I think where Hulu or Netflix (or even YouTube) would come into play is as a pipeline. I agree they're not going to get into the sports production business, but they would (I think) be interested in a model that allows people to use their service to tap things.
Given the chronological age of all parties involved (especially when it comes to the teams/leagues themselves), I doubt they'll move on their own. You'd think plunging ratings would be a tip that something's amiss, but that clearly hasn't moved the needle. It's going to take a revolt against ESPN by cable operators for something to happen. I'm pretty sure I've noted previously on this board that it'll take a mid-size cable operator to go over the brink with them. And I think that'll make a difference. A general question for the panel: can anyone recall ESPN being involved in a game of carriage chicken? I can't. -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
