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ESPN gives up in fight for March Madness...

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sportswizuhrd

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Apr 17, 2010 10:41 AM
CBS keeps it and Turner Broadcasting is coming aboard. CBS, TBS, TNT and....Tru TV(huh?,why?)

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5100441
The publication said a 14-year deal averaging $840 million per year has been offered by CBS and Turner Broadcasting and given to the NCAA. It cited several sources "with direct knowledge of the talks."
we could see this...

Apr 17, 2010 10:41am
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sleeper

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Apr 17, 2010 10:55 AM
Epic win.
Apr 17, 2010 10:55am
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Emmett Brown

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Apr 17, 2010 10:55 AM
It says the Final Four would rotate from CBS to TNT. The final four on cable?
Apr 17, 2010 10:55am
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krambman

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Apr 17, 2010 4:34 PM
Emmett Brown wrote: It says the Final Four would rotate from CBS to TNT. The final four on cable?
The BCS is moving to cable. Part of the reason that the BCS agreed to move to ESPN was because 95% of households that watched the BCS bowls have ESPN. Most pro sports now play part of their postseason on cable as well. Let's be honest, almost everyone has cable or satellite now.
Apr 17, 2010 4:34pm
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Azubuike24

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Apr 18, 2010 1:38 PM
Those who don't have it, most of them do it by choice because they watch shows online or don't have the time to watch.
Apr 18, 2010 1:38pm
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purple_rein

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Apr 18, 2010 2:25 PM
As big as ESPN is, I guess a CBS/Turner combo is too much to overcome.
Apr 18, 2010 2:25pm
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Apr 18, 2010 6:46 PM
Thank you, God.
Apr 18, 2010 6:46pm
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mallymal614

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Apr 18, 2010 7:42 PM
The bully (ESPN) finally got bullied.
Apr 18, 2010 7:42pm
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CinciX12

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Apr 19, 2010 9:03 PM
I just find it funny that ESPN has to report about ESPN.
Apr 19, 2010 9:03pm
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wildcats20

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Apr 19, 2010 9:07 PM
So does this mean that all 4 1st round games will be seen and we won't have to rely on MMOD all the time???
Apr 19, 2010 9:07pm
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chicago510

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Apr 19, 2010 11:17 PM
lol @ TruTV

i refuse to watch a bball game on TruTv

what was turner classic movie channel booked?
Apr 19, 2010 11:17pm
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Apr 19, 2010 11:28 PM
Haha I was joking with a friend about the TruTV thing last night. I told him that TBS and TNT were going to be broadcasting NCAA games from now on and asked him to guess the third channel that would accompany CBS's coverage.. He guessed about 60 channels and never once said it, and he watches TruTV for shows like Forensic Files all the time. He told me he refused to say that channel because he didn't possibly believe such a stupid channel could host NCAA games. I would tend to agree.

What's next? Conference tournaments on JENNA?
Apr 19, 2010 11:28pm
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Apr 20, 2010 12:16 AM
Will the Women's Final Four be broadcast on Lifetime or Oxygen under this new deal?
Apr 20, 2010 12:16am
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sportswizuhrd

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Apr 20, 2010 2:44 AM
I'm actually glad its on TruTV and not the CBS College Sports Network. I dont have any numbers but I bet ALOT of people dont get that channel.
Apr 20, 2010 2:44am
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krambman

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Apr 20, 2010 11:58 AM
I don't get why it's such a big deal that a few games will be on TruTV. It will still be the same CBS production crew and commentators broadcasting the games. The games will look and sound just like they always have, only there will be a TruTV logo in the corner of the screen instead of the CBS eye. Besides, the regional game of interest will still be on CBS and the other three will be on the other three networks in your area.
Apr 20, 2010 11:58am
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Apr 20, 2010 7:52 PM
^^I agree. I could care less what channels the games are on, as long as I get to see all 4.
Apr 20, 2010 7:52pm
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Apr 20, 2010 8:08 PM
Oh, I agree. I just think it's funny.

With Kyle Singler on Duke, I don't care if the tournament games are only played through my Super Nintendo.
Apr 20, 2010 8:08pm
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Apr 21, 2010 8:37 PM
THE4RINGZ wrote: Will the Women's Final Four be broadcast on Lifetime or Oxygen under this new deal?
I would guess they will be on LOGO.
Apr 21, 2010 8:37pm
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Apr 22, 2010 12:22 PM
Emmett Brown wrote: It says the Final Four would rotate from CBS to TNT. The final four on cable?
This won't start until 2016.

But, as mentioned, the BCS is going to cable next year (that contract specifically states ESPN, not the ESPN/ABC family), so it's not surprising.


Surprised no one mentioned this, but this deal expands the tournament to 68, NOT 96
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/ncaahome?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/ncaa/ncaa/media+and+events/press+room/news+release+archive/2010/announcements/20100422+cbs+turner+ncaa+rights+agreement+rls
Apr 22, 2010 12:22pm
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Apr 22, 2010 12:24 PM
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2010/04/ncaa-reaches-14-year-deal-with-cbsturner/1
In the new deal, the opening, first- and second-round games will all be shown nationally on CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. CBS and Turner will split coverage for the regional semifinal games.

CBS will continue to broadcast the regional finals, Final Four and national championship games through 2015. Starting in 2016, the regional finals will be split between CBS and Turner with the Final Four and national championship games being alternated every year.
Apr 22, 2010 12:24pm
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gorocks99

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Apr 22, 2010 12:38 PM
The great news is, no more being forced to watch a crappy game on TV while another more exciting one is going on. With all the games shown, you'll actually be able to catch all the action.
Apr 22, 2010 12:38pm
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Apr 23, 2010 4:40 AM
I like TNT's coverage of the NBA, and despite some of my camera quarrels about CBS, I generally love their coverage as well..

So I like this move.
Apr 23, 2010 4:40am
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big_red_drummer

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Apr 23, 2010 5:21 AM
In the new deal, the opening, first- and second-round games will all be shown nationally on CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV.
Tyler Perry Presents: Tyler Perry's NCAA Tournament
Apr 23, 2010 5:21am
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Apr 23, 2010 12:48 PM
LTrain23 wrote: I like TNT's coverage of the NBA, and despite some of my camera quarrels about CBS, I generally love their coverage as well..

So I like this move.
I have a feeling it may just be CBS's coverage/broadcast teams shown on TNT, etc. It doesn't really specify, but it would probably make the most sense.
Apr 23, 2010 12:48pm