[Farm93]

The Pac-12 Network channel is 9 days old.  That's it.  It will take a while for it to get better distribution, but it will happen.

How often have I watched the BigTen network?  At 9AM on Saturdays in the fall ESPN and ESPN2 have two BigTen games.  Those channels often have two better teams that are killing weaker opponents.  Sometimes the more entertaining BigTen weekend games are on the BigTen network where two middle teams are more evenly matched.  So I have definitely watched that channel on Saturdays from time to time.  The BigTen network also has replays during the week, and if there was a mini-classic game (ie. Notre Dame v Michigan) I have stopped to catch that replay too.  I was not planning on watching Stanford soccer today, but I did know the contest was on the BigTen network.

Of course, I am likely not a casual fan.  I can even claim I have watched BYU weekly wrap-up shows on the BYU network.  FWIW - the BYU network has pretty healthy distribution nationally.  I appreciate the Mormon loyalty potential, but if BYU TV can be on my local cable provider I think it is reasonable to think that the country can eventually see the Pac-12 channel.

A small step back for a couple of weeks to get a massive step forward in reach and revenue is worth it.  9 days in.  Stay calm.

[Farm93]

The Pac-12 Network channel is 9 days old.  That's it.  It will take a while for it to get better distribution, but it will happen.

How often have I watched the BigTen network?  At 9AM on Saturdays in the fall ESPN and ESPN2 have two BigTen games.  Those channels often have two better teams that are killing weaker opponents.  Sometimes the more entertaining BigTen weekend games are on the BigTen network where two middle teams are more evenly matched.  So I have definitely watched that channel on Saturdays from time to time.  The BigTen network also has replays during the week, and if there was a mini-classic game (ie. Notre Dame v Michigan) I have stopped to catch that replay too.  I was not planning on watching Stanford soccer today, but I did know the contest was on the BigTen network.

Of course, I am likely not a casual fan.  I can even claim I have watched BYU weekly wrap-up shows on the BYU network.  FWIW - the BYU network has pretty healthy distribution nationally.  I appreciate the Mormon loyalty potential, but if BYU TV can be on my local cable provider I think it is reasonable to think that the country can eventually see the Pac-12 channel.

A small step back for a couple of weeks to get a massive step forward in reach and revenue is worth it.  9 days in.  Stay calm.