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Pataskala
10/5/2023 4:55 PM
Tymaster wrote:expand_more
Just to show that no one is immune from being relegated to streaming services, the next two O$U games (MD and Purdue) will be shown exclusively on Peacock. I believe these are the first O$U games not on an over-the-air or traditional cable network. The times they are a-changing.
You say this like it's a bad thing. "Relegated." Streaming now has a far better reach than traditional cable/satellite which is going the way of the 8 track player. At this stage of the game, the worst place to be is on something like CBS Sports Network, FS2, or ESPNU. Those are just archaic channels that are only services that dinosaurs who can't figure out a Roku. Boomers complaining about streaming sound like folks who thought Detroit was out to kill the horse and buggy industry.
I used the term "relegated" because Peacock is not available to everyone in Ohio. There are thousands in rural Ohio who don't have access to the internet or whose internet is too expensive or has speeds that are inadequate for streaming. That's unlike over-the-air TV, which is still available to everyone through an antenna, or even satellite, which is ubiquitous through a dish. I think we often take for granted that everyone has access to affordable high-speed internet. But that's not the case. I dropped DirecTV about a year ago because they kept raising prices and moving channels to more expensive tiers. I now stream through YouTube TV because I can get the channels I want in one place, except for ESPN+, which I also stream. But I'm fortunate to live in an area that has high-speed internet access at a decent price (although it went up $5 a month last month).

There are still about 300,000 households in Ohio that can't get high-speed internet. True. This issue is supposed to be getting resolved.
Who is resolving this? It's not like the cable companies are just gonna run random wiring everywhere just in case someone might want to sign up for their internet. I have family that lives in the middle of bumf*ck nowhere in Columbiana County and the only way they'd be able to get high speed internet is through satellite. They're at least 5 miles from the nearest cable subscriber, probably more. Nobody is running wiring out that far unless it's getting paid for, usually by the customer as a special fee.

https://innovateohio.gov/priorities/resources/broadband/s...

Nice little PR piece from DeWeenie's office, but the real impetus is coming from DC. The 2021 infrastructure act had $793 million earmarked for broadband in Ohio. Unfortunately, it's up to state and local officials to make sure the projects get done. So far, this state's management has been fairly lax in putting companies' feet to the fire.
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GoCats105
10/5/2023 6:37 PM
Pataskala wrote:expand_more
Just to show that no one is immune from being relegated to streaming services, the next two O$U games (MD and Purdue) will be shown exclusively on Peacock. I believe these are the first O$U games not on an over-the-air or traditional cable network. The times they are a-changing.
You say this like it's a bad thing. "Relegated." Streaming now has a far better reach than traditional cable/satellite which is going the way of the 8 track player. At this stage of the game, the worst place to be is on something like CBS Sports Network, FS2, or ESPNU. Those are just archaic channels that are only services that dinosaurs who can't figure out a Roku. Boomers complaining about streaming sound like folks who thought Detroit was out to kill the horse and buggy industry.
I used the term "relegated" because Peacock is not available to everyone in Ohio. There are thousands in rural Ohio who don't have access to the internet or whose internet is too expensive or has speeds that are inadequate for streaming. That's unlike over-the-air TV, which is still available to everyone through an antenna, or even satellite, which is ubiquitous through a dish. I think we often take for granted that everyone has access to affordable high-speed internet. But that's not the case. I dropped DirecTV about a year ago because they kept raising prices and moving channels to more expensive tiers. I now stream through YouTube TV because I can get the channels I want in one place, except for ESPN+, which I also stream. But I'm fortunate to live in an area that has high-speed internet access at a decent price (although it went up $5 a month last month).

There are still about 300,000 households in Ohio that can't get high-speed internet. True. This issue is supposed to be getting resolved.
Who is resolving this? It's not like the cable companies are just gonna run random wiring everywhere just in case someone might want to sign up for their internet. I have family that lives in the middle of bumf*ck nowhere in Columbiana County and the only way they'd be able to get high speed internet is through satellite. They're at least 5 miles from the nearest cable subscriber, probably more. Nobody is running wiring out that far unless it's getting paid for, usually by the customer as a special fee.

https://innovateohio.gov/priorities/resources/broadband/s...

Nice little PR piece from DeWeenie's office, but the real impetus is coming from DC. The 2021 infrastructure act had $793 million earmarked for broadband in Ohio. Unfortunately, it's up to state and local officials to make sure the projects get done. So far, this state's management has been fairly lax in putting companies' feet to the fire.
If it's anything like ODOT construction in Ohio, this wont take effect until about 2036.
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Pataskala
10/5/2023 7:53 PM
GoCats105 wrote:expand_more
Just to show that no one is immune from being relegated to streaming services, the next two O$U games (MD and Purdue) will be shown exclusively on Peacock. I believe these are the first O$U games not on an over-the-air or traditional cable network. The times they are a-changing.
You say this like it's a bad thing. "Relegated." Streaming now has a far better reach than traditional cable/satellite which is going the way of the 8 track player. At this stage of the game, the worst place to be is on something like CBS Sports Network, FS2, or ESPNU. Those are just archaic channels that are only services that dinosaurs who can't figure out a Roku. Boomers complaining about streaming sound like folks who thought Detroit was out to kill the horse and buggy industry.
I used the term "relegated" because Peacock is not available to everyone in Ohio. There are thousands in rural Ohio who don't have access to the internet or whose internet is too expensive or has speeds that are inadequate for streaming. That's unlike over-the-air TV, which is still available to everyone through an antenna, or even satellite, which is ubiquitous through a dish. I think we often take for granted that everyone has access to affordable high-speed internet. But that's not the case. I dropped DirecTV about a year ago because they kept raising prices and moving channels to more expensive tiers. I now stream through YouTube TV because I can get the channels I want in one place, except for ESPN+, which I also stream. But I'm fortunate to live in an area that has high-speed internet access at a decent price (although it went up $5 a month last month).

There are still about 300,000 households in Ohio that can't get high-speed internet. True. This issue is supposed to be getting resolved.
Who is resolving this? It's not like the cable companies are just gonna run random wiring everywhere just in case someone might want to sign up for their internet. I have family that lives in the middle of bumf*ck nowhere in Columbiana County and the only way they'd be able to get high speed internet is through satellite. They're at least 5 miles from the nearest cable subscriber, probably more. Nobody is running wiring out that far unless it's getting paid for, usually by the customer as a special fee.

https://innovateohio.gov/priorities/resources/broadband/s...

Nice little PR piece from DeWeenie's office, but the real impetus is coming from DC. The 2021 infrastructure act had $793 million earmarked for broadband in Ohio. Unfortunately, it's up to state and local officials to make sure the projects get done. So far, this state's management has been fairly lax in putting companies' feet to the fire.
If it's anything like ODOT construction in Ohio, this wont take effect until about 2036.
About 20 years ago I saw Eric Idle at the Ohio Theater. He said "Columbus is a great town. It'll be so nice when it's finished." It still isn't finished.
Last Edited: 10/5/2023 7:56:15 PM by Pataskala
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greencat
10/5/2023 9:36 PM
Saw this a few days ago:

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"Ohio State’s game against Maryland has now been picked up by FOX as their Big Noon Kickoff game. So that means you will be able to watch the Buckeyes like normal on Saturday."

But it did imply that tOSU football streaming rights are not far off.
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rpbobcat
10/10/2023 6:59 AM
Rutgers game against Wisc. was on Peacock.

Their fans weren't exactly thrilled about getting "bumped" "down" to streaming.

Based on the comments on their fan forums, as well as fans I know,
a number of people trying to watch the game had "issues" with the "broadcast".

"Choppy" and "dead air" were the most common complaints.

Also, no one was happy with the quality of the broadcast team or camera work.
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Pataskala
10/10/2023 8:07 PM
rpbobcat wrote:expand_more
Rutgers game against Wisc. was on Peacock.

Their fans weren't exactly thrilled about getting "bumped" "down" to streaming.

Based on the comments on their fan forums, as well as fans I know,
a number of people trying to watch the game had "issues" with the "broadcast".

"Choppy" and "dead air" were the most common complaints.

Also, no one was happy with the quality of the broadcast team or camera work.
Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln...

Channel 4 said tonight that the Purdue game will be the first O$U football game in 30 years to not be on "live TV" (their phrase, not mine).
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OhioCatFan
10/10/2023 8:15 PM
Pataskala wrote:expand_more
Channel 4 said tonight that the Purdue game will be the first O$U football game in 30 years to not be on "live TV" (their phrase, not mine).
OK, I guess my memory was wrong that there was an OSU game last year on Peacock. Perhaps, it was another B1G game.
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Tymaster
10/10/2023 8:25 PM
Pataskala wrote:expand_more
Rutgers game against Wisc. was on Peacock.

Their fans weren't exactly thrilled about getting "bumped" "down" to streaming.

Based on the comments on their fan forums, as well as fans I know,
a number of people trying to watch the game had "issues" with the "broadcast".

"Choppy" and "dead air" were the most common complaints.

Also, no one was happy with the quality of the broadcast team or camera work.
Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln...

Channel 4 said tonight that the Purdue game will be the first O$U football game in 30 years to not be on "live TV" (their phrase, not mine).

I remember waiting ever so patiently for WOSU to air games that already had happened - games that my father and I had listened to on AM live. People today are too soft, lol.
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Pataskala
10/10/2023 9:32 PM
Tymaster wrote:expand_more
Rutgers game against Wisc. was on Peacock.

Their fans weren't exactly thrilled about getting "bumped" "down" to streaming.

Based on the comments on their fan forums, as well as fans I know,
a number of people trying to watch the game had "issues" with the "broadcast".

"Choppy" and "dead air" were the most common complaints.

Also, no one was happy with the quality of the broadcast team or camera work.
Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln...

Channel 4 said tonight that the Purdue game will be the first O$U football game in 30 years to not be on "live TV" (their phrase, not mine).

I remember waiting ever so patiently for WOSU to air games that already had happened - games that my father and I had listened to on AM live. People today are too soft, lol.
Back in the day, edited versions of Notre Dame games used to air on Sunday mornings, even if they were on live TV the day before. Ray Scott did the pbp. I forget who did the analysis originally but Paul Hornung did it after he retired from the NFL.
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IceCat76
10/11/2023 8:39 AM
Pataskala wrote:expand_more
Rutgers game against Wisc. was on Peacock.

Their fans weren't exactly thrilled about getting "bumped" "down" to streaming.

Based on the comments on their fan forums, as well as fans I know,
a number of people trying to watch the game had "issues" with the "broadcast".

"Choppy" and "dead air" were the most common complaints.

Also, no one was happy with the quality of the broadcast team or camera work.
Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln...

Channel 4 said tonight that the Purdue game will be the first O$U football game in 30 years to not be on "live TV" (their phrase, not mine).

I remember waiting ever so patiently for WOSU to air games that already had happened - games that my father and I had listened to on AM live. People today are too soft, lol.
Back in the day, edited versions of Notre Dame games used to air on Sunday mornings, even if they were on live TV the day before. Ray Scott did the pbp. I forget who did the analysis originally but Paul Hornung did it after he retired from the NFL.
I don’t recall Ray Scott one way or the other, but Paul Hornung was paired with Lindsey Nelson. “…later in the same drive…”
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Tymaster
10/11/2023 8:55 AM
IceCat76 wrote:expand_more
Rutgers game against Wisc. was on Peacock.

Their fans weren't exactly thrilled about getting "bumped" "down" to streaming.

Based on the comments on their fan forums, as well as fans I know,
a number of people trying to watch the game had "issues" with the "broadcast".

"Choppy" and "dead air" were the most common complaints.

Also, no one was happy with the quality of the broadcast team or camera work.
Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln...

Channel 4 said tonight that the Purdue game will be the first O$U football game in 30 years to not be on "live TV" (their phrase, not mine).

I remember waiting ever so patiently for WOSU to air games that already had happened - games that my father and I had listened to on AM live. People today are too soft, lol.
Back in the day, edited versions of Notre Dame games used to air on Sunday mornings, even if they were on live TV the day before. Ray Scott did the pbp. I forget who did the analysis originally but Paul Hornung did it after he retired from the NFL.
I don’t recall Ray Scott one way or the other, but Paul Hornung was paired with Lindsey Nelson. “…later in the same drive…”

LOL.
I'm fine with radio coverage for the most part. Although our guys are doofuses (having seen their antics around town and on the road, I can say that) I like their calls of the game and radio gives me a sense of nostalgia. It also allows me to do other things around the house while the game is going on.
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Tymaster
10/11/2023 9:15 AM
https://awfulannouncing.com/peacock/football-bars-restaur...
This is really bad for the sports pubs. You'd think they'd look at giving the games away as promotional. Wowza.
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BillyTheCat
10/11/2023 4:56 PM
Tymaster wrote:expand_more
Rutgers game against Wisc. was on Peacock.

Their fans weren't exactly thrilled about getting "bumped" "down" to streaming.

Based on the comments on their fan forums, as well as fans I know,
a number of people trying to watch the game had "issues" with the "broadcast".

"Choppy" and "dead air" were the most common complaints.

Also, no one was happy with the quality of the broadcast team or camera work.
Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln...

Channel 4 said tonight that the Purdue game will be the first O$U football game in 30 years to not be on "live TV" (their phrase, not mine).

I remember waiting ever so patiently for WOSU to air games that already had happened - games that my father and I had listened to on AM live. People today are too soft, lol.

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