The alleged Mtn deal has a very "so what"

[MikeWaters]

feel to it, it seems, among the fans.

I think my point of view, shared by many others, is sinking in. Just because you are on satellite, doesn't mean that anyone watches you. What percent of DTV subscribers have the sports pack?

The deal is still a disaster. Just less of a disaster than when it didn't have a satellite deal.

[Coach McGuirk]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

feel to it, it seems, among the fans.

I think my point of view, shared by many others, is sinking in. Just because you are on satellite, doesn't mean that anyone watches you. What percent of DTV subscribers have the sports pack?

The deal is still a disaster. Just less of a disaster than when it didn't have a satellite deal.

I agree. The only way it works is, 1. the channel is picked up in the 200 range just like the big 10 channel and 2. The conference can parley this into a game of the week on CBS at a 10 am start time. If these don't happen, I will be glad I can watch the games but this does nothing for the visibility and growth of the conference.

[jay santos]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

feel to it, it seems, among the fans.

I think my point of view, shared by many others, is sinking in. Just because you are on satellite, doesn't mean that anyone watches you. What percent of DTV subscribers have the sports pack?

The deal is still a disaster. Just less of a disaster than when it didn't have a satellite deal.

I look at it two ways.

1. I'm selfish and I want to watch every game. I'm very happy in that regard, and since nobody nationally watches most BYU games anyway, I'm OK with the MTN for some stuff. Nobody watched the BYU at CSU BB game 10 years ago on Blue and White sports network and picked up by channel 30 in Utah except for me and a few others.

2. The games that used to be on ESPN or regional ABC, it's very unfortunate we don't ever have a chance at that kind of exposure. I'm upset about that no matter what they do with the MTN.

[Indy Coug]

Sorry, but Regional ABC < national satellite coverage on the MTN

[TripletDaddy]

I still wont be able to get the mtn.

we dont have DirecTV, we have digital cable.

[YOhio]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

I still wont be able to get the mtn.

we dont have DirecTV, we have digital cable.

Pony up rich boy. You're really establish your high-roller cred if you had DTV and cable.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by YOhio

Pony up rich boy. You're really establish your high-roller cred if you had DTV and cable.

It is more an issue of our local homeowner association. They do not allow satellite dishes.

But to maintain my high roller cred, I am willing to hire you for a year or so to come down here and set up my new HD-DVR.

[Lost Student]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

It is more an issue of our local homeowner association. They do not allow satellite dishes.

But to maintain my high roller cred, I am willing to hire you for a year or so to come down here and set up my new HD-DVR.

Homeowner associations cannot prohibit the installation of a mini dish or tv antenna.

http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html

Now get a dish and start building up that high-roller cred!

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by Lost Student

Homeowner associations cannot prohibit the installation of a mini dish or tv antenna.

http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html

Now get a dish and start building up that high-roller cred!

Behold the power of information!

This makes sense to me. When I read through the CC&Rs, I thought, "Okay, I get why gays and Mexicans can't live here, but what the heck is wrong with having a small satellite dish on my patio?"

Now the big question: do I simply install the dish or do I make a big scene at the next HOA meeting, channeling my inner Kevin Bacon at the lectern? I can cite Ecclesiastes, which says that there is a time under the sun for everything, including leaping and dancing.

[TheSizzle36]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

Behold the power of information!

This makes sense to me. When I read through the CC&Rs, I thought, "Okay, I get why gays and Mexicans can't live here, but what the heck is wrong with having a small satellite dish on my patio?"

Now the big question: do I simply install the dish or do I make a big scene at the next HOA meeting, channeling my inner Kevin Bacon at the lectern? I can cite Ecclesiastes, which says that there is a time under the sun for everything, including leaping and dancing.

I am in a similar situation at ours. I believe they can limit where you put your dish, which can be a hassle, but they can't stop you from having one. Our HOA is a huge pain, and the way our community is set up, I can't get a good shot to get a decent signal. The only spot where I could put a dish, I would have to drill a messy hole through the front of our house to get a cable in, and I don't particularly want to do that. So for me, I'm stuck with Digital Cable (which is really Dish Network on a cable system), so until Dish gets it, I'm essentially screwed.