Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
I believe he's the Minneapolis Star and Tribune Gopher hockey beat writer.
I believe he's the Minneapolis Star and Tribune Gopher hockey beat writer.
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Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
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ScoobyDoo
NPC
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
So, they require TWO BIG 10 schools to broadcast a hockey game? Does that mean that if Michigan plays Florida in basketball they'll turn it down?
What a JOKE.
And they're still skipping Michigan State/Minnesota.
So, they require TWO BIG 10 schools to broadcast a hockey game? Does that mean that if Michigan plays Florida in basketball they'll turn it down?
What a JOKE.
And they're still skipping Michigan State/Minnesota.
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
Minnesota's version of Andy Baggot, then. (That's not a compliment).
Minnesota's version of Andy Baggot, then. (That's not a compliment).
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
Earlier in the Fall, I believe an Ohio State blogger posted an interview he had with one of the BTN bigwigs. One of the questions was along the lines of "what sport do you wish you could televise more of?" and the answer was a flat out "Men's hockey." Apparently there is a bit of an issue with the various CCHA and WCHA TV contracts, as the BTN doesn't always get first choice of what games to broadcast. However, I can't believe that this is something that can't be worked out over time.
Earlier in the Fall, I believe an Ohio State blogger posted an interview he had with one of the BTN bigwigs. One of the questions was along the lines of "what sport do you wish you could televise more of?" and the answer was a flat out "Men's hockey." Apparently there is a bit of an issue with the various CCHA and WCHA TV contracts, as the BTN doesn't always get first choice of what games to broadcast. However, I can't believe that this is something that can't be worked out over time.
ScoobyDoo
NPC
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
They're lying then. Wisconsin barely has any games on TV. OSU has the same issue. If they wanted to broadcast games they could.
They're lying then. Wisconsin barely has any games on TV. OSU has the same issue. If they wanted to broadcast games they could.
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
Why isn't the ShowCase on then (as has been asked before)? The BTN needs to hire better liars.
Why isn't the ShowCase on then (as has been asked before)? The BTN needs to hire better liars.
GB Puck Fan
It's A Great Day For Hockey
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
No, they're not lying. There are a whole lot of contractual issues that prevent them from just cherrypicking games.
It's an issue that most definitely can be worked out over time, but things are a lot more complicated than some on these boards would like to think.
No, they're not lying. There are a whole lot of contractual issues that prevent them from just cherrypicking games.
It's an issue that most definitely can be worked out over time, but things are a lot more complicated than some on these boards would like to think.
GreatLakerMohawk
Mushroom Cloud-Laying Mofo
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
Some of you Big Ten fans are so incestuous about it you lose sight of everything.
Some of you Big Ten fans are so incestuous about it you lose sight of everything.
ScoobyDoo
NPC
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
Oh, please. Someone post the contracts then that prevent games that are not being broadcast by someone to be picked up by the Big 10. It's a bunch of hooey.
And there it is. Cherry pick. The big 10 only wants to broadcast the games they want, not just broadcast games. They want the same games everyone else already has/wants. They're a joke.
Oh, please. Someone post the contracts then that prevent games that are not being broadcast by someone to be picked up by the Big 10. It's a bunch of hooey.
And there it is. Cherry pick. The big 10 only wants to broadcast the games they want, not just broadcast games. They want the same games everyone else already has/wants. They're a joke.
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uwbadgers14
Registered User
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
The fact that it was even discussed is more then I would like...
The fact that it was even discussed is more then I would like...
redheadzeb
New member
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
I really only have an opinion on the statements about televising College Hockey games, any College Hockey games, and I've got to agree with Scooby on this one. I'll concede that there may be contracts that, on their face, may make it appear difficult to pick broadcasts by setting up a pecking order, but the answer to 99 out of 100 questions is always ca$h money.
If a Big Ten school is involved in a game not being previously televised, it should be extremely easy to step in and televise said game because they will be PAYING for it, and well. As well as extended sports tier cable/satellite will allow, anyway. Which, even if it is $1.00, that is $1.00 more in television revenue than the game was getting previously.
The CCHA or WCHA shouldn't be a barrier, either, as this gives their member institutions not a part of the Big Ten an awesome opportunity for free advertisement. Additionally, the CCHA and WCHA can plug their conference tourneys.
So, yeah, if you want to "fill a void" on Friday night: do it, BTN.
I really only have an opinion on the statements about televising College Hockey games, any College Hockey games, and I've got to agree with Scooby on this one. I'll concede that there may be contracts that, on their face, may make it appear difficult to pick broadcasts by setting up a pecking order, but the answer to 99 out of 100 questions is always ca$h money.
If a Big Ten school is involved in a game not being previously televised, it should be extremely easy to step in and televise said game because they will be PAYING for it, and well. As well as extended sports tier cable/satellite will allow, anyway. Which, even if it is $1.00, that is $1.00 more in television revenue than the game was getting previously.
The CCHA or WCHA shouldn't be a barrier, either, as this gives their member institutions not a part of the Big Ten an awesome opportunity for free advertisement. Additionally, the CCHA and WCHA can plug their conference tourneys.
So, yeah, if you want to "fill a void" on Friday night: do it, BTN.
Slap Shot
I got nothing
VarsityWisconsin
Registered User
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
Who says we still can't play UND and DU if a Big Ten conference is formed? There will be plenty of non conference opportunity and an effort can be made to get those teams on our schedule each year.
Who says we still can't play UND and DU if a Big Ten conference is formed? There will be plenty of non conference opportunity and an effort can be made to get those teams on our schedule each year.
uwbadgers14
Registered User
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
Can anyone explain why the BigTen Network is not showing any of the College Hockey showcase next week??? ***
Can anyone explain why the BigTen Network is not showing any of the College Hockey showcase next week??? ***
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
Little late to the party there, Buckminster.
Little late to the party there, Buckminster.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
Bingo.
Do we dare start some sort of letter writing campaign towards the BTN to this effect?
Bingo.
Do we dare start some sort of letter writing campaign towards the BTN to this effect?
uwbadgers14
Registered User
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
who cares its a horrid idea either way... college hockey is unique the same way NCAA basketball is unique, you have smaller schools that can compete with the bigger named schools. There are ways to try to make college hockey more mainstream and making a Big Ten conference is not it, at all... you want to have a in season tournament among the Big Ten Schools that have programs and make it part of a non conference schedule, thats a great idea. But I don't want to be in the same conf. as OSU, Mich, Mich St. EVER! Those schools have great rivalries and we have great rivalries over here, you mix them and everything gets messed up...
who cares its a horrid idea either way... college hockey is unique the same way NCAA basketball is unique, you have smaller schools that can compete with the bigger named schools. There are ways to try to make college hockey more mainstream and making a Big Ten conference is not it, at all... you want to have a in season tournament among the Big Ten Schools that have programs and make it part of a non conference schedule, thats a great idea. But I don't want to be in the same conf. as OSU, Mich, Mich St. EVER! Those schools have great rivalries and we have great rivalries over here, you mix them and everything gets messed up...
MadCityRich
20 Years and Counting
Re: Big Ten conference discussed, rejected
There is womens floor hockey or ping pong or something more important going on. There will be NO BTHC...lock the thread.
There is womens floor hockey or ping pong or something more important going on. There will be NO BTHC...lock the thread.