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09-02-2007, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Thrillhouse
Screw the BTN, I'd rather listen to it on the radio and follow along online then watch some low budget public access channel.
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I can't speak for the Big Ten Network, but we're certainly not a low budget public access channel. We are well funded and our people and production are top notch. We use exactly the same freelance people and equipment (production trucks) as the major networks. I'll say again that the lead game producer for BTN is a former Executive Producer for CBS and a producer I worked with when I was directing football for NBC Sports, so I would be amazed to hear that they don't do an outstanding telecast.
Looking at their executive team on their website, most of them come from big jobs at major networks.
Did you see the game? I'm wondering why you use the "low budget public access" phrase.
Is it because they're only on cable or DBS? Remember, so is ESPN and so are all of the FSN locals.
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09-02-2007, 11:27 PM
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GO (CSUF) Bulldogs.
We are 1 for 1. OK, it was Sac State, but it was a win. After last year, please, a winning season. Next week, College Station 
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09-03-2007, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DeltAlum
I can't speak for the Big Ten Network, but we're certainly not a low budget public access channel. We are well funded and our people and production are top notch. We use exactly the same freelance people and equipment (production trucks) as the major networks. I'll say again that the lead game producer for BTN is a former Executive Producer for CBS and a producer I worked with when I was directing football for NBC Sports, so I would be amazed to hear that they don't do an outstanding telecast.
Looking at their executive team on their website, most of them come from big jobs at major networks.
Did you see the game? I'm wondering why you use the "low budget public access" phrase.
Is it because they're only on cable or DBS? Remember, so is ESPN and so are all of the FSN locals.
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I saw some of it from a friend who taped the game. Naturally, I didn't watch the whole game but it looked a little rough around the edges. I'll cut them some slack though, it was the first weekend. I worked in production for a few years but I'm not an expert by any means. However, my eye might be a tad better than the average viewer.
A lot of people here in the mid west are frustrated that we can't get this channel but don't really want to pay extra for it either.
Two questions:
Do you think there will ever be a day where tv viewers can pick their channels "ala carte"? I've heard that the BTN would cost around $1.10 a month in the eight state big ten region and .10 cents for those outside of it. I would love to have a hand picked 25-30 channel block that I would pay those fees for. Some would be pretty expensive such as espn but I'd pay for it as I know I would watch it a lot. One problem I would see is that a lot of channels wouldn't get picked up and could go under.
And the second one, do you think the big ten or anyone else might try to keep a few marquee games for themselves on their channel as incentive to be put on regular cable everywhere in the midwest? Would the ad dollars be worth it to do this?
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09-05-2007, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel
Who do we hate?
Boise State
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Hey!
We yell that in Halawa as well!
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09-05-2007, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by OTW
Hey!
We yell that in Halawa as well!
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My other favorites are:
F-U BSU
and
Buck the Froncos
I also love the term "Boise Junior College"
If you decide to jet over here for the game, you're welcome to crash on my futon and tail gate with us. I'll even buy you lunch at the plate lunch joint, Loco Grindz. Anyone who hates BSU is my friend (even if you weren't my sister  ) It is even Ag Days that weekend, so if you're lucky we can see some cloned mule action.
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09-08-2007, 09:41 PM
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Who do we hate?
BOISE STATE!
Who do we love?
U DUB!
Even though the Vandals won against Cal Poly, we could have lost and I'd still be thrilled that Donkeys fell to the Huskies 24-10. I can't believe I'm happier when Boise Junior College loses, than when the Vandals win, but that's how it happens.
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09-02-2007, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by AznSAE
who is your pick to win the bcs?
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I'd like to say LSU of course!  But, way to early to tell. I really think this will be a great year for LSU. As for the fans predicting a NC year, only time will tell. We will see how things come together with Matt Flynn, the new Offensive Coordinator, and the offense in general.
We looked good on defense against Miss St. Offense struggled and was out of sync most of the first half. I'm not too worried about that though. I'm confident that things will improve.
I'm so ready for the home game against Virginia Tech!!!!! 
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09-09-2007, 10:32 AM
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So does Carr get fired during or after the season?
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09-09-2007, 10:45 AM
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09-09-2007, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin
So does Carr get fired during or after the season?
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He won't get fired.....but he will either step down on his own or be asked to resign.
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09-09-2007, 03:34 PM
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Even though "my" team is 1-1, I am most pleased that Michigan & Notre Dame are both 0-2!
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09-09-2007, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair
I am most pleased that Michigan & Notre Dame are both 0-2!
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I'm with you there! Unfortunately, since they play each other next week, one of them will be 1-2. But, it's nice that the other will be 0-3. 
ETA: Although I was pulling for the Hokies, congrats to LSU for an excellently played game. That performance makes me think they should definitely be ranked #1.
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09-09-2007, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SydneyK
ETA: Although I was pulling for the Hokies, congrats to LSU for an excellently played game. That performance makes me think they should definitely be ranked #1.
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Thanks. We've actually played a great team in VT. Who has USC played? 
the polls mean little to me at this point. It will be fun to see how it all plays out in the end.
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09-09-2007, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by macallan25
He won't get fired.....but he will either step down on his own or be asked to resign.
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The difference is one of semantics.
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09-09-2007, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by macallan25
He won't get fired.....but he will either step down on his own or be asked to resign.
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Firing a head coach during the season isn't done very often. It's kind of like forfeiting the rest of the year.
I think he'll "quit" (by mutual agreement -- a lot like being fired) at the end of the season.
And, as a sidebar, the Ohio Bobcats are 2-0 after coming from behind yesterday.
Next is Virginia Tech, which is everyone's sentimental favorite this year -- then Wyoming the week after.
Those should be pretty good tests for an MAC team.
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