Baylor game

[CrossCyed]

This game was scheduled when we were coming off a 2 win season. There's no way ESPN/Big 12 would have imagined it would be a Top 10 matchup. Very easily could have been on ESPN+.

 

[Pope]

The atmosphere will be electric, just as it was for the Iowa game. It will be an absolute shame if ESPN wusses out again and decides to have the announcers broadcast remotely.

 

[isuclone89]

Not my point. It just seems that the Big XII tends to schedule the top team in the league to play in Hilton in early January. I'm not a conspiracy guy, I think it's just a coincidence.

When you have 5 or 6 teams that are top 25 your going to get your fair share.

 

[DarkStar]

What are the big12 rules on cancel vs reschedule

I believe the conference switched it from a forfeit to being declared a "no contest" with a possibility to be rescheduled.

 

[NWICY]

The game will stay on ESPNU because we're up against bowls that are happening at the same time. That said, athletics needs to find a way to allow students back. I get we played Chicago State, but Hilton was dead last night. We need some energy in there come conference play....and yes before you reply to my comment, I am aware that conference games have always started during the holiday break, but that doesn't excuse for not letting students in, especially given how our season is going

Don't the students get 1st crack at buying their seats during break? This is asked as a friendly question I haven't been a student for a loooong time.

 

[Didley]

Don't the students get 1st crack at buying their seats during break? This is asked as a friendly question I haven't been a student for a loooong time.

yeah they were only $5 per ticket for them if they opted to buy them. The ones that did i think were put on the side with the band.

 

[Cyforce]

I like that their 2 leading scorers are a 6-8 205# guard and a 6-1 guard. With them starting another 6-1 guard we can put Kalscheur on the little one and Brockington on the big one.

 

[NENick]

Complaining about this when the game is on NYD is dumb. At least it's not on ESPN+ Iowa State/the Big 12 have played on ESPNU for freakin years.

I bought ESPN+. Don't have U.
No like!

 

[NWICY]

Everyone's tired of the pandemic. Full Stop. Let's talk something positive - like the Cyclone BB team? Yeah?

Glad the game is a sellout - really looking forward to seeing how Baylor handles a truly hostile road game to start conference play. I know Scott Drew will have them ready - but my money is on the home team in this one.

I wish Drew was still the burn all my time outs coach he was when he first entered the league, but Baylor gave him time to grow and he has become a darn good coach.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Complaining about this when the game is on NYD is dumb. At least it's not on ESPN+ Iowa State/the Big 12 have played on ESPNU for freakin years.

It kind of seems like U games have had the remote broadcasters most of the time. So that somewhat sucks.

 

[mynameisjonas]

I bought ESPN+. Don't have U.
No like!

That just completely doesn’t make any sense why they wouldn’t give access to ESPNU if you’re paying them a monthly subscription. Mind boggling.

 

[alarson]

That just completely doesn’t make any sense why they wouldn’t give access to ESPNU if you’re paying them a monthly subscription. Mind boggling.

ESPN\ESPN2\ESPNU are tied up in contracts with the major cable\satellite\streaming providers. They likely cannot give away content on those channels on ESPN+ due to those agreements. Even if they could, giving it away on the much less valuable ESPN+ subscription would devalue that product in their future negotiations with the cable\sat\streaming providers.

 

[qwerty]

Who are the announcers ? Beth and dolphin?

IDK Buddy Boy! Probably Hassell and Gretal

 

[qwerty]

Too bad we don't have a pessimistic icon because I have very little confidence in them changing their plans as they squeeze every single nickel until the buffalo *****.

Inquiring minds want to know . . . what does the buffalo do?

 

[t-noah]

I don't know how many people remember this but Kane's butt assist off of Woodbury was missed by the broadcast so nobody who wasn't at the game got to see it live. They had to show the TV viewers a replay. Fail.

Ya mean this one. HaHa. I don't ever need much prodding to see that play!

 

[Cyientist]

ESPN\ESPN2\ESPNU are tied up in contracts with the major cable\satellite\streaming providers. They likely cannot give away content on those channels on ESPN+ due to those agreements. Even if they could, giving it away on the much less valuable ESPN+ subscription would devalue that product in their future negotiations with the cable\sat\streaming providers.

I thought you could stream any of the ESPN’s on the app. I know I have watched MNF with it and some other college FB games. I guess it could be because I have DISH along with ESPN+ subscription though.

 

[CyLyte2]

I'd think with Omicron spreading like wildfire in the US, the chance of ISU/Baylor game taking place Jan 1 is iffy...

Some people just live this ********. “Colds running rampant, what will we do? Aaaahhhhhh!

 

[VeloClone]

Inquiring minds want to know . . . what does the buffalo do?

craps

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

I bought ESPN+. Don't have U.
No like!

If you have + I think you should be able to stream the game then.

 

[t-noah]

It was posted in another thread that student season ticket holders had the option to add any or all break games for $5 a game.

If I remember when I was in school (2006 - 2010) the student ticket package doesn't include games during the holiday break. So the AD sells those tickets to the general public during that time.

What percentage of tickets normally would be used by students on break? Or even this year? Maybe 50% of the students show imo.

Best to make it available cheap as an add-on, then GA the rest. It is a great way to get people who otherwise would not make it to Hilton, hooked on going.

This is true. My daughter is a sophomore and can confirm being on break isn't stopping anything.

Cyclone Alley will be full of students and the upper deck will be general public. In the past that's how it has typically worked for the bigger games.

Didn’t these students have to claim Baylor tickets before thanksgiving? That could limit the number of students there. New Year’s Day also hurts student turnout.

Great that there is a sell-out! That's the way it should be! Even though it happens to be on Jan 1 it might be one of the most important, best games of the year! So much expectation now (maybe?) but still uncertainty.

I was thinking of all kinds of ideas to get the student section filled, High School students from the area, etc. But now, SOLD OUT!! Yay! Jealous for those who will be able to be there!