[Husker] Games on Versus network

[Mike Jaixen]

The background I have on the issues between Versus and DirecTV is that, at it's core, it's a cable vs. satellite issue.  Versus is owned by Comcast, a major cable provider nationwide, and Comcast is looking to "stick it" to DirectTV as a competitor in many of their markets.  Comcast has invested in rights to college football and NHL hockey, and is seeking an increase in the fees they charge the satellite company to compensate.  DirecTV responded by yanking Versus, thinking that people won't drop DirecTV to get access to a few college football games and the NHL.

It's basically a big game of chicken where the customers are the pawns.  (A couple of years ago, there was a similar issue between Omaha's ABC affiliate and Cox Cable.) One way to encourage this to get resolved is to contact both organizations and express your displeasure, especially with DirecTV.  If you are outside your commitment period with DirecTV, suggesting that you might consider switching back to cable or to Dish Network if you miss the NU/Baylor game might help put some pressure on DirecTV to get Versus re-enabled.  (Not sure how you pressure Comcast, since you aren't a customer...)  If fans don't complain about the loss of Versus, there is no pressure on DirecTV to work this out.

 Mike Jaixen
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----- Original Message ----
From: Scott R Lawson <SLawson at uamail.albany.edu>
To: Husker List <husker at tssi.com>
Sent: Wed, October 21, 2009 9:35:02 AM
Subject: [Husker] Games on Versus network

Is anyone on the list familiar with the "feud" between Comcast (which
owns Versus network) and Direct TV? Of course, now that I have Direct TV
they do not carry Versus because of some disagreement with Comcast. All
the notifications on Direct TV indicate they are working to resolve this
issue but I suspect this will certainly not happen by the Baylor game
(which of course is on Versus).



Any insiders here that can give me good news about this 'conflict'? ;-)



I hate going to bars to watch the games.



Scott in NY





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