Announcement coming: "Cyclones.TV is the real deal"

**alarson** · 12-05-2012, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by 00clone

Not paying for B1G, I actually have a higher package than that to get some other channels I want, just saying that some of these networks aren't always on 'basic' cable.

So its not a fair comparison then. By all accounts i've seen, b10net is a couple bucks a month per subscriber, tops.

**benjay** · 12-05-2012, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by 00clone

sununva....as long as cyclones.tv still has all the content too, I'm okay, just hoped for something I could get with my non-mediacom cable, and something available possibly nationwide. Dammit, dammit, dammit.

Let's be realistic here... nobody outside of Iowa (and a few stranded Cyclone alums and fans scattered across the country) would bother watching.

The MC deal is good. Like Pollard says in the article, we're only the 3rd school in the nation with a dedicated channel. It's not like the LHN is showing nationally either.

**cyfanatic** · 12-05-2012, 11:22 AM

Disappointing for me I guess (don't have access to Mediacom but do have access to a local cable provider in South Slope Co-op). Oh well...

**JY07** · 12-05-2012, 11:23 AM

Even if i had mediacom, I think i'd still watch it over the internet

channel 22 still haunts my dreams

**00clone** · 12-05-2012, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by alarson

So its not a fair comparison then. By all accounts i've seen, b10net is a couple bucks a month per subscriber, tops.

I don't think we're getting each other...nevermind, not that big of a deal anyway.

**Dryburn** · 12-05-2012, 11:24 AM

I don't think the online version of Cyclones.tv is going to change. You will still be able to subscribe to that.....since it doesn't appear that Mediacom is going to carry everything that Cyclones.tv provides......like only carrying 5-10 men's bb games and one football game. The Mediacom thing is just another option, especially for those who already have Mediacom. We will have to wait and see what the subscription charges are for the new dedicated channel. Maybe those who subscribe to Cyclones.tv online will get a reduced price or something.

The only problem I have with this is that unfortunately, it will be shown to start out on the crappy channel 22 on Mediacom. That's not even HD, and the picutre only fills about 2/3 of the screen on my tv. Maybe the cyclones.tv will be better quality, but I have my doubts.

**cyclone87** · 12-05-2012, 11:25 AM

This is actually a pretty good deal, cyclones.tv will still exist online, plus we get a dedicated hd channel on mediacom for those in iowa and surrounding regions.

**00clone** · 12-05-2012, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by benjay

Let's be realistic here... nobody outside of Iowa (and a few stranded Cyclone alums and fans scattered across the country) would bother watching.

The MC deal is good. Like Pollard says in the article, we're only the 3rd school in the nation with a dedicated channel. It's not like the LHN is showing nationally either.

First, I think you're underestimating the amount of alumni that don't live in Iowa. More than 'a few'.

2nd, my dislike is primarily self interested. It's not a bad deal, just not what I was hoping for.

**ribsnwhiskey** · 12-05-2012, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by swarthmoreCY

And some wonder why JP has trouble selling ISU to FSN and other media outlets when our "fan" base is littered with such attitude. The BTN (and soon SEC) exists because the fans of those teams are not only wiling to pay for it, they would riot if they do not get it.

That is bull ****. The Big 10 network exists because non-fans of those teams are forced to pay for it. Mediacom sucks and I would never switch from satellite to that garbage podunk excuse for a cable provider, no matter what. Don't get all high and mighty about how much more of a fan you think you are just because you throw your attitude around at everyone on here.

**IcSyU** · 12-05-2012, 11:30 AM

Mediacom is cutting us a niiiiiiice check for the stream of Cyclones.tv. Makes sense when Mediacom already has the infrastructure in place and relationships to sell the ad space during games.

A little disappointed they don't seem to be setting up a Cyclones.tv on-demand portal like Starz, HBO, etc. have and just load everything Iowa State releases into that.

**Cyclonepride** · 12-05-2012, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by alarson

Sure, but that still eliminates all your casual fans who might find it in their guide and flip to it. Most aren't going to go to the effort of paying for it, plugging a computer into a tv, etc. Most who would that are in mediacom's reach are probably going to these games anyways.

Also, and I'm in this camp when I'm not at the games, it is much more comfortable and convenient to just flip on the TV and watch from the couch. My computer is set up in the basement at a desk, and it's not the most comfortable way to watch a game. I'm extending my wireless so I can watch upstairs, but I would bet that a lot of people just have a computer set up at a desk and that's it.

**jj-cyclones** · 12-05-2012, 11:32 AM

Just a 'meh' feeling for me...I'll still watch the games I can't go to online and keep DISH. MC will never get another dime from me.

**00clone** · 12-05-2012, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

Also, and I'm in this camp when I'm not at the games, it is much more comfortable and convenient to just flip on the TV and watch from the couch. My computer is set up in the basement at a desk, and it's not the most comfortable way to watch a game. I'm extending my wireless so I can watch upstairs, but I would bet that a lot of people just have a computer set up at a desk and that's it.

Over age 40, yes. Under age 40, no.