Flanagan: Big XII fans may not see bowl games

tk13 · 11-22-2006, 02:32 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/16070894.htm

MU, KU, K-State fans may not see bowl game

JEFFREY FLANGAN
Kansas City Star

Fortunately for Chiefs fans who don’t get the NFL Network on their cable systems, the league mandates that all its cable games also be offered to over-the-air stations in the two teams’ markets.

There are no such mandates for college games, and that could be bad news for Kansas, Kansas State or Missouri football fans.

The NFL Network has the rights to the Texas Bowl on Dec. 28 and the Insight Bowl on Dec. 29, both of which will feature lower-tiered Big 12 teams.

In other words, it’s likely that one or both of those bowl games will involve Kansas, Kansas State or Missouri, and unless your cable carrier has the NFL Network, you’re out of luck. Time Warner Cable, the predominant cable carrier in Kansas City, doesn’t carry the NFL Network.

And Seth Palansky, NFL Network spokesman, said the NFL Network has no intentions of offering either bowl game to local over-the-air stations.

“What would be the point of buying the rights to those games if you turn around and give the product away for free?” Palansky said.

The NFL mandate on simulcasting cable games dates to 1987 when ESPN became part of the NFL’s TV package, Palansky said. But honoring that agreement doesn’t mean the NFL Network should create a similar one for college games, he said.

“Back in 1987, no one really knew how much cable would become a part of the landscape,” Palansky said.

“But this is 20 years later, and the cable penetration is far more substantial than anyone may have imagined back then.”

Time Warner Cable has not come to agreement with the NFL Network, primarily because it objects to the network’s demands that it be placed on basic cable. Time Warner has indicated it considers the NFL Network a specialty channel and that it should be placed on a sports tier.

What might this all mean to Jayhawks, Wildcats or Tigers fans? Find a buddy with the NFL Network or find a sports bar.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-22-2006, 06:22 AM

I'm going to MELT-DOWN if we don't get the Alamo bowl.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 11-22-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'm going to MELT-DOWN if we don't get the Alamo bowl.

I agree!!! Mostly because I intend to go to SA or Shreveport if we go....**** the Insight!

**Saulbadguy** · 11-22-2006, 09:03 AM

I can only make the Alamo. It's on a Saturday. Independence is on a Thursday AFTERNOON, and Insight is on a friday night on NFL Network.

I have a feeling we will get Insight...

siberian khatru · 11-22-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'm going to MELT-DOWN if we don't get the Alamo bowl.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-22-2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

At least Missouri is not a threat to the Alamo Bowl..at least I hope not..

siberian khatru · 11-22-2006, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

At least Missouri is not a threat to the Alamo Bowl..at least I hope not..

First off, I thought you were kidding. Sorry.

Second, Missouri's only a threat to themselves -- and my sanity.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-22-2006, 09:19 AM

K-State vs Iowa in the Alamo Bowl. Come on. Do it. There would be no better Bowl game for Chiefsplanet.com.

Raiderhater · 11-22-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

K-State vs Iowa in the Alamo Bowl. Come on. Do it. There would be no better Bowl game for Chiefsplanet.com.

That would be kick ass.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-22-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by raiderhader

That would be kick ass.

Iowa has already accepted the bid.

ROYC75 · 11-22-2006, 09:44 AM

IF KU were to knock off MU, I expect KU would get the Alamo Bowl bid.......

FTR, I think Iowa would shit in the Kittens litter box.....

**Saulbadguy** · 11-22-2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

IF KU were to knock off MU, I expect KU would get the Alamo Bowl bid.......

FTR, I think Iowa would shit in the Kittens litter box.....

KU would get the Insight.com bowl if they knock off Missouri. If they don't, i'd imagine they would get the Texas or the Poinsettia bowl.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 11-22-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

IF KU were to knock off MU, I expect KU would get the Alamo Bowl bid.......

not a chance in HELL.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 11-22-2006, 10:09 AM

I had heard something yesterday on the all-sports radio station here that the Alamo Bowl has already came out and said they are NOT interested in Missouri.....

**Saulbadguy** · 11-22-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I had heard something yesterday on the all-sports radio station here that the Alamo Bowl has already came out and said they are NOT interested in Missouri.....

Getting cold down the stretch plus having a bad traveling fan base did that.

11-22-2006, 02:32 AM
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1782500	Flanagan: Big XII fans may not see bowl games http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/16070894.htm MU, KU, K-State fans may not see bowl game JEFFREY FLANGAN Kansas City Star Fortunately for Chiefs fans who don’t get the NFL Network on their cable systems, the league mandates that all its cable games also be offered to over-the-air stations in the two teams’ markets. There are no such mandates for college games, and that could be bad news for Kansas, Kansas State or Missouri football fans. The NFL Network has the rights to the Texas Bowl on Dec. 28 and the Insight Bowl on Dec. 29, both of which will feature lower-tiered Big 12 teams. In other words, it’s likely that one or both of those bowl games will involve Kansas, Kansas State or Missouri, and unless your cable carrier has the NFL Network, you’re out of luck. Time Warner Cable, the predominant cable carrier in Kansas City, doesn’t carry the NFL Network. And Seth Palansky, NFL Network spokesman, said the NFL Network has no intentions of offering either bowl game to local over-the-air stations. “What would be the point of buying the rights to those games if you turn around and give the product away for free?” Palansky said. The NFL mandate on simulcasting cable games dates to 1987 when ESPN became part of the NFL’s TV package, Palansky said. But honoring that agreement doesn’t mean the NFL Network should create a similar one for college games, he said. “Back in 1987, no one really knew how much cable would become a part of the landscape,” Palansky said. “But this is 20 years later, and the cable penetration is far more substantial than anyone may have imagined back then.” Time Warner Cable has not come to agreement with the NFL Network, primarily because it objects to the network’s demands that it be placed on basic cable. Time Warner has indicated it considers the NFL Network a specialty channel and that it should be placed on a sports tier. What might this all mean to Jayhawks, Wildcats or Tigers fans? Find a buddy with the NFL Network or find a sports bar.
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