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Post by njumass08 » Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:13 am

^ If the deal is with Eleven Sports I don't think you'll see it on any other cable networks. I could be wrong but I think the only other way you'll be able to have access is via streaming on our website.

But this is just a guess on my part and once we hear an official announcement I'm sure it will be a lot clearer.
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Post by Puffton395 » Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:43 pm

Steve81 wrote:What I care most about regarding broadcasting is exposure/reaching the local casual sports fan. If the choice was between NESN+ or CSN, it would be CSN as the casual sports fan may not even know NESN+ exists.

Eventually converting some of those casual fans to UMass fans.
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Post by mdogt12 » Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:01 pm

http://www.gocrimson.com/general/2017-1 ... 0725kvcto5

Harvard expanding coverage with NESN.

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Post by mdogt12 » Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:04 pm

Josh Pacheco‏Verified account @Joshontheradio Jul 24
Josh Pacheco Retweeted Daniel Ormsby
And we should get confirmation of that UH/UMass game shortly. Likely means that it would be on PPV in Hawaii.
Josh Pacheco‏Verified account @Joshontheradio Jul 24
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Note that @ElevenSportsHQ is only available in Hawaii on Dish, DirecTV, and Hawaiian Telcom. Not available on Spectrum. (cc: @mattsarz)]

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Post by MJatUM » Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:05 am

So sounds like a better broadcast deal for our away fans than the home fans :roll:

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Post by Steve81 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:08 am

FYI We are not alone in finalizing agreements as CAA Football is in a similar situation.
BALTIMORE — The Colonial Athletic Association is nearing a media rights agreement for football, league commissioner Joe D’Antonio said Tuesday.

D’Antonio, now in his second year with the conference, said the CAA is negotiating with both CBS Digital and Twitter.

“We anticipate announcing some type of package with either or both of those entities,” D’Antonio said. “What we’re trying to do is be as progressive as we possibly can and evolve with the times.

“I don’t think it’s any secret right now that more and more people daily are getting their content on mediums that are different than the conventional television.”

League associate commissioner for football Brian Gordon said an official announcement could come as early as the next three weeks, ahead of the 2017 season start.

The idea behind a digital push is finding the quickest way to reach consumers, D’Antonio said.

A partnership with Twitter would allow fans to watch CAA football games on mobile devices and computers.
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Post by MJatUM » Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:24 am

With all due respect to the CAA the fact that we are having similar problems to an FCS conference is not reassuring.

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Post by Calmass9 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:19 am

Any deal that gives us the ability to stream games online and also leave the door open for syndicated TV viewing (via CSN, NESN, CBSSports etc...) is preferred. I'm assuming that is what the administration is working towards.

At the same time, I find it shocking that ESPN or CBS Sports wont pick up the opening game vs Hawaii. Football fans are starved for live games and will watch pretty much anything on August 26th, that includes two bad college teams from polar opposite ends of the country.

Bamford has pulled rabbits out of his hat multiple times, I really don't think I've been disappointed with a single decision he's made in his tenure. I'll wait to pass judgement until we hear all the TV details from the administration.

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Post by Steve81 » Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:12 pm

From Matt Sarzyniak's tweet @mattsarz

Looking doubtful for CBSSports.
Too bad as our own Jenny Dell is a reporter.

Play-by-Play/Analyst/Reporter:

Carter Blackburn/Aaron Taylor/Jenny Dell


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Post by Mizor » Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:44 am

This new broadcasting deal sounds promising.

http://www.gazettenet.com/UMass-footbal ... s-11645117

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Post by Steve81 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:54 am

Regarding NESN, don't see any conflicts with Harvard.
All our home games are at 3:30 PM except for Nov 11 at 4 PM and the opener at 6 PM
The fall schedule of Harvard home events set to be broadcast live by NESN is below. Please note that that broadcast schedule is subject to change. Additional dates to be announced.


Date Time EventChannel

Sept. 13 4 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Quinnipiac NESN

Sept. 23 12 noon Football vs. Brown NESNplus

Oct. 3 4 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. New Hampshire NESN

Oct. 10 4 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Boston College NESN

Oct. 14 12 noon Football vs. Lafayette NESN

Oct. 28 12 noon Football vs. Dartmouth NESN

Nov. 11 12 noon Football vs. Penn NESNplus
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Post by UMass02 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:22 am

There seem to be confused fans on Twitter. NESN or NESN Plus will carry the games on TV. UMass will stream the games on the internet.

The amount of concern by some fans in regards to home games is a bit disconcerting. Although I know TV games can be a good recruiting tool, the fans that are the most upset about the broadcasts are likely the fans who can't or won't attend games at McGuirk.

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Post by Quann » Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:42 pm

No more Andy Gresh? I know a lot of people can't stand him but I thought he did a pretty job. Him and Eric Frede are good together.

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Post by Berkman » Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:32 pm

Mizor wrote:This new broadcasting deal sounds promising.

http://www.gazettenet.com/UMass-footbal ... s-11645117
At least I can pick up the streams here in NC and be able to watch the games. Next year I will be able to go to APP ST when they come down this way.

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Post by mdogt12 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:33 pm

Aug 26 Red Sox 4:05
Sep 9 Red Sox 7:10
Sep 30 Red Sox TBD
Oct 21 Bruins 7PM
Oct 28 Bruins 7PM
Nov 11 Bruins 7PM
So may be some NESN Plus with 1 hour Red Sox pregame or games taking priority.
Plus NESN GO app if your provider is listed.

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