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Big Ten Network (BTN)

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Tlangs;1012207; said:
Who actually watches TV of any kind from April - August?

...unless you like Big Brother or re-runs of CSI
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I would thik in april there would be a bit of demand for the BTN since they will most likely be doing lots of spring pratice/spring games

April-may-june....some spring sports I will watch esp, if the writers strike is still going on as by then they will probally be showing who wants to marry an albino or something like that on network television
 
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Lockup;1012216; said:
no they won't and we know the demand went down after the FBall season started too. It will fire up again now that BBall is getting started and then die down again.

It is a fair question to ask but in reality what is the demand for just about any station at that time. Like was said unless you enjoy watching reruns there is a not a big demand for many stations at that time.
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No doubt that TV watching takes a dip in the summer. But not the dip that BTN will see. Frankly, I don't really care about the whole thing, I was just chiming in that BTNs strength in programming has passed for this year. BBall season will see SOME people upset, but relatively few. And then, as summer rolls around, BTN will really be waiting for something meaningful to kick up (the CFB season again).

And yeah, some folks will watch spring ball and fall practice tidbits if they can, but honestly, that population is pretty slim. Would I watch it...sure. But most folks don't.
 
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matcar;1012405; said:
No doubt that TV watching takes a dip in the summer. But not the dip that BTN will see. Frankly, I don't really care about the whole thing, I was just chiming in that BTNs strength in programming has passed for this year. BBall season will see SOME people upset, but relatively few. And then, as summer rolls around, BTN will really be waiting for something meaningful to kick up (the CFB season again).

And yeah, some folks will watch spring ball and fall practice tidbits if they can, but honestly, that population is pretty slim. Would I watch it...sure. But most folks don't.
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I disagree about the demand going small during BBall season. Now in some areas sure but do you think it will get heated up more in Indian, Ill and MSU country? I sure think it will.
 
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Lockup;1012423; said:
I disagree about the demand going small during BBall season. Now in some areas sure but do you think it will get heated up more in Indian, Ill and MSU country? I sure think it will.
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I'm just being honest about the relative demand for basketball, which has taken a serious dip compared to FB. Yeah, there will be some folks clamoring for it, but you probably won't see a bunch of articles about it like w/ football...it's just the nature of things. No biggie.
 
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They were talking on the BTN last night that Illinois will be int he Rose. I haven't heard this speculation anywhere except on the BTN. Maybe they were thinking that Hawaii would lose to Washington because they were losing during the telecast of Big Ten tonight.

I think Illinois to the Rose Bowl is a really bad idea. Hopefully juice could capture lightning in a bottle for a second game......but i doubt it.
 
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Tlangs;1015188; said:
They were talking on the BTN last night that Illinois will be int he Rose. I haven't heard this speculation anywhere except on the BTN. Maybe they were thinking that Hawaii would lose to Washington because they were losing during the telecast of Big Ten tonight.

I think Illinois to the Rose Bowl is a really bad idea. Hopefully juice could capture lightning in a bottle for a second game......but i doubt it.
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The Illini are IN the Rose Bowl. They have already been contacted by the committee. It is in every Chicago newspaper. They only needed the Buckeyes going to the BCS Championship and then be ranked in the top 14 (accomplished). The current rules were created because the Rose Bowl wanted to preserve their Big Ten / Pac 10 matchup and felt they got screwed in '03 ('02 season) when Iowa went to the Orange Bowl. Also, they are not allowed to select UGA under the current rules, since the Sugar lost their natural SEC connection in LSU. So, the Rose certainly isn't going to select ASU to play USC in a conference game, and they certainly aren't going to select one of the Big 12 teams, so the Illini is clearly their only/best option, and I couldn't be happier for them and the Big Ten Conference.
 
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heisman;1015207; said:
The Illini are IN the Rose Bowl. They have already been contacted by the committee. It is in every Chicago newspaper. They only needed the Buckeyes going to the BCS Championship and then be ranked in the top 14 (accomplished). The current rules were created because the Rose Bowl wanted to preserve their Big Ten / Pac 10 matchup and felt they got screwed in '03 ('02 season) when Iowa went to the Orange Bowl. Also, they are not allowed to select UGA under the current rules, since the Sugar lost their natural SEC connection in LSU. So, the Rose certainly isn't going to select ASU to play USC in a conference game, and they certainly aren't going to select one of the Big 12 teams, so the Illini is clearly their best option, and I couldn't be happier for them and the conference.
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Damn. LIke the Zooker needed a recruiting bump. "Bums to Rose Bowl in two years, beat the maybe BCS Champion in their house"

Ron should get COTY
 
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ScriptOhio;1038500; said:
Ohio State wins 11 games during the regular season. So what does the BTN show tonight at 8:00 PM? The one loss!!!

Tonight Illinois vs Ohio State at 8 PM
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Through pain comes learning. Self-knowledge is crucial. By then, I'll be drunk enough that I'll not mind--I'll just be happy to see my Buckeyes.


...Or I'll fire up the HD-DVR and watch THE GAME again. :)
 
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Tonight at 8 PM basketball: 1988 Michigan at Ohio State

Hint who wins: After a jumper by Glen Rice tied it at 68 with 14 seconds remaining, the Buckeyes? Curtis Wilson spotted Grady Mateen under the basket for an easy dunk. Michigan?s Terry Mills? attempted a three-pointer at the buzzer for the win, but it banked off the rim, allowing Ohio State to narrowly escape with a 70-68 victory, ending Michigan?s 13-game winning streak.


A few more classic Ohio State games (check listing for time):

Tuesday, January 15th
Michigan State at Ohio State ? 3/3/1991
Second-ranked Ohio State had reeled off eight straight victories since it last faced Michigan State and the Buckeyes were looking for revenge on their home court. With one second left and the game tied at 64, the Buckeyes? Jamaal Brown drew a foul. He drained the second free throw to give Ohio State a 65-64 victory and a share of the Big Ten title.

Tuesday, February 5th
Indiana at Ohio State - 2/17/1991
In a game that saw the lead change hands 16 times in the second half, neither team could manage a lead of more than six points. Indiana freshman phenom Damon Bailey scored 32 points without committing a single turnover while Ohio State forward and current Big Ten Network analyst Jim Jackson racked up 30 points, 11 rebounds and a game-winning assist. However, it was Treg Lee who sank the winning shot for the Buckeyes, lifting them to a 97-95 victory.

Tuesday, February 19th
Wisconsin at Ohio State - 2/25/2007
In an intense defensive struggle, second-ranked Ohio State upset No. 1 Wisconsin 49-48. Freshman Mike Conley showed tremendous grace under pressure, as his last second shot rolled around the front of the rim for an agonizing moment before falling in, giving Ohio State back-to-back Big Ten titles for the first time since 1962.

Network to Televise 36 Classic Big Ten Basketball Contests - Big Ten Network
 
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