Mikehall – this is a sneaky way of getting a pro-or-con discussion on TV going, especially since so many people “only watch the sports” on TV. I know people who actually rent hotel rooms with TVs to watch the World Series / Superbowl, etc.
As far as type of TV – shell out the cash and go to the game in person. Your local team needs the financial support. And take your little kids – they’ll remember it as good family time.