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I suspect that, for many people, getting cable (or satellite) has just become sort of the default. Of course, many do watch sports which often (though not always) run on non-network channels.

Also, not everyone is able to get TV OTA or is in a position to install an attic/rooftop antenna. I personally can't get anything OTA. I regularly toy with cutting back to a very basic bundle but haven't seriously pursued yet.

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That's a bit misleading. Most NFL games are only available on network channels, not ESPN/Fox Sports/Univision. I'd hardly call that minor.

Well, that's just one sport. In New England at least (and I assume this situation exists in other places as well), a lot of the local sports are primarily just on cable--NESN in the case of New England.

I don't watch much in the way of sports in any case, but a lot of people buy cable and satellite sports packages.

I actually agree with the basic point up-thread though. I do think a lot of people probably pay for their monthly cable package without a whole lot of thought about how much value they're getting and what alternatives there might be.

This depends on what you're after. HBO, Showtime, comedy central, espn the simple solution has been cable or satellite.

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