If you're like me, you wanted to watch the big game today between the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers (though, you're probably not like me in rooting fo the Chargers).
The game started on schedule at 1:05 p.m., but then went off air about 1:15.
WIVB reports that a mylar balloon hit a powerline, tripping a transformer.
Sources say the balloon hit power lines, which caused a transformer to trip off.
Lights and non essential power were affected.
CBS has delayed the game due to technical difficulties at the stadium.
CBS just reported that game has resumed, but no broadcast power yet. This is disappointing personally because my dad and I haven't been able to watch a Chargers game together in a couple of years, and who knows when we will get another chance.
UPDATE (1:50 p.m.): Kind of confusing report on NFL.com about how the power went out a half hour before game time, and suspending the game for five minutes was planned, but no word on the broadcast. CBS just said the game is 7-3 Chargers.
UPDATE (2:01 p.m.): Game back on. Still 7-3. Bills driving after Charger turnover. No graphics on screen to say what game time is. And while I wrote this, the Bills scored.
UPDATE (2:19 p.m.): Game off air again. Lost broadcast during two-minute timeout.
UPDATE: In comments, Russ provides a link to online play-by-play.
UPDATE (2:50 p.m.) Game back on, 8:58 left in 3rd quarter.
UPDATE (3:58 p.m.): Congratulations Bills fans. 23-14.
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That was real irritating
That was real irritating trying to watch the game.
It went out two different times and CBS kept announcing it wasnt their fault.
Makes you wonder if there is more to it with all the cable conflict with Time Warner or some type of sabotage.
I have seen a squirrel blow out a transformer but it only effected a city block not an entire stadium.
Best part is that the Bills won !
I was at that game. It was
I was at that game. It was definately annoying. We left at half-time and the power trucks were at the pole out front. I also found out I'm not a "going to the stadium to watch the game type of person" lol bless those that can handle that stuff!!!