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Quote:From a Sun Belt Media Day release.

1. POST SEASON BOWLS. On Tuesday morning we will announce a relationship with the Papa Johns Bowl (Birmingham), St. Petersburg Bowl (St. Petersburg, FL) and the PetroSun Independence Bowl (Shreveport, LA). These agreements call for Sun Belt conference teams with winning records to serve as alternates should the bowls primary contractual partner not have sufficient numbers of teams. SBC teams will be eligible for 5 bowls.

http://ncaabbs.com/showthread.php?tid=306126

Clearly, the solution here is for the MAC to schedule as many SBC teams as possible win them all to keep them from becoming bowl-eligible, while simultaniously boosting our own number of bowl-eligible teams.

Just to stir the pot a little during the slow off season:pinkpanther:

From the same media release

2. STRENGTH OF THE SUN BELT. 2007 saw the second time in 4 years that the SBC has passed the Mid American in various power rankings. This is important as BCS dollars are partially distributed based on the strength of the league relative to other non-automatic qualifying conference. The SBC received an additional 500K because of this success. There are 119 teams in FBS. The average of teams in the five “non-automatic qualifying” conferences for 2007 was Mountain West 60.6,; WAC 79.5; CUSA 87.3; SBC 89.77; MAC 93.1. As you can see, we are ahead of the MAC and have closed the gap with CUSA. 2.4 represent about one game.(one more OC win & the Belt would have passed CUSA)

4. SUN BELT CONFERENCE VERSUS REGIONAL RIVAL. In the past 2 years SBC and CUSA have played 15 times, the Sun Belt holds an 8-7 advantage. The Sun Belt has dominated the past two R-L Carriers New Orleans Bowls.

MeanGreen61 Wrote:Just to stir the pot a little during the slow off season:pinkpanther:

From the same media release

2. STRENGTH OF THE SUN BELT. 2007 saw the second time in 4 years that the SBC has passed the Mid American in various power rankings. This is important as BCS dollars are partially distributed based on the strength of the league relative to other non-automatic qualifying conference. The SBC received an additional 500K because of this success. There are 119 teams in FBS. The average of teams in the five “non-automatic qualifying” conferences for 2007 was Mountain West 60.6,; WAC 79.5; CUSA 87.3; SBC 89.77; MAC 93.1. As you can see, we are ahead of the MAC and have closed the gap with CUSA. 2.4 represent about one game.(one more OC win & the Belt would have passed CUSA)

4. SUN BELT CONFERENCE VERSUS REGIONAL RIVAL. In the past 2 years SBC and CUSA have played 15 times, the Sun Belt holds an 8-7 advantage. The Sun Belt has dominated the past two R-L Carriers New Orleans Bowls.

It all sounds great for the SBC competitively.

However one area where the SBC lags considerably being the other non-BCS conferences is no TV deal.

Let's take the WAC for instance. The WAC receives 4 million dollars a year from ESPN with Friday night 8pm telecasts. The SBC will not be able touch Friday nights like that probably ever.

The SBC may be able to up the appearances on ESPN if CUSA decides to leave and go full package to CBS College Sports. Its still not going to be an 8pm prime time Friday night package.

If I were UNT I would accept the WAC invite. There is so much more potential there as one of 2 western conferences on ESPN.

Airport KC Wrote:

MeanGreen61 Wrote:Just to stir the pot a little during the slow off season:pinkpanther:

From the same media release

2. STRENGTH OF THE SUN BELT. 2007 saw the second time in 4 years that the SBC has passed the Mid American in various power rankings. This is important as BCS dollars are partially distributed based on the strength of the league relative to other non-automatic qualifying conference. The SBC received an additional 500K because of this success. There are 119 teams in FBS. The average of teams in the five “non-automatic qualifying” conferences for 2007 was Mountain West 60.6,; WAC 79.5; CUSA 87.3; SBC 89.77; MAC 93.1. As you can see, we are ahead of the MAC and have closed the gap with CUSA. 2.4 represent about one game.(one more OC win & the Belt would have passed CUSA)

4. SUN BELT CONFERENCE VERSUS REGIONAL RIVAL. In the past 2 years SBC and CUSA have played 15 times, the Sun Belt holds an 8-7 advantage. The Sun Belt has dominated the past two R-L Carriers New Orleans Bowls.

It all sounds great for the SBC competitively.

However one area where the SBC lags considerably being the other non-BCS conferences is no TV deal.

Let's take the WAC for instance. The WAC receives 4 million dollars a year from ESPN with Friday night 8pm telecasts. The SBC will not be able touch Friday nights like that probably ever.

The SBC may be able to up the appearances on ESPN if CUSA decides to leave and go full package to CBS College Sports. Its still not going to be an 8pm prime time Friday night package.

If I were UNT I would accept the WAC invite. There is so much more potential there as one of 2 western conferences on ESPN.

From the same media release

9. ATTENDANCE. From humble beginnings of per game averaging less than 10,000 as a conference in 2001 to over 20, 000 in 2007 significant gains have been made at the turnstile.

10. TELEVISION. From no TV in 2001 to 5 national broadcast and 8 regional games in 2007, to 4 national games and 10 regional games in 2008.

The reason I brought this subject up on this board is are we potentially looking at a similar announcement from the MAC office next week at media days?

Bowls out there for potential agreement

Boise (ACC #8)
Poinsettia (PAC-10 #7)
Hawaii (PAC-10 #6)
Texas (Big XII #8)-Navy the contractual backup for this game.

The MWC could back up Boise.
The WAC could back up Poinsettia.

Then you have the Hawaii bowl out there with everyone else bowled up.

What would make sense for the service academies if you could package Congressional, Texas, Hawaii, and Poinsettia backup agreements. That way the academies have some choice. Throw the MAC in the mix as the service academy backup for these bowls.

If the SBC can have 4 agreements, the MAC should be able to have 6 based on sheer numbers.

MeanGreen61 Wrote:

Airport KC Wrote:

MeanGreen61 Wrote:Just to stir the pot a little during the slow off season:pinkpanther:

From the same media release

2. STRENGTH OF THE SUN BELT. 2007 saw the second time in 4 years that the SBC has passed the Mid American in various power rankings. This is important as BCS dollars are partially distributed based on the strength of the league relative to other non-automatic qualifying conference. The SBC received an additional 500K because of this success. There are 119 teams in FBS. The average of teams in the five “non-automatic qualifying” conferences for 2007 was Mountain West 60.6,; WAC 79.5; CUSA 87.3; SBC 89.77; MAC 93.1. As you can see, we are ahead of the MAC and have closed the gap with CUSA. 2.4 represent about one game.(one more OC win & the Belt would have passed CUSA)

4. SUN BELT CONFERENCE VERSUS REGIONAL RIVAL. In the past 2 years SBC and CUSA have played 15 times, the Sun Belt holds an 8-7 advantage. The Sun Belt has dominated the past two R-L Carriers New Orleans Bowls.

It all sounds great for the SBC competitively.

However one area where the SBC lags considerably being the other non-BCS conferences is no TV deal.

Let's take the WAC for instance. The WAC receives 4 million dollars a year from ESPN with Friday night 8pm telecasts. The SBC will not be able touch Friday nights like that probably ever.

The SBC may be able to up the appearances on ESPN if CUSA decides to leave and go full package to CBS College Sports. Its still not going to be an 8pm prime time Friday night package.

If I were UNT I would accept the WAC invite. There is so much more potential there as one of 2 western conferences on ESPN.

From the same media release

9. ATTENDANCE. From humble beginnings of per game averaging less than 10,000 as a conference in 2001 to over 20, 000 in 2007 significant gains have been made at the turnstile.

10. TELEVISION. From no TV in 2001 to 5 national broadcast and 8 regional games in 2007, to 4 national games and 10 regional games in 2008.

The Sun Belt has a national cable contract with ESPN Networks. They also have a regional syndication contract with ESPN Regional Television.

ESPN Regional is the main component of the contract, with a minimum of five regional telecasts per season. Over the life of the contract, the Sun Belt was guaranteed five total national telecasts (about one national telecast per season).

http://mattsarz44017.tripod.com/2008/SBC.html

Airport KC Wrote:

MeanGreen61 Wrote:

Airport KC Wrote:

MeanGreen61 Wrote:Just to stir the pot a little during the slow off season:pinkpanther:

From the same media release

2. STRENGTH OF THE SUN BELT. 2007 saw the second time in 4 years that the SBC has passed the Mid American in various power rankings. This is important as BCS dollars are partially distributed based on the strength of the league relative to other non-automatic qualifying conference. The SBC received an additional 500K because of this success. There are 119 teams in FBS. The average of teams in the five “non-automatic qualifying” conferences for 2007 was Mountain West 60.6,; WAC 79.5; CUSA 87.3; SBC 89.77; MAC 93.1. As you can see, we are ahead of the MAC and have closed the gap with CUSA. 2.4 represent about one game.(one more OC win & the Belt would have passed CUSA)

4. SUN BELT CONFERENCE VERSUS REGIONAL RIVAL. In the past 2 years SBC and CUSA have played 15 times, the Sun Belt holds an 8-7 advantage. The Sun Belt has dominated the past two R-L Carriers New Orleans Bowls.

It all sounds great for the SBC competitively.

However one area where the SBC lags considerably being the other non-BCS conferences is no TV deal.

Let's take the WAC for instance. The WAC receives 4 million dollars a year from ESPN with Friday night 8pm telecasts. The SBC will not be able touch Friday nights like that probably ever.

The SBC may be able to up the appearances on ESPN if CUSA decides to leave and go full package to CBS College Sports. Its still not going to be an 8pm prime time Friday night package.

If I were UNT I would accept the WAC invite. There is so much more potential there as one of 2 western conferences on ESPN.

From the same media release

9. ATTENDANCE. From humble beginnings of per game averaging less than 10,000 as a conference in 2001 to over 20, 000 in 2007 significant gains have been made at the turnstile.

10. TELEVISION. From no TV in 2001 to 5 national broadcast and 8 regional games in 2007, to 4 national games and 10 regional games in 2008.

The Sun Belt has a national cable contract with ESPN Networks. They also have a regional syndication contract with ESPN Regional Television.

ESPN Regional is the main component of the contract, with a minimum of five regional telecasts per season. Over the life of the contract, the Sun Belt was guaranteed five total national telecasts (about one national telecast per season).

http://mattsarz44017.tripod.com/2008/SBC.html

From the Daily News Journal

The Sun Belt will have 27 televised games this season, including the Dec. 21 New Orleans Bowl on ESPN2.

Daily News Journal Article
http://www.dnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...0/SPORTS03

Looking into 2009 here is what is probably going to happen to the bowls out west.

Boise Bowl (WAC vs. MWC). The MWC wanted to hook up with the WAC this year in the Rocky Mountain Bowl and I think they would be eager to take the spot of the ACC because Utah/BYU could make big money on the short bus trip.

Emerald Bowl (WAC #1 vs. PAC-10 #5). This would be a good bowl for the WAC Champ to play in with Fresno/Boise nearby.

Poinsettia Bowl (MWC vs. PAC-10 #6). Starting in 2009 the Poinsettia is scheduled to move up to #6 in the PAC-10 bowl pecking order. That would reduce the need for a backup greatly here and the WAC would probably be the preferred backup. The WAC never usually has more than 4 bowl eligible teams though and would have 4 regular tie-ins with the Emerald.

Hawaii Bowl (WAC vs. PAC-10 #7). Here is where the MAC has a shot at a backup deal. The MWC will have 5 bowls if they have Boise so they won't be able to provide a good backup option. Army/Navy I'm sure would like to be playing out here too.

Texas Bowl (CUSA vs. Big XII #8). The MWC backed this up in 2007 with TCU but with 5 tie-ins will not be able to do it any longer. Navy is the backup for the Big XII in 2008, I think if Army is also bowl eligible. The academies may not be bowl eligible so the MAC I could see here too.

In 2008, after the Congressional Bowl I see the MAC's next best backup shot is Texas or Boise.

In 2009, after the Congressional Bowl I see the MAC's next best backup shot is Hawaii then Texas.

MeanGreen61 Wrote:

Airport KC Wrote:

MeanGreen61 Wrote:

Airport KC Wrote:

MeanGreen61 Wrote:Just to stir the pot a little during the slow off season:pinkpanther:

From the same media release

2. STRENGTH OF THE SUN BELT. 2007 saw the second time in 4 years that the SBC has passed the Mid American in various power rankings. This is important as BCS dollars are partially distributed based on the strength of the league relative to other non-automatic qualifying conference. The SBC received an additional 500K because of this success. There are 119 teams in FBS. The average of teams in the five “non-automatic qualifying” conferences for 2007 was Mountain West 60.6,; WAC 79.5; CUSA 87.3; SBC 89.77; MAC 93.1. As you can see, we are ahead of the MAC and have closed the gap with CUSA. 2.4 represent about one game.(one more OC win & the Belt would have passed CUSA)

4. SUN BELT CONFERENCE VERSUS REGIONAL RIVAL. In the past 2 years SBC and CUSA have played 15 times, the Sun Belt holds an 8-7 advantage. The Sun Belt has dominated the past two R-L Carriers New Orleans Bowls.

It all sounds great for the SBC competitively.

However one area where the SBC lags considerably being the other non-BCS conferences is no TV deal.

Let's take the WAC for instance. The WAC receives 4 million dollars a year from ESPN with Friday night 8pm telecasts. The SBC will not be able touch Friday nights like that probably ever.

The SBC may be able to up the appearances on ESPN if CUSA decides to leave and go full package to CBS College Sports. Its still not going to be an 8pm prime time Friday night package.

If I were UNT I would accept the WAC invite. There is so much more potential there as one of 2 western conferences on ESPN.

From the same media release

9. ATTENDANCE. From humble beginnings of per game averaging less than 10,000 as a conference in 2001 to over 20, 000 in 2007 significant gains have been made at the turnstile.

10. TELEVISION. From no TV in 2001 to 5 national broadcast and 8 regional games in 2007, to 4 national games and 10 regional games in 2008.

The Sun Belt has a national cable contract with ESPN Networks. They also have a regional syndication contract with ESPN Regional Television.

ESPN Regional is the main component of the contract, with a minimum of five regional telecasts per season. Over the life of the contract, the Sun Belt was guaranteed five total national telecasts (about one national telecast per season).

http://mattsarz44017.tripod.com/2008/SBC.html

From the Daily News Journal

The Sun Belt will have 27 televised games this season, including the Dec. 21 New Orleans Bowl on ESPN2.

Daily News Journal Article
http://www.dnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...0/SPORTS03

Okay the TV deal is slightly better than what we thought with FAU vs. Michigan State on ESPN.

The SBC is on the way up that I agree with. It makes sense for WKU/MTSU to sit tight and not move up to the MAC when a move to CUSA could be 5 years away.

The MAC still has a far higher total of games on TV than the SBC both national and regional. Most MAC schools are on 8 times or more.

Do I think the SBC can catch up the MAC someday on the national level? Yes but its still going to be 5 years yet at least before you have the same level of TV exposure.

The bigger question is why are you even over here touting the SBC? The Sun Belt is with its growth is not bitting the MAC on the ass. The two conferences aren't in the same recruiting territory at all.

The SBC is bitting CUSA in the ass and is going to take a few of its bowl games away IF it doesn't get raided and continues to develop. That is a big IF.

The MAC however is the only non-BCS conference in its territory and does not have to fear a rival non-BCS conference.

Airport KC Wrote:

MeanGreen61 Wrote:

Airport KC Wrote:

MeanGreen61 Wrote:

Airport KC Wrote:

MeanGreen61 Wrote:Just to stir the pot a little during the slow off season:pinkpanther:

From the same media release

2. STRENGTH OF THE SUN BELT. 2007 saw the second time in 4 years that the SBC has passed the Mid American in various power rankings. This is important as BCS dollars are partially distributed based on the strength of the league relative to other non-automatic qualifying conference. The SBC received an additional 500K because of this success. There are 119 teams in FBS. The average of teams in the five “non-automatic qualifying” conferences for 2007 was Mountain West 60.6,; WAC 79.5; CUSA 87.3; SBC 89.77; MAC 93.1. As you can see, we are ahead of the MAC and have closed the gap with CUSA. 2.4 represent about one game.(one more OC win & the Belt would have passed CUSA)

4. SUN BELT CONFERENCE VERSUS REGIONAL RIVAL. In the past 2 years SBC and CUSA have played 15 times, the Sun Belt holds an 8-7 advantage. The Sun Belt has dominated the past two R-L Carriers New Orleans Bowls.

It all sounds great for the SBC competitively.

However one area where the SBC lags considerably being the other non-BCS conferences is no TV deal.

Let's take the WAC for instance. The WAC receives 4 million dollars a year from ESPN with Friday night 8pm telecasts. The SBC will not be able touch Friday nights like that probably ever.

The SBC may be able to up the appearances on ESPN if CUSA decides to leave and go full package to CBS College Sports. Its still not going to be an 8pm prime time Friday night package.

If I were UNT I would accept the WAC invite. There is so much more potential there as one of 2 western conferences on ESPN.

From the same media release

9. ATTENDANCE. From humble beginnings of per game averaging less than 10,000 as a conference in 2001 to over 20, 000 in 2007 significant gains have been made at the turnstile.

10. TELEVISION. From no TV in 2001 to 5 national broadcast and 8 regional games in 2007, to 4 national games and 10 regional games in 2008.

The Sun Belt has a national cable contract with ESPN Networks. They also have a regional syndication contract with ESPN Regional Television.

ESPN Regional is the main component of the contract, with a minimum of five regional telecasts per season. Over the life of the contract, the Sun Belt was guaranteed five total national telecasts (about one national telecast per season).

http://mattsarz44017.tripod.com/2008/SBC.html

From the Daily News Journal

The Sun Belt will have 27 televised games this season, including the Dec. 21 New Orleans Bowl on ESPN2.

Daily News Journal Article
http://www.dnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...0/SPORTS03

Okay the TV deal is slightly better than what we thought with FAU vs. Michigan State on ESPN.

The SBC is on the way up that I agree with. It makes sense for WKU/MTSU to sit tight and not move up to the MAC when a move to CUSA could be 5 years away.

The MAC still has a far higher total of games on TV than the SBC both national and regional. Most MAC schools are on 8 times or more.

Do I think the SBC can catch up the MAC someday on the national level? Yes but its still going to be 5 years yet at least before you have the same level of TV exposure.

The bigger question is why are you even over here touting the SBC? The Sun Belt is with its growth is not bitting the MAC on the ass. The two conferences aren't in the same recruiting territory at all.

The SBC is bitting CUSA in the ass and is going to take a few of its bowl games away IF it doesn't get raided and continues to develop. That is a big IF.

The MAC however is the only non-BCS conference in its territory and does not have to fear a rival non-BCS conference.

I didn't start this thread, you did. Have a nice day & remember :odie: Have a nice day !

MAC should have a pretty good year overall this year. No excuses for the MAC this year. Most of the MAC returns its starting QB. I fully expect MAC to beat some big name teams this year and place several teams in bowls. MAC has some favorable non- conference matchups. Kent State has a golden opportunity vs Boston College. Cincinnati at Akron.... Zips play well at home and UC could under estimate the Zips. Miami at Michigan....MAC's top defense vs a freshmen QB in a new system. Michigan is way down this year...Rodriguez will struggle implimenting that style of play.

The Sun Belt is doing a nice job and getting better. FAU will be a very solid team this year. UNT will be much better with Todd Dodge and his son at QB.

Yep...don't sleep on the Sunbelt. Some of the most improved football teams in college football play in the Sunbelt...

MeanGreen61 Wrote:From the Daily News Journal

The Sun Belt will have 27 televised games this season, including the Dec. 21 New Orleans Bowl on ESPN2.

Daily News Journal Article
http://www.dnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...0/SPORTS03

To clarify that statement, the Sun Belt has so far 2 national telecasts and 10 regional telecasts that are part of its own television contract. The others are part of the home team's television contract

For example, FAU at Michigan St. is part of the Big Ten teleivision contract and the Sun Belt receives no financial compensation from ESPN for that telecast. They receive exposure and exposure is good when you are winning.

Also, several of the games listed on Cox Sports Television and CSS vs. SEC teams are not live telecasts but tape delays. These tape delays are part of those individual schools' deals with those channels to regularly provide tape delayed airings of games.

I don't know of any other conference that counts these tape delayed airings as part of their telecast schedule.

http://www.sunbeltsports.org//pdf5/13301...EM_ID=4100

The Sun Belt deserves better and needs to look at how it can upgrade the existing package. The telecast rights were up at the end of last year and ESPN exercised a mutual option to keep the existing terms for 2008. Hopefully Wright Waters and the school presidents are looking at how to improve the deal they have vs. taking what ESPN gives them.

All of the games on CSS are live broadcasts. I live in the Nashville TV market and can see every SBC game live. They also show re-runs of those live games, which are indeed "tape-delayed".

MT vs. FAU= Live ESPN2
FAU vs. Troy= Live ESPN2
New Orleans Bowl= Live ESPN (not ESPN2)

Middle Tennessee is on at least 5 times this season, with a couple more sure to be picked up (Mississippi State, Kentucky, Louisville, WKU).

mattsarz Wrote:

MeanGreen61 Wrote:From the Daily News Journal

The Sun Belt will have 27 televised games this season, including the Dec. 21 New Orleans Bowl on ESPN2.

Daily News Journal Article
http://www.dnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...0/SPORTS03

To clarify that statement, the Sun Belt has so far 2 national telecasts and 10 regional telecasts that are part of its own television contract. The others are part of the home team's television contract

For example, FAU at Michigan St. is part of the Big Ten teleivision contract and the Sun Belt receives no financial compensation from ESPN for that telecast. They receive exposure and exposure is good when you are winning.

Also, several of the games listed on Cox Sports Television and CSS vs. SEC teams are not live telecasts but tape delays. These tape delays are part of those individual schools' deals with those channels to regularly provide tape delayed airings of games.

I don't know of any other conference that counts these tape delayed airings as part of their telecast schedule.

http://www.sunbeltsports.org//pdf5/13301...EM_ID=4100

The Sun Belt deserves better and needs to look at how it can upgrade the existing package. The telecast rights were up at the end of last year and ESPN exercised a mutual option to keep the existing terms for 2008. Hopefully Wright Waters and the school presidents are looking at how to improve the deal they have vs. taking what ESPN gives them.

Middle Tennessee vs. WKU game added to TV schedule.

Do any midwest markets get these games?

I did notice that the MT vs. Miss. State game was on tape delay, so you were correct and I was wrong about that.

http://www.goblueraiders.com/content.cfm/id/32820

MT-WKU football game to be televised
CSS to air game throughtout southeast
MT Media Relations

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee's football game at rival Western Kentucky on November 15 will be televised by Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast (CSS). The game will mark the 59th all-time meeting between the Sun Belt Conference rivals and the first in Bowling Green since the Blue Raiders defeated the Hilltoppers, 23-21, on October 5, 1991. Kickoff is slated for noon (CDT).

"To date this is our sixth game to be televised this season and we are delighted to blanket the southeast for that many games," added Chris Massaro, Director of Athletics at Middle Tennessee. "This is a great rivalry, and we are looking forward to a very exciting game."

This marks the second consecutive season the game has been televised as last year's contest was telecast by ESPN Regional Television as the Sun Belt Conference game of the week. In the 2007 game, the Blue Raiders had to start true freshman quarterback Dwight Dasher due to an injury to Joe Craddock as the rookie found out he would be under center just 24 hours before kickoff. Despite a trimmed down playbook, Dasher was solid and put the Blue Raiders in position to send the game into overtime.

"It is great for each of our programs that this rivalry will be telecast throughout 12 southeastern states, and we are especially proud to be able to feature our seniors in their final home game," said WKU Director of Athletics Dr. Wood Selig. "This will also give college football fans an up close look at the recently expanded and renovated Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium."

With the WKU game, Middle Tennessee now has six games slated for television this season including a national broadcast from Floyd Stadium on ESPN2 against Florida Atlantic. Television has yet to be determined for games against Kentucky and Louisville.

"We are thrilled to add another televised game to our schedule," said MT Head Coach Rick Stockstill. "It is always a positive when you can showcase your program and university to a large audience like CSS is providing. It should be a great game and one the fans will enjoy."

ABOUT CSS - CSS is a 24-hour sports channel serving approximately 5.8 million cable subscribers across twelve southeastern states. Launched in 1999, the network is a partnership between Comcast Corporation and Charter Communications. CSS carries a full slate of college sports programming including over 45 live football games, 110 college football replay games, more than 160 men's and women's live college basketball games and 60 live baseball games, as well as a comprehensive mix of sports news and in-depth sports analysis geared toward fans in the Southeast.

KAjunRaider Wrote:Middle Tennessee vs. WKU game added to TV schedule.

Do any midwest markets get these games?

I did notice that the MT vs. Miss. State game was on tape delay, so you were correct and I was wrong about that.

CSS games are only on Comcast & Charter cables systems in the southeast. The ESPN+ games are on ESPN Gameplan, but the Sun Belt gets virtually no coverage in the midwest.

Some more details have been released about the SBC agreements.

The agreements are good for years 2008-09

Papa John's will make the 2nd pick of SBC teams
Independence will get the 3rd pick.
St. Petersburg the 4th pick.

http://ncaabbs.com/showthread.php?tid=306478

I think its interesting they went as far as giving the backup agreements selection orders.

The MAC and The Sun belt should have a bowl match-up. I'm sure we can find a bowl game or just make another one up.