One day, while surfing Cox cable, I realized The Longhorn Network was up and running. Not must see TV, but a nice CFB cable option to have.

But it begs the question: why do I have to plead with Cox to carry a must-see sports channel that covers my LSU region and a way more interesting/competitive conference???

It's those kind of dumbass moves that make me want satellite sometimes.

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Posted by sbrian3915

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Posted on 5/16/14 at 7:29 am to Oyster

I've posted this numerous times and i will post it again.

If you are on a cable carrier that has access to WatchESPN, then chances are the deal will be done on time. These carriers have already gone through serious negotiations with Disney recently and that is a good sign that this too will be done.

Currently, those provers are: UVerse (deal already done for SECN), Bright House, Midcontinent, Time Warner, Charter, Cox, Verizon FIOS, Comcast, Dish (deal aldready done).

If you are on one of those providers, then chances are a deal will be done in time for the launch or very early on after launch.

Repeat...its by no means guaranteed (except for AT&T and Dish), but you should have some confidence thata deal will be done.

DirecTV almost has to do something for launch. One of their selling points is that they have a better working relationship with the varied networks than does Dish, so with Dish for once jumping on board early, it's pretty much a given that DTV will be on board.

If you are not one of these providers, then it might be a while. If they have balked at paying ESPN's fees for WatchESPN, then there is no way they will pay for SECN without a fight.

This post was edited on 5/16/14 at 7:35 am

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Posted by sbrian3915

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Posted on 5/16/14 at 7:32 am to LSUFreek

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But it begs the question: why do I have to plead with Cox to carry a must-see sports channel that covers my LSU region and a way more interesting/competitive conference???

Its a negotiating tactic. Demand will determine how high Cox is willing to pay ESPN. The only way to quantify demand is to call in.

This is all part of the process. Be patient. It's still May.

FWIW, Cox carries Bevo TV due to the comprehensvive deal they did with Disney last year that added WatchESPN among other things. That deal is why I believe they will get a deal in place for the SECN in time.

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