ESPNHD football v. MNF on ABC

[Scott]

Hi Guys,

I am a new member to the forum and got my HDTV set about 90 days ago, so I apologize if this is a basic question.

I was watching the Sunday night Raiders game on ABC owned ESPN HD and have to say it was possibly the best HD event I have ever seen. Unbelievable picture.

Then the next night I watched the ABC Monday night football game on over the air HD via Channel 12 and the picture was nice, but it didn't compare with the ESPN-HD game the night before.

Is this my imagination, or does ABC sports broadcast in 720 and ESPN HD in 1080i, thus producing a better picture on ESPN?

Or am I mixed up in my terminology and the material difference in picture quality was perhaps my imagination, or maybe I had the settings on my HD box set incorrectly?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Bebop]

Same 720P, but don't know if DirecTV send the signal native 720P or up converted 1080i.

I'll try to get home early and catch MNF and compare the two.