Unfortunately there is a "TBA" listed for the Ft. Pierce/ WPB area. I certainly hope they get a station. It would be terrible to have moved back here from Tennessee and not have a SEC network station. Charlie
_____ From: gatorn...@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatorn...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Helen Huntley Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 9:15 AM To: gatorn...@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatornews] List of SEC Network affiliates Found on UT web site: http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072109aaa.html On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Shane Ford <goufgat...@bellsouth.net> wrote: ESPN will produce SEC games on regional TV By John Patton <mailto:patt...@gvillesun.com> Gainesville SUN Staff writer Published: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 5:31 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 5:31 p.m. ESPN Regional Television and the SEC have announced a regionally syndicated college sports package that will air in more than 73 television markets. Included in that will be the branding of the syndication package as the SEC Network. <http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090721/ARTICLES/907219940#%23> Click to enlarge The SEC and ESPN recently signed a 15-year contract, and coverage on the SEC Network will include football, men's and women's basketball. "As ESPN moves forward in this landmark agreement with the SEC, ESPN Regional Television is thrilled to provide our viewers with a consistent window for Southeastern Conference football and basketball," said Pete Derzis, senior vice president & general manager of ESPN Regional Television. "With ESPN's multimedia platforms, we anticipate SEC sports will touch an unprecedented base of college fans nationwide." Beginning Sept. 5, the SEC Network, which will be carried on WOGX in Gainesville, will air 13 regular-season football games. The noon telecasts will have a different touch than previous deals with Jefferson Pilot and Lincoln Financial in that they will open with a live SEC studio show, which will be based out of Charlotte and hosted by Rob Stone and former Georgia offensive lineman Matt Stinchcomb. Kickoff will be at 12:21 p.m., and the games will be called by Dave Neal, 1989 Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware and sideline reporter Cara Capuano. The regular-season SEC men's basketball package on the SEC Network beginning in January will consist of Wednesday and Saturday games, including doubleheaders. The SEC Network will also offer regional coverage of multiple rounds from the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament as well as SEC women's basketball games on Sundays, also beginning in January. "The SEC Network, through the efforts of ESPN, will be the largest college sports syndication television package in the country," SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said. "The comprehensive market coverage in the nine-state SEC area combined with the out-of-market reach gives us significant additional exposure for our programs." In other television news, Sun Sports announced a new program called "SEC Gridiron LIVE," a 60-minute studio show offering game previews, analysis and a social networking component that enables fan interaction. Premiering on Sept. 2 at 10 p.m., "SEC Gridiron LIVE" is hosted by broadcasting veteran Charles Davis, with analysts Randy Cross, a longtime NFL lineman; and former Georgia defensive end David Pollack, as well as social media reporter Cassidy Hubbarth. SEC Gridiron LIVE will be distributed to more than 24 million cable and satellite households on the FSN regional networks throughout the SEC territory. "As a former SEC football player and a lifelong fan, I am thrilled for the opportunity to host SEC Gridiron LIVE," said Davis, a former Tennessee defensive back. "SEC football fans are incredibly knowledgeable and opinionated, and our show gives them the chance to voice their views and opinions each week. That spirited interaction among fans and the on-air team is what will set SEC Gridiron LIVE apart and it's something that really excites me. I'm looking forward to working with Randy, David and Cassidy to make this show very special." Contact John Patton at 374-5074 or patt...@gvillesun.com. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.22/2253 - Release Date: 07/21/09 18:02:00 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
