Does that mean I'm not invited over to your house on August 14th? :-)
Sent From Shane's iPhone Go Gators! & Skål Vikes! ALPCA #8756 Europlate #1045 > On May 30, 2014, at 5:25 PM, "mail.bobparks.com" <[email protected]> wrote: > > I bet we won't have to worry. > > 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 > >> On May 30, 2014, at 10:49 AM, Shane Ford <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> 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! >> >> Go Gators!!!! >> >> SHANE >> >> >> Sent From Shane's iPhone >> Go Gators! & Skål Vikes! >> 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. >> 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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