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<blockquote data-quote="Buckaineer" data-source="post: 129596836" data-attributes="member: 1428007"><p>How the BIG TEN breaks down their own ( previous) contracts-notice NO mention of "tiers":</p><p></p><p>excerpt:</p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"><strong>ABC/ESPN Contract</strong></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">Big Ten action has been featured on ABC since 1966 and on ESPN since 1979, the network's first year. Details of the new ABC/ESPN agreement include, but are not limited to:</a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">Up to 41 Big Ten football games will be televised - up to 17 on ABC and up to 25 on ESPN or ESPN2;</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">All regional afternoon football games aired on ABC will be aired by ESPN/ESPN2 in outer-markets, making these games nationally available; </a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">Approximately 60 men's basketball games will air on an ESPN network (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN360), including games on each Tuesday and Thursday of the nine-week conference season, plus up to eight Saturday games during conference play; </a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">A total of 100 women's basketball and volleyball events on an ESPN network, including the championship games of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament, over the course of the agreement; and, </a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">Through ESPN's collection of new media outlets such as ESPN.com, Mobile ESPN, ESPN360 and ESPN VOD, fans will receive live events (including simulcasts), extended video highlights including in-progress games, features and more. In addition, Big Ten coverage will be available on ESPN Classic and throughout the world through ESPN International. </a></li> </ul><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"> </a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">"The letters ABC and ESPN connote excellence, worldwide reach and innovation," said Delany. "The Big Ten is extremely proud to partner for the next decade with George Bodenheimer and his ABC/ESPN team to bring our events, student-athletes and coaches to fans and alumni across the country and beyond."</a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">"The words `Big Ten' represent passion, history and excellence, and we are thrilled to continue our unmatched relationship with the conference for another decade," said George Bodenheimer, President, ESPN Inc. and ABC Sports. "This agreement, among the most expansive ever, reinforces our position as the number one college sports destination and serves the ever-evolving appetites of fans by providing premier Big Ten action through traditional outlets like ABC and ESPN and emerging entities such as Mobile ESPN and ESPN360."</a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"><strong>Big Ten Network</strong></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">The Big Ten Network is dedicated to covering both the athletic and academic content of the Big Ten member institutions on a national level. Showcasing a wide array of sports as well as original programming produced by the conference's 11 institutions, the Big Ten Network will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It will be available to all carriers and distributors nationwide. The Big Ten Network's first affiliate, DIRECTV, will deliver the Network to its Total Choice Package subscribers at launch. Many events will be produced in High-Definition television (HDTV). In addition to traditional distribution through cable and satellite, select Big Ten Network content will also be available through alternative media platforms such as the Internet, iPods, cell phones and/or other emerging technologies.</a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">"Fox has a proven and impressive track record of launching and managing networks," Delany said. "That coupled with our compelling athletic competition will make this channel the go-to destination for our alumni and fans across the nation." </a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">"The Big Ten is clearly one of the most successful collegiate athletic conferences in the country, and its member institutions are among the most prestigious universities in the world," said Tony Vinciquerra, President & CEO, Fox Networks Group. "Given a loyal and passionate fan base that's powered by millions of alumni across America, it makes sense that the Big Ten is the first conference to take this step nationally, and we're excited to be a part of it."</a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">The Big Ten Network will carry many of the games and events previously available only through syndication, providing greater exposure for these and other Big Ten sports. The sports programming on the Big Ten Network and/or through alternative Big Ten Network platforms will include, but is not limited to:</a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">35-plus football games, with each school having at least two games aired (at least one of which will be a conference game); </a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">At least 105 regular-season men's basketball games; </a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">At least 55 regular-season women's basketball games; </a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">Big Ten championships and tournaments; </a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">170 Olympic sporting events; and, </a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">Coverage from the conference's vast library of historic sporting events, including bowl games. </a></li> </ul><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"> </a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">In addition, each school will have the right to provide 60 hours of its own content annually. "We anticipate this will create enormous opportunities for journalism, film and other academic programs and provide the ability to highlight academic achievement throughout the universities," Delany said. " How schools utilize this exciting new opportunity is limited only by their own creativity."</a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html">The Big Ten Network will launch in August 2007 and will be available for cable operators and satellite distributors nationwide to carry on their basic tiers. Fox will work to secure carriage agreements with all distributors. Fox has already entered into a charter affiliation agreement with DIRECTV, which will carry the Network at launch nationwide on Total Choice, its most broadly distributed package, currently received by more than 15.4 million households.</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buckaineer, post: 129596836, member: 1428007"] How the BIG TEN breaks down their own ( previous) contracts-notice NO mention of "tiers": excerpt: [URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html'][B]ABC/ESPN Contract[/B] Big Ten action has been featured on ABC since 1966 and on ESPN since 1979, the network's first year. Details of the new ABC/ESPN agreement include, but are not limited to: [/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']Up to 41 Big Ten football games will be televised - up to 17 on ABC and up to 25 on ESPN or ESPN2;[/URL] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']All regional afternoon football games aired on ABC will be aired by ESPN/ESPN2 in outer-markets, making these games nationally available; [/URL] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']Approximately 60 men's basketball games will air on an ESPN network (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN360), including games on each Tuesday and Thursday of the nine-week conference season, plus up to eight Saturday games during conference play; [/URL] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']A total of 100 women's basketball and volleyball events on an ESPN network, including the championship games of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament, over the course of the agreement; and, [/URL] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']Through ESPN's collection of new media outlets such as ESPN.com, Mobile ESPN, ESPN360 and ESPN VOD, fans will receive live events (including simulcasts), extended video highlights including in-progress games, features and more. In addition, Big Ten coverage will be available on ESPN Classic and throughout the world through ESPN International. [/URL] [/LIST] [URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html'] "The letters ABC and ESPN connote excellence, worldwide reach and innovation," said Delany. "The Big Ten is extremely proud to partner for the next decade with George Bodenheimer and his ABC/ESPN team to bring our events, student-athletes and coaches to fans and alumni across the country and beyond." "The words `Big Ten' represent passion, history and excellence, and we are thrilled to continue our unmatched relationship with the conference for another decade," said George Bodenheimer, President, ESPN Inc. and ABC Sports. "This agreement, among the most expansive ever, reinforces our position as the number one college sports destination and serves the ever-evolving appetites of fans by providing premier Big Ten action through traditional outlets like ABC and ESPN and emerging entities such as Mobile ESPN and ESPN360." [B]Big Ten Network[/B] The Big Ten Network is dedicated to covering both the athletic and academic content of the Big Ten member institutions on a national level. Showcasing a wide array of sports as well as original programming produced by the conference's 11 institutions, the Big Ten Network will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It will be available to all carriers and distributors nationwide. The Big Ten Network's first affiliate, DIRECTV, will deliver the Network to its Total Choice Package subscribers at launch. Many events will be produced in High-Definition television (HDTV). In addition to traditional distribution through cable and satellite, select Big Ten Network content will also be available through alternative media platforms such as the Internet, iPods, cell phones and/or other emerging technologies. "Fox has a proven and impressive track record of launching and managing networks," Delany said. "That coupled with our compelling athletic competition will make this channel the go-to destination for our alumni and fans across the nation." "The Big Ten is clearly one of the most successful collegiate athletic conferences in the country, and its member institutions are among the most prestigious universities in the world," said Tony Vinciquerra, President & CEO, Fox Networks Group. "Given a loyal and passionate fan base that's powered by millions of alumni across America, it makes sense that the Big Ten is the first conference to take this step nationally, and we're excited to be a part of it." The Big Ten Network will carry many of the games and events previously available only through syndication, providing greater exposure for these and other Big Ten sports. The sports programming on the Big Ten Network and/or through alternative Big Ten Network platforms will include, but is not limited to: [/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']35-plus football games, with each school having at least two games aired (at least one of which will be a conference game); [/URL] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']At least 105 regular-season men's basketball games; [/URL] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']At least 55 regular-season women's basketball games; [/URL] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']Big Ten championships and tournaments; [/URL] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']170 Olympic sporting events; and, [/URL] [*][URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html']Coverage from the conference's vast library of historic sporting events, including bowl games. [/URL] [/LIST] [URL='http://www.bigten.org/genrel/062106aad.html'] In addition, each school will have the right to provide 60 hours of its own content annually. "We anticipate this will create enormous opportunities for journalism, film and other academic programs and provide the ability to highlight academic achievement throughout the universities," Delany said. " How schools utilize this exciting new opportunity is limited only by their own creativity." The Big Ten Network will launch in August 2007 and will be available for cable operators and satellite distributors nationwide to carry on their basic tiers. Fox will work to secure carriage agreements with all distributors. Fox has already entered into a charter affiliation agreement with DIRECTV, which will carry the Network at launch nationwide on Total Choice, its most broadly distributed package, currently received by more than 15.4 million households.[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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