gfhockey Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Didnt know where to put this but wonder how it affects us?? http://billingsgazette.com/sports/college/big-sky-conference/root-sports-buys-broadcasting-rights-for-big-sky-conference-games/article_91d58965-129f-5439-88bb-cf61a32705ed.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Didnt know where to put this but wonder how it affects us?? http://billingsgazet...61a32705ed.html I'm assuming it won't affect us all that much. Altitude has been the Big Sky's television partner in recent seasons. At most, it probably just means that any time North Dakota plays Montana or Montana St. in football, you'll have more options to watch it, especially if you live in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana. All UM and MSU games are televised home and away, and the FSSN/UNDSN has a good track record of picking up available satellite feeds of away games. This might make it easier for Sioux fans that are not DirecTV or Midcontinent subsribers to see the Sioux. My understanding is that UND's deal with Fox College Sports is largely unaffected by any TV deals that the Big Sky or the NCHC makes. Just that Root Sports and CBS College Sports will have "first-right-of-refusal" type deal.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I've been wondering this for a while. Does anyone know why Root sports has taken over fsn in some markets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I wonder if there is any chance that Altitude may look to the NCHC for more programming given that Denver and Colorado College are in their coverage area.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Love seeing UND on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I've been wondering this for a while. Does anyone know why Root sports has taken over fsn in some markets? Directv owns what was FS Rocky Mtn, FS Pittsburgh and FS Northwest. SInce Fox no longer owns them Directv changed the nams to ROOT. They still show lots of programming from Fox Sports though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishSiouxFan Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Love seeing UND on this. I agree, UND was represented very well in this commercial! We have a fairly large fan base given the size of the state and the media market we reside in. Does anyone know if this channel supports HD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 from what i understand and read itsall hd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 From an EWU blog... big sky tv deal. DIRECTV Sports Networks will produce and televise up to 18 Big Sky Conference football games each season, including the annual Montana-Montana State rivalry game, beginning with the 2012 football season. Under the agreement, it may also broadcast up to 12 regular season conference basketball games as well as Big Sky quarterfinal and semifinal conference men’s basketball tournament games. All events will be produced and distributed in High Definition with new state-of-the-art graphics elements customized for the Big Sky Conference and its teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I can't wait to see a UND Football game broadcast in HD; this is a great thing! Now when that HD game does happen I pray that people actually show up in the stands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) DIRECTV Sports Networks owns and operates three regional sports networks branded as ROOT SPORTS™. The three ROOT SPORTS networks reach more than 8.7 million viewers across 18 states, including Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, Utah and Colorado in the Big Sky Conference footprint. Big Sky Conference games will be distributed primarily to the Northwest and Rocky Mountain ROOT SPORTS networks, which are carried by all major distributors in those territories, including Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Cablevision and many others. In addition, as the national television rights holder for Big Sky athletics, DIRECTV Sports Networks will have the ability to distribute Big Sky games both regionally and nationally. Very good news for the people that have DirecTV... So If I am reading this right I be able to see a a few football games on my DirecTV, more reason to have switched. Edited January 19, 2012 by Goon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 All 3 stations are on Dish too. They might get some love from the FCS channels too if you have cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 More Questions and Answers regarding the Root deal. I like this one.... Q: How does the ROOT contract impact the Big Sky schools financially? A: Certainly our schools will see a financial gain because of the ROOT contract, but it's not the type of money schools in the Pac-12, SEC or Big 12 get from their television contracts. This deal benefits all of our schools, and all of our institutions will see more money than what they currently receive in TV money. The Big Sky is unique among FCS conferences in that we make money through television. Many FCS conferences pay to have their games on TV. For us, the exposure this contract provides is vital. Our coaches and Athletics Directors are excited about this venture. It will expose our teams and universities to millions of homes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 More Questions and Answers regarding the Root deal. I like this one.... The Big Sky is unique among FCS conferences in that we make money through television. Many FCS conferences pay to have their games on TV. You mean the MVFC doesn't make money for NDSU football being on KVLY? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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