Big Ten Network on D*

[Proc]

Sounds like the Big Ten Conference is looking into setting up a Regional Sports Network for Big Ten sports to be carried by D*.

http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/9456802/2

http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=534582 (bottom of the article)

 

[Jimbo]

Sounds like the Big Ten Conference is looking into setting up a Regional Sports Network for Big Ten sports to be carried by D*.

http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/9456802/2

http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=534582 (bottom of the article)

As for the Big Ten going to FSN reg. networks, I hope it's just a ploy to get a better deal with ESPN /ABC, at least on ESPN we have a better chance of getting a game in HD, even though ABC still lags behind other networks with HD coverage.

With that in mind, going to a FSN , would make the Big Ten viewd only on a local scene, not across the country.
Also, I have heard Nothing about FSN's going HD anytime soon, at least in Big Ten country.


Jimbo

 

[bgilga]

They would not be signing with FSN, they would be starting their own channel. It is almost a done deal that they will resign with ABC/ESPN. The new channel would carry games that the networks don't want.

 

[CRendall]

Big Ten Channel

http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060621/APC02/60621019&located=RSS

My local paper is reporting that there will be a new Big Ten Channel in the Total Choice package starting in August 2007.

 

[CRendall]

http://postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060621/APC02/60621019/1979

My local paper has an article about the new Big Ten Channel that will be available with Total Choice starting in August 2007.

 

[dishrich]

Tonight this was on our local news on our local WICS-20 ABC - they specifically said "D* would start taking orders for this new package next week. They also said the new channels hopes to get all the cable companies to carry it on (expanded) basic service.

 

[Proc]

It appears D* will be the first provider to carry the new network.

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060622/SPORTS0201/606220366

 

[stanswx]

From this article, it sounds like some of the games will be in HD...

The Big Ten Channel is dedicated to covering both the athletic and academic content of the Big Ten member institutions on a national level. Showcasing a wide array of sports as well as original programming produced by the conference's 11 institutions, the Big Ten Channel will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It will be available to all carriers and distributors nationwide. The Big Ten Channel's first affiliate, DIRECTV, will deliver the Channel to its Total Choice Package subscribers at launch. Many events will be produced in High-Definition television (HDTV). In addition to traditional distribution through cable and satellite, select Big Ten Channel content will also be available through alternative media platforms such as the Internet, iPods, cell phones and/or other emerging technologies.

http://bigten.cstv.com/genrel/062106aad.html

Stan

 

[bgilga]

The deal with ABC/ESPN is done. It was announced on Sportscenter last night. The new channel would carry second tier games not shown on ABC/ ESPN. I give it a couple of years and we will soon have 100 regional sports networks. I can now see the ACC, SEC, Big-12, and PAC 10 starting their own channels.

 

[robbiee19]

Just wonder if D* will make us pay for the channel like they do for the ESPNU channel.

 

[CRendall]

It says in the press release it will be in the Total Choice package.

 

[robbiee19]

It says that but I have seen D* change direction before on other channels.

 

[stanswx]

They need to pull ESPN-U/CSTV out of the sports package and move them into the Total Choice or Total Choice Plus package. Sucks that you have to pay $12 extra a month just to get those 2 channels. (well you get more than that, but usually the rest are blacked out)

Stan

 

[riffjim4069]

Well, it looks like I'm going to save $109 bucks on ESPN GamePlan this year.

 

[Jimbo]

Tonight this was on our local news on our local WICS-20 ABC - they specifically said "D* would start taking orders for this new package next week. They also said the new channels hopes to get all the cable companies to carry it on (expanded) basic service.

Interesting, D* start taking orders next week ???

It doesn't start for another year.....

Must be awefully expensive !!!!

Jimbo

 

[dishrich]

Interesting, D* start taking orders next week ???

It doesn't start for another year.....

Must be awefully expensive !!!!

If you have ever seen the news on WICS-20, this is NOT a shock to hear...

 

[Jimbo]

If you have ever seen the news on WICS-20, this is NOT a shock to hear...

No I have never seen WICS-20, what city is it ?
It doesn't suprise me I just found it to be interesting.

A few weeks ago there was an article about D* adding somerthing like 1,000 employees to the new distribution centerthey are opening, (don't quote me on the numbers, just giving you the jist of the story) Another news article said they were adding 10,000 employees !!!!

Jimbo

 

[dishrich]

No I have never seen WICS-20, what city is it ?

Where I live...