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All-TigerNet [14233]
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ESPN is holding the UGA/Clemson game hostage
May 29, 2014, 8:40 AM
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For those of you wondering why ESPN has not announced a time for our game vs the pups it's quite simple.
While is ESPN still trying to negotiate with Comcast and other major cable providers over the SEC network, they are holding our game hostage and not announcing a time for the game or where it will be aired.
If there is no agreement reached before the start of football season, the UGA/Clemson game will be on the SEC network and not on ESPN or ABC.
With that said, I hope no agreement is reached, my cable bill does not go up in price, and I'll head over to Carolina Wings to watch the game.
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Oculus Spirit [93604]
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That would be a hellofaway to kick off the SEC network.
May 29, 2014, 8:42 AM
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Clemson goes in and kicks the dogchit out of their baby!
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Haha! That would be awesome***
May 29, 2014, 8:43 AM
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Didn't think about the SEC refs.
May 29, 2014, 8:58 AM
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Clemson will have to blow them out and take the refs out of the game.
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Don't we bring our own?
May 29, 2014, 10:03 AM
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Maybe not. I can't remember the crew from last year @ the Valley.
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Orange Blooded [3881]
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yes home field advantage team vs. visiting team conference
May 29, 2014, 9:10 AM
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refs. That means we use ACC refs so look out for Mr. Ron Cherry!
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CU Medallion [60205]
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why would they do that for a lowly ACC team matchup?
May 29, 2014, 8:50 AM
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I'm not sure a sorry ACC team can legally appear in such a honored, revered place.
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Orange Blooded [3410]
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Couldn't we be on CBS***
May 29, 2014, 8:55 AM
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Not sure, but that would air on Comcast.
May 29, 2014, 8:57 AM
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ESPN is holding our game as ransom threatening to not air it on regular cable or network.
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CBS doesn't broadcast games until week 3.
May 29, 2014, 10:44 AM
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Re: ESPN is holding the UGA/Clemson game hostage
May 29, 2014, 8:57 AM
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Until something is done about ESPN, local TV stations, and companies like Viacom, then video bills will keep going up. I have always been a proponent of à la carte pricing for video. Big programing companies don't want that though.
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Reminds me of when they introduced ESPNU. Suddenly
May 29, 2014, 8:58 AM
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games were moved to ESPNU for teams in areas where the local cable provider had yet to come to an agreement to pick up the network.
People pitched fits to the local cable companies and they all caved into ESPN's demands.
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All-TigerNet [14233]
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We must not get angry.***
May 29, 2014, 9:06 AM
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Orange Blooded [3179]
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Clemson should open Death Valley
May 29, 2014, 9:05 AM
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and either use the current jumbotron or set up an even bigger screen and welcome everybody to come watch it at the stadium.
*We would still get to tailgate as if a home game
*We wouldn't have to deal with all the Georgia fans
*We would already be at the stadium to welcome the team back after beating the dog snot out of them
Just an idea...feel free to add to the perks of having it broadcast at Death Valley
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All-TigerNet [14233]
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Great idea.
May 29, 2014, 9:07 AM
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Although I think they should charge $5 a person for cleanup.
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Oculus Spirit [75671]
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Hell, make it $10. Did you see what
May 29, 2014, 10:55 AM
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campus looked like the Sunday after the game. It was a disgrace. If all these people can bring these items to tailgate, they can carry it home with them too.
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There would still be about 1,000 leghumpers in the Valley.
May 29, 2014, 9:45 AM
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I have literally never, in my entire life, from Alabama to Florida to SC, to NC and VA been to a football game without seeing a UGA fan.
That includes Div 1AA games and high school games.
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All-In [25381]
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LOL....That's because when a fan says, "We're gonna
May 29, 2014, 11:07 AM
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beat the dogsh*t out of em," Georgia fans assume they are the opponents...regardless of the venue, date or time.
He1l, that's even true when the real Dawgs are playing in Athens...................
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Orange Blooded [3881]
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come on Tiger Woods doesn't go cheap! You gotta live up
May 29, 2014, 9:11 AM
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to the name!!
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All-TigerNet [14233]
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Not about cheap
May 29, 2014, 9:12 AM
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it's about the principality.
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CU Medallion [60205]
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I grew up listening to games on the radio
May 29, 2014, 9:16 AM
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I have no problem whatsoever if it's not on TV.
It wouldn't bother me a bit, like it would for today's spoiled techno-crowd that freak out angry if they can't find a "free link" for the Spring Game.
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I could do that
May 29, 2014, 9:40 AM
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if we won, I'd rewatch it several times on youtube anyways. If we lost, I never have to witness it with my own eyes. Win/Win.
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Orange Blooded [4180]
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NO ESPN
May 29, 2014, 9:48 AM
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I have already decided to watch games anywhere but ESPN channels. Even our games, I will listen on the radio. I don't even want to watch Game Day.
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Oculus Spirit [75671]
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That you Don or whomever replaces Will?***
May 29, 2014, 11:20 AM
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