Goodbye Raycom...

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doozer

doozer

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#1
one more gem on the way out:

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#2
#2
it may be in the game thread, but did anyone else the announcers thanking Slive for a job all these years? I just found it ironic.
 
#3
#3
Slive didn't account for their often lousy audio and video. i did appreciate the thrid choice in games, especially under the Fulmer era.
 
#6
#6
Unfortunately as a state of Alabama employee, our retirement system owns Raycom - I can't imagine it has much value left after losing the SEC broadcast rights.
 
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hatvol96 said:
Maybe they can pick up the Sun Belt.
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Some of the pension funds other great holdings are a conglomeration of community newspapers (because the news print business is so hot these days) and US Air.

Looks like I'll be a Wal-mart greeter.
 
#10
#10
I'll sure miss those football broadcasts where the underdog would take a 3-0 lead with 14:00 left in the first quarter and going to break they'd say something like "WHOA....UPSET BREWING IN [insert city]". And the final score would be 45-3.
 
#11
#11
Are any details out about the new TV contract? With ESPN, will we have to have to add ESPNU to see some SEC games? I will not miss Raycom for their quality, but it was nice to have games without spending extra money on your cable service.
 
#12
#12
Spending a few bucks a month on ESPNU and ESPN Classic will make you a better person.
 
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Jefw said:
Are any details out about the new TV contract? With ESPN, will we have to have to add ESPNU to see some SEC games? I will not miss Raycom for their quality, but it was nice to have games without spending extra money on your cable service.
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I could be wrong but I don't think we will. I was under the impression ESPN just got the first choice. Then maybe CBS. I think Raycom may still get a game or two a week. Once again, could be completely off base here.
 
#20
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Jefw said:
Are any details out about the new TV contract? With ESPN, will we have to have to add ESPNU to see some SEC games? I will not miss Raycom for their quality, but it was nice to have games without spending extra money on your cable service.
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Brewerw said:
I could be wrong but I don't think we will. I was under the impression ESPN just got the first choice. Then maybe CBS. I think Raycom may still get a game or two a week. Once again, could be completely off base here.
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Jefw, I'm not sure what details you are looking for, but here is a pretty good summary. Brew, I think you are right, but only about being completely off base:p

Raycom is gone, ESPN and CBS will broadcast ALL of the games.

ESPN, SEC agree to $2.25 billion TV deal | ajc.com
 
#21
#21
not only that but look how the poll is set up. they have the teams set up on opposite sides of where their poll score counts. i guess their going for the "tug of war" look, but come on, it looks freaking stupid.
 
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