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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 09:40 AM
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Thank you, Big Ten Network
in an effort to make a few people even more money, the Big Ten Network was formed. They have exclusive rights to broadcast Ohio State games (at least 3 this season) and if your cable or satellite provider doesn't buy in, you don't get to see the game.

In the past every OSU game was broadcast for anyone to see in the Columbus metro area. Time Warner refused to buy in - TW wants it on a sports tier because it's expensive and Big Ten wants it to have it shown on expanded cable. (I don't care for either organization.)

It's a small rant, but it's mine. :)
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IndianaJones Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 09:53 AM
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1. I got it! nt.
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CatholicEdHead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 10:00 AM
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2. I have it via Dish Network
Go Badgers!!!!
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VenusRising Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 10:01 AM
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3. I'm with you, lizziegrace.
The games against Akron and Bowling Green I didn't mind so much, but this is Wisconsin. It's always a tough game which we don't always win. I guess we're going to have to listen to the radio today. I really miss having Insight cable. They had the Big Ten Network free for their customers.

Go Buckeyes!!
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 10:08 AM
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4. So which bar do you want to meet at??
Lazy Chameleon on Presidential Parkway is showing the game. But I have so much to get done today. But I'd really like to see the game. Bleh.
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VenusRising Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 10:47 AM
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5. I wish I could.
I've got things to do today, too.

Stupid Big 10 Network. x(
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 10:59 AM
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6. Same here
:(

I need more than an extra hour this weekend. I need an extra day. :(
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VenusRising Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 11:11 AM
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7. Woo -freakin- hoo!!
60 more minutes this weekend to think about all the things I still have yet to do.

I'm grumpy today. :P
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:07 PM
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11. Really??
Couldn't tell...

:P

:hug:
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VenusRising Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 11:13 AM
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8. Touchdown, Buckeyes!!
30 yard TD pass to Robiskie! :woohoo:

+ the extra point!

:bounce:
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fishwax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 11:16 AM
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9. The cable companies in Champaign Urbana doesn't carry it either
And tonights Illinois game is on the big 10 network as well. Stupid Big 10 Network :grr:

It's bizarre that big 10 fans in a big 10 college town can't watch their team play because of this ...
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:17 PM
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15. I lived in Champaign/Urbana
put my ex through grad school at U of I.

Your tv station options are limited even before the BTN came into town.
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fishwax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:32 PM
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21. yeah, there's some truth to that
:)
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1gobluedem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:01 PM
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10. I'm with you!
Same thing in Ann Arbor, THEN they added more games to the BTN than they said they would. I have written many, MANY irate letters to the Big Ten that they refuse to answer.

They're holding fans hostage and it's not fair.
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:08 PM
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12. They are holding us hostage
I hope the big ten network folds soon. Without getting Time Warner and some of the other big systems on board, I'm not sure they can survive for too long.
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RetroLounge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:16 PM
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13. Call me back when Ohio gets a Pro Football Team...
Edited on Sat Nov-03-07 12:21 PM by RetroLounge
:hide:

RL

edit: spelling
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LadyoftheRabbits Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:16 PM
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14. Oho!
It's on. :P :rofl:
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:19 PM
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16. I - O!!
Showoff. I'm glad you can see it in the dorm. :)
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RetroLounge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:21 PM
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18. ...
:hi:

:rofl:

RL
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:19 PM
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17. I think you should hide
:P
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RetroLounge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:21 PM
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19. I couldn't hide from you for long...
:loveya:

RL
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:22 PM
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20. Awww shucks
:loveya:
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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:37 PM
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22. It's on WOW....
I think WOW is all over Ohio...

The cables great...

I love it...
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-03-07 12:38 PM
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23. I had WOW when I lived in the city.
Out here in the boondocks, the only cable company is Time Warner. :(
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