I wished I could threaten the same, but we just signed a new contract a few months ago with Directv. I maybe coming over to your house on August 14!
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ALPCA #8756 Europlate #1045 > On May 30, 2014, at 10:21 AM, "mail.bobparks.com" <[email protected]> wrote: > > If Comcast doesn't have an agreement to carry the SEC network by August 13 I > will be moving to Dish Network by August 14. > > Oliver Barry, CRS, GRI, SFR > Real Estate Broker > Bob Parks, LLC > 145 Maple Row Blvd > Hendersonville TN 37075 > Mobile: 615-972-4239 > Office: 615-826-4040 > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Shane Ford <[email protected]> >> Date: May 30, 2014 at 8:51:32 AM CDT >> To: GatorNews <[email protected]> >> Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: Slive promises SEC Network will be national >> Reply-To: [email protected] >> >> Slive promises SEC Network will be national >> >> By Robbie Andreu >> Gainesville SUN Staff writer >> Published: Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 1:28 p.m. >> Last Modified: Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 1:28 p.m. >> DESTIN — The SEC likes to do things in a big way, and that's certainly the >> plan with the new SEC Network, which will be national in coverage, >> guarantees league commissioner Mike Slive. >> >> But it's going to take a little more time, a little more patience, and a lot >> more negotiating for that to happen. >> >> With the Aug. 14 launch now less than three months away, the SEC's network >> partner, ESPN, is still in the negotiating stages with the majority of the >> nation's television cable and satellite providers, including Cox Cable. >> >> At this stage, only about 25 percent of the nation is set to receive the SEC >> Network. >> >> Although there is a lot more negotiating to be done between now and August, >> the SEC seems confident that its national vision for the network will become >> reality. >> >> “We're in quality conversations with all of the other major distributors >> over the next few months and we remain optimistic that, at some point in >> time, we'll have full distribution,” Slive said at the SEC Spring Meetings. >> “I think it's unrealistic to think we'll have full distribution at the time >> when we launch in August. >> >> “But we're going to be national. It's my hope that the programming will be >> so significant that everybody will want to carry it.” >> >> At this stage, the league and ESPN have agreements with only four major >> cable and satellite providers — AT&T U-verse, Dish Network, Google Fiber and >> NRTC. AT&T U-verse came on board when the SEC announced the launch date a >> year ago. >> >> Justin Connolly, ESPN senior vice president for college networks, said >> negotiations are progressing and pretty much on schedule. >> >> “We're not concerned at this point,” he said. “If you look back at not just >> conference networks, but networks as a whole in terms of distribution, holes >> are filled toward the end. Sometimes you launch with distribution holes. >> >> “We feel really good about having 25 percent of the country already on board >> and ready to launch. The big focus of ours is the next 75 days and >> continuing to have productive conversations across the board and get as many >> distributors on board as we can.” >> >> Connolly met with the league's athletic directors Wednesday to update them >> on the SEC Network and ESPN's progress in securing distribution. >> >> UF athletic director Jeremy Foley said he came away impressed, and with no >> concerns about the network's distribution. >> >> “ESPN is big time. I was very excited about their presentation today,” Foley >> said. “I've been around those people for a long, long time. This network is >> going to be successful because of their professionalism, because of their >> efforts. So no, we're all good there. >> >> “Obviously, we're excited about the network. When all is said and done, I >> think it's going to be big time. I talked to (UF associate athletic >> director) Lynda Tealer about this today, all the things they're going to do >> for this league, all the exposure we're going to get. We're very excited >> about being in a partnership with ESPN. Things are moving forward. It's >> going to be big time." >> >> Foley was asked if it is typical for negotiations like these to go down to >> the 11th hour. >> >> "I've not been involved in anything like this before,” he said. “At the end >> of the day, I trust our partners. We have the best partners in the world in >> ESPN." >> >> Connolly said the lack of agreements with cable and satellite providers is >> not a concern or issue at this time. >> >> “I wouldn't say comfort. It will be comfortable when everything is done,” he >> said. “But at the same time, I do think if someone is trying to create a >> narrative where there are distribution challenges here, I think it's off >> base just based on those we do have and the amount of time we do have prior >> to launch. I think it's fair (to say this is business as usual).” >> >> With Dish Network already on board, Slive said the network already can be >> received in any part of the country. >> >> “We can say to all of our fans and folks who are interested in the network >> that the network is now available to everybody,” Slive said. “If your >> provider doesn't provide the network, then if you switch to Dish, then >> you've got the network. >> >> “The decision now is with our fans and the people out there and our >> consumers. One thing that makes me comfortable is the fact it's already >> available to everybody.” >> >> SEC fans do have a say. The league has set up a web page >> (www.GetSECNetwork.com) where fans can contact their cable provider and >> state they want to receive the SEC Network. >> >> Foley said he's excited about the network and the impact it will have on the >> SEC. >> >> “I think more than anything else, it's going to give an unbelievable >> presence to the total league,” he said. “From the fan's point of view, a lot >> of great athletic competition. >> >> “You just look at what goes on in this league. You've got three teams in >> Oklahoma City (for the Women's College World Series). You've got 10 baseball >> teams in (NCAA regional play). I think we had 10 or 11 softball teams in. >> Obviously, some very high-quality competition. That's what is exciting for >> me, giving all the programs tremendous exposure." >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent From Shane's iPhone >> Go Gators! & Skål Vikes! >> ALPCA #8756 >> Europlate #1045 >> -- >> -- >> 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 >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "GatorNews" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- > -- > 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 > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "GatorTalk" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GatorTalk" group. 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