaginable males who play it and coach it and thrill us, entertain us, encourage us, enrich our sporting lives for 18 straight Sundays.”
