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Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
- Thread starter gophfan
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Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
During the winter time FSN just wants to break even until the Twins start up in April. Currently the Wild outdraw the Wolves and the Gophers. If I remember right the Gophers draw a little under the Wolves but not by much.
During the winter time FSN just wants to break even until the Twins start up in April. Currently the Wild outdraw the Wolves and the Gophers. If I remember right the Gophers draw a little under the Wolves but not by much.
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
I haven't talked to anybody about this last comment but I highly doubt FSN will broadcast non Gophers games. The dufos Bruce McLeod should negotiate a WCHA game or games of the week. A while back the WCHA was talking about a game of the week or a WCHA television network like the Big Ten but he didn't believe they could do it. This guy does not ever plan or see the big picture in accordance with the WCHA. IMO, his time has passed and the WCHA needs leadership.
All Gopher Big Ten games will be broadcasted on the BTN.
I haven't talked to anybody about this last comment but I highly doubt FSN will broadcast non Gophers games. The dufos Bruce McLeod should negotiate a WCHA game or games of the week. A while back the WCHA was talking about a game of the week or a WCHA television network like the Big Ten but he didn't believe they could do it. This guy does not ever plan or see the big picture in accordance with the WCHA. IMO, his time has passed and the WCHA needs leadership.
moose97
New member
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
Pre BTHC it MIGHT have worked, but I'm still skeptical. Now? Now way.
Midco Sports Network (which has something like 3 sub-channels) picks up a lot of the Charter games (MSU and SCSU) plus the Fighting Sioux Sports Net games. If they could figure out a way to get Midco Sports Net wider distribution, or get a game of the week, just doing the same (picking up the production from Charter, FSSN and Lakeland here in Bemidji) on 45, that would be the way to go.
Pre BTHC it MIGHT have worked, but I'm still skeptical. Now? Now way.
Midco Sports Network (which has something like 3 sub-channels) picks up a lot of the Charter games (MSU and SCSU) plus the Fighting Sioux Sports Net games. If they could figure out a way to get Midco Sports Net wider distribution, or get a game of the week, just doing the same (picking up the production from Charter, FSSN and Lakeland here in Bemidji) on 45, that would be the way to go.
scsutommyboy
Frozen four or Bust!!
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
With government funding of public TV going way down is Lakeland going to have the money to keep broadcasting BSU games?
With government funding of public TV going way down is Lakeland going to have the money to keep broadcasting BSU games?
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
I agree but Fox Sports North could do a game of the week.
I agree but Fox Sports North could do a game of the week.
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
In concern to B1G network broadcasts, I foresee them featuring either Minnesota or Michigan vs other B1G opponent every weekend to maximize ratings as opposed to B1G games between the other 4. Not trying to bring down the other 4, but a PSU-OSU style game is like gopher football vs Northwestern no one out side those two fan-bases care to watch, not to mention the vast majority of the home-team fans are at the game.
In concern to B1G network broadcasts, I foresee them featuring either Minnesota or Michigan vs other B1G opponent every weekend to maximize ratings as opposed to B1G games between the other 4. Not trying to bring down the other 4, but a PSU-OSU style game is like gopher football vs Northwestern no one out side those two fan-bases care to watch, not to mention the vast majority of the home-team fans are at the game.
moose97
New member
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
They sold a lot of "underwriting" sponsorships that paid for the bulk of the production costs. Last I heard, they were even looking at expanding to broadcast a couple of the high school games that are played at Sanford Center (based on the success of the BSU broadcasts). Beyond '11-'12, we'll see, but next year is a done deal.
They sold a lot of "underwriting" sponsorships that paid for the bulk of the production costs. Last I heard, they were even looking at expanding to broadcast a couple of the high school games that are played at Sanford Center (based on the success of the BSU broadcasts). Beyond '11-'12, we'll see, but next year is a done deal.
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
And in an announcement that reminds me of Esso becoming Exxon, the Big Ten Network is now the BTN!!!!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sport...r-new-products/2011/05/31/AGh78bFH_story.html
I will sleep better tonight.
And in an announcement that reminds me of Esso becoming Exxon, the Big Ten Network is now the BTN!!!!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sport...r-new-products/2011/05/31/AGh78bFH_story.html
I will sleep better tonight.
scsutommyboy
Frozen four or Bust!!
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
If you think some how showing games on BTN is going to some how grow the sport to new heights you are nuts. People need to face the facts this is a regional sport and the only people that care are the few fans who follow it.
If you think some how showing games on BTN is going to some how grow the sport to new heights you are nuts. People need to face the facts this is a regional sport and the only people that care are the few fans who follow it.
scsutommyboy
Frozen four or Bust!!
bigblue_dl
Armed
bronconick
Yep, still here
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
Here's some tips.
1. Buy an english book. Pay special attention to the grammar and spelling sections.
2. Stop repeating the same stupid "subsidy" argument over and over again. No one has made that argument in some time. Subsidies would involve checks being cut from the Big Ten schools to the smaller ones. If anything, the creation of a BTHC would increase these subsidies you're so in terror of in the form of paying schools for home games with no return dates.
3. Stop being a toolbag in general.
Here's some tips.
1. Buy an english book. Pay special attention to the grammar and spelling sections.
2. Stop repeating the same stupid "subsidy" argument over and over again. No one has made that argument in some time. Subsidies would involve checks being cut from the Big Ten schools to the smaller ones. If anything, the creation of a BTHC would increase these subsidies you're so in terror of in the form of paying schools for home games with no return dates.
3. Stop being a toolbag in general.
MinnesotaNorthStar
Minding the gap
Nick's point was the word "subsidy" doesn't mean what you think it means...and you should stop being a tool.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
Not a subsidy. What you are questioning is the dependence of small schools on the B1Gs.
To be honest, that's just a sad reality. Basketball programs at small schools can afford to have no self-sustainability because its cheap. Football programs at small schools can (sometimes) afford it because football is so popular.
Hockey has neither going for it, which means that hockey programs at some small schools simply just can't survive on their own. It's a shame, and it's terrible, but it is a harsh truth that will once again rear its ugly head the moment another school decides to join Wayne State, Fairfield and Findlay in the graveyard.
Not a subsidy. What you are questioning is the dependence of small schools on the B1Gs.
To be honest, that's just a sad reality. Basketball programs at small schools can afford to have no self-sustainability because its cheap. Football programs at small schools can (sometimes) afford it because football is so popular.
Hockey has neither going for it, which means that hockey programs at some small schools simply just can't survive on their own. It's a shame, and it's terrible, but it is a harsh truth that will once again rear its ugly head the moment another school decides to join Wayne State, Fairfield and Findlay in the graveyard.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Im sick of the BTHC fearmongering
But mostly the part about being a tool, I think that was his main point.