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Need some help watching the games while I'm deployed
Posted on 8/21/13 at 11:46 am
Posted on 8/21/13 at 11:46 am
Greetings to all. I'm a medic in the US Army attached to a line unit currently in route to Afghanistan where I'll be assigned long after football season ends. On the FOB I'm on, I already know I'm going to have several issues with being able to watch my Tigers play. The time difference and internet connection being the main ones. We should have AFN Sports down there but they only show one game and its usually luck of the draw. (and it'll probably be when I'm working)
Anyway, I know a lot of you record the games in their entirety, just to have, or make highlight vids, etc. I was wondering if it would be possible to digitally send me the games the following day through some internet connection means. Needless to say, I'm not that internet savvy, but I'm sure there are programs to allow the transfer of large files.
I would be extremely grateful if anyone can do this for me. This is my first military deployment and being able to watch my Tigers play would be a welcome distraction.
Thank you, and God bless
Anyway, I know a lot of you record the games in their entirety, just to have, or make highlight vids, etc. I was wondering if it would be possible to digitally send me the games the following day through some internet connection means. Needless to say, I'm not that internet savvy, but I'm sure there are programs to allow the transfer of large files.
I would be extremely grateful if anyone can do this for me. This is my first military deployment and being able to watch my Tigers play would be a welcome distraction.
Thank you, and God bless
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Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:58 pm to geauxtigahs87
Hey man I did a season in Afghanistan (2011) and its not terrible except for no booze! AFN shows two SEC games every Saturday and usually a Thursday game. Also all FOBs have internet that is ok, streaming was maddening but better than nothing. I listened to non televised games on the internet, I'm older and I love listening to games! Put up an LSU flag and wear your colors in the gym, you will have Tiger fans hit you up that you can watch games with and there will be plenty of guys watching all the SEC games.
You keep your head down man that shite is over ok, take care of your guys it will go by quickly.
You keep your head down man that shite is over ok, take care of your guys it will go by quickly.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:04 pm to geauxtigahs87
Have you ever heard of the slingbox? It is a great piece of hardware and works really well. If you have good internet connection, it basically let's you hookup to someones calbe or directv box and view whatever they can view at their house. the "slingbox" is hooked up the the box at their house and connected to the internet through their router.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:09 pm to geauxtigahs87
Good luck man. I missed much of 2008 and 2009 seasons without afn. I did get the saints Super Bowl via mail 6 weeks afterwards. I don't know of a technologically more advanced option because Internet transfer is probably not feasible over there.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:17 pm to Qwerty
On the FOB I was on not enough bandwidth for the sling. But get with your 6 shop guys, they will have the absolute latest technology available!
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:57 pm to geauxtigahs87
Hey bro. Since you are out there takin care of business, and I'm over here soaking up all this freedom, if you want, I can give you access to my slingbox and I have Geaux Zone.
I did it before for a poster here and I'll do it again. Now my local channels are Birmingham so no Saints, there is that, but I will not be in any blackouts for LSU which is good.
Reply to this if you would like my email address.
Thank you for your service.
I did it before for a poster here and I'll do it again. Now my local channels are Birmingham so no Saints, there is that, but I will not be in any blackouts for LSU which is good.
Reply to this if you would like my email address.
Thank you for your service.
This post was edited on 8/21/13 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 8/21/13 at 9:27 pm to geauxtigahs87
I can't help you out - just want to say thanks for your service.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 9:31 pm to geauxtigahs87
Most games were put on you tube a day or 2 after the games were played last year.
Eta we salute you guys!
Eta we salute you guys!
This post was edited on 8/21/13 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 8/21/13 at 9:31 pm to Gremlins Village
quote:
Posted by Gremlins Village I can't help you out - just want to say thanks for your service.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 9:34 pm to tigerfan in bamaland
i'm currently deployed on USS Bonhomme Richard in the Coral Sea and I'm looking for someone who can help me out as well...
Posted on 8/21/13 at 9:39 pm to IPlayedGreatTonight
I'd love to help out.
This post was edited on 8/21/13 at 10:12 pm
Posted on 8/21/13 at 10:38 pm to tigerfan in bamaland
Sorry it took awhile to respond. Like I said the internet is tricky and we don't always have access to it. But yeah, I've heard of slingbox, that would be awesome.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 11:26 pm to geauxtigahs87
You will need a pretty constant signal to watch it. I can DVR the games though so you won't need to watch them live. I can do other games too just let me know which ones.
This post was edited on 8/22/13 at 4:56 am
Posted on 8/22/13 at 6:23 am to geauxtigahs87
I can't offer any help, but thank you for your service. God bless and
Posted on 8/22/13 at 9:11 am to Qwerty
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Posted on 8/22/13 at 9:12 am to cajunjj
Good luck man as a Korean Vet. I appreciate your service & be safe!
Posted on 8/22/13 at 10:17 am to geauxtigahs87
Thank You For Your Service and God Bless and Keep You Safe!!
And of course
And of course
Posted on 8/22/13 at 11:10 am to justmebeno
vipboxsports.eu
Posted on 8/22/13 at 12:21 pm to geauxtigahs87
HOOAH! My Brother. I know and applaud your sacrifice. I was 66F w 528th SB Fort Bragg. I am more than happy to have you use my GeauxZone account as well. Let me know. God Bless you. Shoot, Move and Communicate.
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