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Old 02-12-2008, 10:55 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Big 10 schools losing patience with BTN

Great article attached below. UW is opening the doors to the Kohl Center so fans can watch the game (on the video screens)with Indiana tomorrow night (game at Indiana). Why, because so few of them can watch the game on TV even though both teams are ranked in the top 15. Way to go BTN!

Big Ten Network gives teams money, but little TV exposure | IndyStar.com
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:56 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Can the Big Ten do anything to stop them? Like the NFL Network is able to stop movie theaters from showing games?
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:02 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I haven't seen a single Iowa basketball game this year, except the one I went to.
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:03 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tim_redd View Post
I haven't seen a single Iowa basketball game this year, except the one I went to.

that can't be a bad thing

I've watched a bunch, and often wished I had that time back.
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:06 AM   #5 (permalink)
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As long as it is free, I doubt there is much that they can do. But how often is UW going to this? I can't believe that they can afford to open it up for all away games. This may be a one time deal.
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:07 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I just hope they never make big 12 network, since it probably would only be available to a select few with the right provider.

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Old 02-12-2008, 11:10 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I just hope they never make big 12 network, since it probably would only be available to a select few with the right provider.

I beleive every major conference will eventually have its own network and will have learned from the Little 11 what not to do.

What do Cyclone fans and Hawkeye fans have in common?
Neither one ever attended the University of Iowa.
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:12 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I just hope they never make big 12 network, since it probably would only be available to a select few with the right provider.
I have no problem with a Big 12 network, so long as they don't try to force themselves onto the basic cable tier like the BTN is, and so long as it doesn't adversely affect the current package. I'd gladly pay an extra 10-20 bucks a month to support my conference, and get extra games. If I could watch every ISU sporting event, I'd be perfectly content to pay that much extra.

The BTN is failing because they built their business plan around HAVING to be on basic cable, and when the cable providers said "nope", they are basically screwed.
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:13 AM   #9 (permalink)
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The thing is, it will either drive up your cable/satellite bill to huge numbers, or force you to buy an exra package, two options that don't sound too good to me.

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Old 02-12-2008, 11:14 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I really hope the Big12 does some type of network. Just as long as they are sensible and let the cable networks decide how they want to broadcast it.
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:14 AM   #11 (permalink)
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or force you to buy an exra package
That is EXACTLY what should have been done with the Big 10 network and should be done for future networks. If you want the product buy it, if you don't, you shouldn't have to foot the bill for those who do.

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Neither one ever attended the University of Iowa.
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:15 AM   #12 (permalink)
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I beleive every major conference will eventually have its own network and will have learned from the Little 11 what not to do.
Pollard has already said that a Big 12 Network is in the works. What is more important is to learn lessons from the B11 Network, and not repeat them. Like have a plan in place for the member states local cable PRIOR to launch.
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:16 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Maybe a College Sports package where you could get all the conferences with their own network. I would buy it.
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:20 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Love the BTN...allowed me to watch some great games - notably the Michigan-Appalachian State upset.

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Old 02-12-2008, 11:21 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I have no problem with a Big 12 network, so long as they don't try to force themselves onto the basic cable tier like the BTN is, and so long as it doesn't adversely affect the current package. I'd gladly pay an extra 10-20 bucks a month to support my conference, and get extra games. If I could watch every ISU sporting event, I'd be perfectly content to pay that much extra.

The BTN is failing because they built their business plan around HAVING to be on basic cable, and when the cable providers said "nope", they are basically screwed.
10-20 bucks / month??? It should only be a 1-2 dollars a month.
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