Another situation where Tivo solves a problem. Wow. even if I were Aflac, I could easily find a PC or an iphone or really any internet and tell my device to record the game. Then I could do stuff, like I'm about to do - that is go wash the cars, come home with beer around 5pm, then start watching the playoffs. All the while skipping through the commercials with ease. Even if the cable company dvr can do that, I still like thei interface and responsiveness, and also the quality of the TiVOHD. HTPC's might be able to do this too, I just don't know. Tivo works - does so well, and I'm glad to pay by the month for that privilege. You might love your Comcast DVR, whatever. I'm not hating on anybody, just a PSA.
For techs - usually about 15-30 minutes after the 3pm quoted start. It all depends...