re: SEC network

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Especially since AT&T Uverse is going to be the primary carrier of SEC Network and they already have a rather large working relationship with DirectTV

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No carrier will be the "primary carrier" of the SEC Network. ESPN, like the other 1,000+ broadcasters in the US, will sign any provider to a distribution deal....including DirecTV.

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As long as LSU produces the video for baseball games like they do now, they will be available through the SEC Network's online platform.


Does anyone know if we can buy this feature only. Looks like DirectTV is going to whiff on the SEC Network.

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No. Your provider must have distribution of the SEC Network in order for you to view digital content (WatchESPN). The SEC Network is packaging these two features together. For example: Lets say your local cable company is Time Warner and you live within the 11 state SEC footprint. If Time Warner and ESPN are able to negotiate a distribution agreement, Time Warner MUST 1) place the SEC Network within their expanded basic cable lineup (typically channel 2-70) and 2) MUST authenticate the WatchESPN app. If you live outside the 11 state SEC footprint, your cable company has the option of placing the station within a tiered package (i.e. sports bundle) but will also be required to authenticate WatchESPN.

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As long as LSU produces the video for baseball games like they do now, they will be available through the SEC Network's online platform

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Correct. All schools in the SEC are upgrading their production facilities and will basically become production studios for the SEC Network. For example: a production crew will be at Alex Box for all games (as they currently are) when the SEC Network launches. That game may be distributed on the Sec Network or digitally on WatchESPN (not necessarily live).

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Edit: So once the SEC Network starts, GZ is no more?

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GZ and Tiger Vision will be a thing of the past when the SEC Network launches.