By Don

September 18, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

What the hell happened to my comment about you whiney people who wanna let the Big Ten rip everyone off by charging people to watch amateur sports? And yes you losers will pay for it and only you losers should pay for it. Now shutup and go buy a sweater vest t-shirt.

By Don

September 4, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

You fans of amateur football are crazy! The big ten wanted an extreme amout of money for their meager channel and TWC SHOULD NOT have caved in. The money they’re getting for this channel is an absolute robbery which they know they’ll get because of you spoiled little whining brats. And yew, you idiots will pay for it and you should. Now shut the hell up!

By Brian

August 29, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

As a Pennsylvania transplate, I’m somewhat happy to hear the news that TW will now carry the BTN. There might be some Penn State coverage now which I miss. Good luck to you Buckeyes this year.

I used to have Comcast as a cable provider in the Philadelphia area. Comcast seemed to broaden their television lineup while TW continues to take things away. ESPN Classic, SPEED, Hallmark, etc. are now gone from the basic package. Plus TW’s customer service is absolutely absurd.

By Larry

August 29, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

About damn time!!!

It better be in HD.

“Direct TV hates puppies” yah right…..

Time Warner hates WDTN….. and NFL Network!

Where is channel 2HD and NFL HD? and FX HD, USA HD, CW HD??

By Pam

August 29, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Just wait until you get your bill from Time Warner. We will be paying for this.

By Bob540

August 29, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Yes, Larry, TW buckled. Now, watch the price increases from BTN and cable/satellite providers commence!

By Larry

August 28, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

OSU has been negotiating with Time Warner for well over a year. TW insisted on a premium sports package and charge the fan base for the privilege of viewing OSU games. Columbus Dispatch reported on Tuesday that the OSU President called on all Ohio State Alumni & OSU fans to drop Time Warner as their cable provider and sign with AT&T or a dish provider as it has become apparent that TW has no intention of signing an agreement. TW signed an agreement 1.5 days later.

By mee

August 28, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

I just checked out the BTN progamming for next week. Big Ten Tonight, replays of Saturday’s games, Big Ten Tonight, Campus programming, Big Ten tonight and a couple of Soccer games. What is everyone getting so excited about?

By Darrel Mitchell

August 28, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this

Great! It’s about time! However, TWC needs to get their act together on HD. There should be more channels available in HD and it should be readily available without the use of a digital box. HD content is excellent viewing, when the signal sent by your provider is good. When it’s not, your picture scrambles like hell. I used to receive Discovery, TNT, TBS, along with PBS, and local Dayton programming. Now PBS and local is all I receive. It should and could be better than this. Come on TWC!

By Jason

August 27, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Ok Im glad I get to watch the game at home Saturday, but how is it possible that some areas of the state are getting the BTN in Hi Def and us here in the Dayton area are not? I could see if nobody was but how is it just select areas. Makes no sense to me but again thats Time Warner for you.

By Bob540

August 27, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

Touche Sandy, Big Ten Greed indeed! As for HD, I don’t see the “great improvement” in picture everyone claims. And, don’t get too desperate for sports or other entertainment — the desperate always pay the most!

By Smith

August 27, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Hopefully there will be some actual programming on the allocated channel for BTN. Right now it’s just a blank screen (big surprise). I wouldn’t count on getting BTN here in HD. TW Dayton needs the space for all of those PBS HD channels. You know, the ones nobody under the age of 80 watch (if those viewers even know what HD or cable is). Oh sorry I forgot; this is Dayton.

By Smith

August 27, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Hopefully there will be some actual programming on the allocated channel for BTN. Right now it’s just a blank screen (big surprise). I wouldn’t count on getting BTN here in HD. TW Dayton needs the space for all of those PBS HD channels. You know, the ones nobody under age the age of 80 watch (if they even know what HD or cable is). Oh sorry I forgot; this is Dayton.

By Jeff Steinmetz

August 27, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

First, The Big Ten Network. Next, the NFL channel and/or the MLB channel. Time Warner, you have opened a can of worms. You have no more excuses!

By Jeff Steinmetz

August 27, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

First, the Big Ten Network. Next, the NFL Channel and/or the MLB Channel? Time Warner, you have opened the door!

By Hotrock509

August 27, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Finally!

By ODaized

August 27, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Im am so glad, I was considering going over to their new million dollar complex they just built and giving them some grief or just let my car break down in front to cause havoc when employees reported to work. I am glad they relized how much buckeye sports mean to us. I don’t think the fans would of let it go for one more season. Time Warner would have had no customers but michigan fans and we all know their isn’t very many of them left in OHIO! GO BUCKS!

By Purvis R. Coley

August 27, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

To Convergent Tech Services. I started with Directv back in 1995, that was when only one box was offered. Everyone watched the same channel, no matter what room you were in. I switched to Comcast in 2001, back to Directv 2006. Live in NJ, when we have a heavy rain or snow, no signal. Now a days we seldom have either, but when we do, black-out. I now have Comcast as back-up…..GO BUCKS!!!

By Jeff

August 27, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

@Scott - So there is something wrong with me wanting a product from Time Warner and potentially being disappointed at their delivery? The Big Ten Network is broadcast in HD, I bought an HD tv and pay Time Warner extra each month for HD content, why shouldn’t I be dissapointed in them if they fail to deliver that to me? I would still watch the game, at least the first half since its likely to be a blowout by halftime.

By Rich

August 27, 2008 1:15 AM | Link to this

Guess I spoke too soon. Got my cable bill today…got a raise,in the hair on my neck and my bill….presumably for getting the Big Ten Network. Pretty frustrating, I cancelled my install for Dish, now I have to call and reschedule it. Hope not too many other people got a shock like I did.

By Convergent Technology Services

August 26, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

I have had Directv since 1995. I very, very rarely lose signal. I actually can’t remember the last time my signal was lost. I live in a very windy location and rarely have a problem. Just responding to someone who said that Directv goes out everytime it rains. Never happens to us.

By Bucks in 08

August 26, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this

If I read the question right, it was asking what you thought about the agreement. How did this get to bashing the Buckeyes, talking about that other conference, SEC and General Motors and prices? GOOD GRIEF! If you don’t like your TWC bill then disconnect! If you don’t like the Big Ten or the SEC, that’s fine, it’s your privilege. I also understand why “SEC” is moving north and going to work for GM. It seems to be the place for poor grammar and spellers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By S. Vienna

August 26, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this

Dear SEC:

Read the following paragraph below that YOU wrote and find the errors. Do you need a crayon? Pens are only for big boys.

SEC wrote: I AM MOVING to MICHIGAN, I have a job at GM and I’m smart and white coller jobs are moving there. People of Ohio too dumb to do a SIMPLE job…plant CLOSED!

And how many grammatical errors are there in this sentence? Sorry for using big words. That means spelling and punctuation.

GM sucks and so do you. Muck Fichigan!

By maddbuck

August 26, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

This is from TWC website

Standard definition channels will launch in time for the Saturday, August 30 game. Most high-definition channels will launch this week except where noted.

By Brent

August 26, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

I am happy that they got a deal done. But TW still found a way to screw things up. They decide to put the channel on 78. Why not put it on 28? That way we would have ESPN, ESPN2, B10, FSN, and the Golf Channel all together. My tv does not go up to 128, so TW has found another way to take a channel from me. I have Time Warner. Thinking about switching to AT&T U-verse.

By General Delivery

August 26, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

Kurt is right about the HiDef thing. TW is putting it on a low res channel (78). B10 Network content is broadcast in HiDef.

Another instance where TW doesn’t live up to expectations!

I don’t think TW has the bandwidth to deliver all the HiDef content taht will be available in February. Customers will be left on the short end of the stick again.

By Alex

August 26, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

I just looked and the “MidOhio” region of Time Warner is going to be getting BTN in HD on channel 757…Why would only part of the state get the HD station and the rest of us wouldn’t?

By Scott P.

August 26, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

lol@Jeff so youre going to get to see the OSU games on BTN now yet, youre still going to gripe and complain if its not in HD. Ive got a nice HD TV too Jeff but if it ISNT in HD, Im still going to be happy the game will be on.

Have your cake and eat it too eh?

O-H-I-O GO BUCKS!!

By Michelle

August 26, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

GO BUCKS!!!! I am glad to hear that finally the Big Ten Network is on cable. For Michigan fans we WILL clean your clock when we play you,after all you got beat by Appalachian WHO? SEC’s day is coming too!!!!!

By Michelle

August 26, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

GO BUCKS!!!! I am glad to hear that finally the Big Ten Network is on cable. For Michigan fans we WILL clean your clock when we play you,after all you got beat by Appalachian WHO? SEC’s day is coming too!!!!!

By Jeff

August 26, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

They better be carrying the HD content as well. Nothing drives me crazier than watching standard definition when high def should be available….NBC on Time Warner.

By Sandy

August 26, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

Let’s pay attention to the real issue here: the BIG 10 is the money grubber in this little dance, not Time Warner. Just exactly how do you all think TW is being allowed to televise the BIG 10 in the first place? By paying them millions and millions of dollars, that’s how. The Big 10 is the one making the profit here, not TW. It’s the same with the NFL Channel. I don’t think either the Big 10 or the NFL need their own channel in the first place — how much money do they really need?????

By Carl from Middletown, Ohio

August 26, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

Direct and Dish would be great if it didn’t go off every time it rained. Also they do not show some of the channels that cable shows. I would say the cable bills will raise once they see how many actually watch the BTN.

By Smarter than SEC Rules

August 26, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

SEC Rules, apparently you aren’t smart enough to use proper grammar….

By Jimmy

August 26, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

If I have to pay more for the BTN then I am going to be extremely mad. If I only had to pay for the channels I watched then my cable bill would be at least cut in half. AT&T or someone more creative needs to offer options to pay per channel so those of us that want to pay for BTN can and those that don’t want to pay can save their money.

By mike

August 26, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

I’m a Buckeye alum living in California. Why doesn’t my local Time Warner carry the big ten network too? This deal isn’t as good as it looks.

By Jean

August 26, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Yeah-I’m glad for those folks who have Time Warner.I’m glad they finally wised up and got the Big Ten Network.Its about time that cheat scape company did something right. If you ever get tired of their nickel and diming ya— CAUSE THEY DO RAISE YOUR RATES EVERY YEAR—Come on over to DIRECTV. We’ve got it all!!!! GO BUCKS!!!!!!!!

By SEC Rules

August 26, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

S. Vienna “Yeah, please move-let me quess (WHAT!?!?!) MICHIGAN?”

I AM MOVING to MICHIGAN, I have a job at GM and I’m smart and white coller jobs are moving there. People of Ohio too dumb to do a SIMPLE job…plant CLOSED!

As for: “Deliver pizzas there -please -with your skinny wife. You don’t belong here.” See above if you can read. USE COMMAS!

By tom

August 26, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

hey big dog your a fool! the big ten network is in HD! so take that big foot out of your mouth. you must be a michigan fan! its amazing how little some of you pay attention. get a life its TV

By LadyJade

August 26, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

I am so glad that TW has added OSU big Ten games…thanks! NOW about the other channels that are gone. Hallmark for one. That is a channel that all family members can watch together without blood, guts and gore. Why can’t TW give choice channels program. Have so many channels that people really want and set a price on what they want. These 10 channel choices, so much,etc. Gov channels, religious and such are plentyful. Then prices go up for stuff lots don’t watch or want.

By fan

August 26, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

Well now who are the bar owners going to blame the non-smoking buckeye fans or Time Warner?

By Bigdog

August 26, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Would you rather watch OSU vs Youngstown St or something much more relevant like channel 2 in HD ?

By S. Vienna

August 26, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

SEC Rules: Yeah, please move-let me quess MICHIGAN? Deliver pizzas there -please -with your skinny wife. You don’t belong here. Why comment on something if you just want to bash OSU fans. This was an issue for fans. Your poor son, I feel for him with a parent like you.

By Heather

August 26, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

I am glad to see Time Warner step up and start including this in our standard cable.
Thanks TW for listening. Go bucks!!!!

By SEC RULES!!!

August 26, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry guys, i thought I could root for another team then OSU. I guess I should move and take my job with me? AND the taxes I pay as well? Oh and my skinny wife so you all can only look at your GFs/Wives dressed in red from head to toe looking like a firetruck with an O painted on their cheek.

By MK

August 26, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

I just realized the BTN is on a low resolution channel just like the Olympics on TV2. (Come on TV2/TWC – get your act together or keep losing customers and viewers!). How hard is it for TWC to understand that it offers over 200 channels (and more everyday) that no one cares about and their customers are paying for! Get rid of all that crap and provide a package that viewers are looking for. You should be adding/moving channels to HD (or at least digital) not adding more low tier channels!!

By GoBlue

August 26, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

It looks like TW is only showing one game on one channel. The BTN is made up of 4 channels showing upto 4 games at one time. The news release stated the TW would be picking up all the opening BTN games, HD and on demand!

By jeffrey_r

August 26, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

SEC Rules…. you mean to say you blocked the BIG TEN network from your dish cause YOUR son even chooses to watch the “punk eyes” over daddy’s SEC teams……smart kid!!!

By IU Fan

August 26, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

So will this be limited to just one Big Ten Channel (Ohio State game) or will the other 3 or 4 Big Ten games be available at noon Saturday through TWC?

By Bob540

August 26, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Question: I keep hearing how much more affordable DirecTV is compared to TW. If you have multiple TV sets, don’t you have to pay about $5 per month for each box to get the service? How does that figure in total cost comparison?

By Smith

August 26, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know if BTN will be available on HD in Dayton? Oh I forgot. This is Time Warner Dayton. The only thing available on HD are 27 PBS channels.

By Harvey

August 26, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

Time Warner raises rates every year no matter what. Regardless of whether or not this deal went through, you will get a rate increase notice this November or December. It was like clockwork each year, until I dropped TWC for Dish.

By qtkt

August 26, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

Looks like your paying for it peacemom62…on behalf of Buckeye fans!!! THANKS!!! O.H.

By Bob540

August 26, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Many OSU fans are desperate to watch their team and will pay any price … and, in time, will! I enjoy watching Ohio State too, but not that desperately. If BTN wassn’t on Time-Warner, I’d listen on radio and watch the other major conferences on TV. I think price increases lie ahead for all Big Ten fans.

By bux_k_a

August 26, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

I respect Time Warner for holding out so long. But money talks and I’m sure they were losing a lot of customers over this not just in Ohio but other states as well. If the deal is like Comcast it won’t be more than $.70 more on your bill. Unplug your cell phone charger when not in use and it will make up the difference. On another positive note the SEC has struck a deal with ESPN for 15 years so greedy FOX won’t have an SEC network. For NBC HD - buy an HD antenna for $30. HD for free!!

By boboh

August 26, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

For you whiners that are complaining that your rates will go up…..Get a different service then. For the SEC guy, We are happy that we have the Big 10 Network because we are BUCKEYE FANS. If you are a FAN of the SEC, then your team must SUCK!

By nyc

August 26, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

craig, DirectTV is a HUGE ripoff. they told me all kinds of lies to get my business. our ‘relationship’ lasted all of 10 days before I HAD to get up and take down their freaking dish and return one small part of the whole mess myself. Their reception sucked. I was on the phone with DirectTV more times in 10 days than I have ever been with Time Warner and I’ve had their service for 10+ yrs.

By craig

August 26, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

time warner cable sucks a*s. i have directv and love it, and i’ve always had the big 10 network so i’ve never had to worry about whether or not i can watch the buckeyes. also, directv offers a lot of channels that time warner doesn’t. it’s also cheaper than time warner. so in conclusion, all you people who have time warner are a bunch of suckers! their customer service sucks also!!

By Purvis R. Coley

August 26, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

To SEC Rules, I think that you should be blocked from this blog….”Pink Eyes”? Ok, we will see…in the meantime…GO BUCKS!!!!

By Scott

August 26, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Time Warner will still be losing customers thanks to the emergence of AT&T services. You can watch not only the Big Ten Network but also the NFL Network in their basic 200 channel service at a much lower rate than TW. The picture quality is what sold me though. I have an old TV and the picture using AT&T is outstanding. Much better value.

By Kurt

August 26, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Well, from the channel number, this will be another lame low definition channel, to add to the other 500 channels of boring, low resolution content.

The pathetic thing about Time Warner is that they don’t even provide Channel 2 in HD! It was sooo sad to watch the Olympics in low rez this year.

I find myself watching less and less television. Maybe I can save $100 a month, and just use the internet more.

By Amy

August 26, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Just got off the phone with them Cincinnati:chnl 60 Dayton:chnl 78 former Adelphia:chnl 70 Will go on on 8/27/08

By bob

August 26, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Thank the Lord! I was worried i wouldn’t be able to catch the OSU vs. Troy game. Who Cares…….

By PEACEMOM62

August 26, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

wtach my basic cable rates go up now thanks to those demanding OSU fans !! “It’s ALL about them !!… If YOU wanna watch your BUCKS, then YOU pay for it , NOT me !!

By Julie

August 26, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

If it’s no cost, fine.My bill is high enough already with channels I never watch.I don’t want to have to pay extra for another channel that I won’t watch either.A premium offering will allow those who really want it to buy it,and those who don’t not get saddled with extra costs.

By Josh

August 26, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

Just got off the phone with TWC- The are adding these to the Standard Cable-Got the chnls from them a min ago- Dayton:Chnl 78 Cincinnati:Chnl 60 Former Adelphia:Chnl 70 The change will start on 8/27

By Steve

August 26, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Evidently Time Warner was losing a lot of customers to Direct TV and realized they had to offer the Big Ten Network. Like others, I was just about ready to switch over to Direct TV.

By Frank

August 26, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

It is still going to be better to get this on Dish network. Time Warner compresses and comb filters their HD broadcasts into oblivion. Their HD quality is the worst of any provider, absolutely terrible.

By Josh

August 26, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

I picture this being on Digital Cable. But the last rep I talked to said they don’t even know what chnl it will be on yet so its up in the air. They were expecting something more this afternoon.

By jimbo

August 26, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

i see that michigan dropped those punk from app. state.

By SEC RULES!!!

August 26, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

I have Direct TV and I BLOCKED the Big 10 network. I don’t want my son watching the Punk Eyes. We watch CBS and GREAT SEC games only in my home.

By Shawn

August 26, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

So what channel is it going to be on?

By Jen

August 26, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

Most people may not care - however - the BUCKEYE FANS do! I personally would rather not have to go to local sports bar to watch a game and spend unnecessary money on food and drink - would definitely rather be at home with family and friends in a more comfortable and cheaper environment. I don’t miss Buckeye games! GO OSU!

By Ryan

August 26, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

THANK YOU!, but a year late. Now, Start working on the NFL network TWC.

By Steve

August 26, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

How about some details…what channel? Will it be on basic cable or a premium service? Why write an article w/o any information??

By Josh

August 26, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

I like this but I will wait to see exactly what the deal is. The offer before was that it go on the sports tier or on a PPV chnl when all proceeds go to the Big Ten Network. I would find it really strange that this would be added as no cost. Time Warner is not going to eat the cost of this and Big Ten is not going to give access away for free. If they wanted the chnls to be free they would have just left them on normal broadcast tv.

By rick

August 26, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

ok now how much are they going to raise the rates

By Ben

August 26, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

About time. I had been seriously considering dropping Time Warner as soon as I moved into my new house, but as long as they remain competitive price wise with U-Verse, Dish, and DirectTV now, i’ll stay. I’ve actually had generally positive customer support from them, just the lack of the Big Ten network infuriated me.

By Bryan

August 26, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

…and Football-Saturday sales at ‘Watering Holes’ state-wide just dropped 50%…

By Big Time Lawyer

August 26, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

Time-Warner is a big time monopoly. And as a customer of theirs, they are an awful company.

By Mike

August 26, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

Most folks don’t cate. There is more than enough sports on TV already. All the important games are on the networks, FSN, or ESPN. The ratings for this will stink.

By Brian

August 26, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

All we know is that there is a deal. What is it? After all these months of stalemate, we don’t know who blinked.

By MGOOTEE

August 26, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this

GO BUCKS..

By MGOOTEE

August 26, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this

About time u did something right.. Now let reduces the price so everyone can watch. big ten i want your money.

By Bob

August 26, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this

Not a big deal. Who wants to watch a Division II school?

By Rich

August 26, 2008 7:41 AM | Link to this

Just in time…for me AND Time Warner. I was preparing to switch from cable to Dish, only to be able to recieve the Big Ten Network. Instead of waiting on Dish to be installed Saturday, I can cut my grass before the game!

By bob

August 26, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

Happy Times

By JUtie

August 26, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

Good work Ian!