whorns at Wyoming 2:30 Versus channel

[JLEW1818]

GO WYOMING!!!!!!!!!!

[IronSoonerMan]

Think it will be streamed? I dont have vs. anymore..... Damn DTV!


Go Wyoming!!!

[Boomer38Sooner]

is wyoming decent?!

[JLEW1818]

texas is like 33.5 fav

[CK Sooner]

Think it will be streamed? I dont have vs. anymore..... Damn DTV!


Go Wyoming!!!

Yes, it will be on Justin.TV and Channelsurf.

[IronSoonerMan]

Hopefully decent enough too kick the whorns a$$.

[JLEW1818]

yah link will be posted at about game time

[IronSoonerMan]

Yes, it will be on Justin.TV and Channelsurf.
Cool. Thanks!

[JLEW1818]

i think ND will kill Michigan

[beer4me]

I would root for wyoming but we need fexus to be undefeated when we beat them like a rented mule :D

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Wyoming is awful regardless of what the retard BYU fan was saying on here the other day

Texas by 40+

[JLEW1818]

texas game bout to start

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Wyoming 3 and out first series

Colt on the field

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Texas inside the 20

gaining yards in chunks easily

[JLEW1818]

great stop!!!!

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Wow, Texas forced to kick FG

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

So I have 3 games to watch

Maybe I can figure out picture in picture on my tv

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Lots of dinks and dunks from Wyoming

[JLEW1818]

Poke state Pick

[JLEW1818]

Lots of dinks and dunks from Wyoming

lol, you see that guy in the barrel

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

The Wyoming QB must think his receivers are all 8 feet tall

[JLEW1818]

ND missed field goal.. wow what a bunch of losers

[JLEW1818]

7-0 Houston over pokes st

[Boarder]

7-0 Houston over pokes st
RESPECT THE JINX!!!

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Nice hit from the Wyoming LB on Kirkendoll

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

3 and out Whorns

[JLEW1818]

horns looking sucky

[bluedogok]

Think it will be streamed? I dont have vs. anymore..... Damn DTV!
It's more of a Comcrap issue...I guess their still PO'd that Arlen Specter (D-PA/Comcast) wasn't able to force the NFL to break their Sunday Ticket contract with DTV.

From the Directv website

Versus on DIRECTV (http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/article.jsp?assetId=P6220002)
Dear DIRECTV Customer:

We want you to know we're doing everything we can to keep your favorite sports programming on DIRECTV but we've simply reached an impasse with Comcast over its Versus channel.

In sports, we all expect fair play and a level playing field - a competitor that plays by the rules. Evidently that's not the rule book Comcast plays by. Its unreasonable demands are the economic equivalent of juicing to gain an advantage over its competitors. And our fear is that their egregiously greedy behavior may ultimately kill coverage of your favorite sports on television.

The deal that just expired was well above market value and beyond what other significant distributors were paying. To add insult to injury Comcast demanded we carry Versus at a 20 percent premium in a new deal, thereby forcing us to take down the channel. We're not happy about this, but we hope you understand that we must hold the line on programming costs in order to protect our customers from unwarranted price increases in this difficult economic climate.

We have successfully negotiated hundreds of carriage deals, but sometimes you need to stand up to a bully and there is a strong possibility that if Comcast makes these same demands to other distributors, they will also be forced to drop Versus resulting in significantly reduced exposure and availability of the sports you like to watch on Versus. Maybe that's what Comcast wants; other than greed it's the only other explanation.

You have our commitment that we will continue to negotiate in good faith with Versus to try and reach a fair settlement. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Derek Chang
Executive Vice President, Content Strategy and Development
DIRECTV, Inc.

For more information, please read our FAQs below. You can also contact us at [email protected].

On-air message says Versus is not available. Why?
Our contract with Comcast expired August 31 and we were unable to reach agreement on a renewal. Comcast was not only demanding renewal terms that did not reflect market value for the channel but also demanding carriage terms that were discriminatory. Comcast forced us to drop Versus unless we agreed to their unreasonable terms.

With Versus no longer available, how will DIRECTV make up for the loss?
We will communicate with you and do what we can to ensure your continued satisfaction and loyalty until the matter is resolved. We will continue to negotiate with Comcast to resolve this matter. In the meantime, you'll still be able to watch plenty of similar sports programming on other channels we carry.

* •College football — available on Big Ten Network, CBS College Sports, ESPN, ESPNU, ESPN GamePlan, The Mtn., local channels and your RSN.
* •NHL — available on NHL Network, NHL Center Ice, and your RSN.
* •Mixed Martial Arts — available on HDNet, Spike TV, and UFC on DIRECTV Pay-Per-View.
* •Auto Racing — IRL on ABC, Formula 1 on Fox and Speed
* •Bull riding — available on ESPN2 and the Houston Rodeo on DIRECTV Pay-Per-View.
* •Hunting and fishing — available on ESPN2, The Sportsman Channel, The Outdoor Channel, and Pursuit TV.

What's keeping you from reaching an agreement?
Comcast is asking for terms which do not reflect the market and which they are not asking of all other distributors. They claim their offer is status quo when in reality, they are asking for almost a 20% increase in fees. DIRECTV wants to keep your monthly fees low, so it's doing everything it can to avoid paying exorbitant programming fees.

Should I switch to DISH or cable?
No. There's no need to consider switching providers. DIRECTV has the best variety of exclusive and premium content available anywhere and we have similar programming on other channels (see above). If you are concerned about NHL, we still have time to negotiate with Comcast before the start of the NHL season. For PBR fans, we offered to carry PBR programming, but PBR events are exclusive to Versus and cannot be made available to DIRECTV.

Is this all just so DIRECTV can save money?
Not at all, this is about DIRECTV getting treated fairly and not wanting to pass on high programming fees to our customers.

On a DTV-Versus thread on DBSTalk.com (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=163322) someone posted up the text of the slide put up when it was taken offline.


"Comcast, which owns Versus, has forced us to take down the channel because we will not submit to their unfair and outrageous demands."


More from that thread from Directv Twitter posts.


We offered to carry Versus through Sept while talks continued -- Comcast declined. We've heard you - its time Comcast hears from you!
10:21 PM Aug 31st from web


Many asked about terms. DIRECTV already pays Versus more than any independent distributor and yet Comcast seeks a 20%+ hike on that rate
10:17 PM Aug 31st from web

I figure that they will get it resolved before the NHL season starts on October 1.

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Roughing the kicker are you serious?!?

[JLEW1818]

stupid, running into the kicker, you idiot

[JLEW1818]

Oklahoma State having a hard time moving the ball

[sooner ngintunr]

pokes looking like the pokes, this really makes me like USCe over Georgia.

[IronSoonerMan]

It's more of a Comcrap issue...I guess their still PO'd that Arlen Specter (D-PA/Comcast) wasn't able to force the NFL to break their Sunday Ticket contract with DTV.

From the Directv website


On a DTV-Versus thread on DBSTalk.com (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=163322) someone posted up the text of the slide put up when it was taken offline.



More from that thread from Directv Twitter posts.





I figure that they will get it resolved before the NHL season starts on October 1.

WOW. Thats BS!

[swardboy]

Colt can't complete a pass under pressure....imagine that.

[JLEW1818]

texas punt

[swardboy]

It's hard to believe someone isn't releasing too early with the punter running around like that.

[swardboy]

Good catch Wyoming!

[bluedogok]

If you watch any game at any level now the line releases almost immediately, I can't remember the last time that I saw an Ineligible Man Downfield penalty on a punt.

[swardboy]

Wow....almost got Colt for a safety....3 and out for Texas at the nine yard line

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Hmmm

I may be wrong. Wyoming is playing them tough.

TURNOVER UT HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[JLEW1818]

big 12 looking like ****

[swardboy]

Holy cow!! Texas punter tried to run for 1st down and missed!!!!!!!

[JLEW1818]

MACK YELLING !!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

UT has a good secondary

Uh-oh 15 yard penalty on UT

[swardboy]

haha....texas stupid penalty

[sooner ngintunr]

MACK WHINING !!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA
fixed

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

That penalty was shiznit on UT

The db wiped his faceshield...so what?

[olevetonahill]

Keep the updates coming
score and time ?

[meoveryouxinfinity]

I picked Wyoming to beat them.

That's all.

[JLEW1818]

TD Michigan

14-3 Mich

[sooner59]

Refs just f***ed Wyoming.

[okiewaker]

If wyo only had a decent qb

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

2nd Quarter 12:05

Wyoming on the 5 yard line 3rd and goal

Ut-3
Wy-0

[okiewaker]

TO Wyo

[JLEW1818]

whats the delay, b/c they are texas the get the call

[JLEW1818]

3-3

[sooner59]

3-3 Tx and Wyo

[okiewaker]

Green wave on the byu 9

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

UT Wyo all tied at 3

[swardboy]

Wyoming ties it

[JLEW1818]

TD Oklahoma St

i do recall last year houston got on them early???

[sooner59]

BYU 6
Tulane 0

Tulane 1st and goal

BYU player hurt

[GrapevineSooner]

The refs got it right in the end...the problem is, once you've said it's first down and you run a play, you can't go back and correct your original screw up.

[sooner ngintunr]

TD Oklahoma St

i do recall last year houston got on them early???

They led em at half. It took the pokes nearly 700 yds of offense to beat em by like 19 IIRC.

[JLEW1818]

They led em at half. It took the pokes nearly 700 yds of offense to beat em by like 19 IIRC.

i got see that happening again, i still like pokes by 10

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Clausen looking good

[okiewaker]

14-3 Meatchickens

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Mack clapping

[swardboy]

Clausen looking good

Give him the Heisman.....

[sooner ngintunr]

i got see that happening again, i still like pokes by 10

It won't and thats why the Cougs will cover.

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

UT 2nd and goal

timeout

[JLEW1818]

did ND score?

[sooner59]

Tulane FG

6-3 BYU

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Colt fumbled whorns recover

It looked like intentional grounding

[JLEW1818]

****, the horns might be overrated too

[sooner ngintunr]

did ND score?yep

[Sooner98]

Wyoming should have gone for it on 4th.

[sooner59]

Illegal forward pass on Colt, loss of down.

[JLEW1818]

UH FUMBLE

POKES RECOVER

[okiewaker]

Wyoming should have gone for it on 4th.

Yup. They were only a yard from the first down.

[Petro-Sooner]

Playing Cher at a ball game?? WTH?

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Sloppy play by Houston

They need to handle their balls better

[tommieharris91]

So I think everyone is overrated this season...

[JLEW1818]

So I think everyone is overrated this season...

lol cept SEC :eek: :D

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Note to every team playing Boone puke state.

They throw to Dez Bryant about 85% of the time

[tommieharris91]

Kevin Sumlin has a twister board.

[sooner59]

4th and goal for TX

[sooner ngintunr]

Announcers already making excuses for the whorns

[sooner59]

TX 6
WYO 3

[sooner ngintunr]

6-3

whorns

[JLEW1818]

lol horns will drop in polls just b/c this

[sooner ngintunr]

lol horns will drop in polls just b/c this

depends on tonight;)

[JLEW1818]

DEZ DROPS WIDE OPEN PASS, HE IS HUMAN

[okiewaker]

Ya gotta take into fact that they are playing in wyo.:D

[Petro-Sooner]

I'd like to play wyoming. Would be a fun trip.

[JLEW1818]

Ya gotta take into fact that they are playing in wyo.:D

:D :D :D :D

[okiewaker]

Dang this is good but gotta go. I will read the rest later tonite.

[sooner59]

13-3 BYU

[JLEW1818]

i wish we could manhandle shipley like that

[GrapevineSooner]

I'd like to play wyoming. Would be a fun trip.

Well, yeah, sure...cause their offense COMPLETELY SUCKS!!!

[sooner59]

I am feeling alot better about the RRS! INT WYOMING!

[JLEW1818]

big 12 is blowing dong

[swardboy]

Ha..colt picked off

[Petro-Sooner]

Beats Idaho st.

[JLEW1818]

poor Kolt

[tommieharris91]

Based on what I've seen out of the Big XII the past 2 weeks, I think OU is the only team that actually tries to play defense. OSU is back to letting turtles blow by them. Texas has no DL. Maybe someone like Baylor or Mizzou might actually try to stop someone...

[JLEW1818]

pokes will make some half time adjustments and sneak away with it

[JLEW1818]

17-7 UH over Pokes

[spacecadet]

cept the pokes just let Houston score again

[JLEW1818]

pokes will score a td b4 half

[JLEW1818]

so guys.... horns get Texas Tech next week ... just saying

[JLEW1818]

LOL UH ONSIDE KICK

[spacecadet]

well cept houston has the ball.. wanna try again?

[Hotrod3157]

Houston has been takin it to em the whole first half. That fumble when Houston was driving cost them some points too.

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

I forgot Sam Mcguffie transferred to Rice

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Sumlin coaches like a young Bob Stoops ;)

[fadada1]

53K in silen...

check that, 35K sitting in silence in stillwater.

[sooner59]

TD WYOMING OFF BLOCKED PUNT!

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Houston may win the Big XII this year ;)

[sooner59]

10-6 WYOMING

[tommieharris91]

Houston just scored.

[fadada1]

WOW!!!

[sooner518]

LOL!!!! OSU FAIL!!!!!!! 24-7

[spacecadet]

what a playcall by houston! amazing.. I love imagination

[fadada1]

WOW on both channels.

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

I always thought the altitude excuse was BS

maybe not...

[stoops the eternal pimp]

wow...i had a feeling osu would come flat after putting all their eggs in last week's game against a mediocre georgia

[JLEW1818]

wow big 12 wow

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Actually calling it now...Baylor wins the Big XII championship!!

[Hotrod3157]

I always thought the altitude excuse was BS

maybe not...

Im surprised by both games right now. Im like you Bradley I thought the altitude deal was a bunch of crap so far its makin a difference.

[JLEW1818]

wow...i had a feeling osu would come flat after putting all their eggs in last week's game against a mediocre georgia

i think Corso called it too

[spacecadet]

zach robinson just ran around for 10 seconds and 2 seconds went off the clock

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Actually calling it now...Baylor wins the Big XII championship!!

and they play Iowa State in the B12 championship game

[sooner59]

Sic em, haha

[spacecadet]

sumlin interviews like stoops too

[sooner59]

dammit, TD Texas

[fadada1]

bad tackling by wyoming.

[JLEW1818]

sumlin interviews like stoops too

i love Sumlin, great coach when he was here too

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

Short passes over the middle are the bread and butter of the UT offense.

No wonder Colt McCoy's completion percentage is so good

[sooner59]

KO out of bounds, wyo starts at the 40

[stoops the eternal pimp]

and michigan showing why man-to-man coverage in college football isn't done more

[JLEW1818]

texas is just playing retarded

[Dio]

too bad Wyoming can't tackle

[Dio]

...and PISTOLS FIRING!!!!


BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[spacecadet]

the half is nearly over. I dont' blame them for kicking out of bounds.

[BoomerSooner, esq.]

I just got home and saw the score for the first time...




HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

Are they really playing that bad or is Wyoming actually out playing them?

[JLEW1818]

here come the whorns

[StormySooner-IN]

Sooo.
I guess our SOS is going to be shot, eh?

However.....ORANGE TEAMS SUCK BWAHAHAHA!!!!

[Hotrod3157]

OSuck is back in the game. Houston needs some points to shut em back up.

[JLEW1818]

hahaha nice trip Kolt

[sooner59]

20 -10 tx

[spacecadet]

Michigan fixin' to take the lead back

[sooner59]

Tunover, tx about to open the gates

[BoomerSooner, esq.]

Mich misses a chip shot. Tough angle

[misplaced_sooner]

Holding is called every other play in nearly every game it seems.

[spacecadet]

houston choking this game away

[JLEW1818]

how hard is it to figure those screens out?

[JLEW1818]

28-24 Pokes

[spacecadet]

looks like sumlin got his halftime adjustments from Stoops too