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ESPN and Regional Baseball Coverage
Posted on 6/2/14 at 9:16 am
Posted on 6/2/14 at 9:16 am
I just wanted to say how dumb ESPN is and why the frick can't they do like other stations that broadcast sporting events and put on the closest regional baseball game near you. I know during the NCAA tournament it use to be this way. Now it is on 5 different channels or something on cable TV so its easy to watch whichever game you want.
The big part that is pissing me off is what makes Texas/Texas A&M deserve the ESPN2 or ESPNU slot? It should be broadcasted in the regional viewing area. For instance if we got a California game instead to view that wouldnt make sense because we could careless about whats going on out West, when we have to work out tails off to watch our closest regional game on ESPN3....
I just think its dumb and ESPN should take more thought into some of the ways they broadcast their games to make it easier on their viewing audience. They will attract more viewers this way and can get onboard with the technology of the current era.
off my soapbox...
The big part that is pissing me off is what makes Texas/Texas A&M deserve the ESPN2 or ESPNU slot? It should be broadcasted in the regional viewing area. For instance if we got a California game instead to view that wouldnt make sense because we could careless about whats going on out West, when we have to work out tails off to watch our closest regional game on ESPN3....
I just think its dumb and ESPN should take more thought into some of the ways they broadcast their games to make it easier on their viewing audience. They will attract more viewers this way and can get onboard with the technology of the current era.
off my soapbox...
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Posted on 6/2/14 at 9:20 am to longhorn22
Quit crying and get a computer!!!!
Posted on 6/2/14 at 9:22 am to longhorn22
What's really stupid is ESPN choosing to show the "Rice" Regional exclusively on ESPNU, considering all the games Texas plays are being shown on the Longhorn Network too. They should have just put that Regional on the Longhorn Network to avoid having the same thing on 2 channels.
This post was edited on 6/2/14 at 9:27 am
Posted on 6/2/14 at 9:23 am to longhorn22
quote:wait for the SEC network - I'm sure the powers that be will taken away espn3.
I just think its dumb and ESPN should take more thought into some of the ways they broadcast their games to make it easier on their viewing audience. They will attract more viewers this way and can get onboard with the technology of the current era.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 9:29 am to longhorn22
I'm more surprised that the two dumbasses in the booth have jobs than the regional being online only, honestly.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 10:08 am to longhorn22
We just have to accept the fact that there just isn't a big enough draw in college baseball. Don't get me wrong, I know WE are PASSIONATE about it, but the majority of the country just doesn't care.
Trust me, if ESPN thought it would make them money, they'd be showing it.
Trust me, if ESPN thought it would make them money, they'd be showing it.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 10:22 am to longhorn22
Posted on 6/2/14 at 10:31 am to longhorn22
The coverage has been the best it's ever been and Bases Loaded is absolutely amazing. Anyone who relies on the cable providers to watch regionals anymore is stuck in the past.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 10:32 am to longhorn22
I think the espn3 coverage has been amazing.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:50 am to longhorn22
It is very, very, very easy to get ESPN3 on your TV
I love espn's regional coverage FWIW.....every single game nationwide broadcast, what else can we ask for?
Espn doing an incredible job last year and this year with NCAA tourney coverage. ZERO complaints from me.
And the BasesLoaded channel is like crack cocaine for me.
I love espn's regional coverage FWIW.....every single game nationwide broadcast, what else can we ask for?
Espn doing an incredible job last year and this year with NCAA tourney coverage. ZERO complaints from me.
And the BasesLoaded channel is like crack cocaine for me.
This post was edited on 6/2/14 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:54 am to longhorn22
I dont understand why I can always find softball on tv but not college baseball.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:59 am to longhorn22
Buy a SmartTV folks. 1 Terabyte router. Boom. HD quality video and any game you want to watch.
PS.. Im almost 50 so the rest of you don't have an excuse regarding the technology.
PS.. Im almost 50 so the rest of you don't have an excuse regarding the technology.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 12:04 pm to longhorn22
quote:
I just think its dumb and ESPN should take more thought into some of the ways they broadcast their games to make it easier on their viewing audience. They will attract more viewers this way and can get onboard with the technology of the current era.
Uhh... I'm pretty sure ESPN3 and Bases Loaded is smack in the middle of "technology of the current era"
I do feel somewhat bad for older people that may not have a computer / high speed internet. As in, elderly people.
I do think the NCAA/ESPN (who is behind this, don't get mad at SEC/LSU who had no say here) could offer the regional feed to the local area via syndication. Even if it's just to the local cable companies.
This, along with SEC Network online, is going to result in a lot more games being broadcast, however, it is being broadcast online. If you have older family/friends, now is the time to convince them to get a high speed internet connection, and a Roku.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 12:14 pm to longhorn22
Posted on 6/2/14 at 1:08 pm to longhorn22
quote:
It should be broadcasted in the regional viewing area
I have never liked this because I'm being forced to watch what they think I want to watch. All regional coverage should be available in some format, whether on tv or streaming no matter where I live and breathe. Which, by the way, is what ESPN is doing.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 2:56 pm to longhorn22
I have enjoyed it since I have direct tv I wouldn't have been able to watch it if it were on COX. I only get the internet for baseball season for geauxzone and espn3. After the season is over I will probably cancel it since I am on it at work or on my phone when I need it so t's not that big of a deal to me. Another plus is the xbox app so I can have both ULL and LSU games split screen or easily switch during commercial breaks to the other game. No complaints here. I guess it sucks if your internet provider doesn't provide espn3
This post was edited on 6/2/14 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 6/2/14 at 3:21 pm to longhorn22
I will be your shoulder to cry on . Come to daddy
Posted on 6/2/14 at 3:24 pm to longhorn22
quote:
what makes Texas/Texas A&M deserve the ESPN2 or ESPNU slot?
They have to bring in the most viewers, which Texas/Texas A&M will, to make their advertisers happy?
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