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Posted on 5/30/14 at 11:28 am to tmc94
Posted on 5/30/14 at 11:28 am to tmc94
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How much is the network going to be worth to each school?
It’s hard to count that high.
Based on the rate within SEC states alone, if you multiply $1.30 times 12 months times the estimated 30 million subscribers in that footprint, you get $468 million. That would be $33.4 million per school — per year. And that’s without counting advertising revenue or subscribers from non-SEC states. Factor that in, and the SEC Network could easily be worth $500 million per year or $35.7 million per school once full distribution is achieved.
This part is misleading, as it assumes that all revenue is profit, and that ESPN gets no cut in the profits.
...though I do think he's underestimating advertising revenue.
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Posted on 5/30/14 at 11:33 am to tmc94
Good link. Corndogs are in for a rough awakening if they think that they can roll that money back into the budget. The SEC Network is going to increase the pace of the arms race of facilities.
I found this part interesting:
So many SEC fans seem to assume that they will get the network before the fall, but it has been obvious to me that isn't the case.
If the big ones (like DirecTV, Comcast, TWC, etc.) bite year one you left money on the table for future years. The negotiations will ramp up when SEC fans can't get access and they are poisoning the trees around your office building.
Since 2011 it has been obvious to me the plan was to cash in on SEC passion to sell a product for more than its worth on paper to avoid negative PR (and other) repercussions.
I found this part interesting:
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Meanwhile, people like Alleva and SEC Commissioner Mike Slive suggested the network is available to any and all who want to drop their current provider and switch to AT&T or Dish Network. That rather cavalier attitude reflects the SEC’s hard line and confident bargaining position.
So many SEC fans seem to assume that they will get the network before the fall, but it has been obvious to me that isn't the case.
If the big ones (like DirecTV, Comcast, TWC, etc.) bite year one you left money on the table for future years. The negotiations will ramp up when SEC fans can't get access and they are poisoning the trees around your office building.
Since 2011 it has been obvious to me the plan was to cash in on SEC passion to sell a product for more than its worth on paper to avoid negative PR (and other) repercussions.
Posted on 5/30/14 at 11:35 am to cardboardboxer
All I know is that Verizon needs to get their shite together and soon
Posted on 5/30/14 at 12:02 pm to Projectpat
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Unfortunately, I could never imagine our AD saying something similar.
That's the negative of living in Texas. Its easy here for biz people to hide behind rah rah free market claims to bilk the frick outta you.
Posted on 5/30/14 at 2:30 pm to Dr RC
A&M and SEC released the first 3 weeks tv slots
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Aug. 28 5 p.m. Texas A&M at South Carolina SECN
Sept. 6 6:30 p.m. Lamar at Texas A&M SECN
Sept. 13 vs. Rice, 8 pm on ESPN2
Obviously the Rice one is the only new info. But happy to see we got another night game. Not happy with the 8pm start but I can live with it in September as at least we won't melt.
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Aug. 28 5 p.m. Texas A&M at South Carolina SECN
Sept. 6 6:30 p.m. Lamar at Texas A&M SECN
Sept. 13 vs. Rice, 8 pm on ESPN2
Obviously the Rice one is the only new info. But happy to see we got another night game. Not happy with the 8pm start but I can live with it in September as at least we won't melt.
This post was edited on 5/30/14 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 5/30/14 at 2:41 pm to Dr RC
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Its easy here for biz people to hide behind rah rah free market claims to bilk the frick outta you.
I'm fine with it, especially when we're going to have even more capacity at the stadium. If prices go too high too fast, then consumers (the fans) are going to respond accordingly. The NFL is getting hit with this problem the most right now and the teams are going to have to do something.
Posted on 5/30/14 at 2:47 pm to GeauxAggie972
I predict we get one Cable One added before the season:
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I also think Cox has to play ball. They are based in Atlanta for crying out loud.
If those two jumped on, this thing makes money year one.
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Trish Niemann of Cable One said she is confident a deal will be struck in time for the SEC Network's debut.
"We're optimistic we'll have the SEC Network in our cable lineup by the time it launches," Niemann said. "ESPN carries a lot of channels and the SEC Network is part of that. Our goal is to get the best channels for our customers."
Gulfport Councilman Myles Sharp recently prompted the city to pass a resolution encouraging Cable One to carry the SEC Network. He isn't surprised at Cable One making a push to get the SEC Network.
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I also think Cox has to play ball. They are based in Atlanta for crying out loud.
If those two jumped on, this thing makes money year one.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 1:31 pm to cardboardboxer
SEC Network announces first 4 weeks sites for SEC Nation (it's essentially college gameday for SECN)
Thu, Aug. 28 4 – 6 p.m. South Carolina/Columbia, S.C.
Sat, Aug. 30 10 a.m. – noon Auburn/Opelika, Ala.
Sat, Sept. 6 10 a.m. – noon Vanderbilt/Nashville, Tenn.
Sat, Sept. 13 10 a.m. – noon Florida/Gainesville, Fla.
Sat, Sept. 20 10 a.m. – noon Alabama/Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Thu, Aug. 28 4 – 6 p.m. South Carolina/Columbia, S.C.
Sat, Aug. 30 10 a.m. – noon Auburn/Opelika, Ala.
Sat, Sept. 6 10 a.m. – noon Vanderbilt/Nashville, Tenn.
Sat, Sept. 13 10 a.m. – noon Florida/Gainesville, Fla.
Sat, Sept. 20 10 a.m. – noon Alabama/Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Posted on 5/31/14 at 4:27 pm to cardboardboxer
Who is it in college station, suddenlink? Any news on them carrying it?
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:59 pm to tmc94
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DirecTV CEO Mike White once told Wall Street analysts on a conference call, according to Bloomberg, "If I could wave a wand, the first thing I would peel off is regional sports networks. The cost is just too high."
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York, however, also said, "As popular as sports content is, the vast majority of consumers will not watch any national, regional or local sports network, yet the networks demand they pay a tax so that those who do want to watch it get access to it."
Parts of the negotiation between DirecTV and the SEC Network have become contentious because, as York said, the SEC Network wants to claim all of Texas as being in the "inner market" because of Texas A&M. York said it is an "absurd consumer proposition" that football fans in Austin should be considered in the "inner market" when Austin is the home of the University of Texas.
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Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:00 pm to cardboardboxer
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Parts of the negotiation between DirecTV and the SEC Network have become contentious because, as York said, the SEC Network wants to claim all of Texas as being in the "inner market" because of Texas A&M. York said it is an "absurd consumer proposition" that football fans in Austin should be considered in the "inner market" when Austin is the home of the University of Texas.
Someone should send this arse-clown the ratings of A&M games and highlight the highest cities, TO INCLUDE AUSTIN.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:18 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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Someone should send this arse-clown the ratings of A&M games and highlight the highest cities, TO INCLUDE AUSTIN.
you think he isnt aware of them?
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:20 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
I'm considering sending an envelope full of my pubes to Comcast headquarters if they can't work a deal by August.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:20 pm to Dr RC
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you think he isnt aware of them?
When he makes a comment like that despite the fact that A&M outdraws Texas almost 3 to 1 in Austin, he's either not aware or deliberately ignoring it.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:56 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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When he makes a comment like that despite the fact that A&M outdraws Texas almost 3 to 1 in Austin, he's either not aware or deliberately ignoring it.
they are in major carriage negotiations.
he is clearly defending DTV's position on what they think they should pay ESPN for the SECN w/a comment like that.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 11:53 am to CGSC Lobotomy
hey CG, do you have the article that talked about A&M having higher ratings in Austin?
I suck at google searches and need the info to show to a disbelieving sip at work.
I suck at google searches and need the info to show to a disbelieving sip at work.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 11:58 am to Dr RC
You can probably find it over on Rivalries.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 12:04 pm to betweenthebara
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Who is it in college station, suddenlink? Any news on them carrying it?
Yeah it's Suddenlink and seein as I've been working outta town for the past 2 months I have not heard any updates on whether or not they are gonna pick it up. Although I can't see them not carrying it but stranger things have happened
Posted on 6/5/14 at 12:37 pm to WhiskerBiscuitSlayer
Thanks, I've found a little on it
i thought I remembered an article that went through every metered game though.
The look on my coworkers face when I showed him that A&M/Rice had more viewers than OU/Texas this year was priceless.
i thought I remembered an article that went through every metered game though.
The look on my coworkers face when I showed him that A&M/Rice had more viewers than OU/Texas this year was priceless.
Posted on 6/5/14 at 12:41 pm to Dr RC
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