Beefs game is listed on gameplan/espn3 without the 'exclusive' designation. So shouldn't it be widely available on cable TV (instead of only the 'net with its questionable/variable quality)?
Not exactly -- the "exclusive" moniker merely means the game was being produced and aired only on ESPN3.com. This game is being produced by Time Warner in Buffalo, who produces many of the home games for the Bulls and Orange that aren't otherwise televised, much like Buckeye Cable does in NW Ohio, and GTN used to do for us.
Much as our GTN deal didn't do much for our friends in Buffalo when they came to Athens, the same is likely true here. The advantage to 3 is making that type of game available in some fashion elsewhere in the country.
Note, the game is listed here as ESPN3, but specifically not GamePlan -- I haven't seen anything to indicate it will be available through that subscription cable service yet.
[UPDATE]
Recently found that the GamePlan logo is showing up on our game as ESPN.com, so if you subscribe to that, you should be in luck (also, this is great news for those who may wish to watch in a watering hole of their choice).
Last Edited: 10/3/2011 1:17:59 AM by anorris