This Saturday's (Feb 22) game is the last on SNY

[packwrap]

Did SNY lose rights to everything UConn? I understand losing the games, but shouldn't they still be able to do pre and post game shows and specials on the UConn program? I think they would still have a pretty good following.

Usually, rights to 'special shows' go along with the regular broadcast rights.

We will all miss SNY. To me it was like old school local baseball. SNY were unabashedly homers for UConn (like Harry Caray for the Cubs. Bob Uecker, Vin Skully, Susan Waldman etc ), but they respected opponents and recognized outstanding opponent plays and results.

The high quality and consistency of the production was great too. UConn was unique in having this type of coverage available due Huskies level of play. The TV made UConn not only a CT thing, but an entire metro NYC team.

In new contract, UConn as league flagship, should get most games covered. I'm curious what will happen with 'low interest' OOC games, and with worst BE opponents. Also will new provider give any local flavor, or just focus on the league.

End of an era.

 

[GoUconn7961]

I’m really going to miss them all.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Try not to dance on the grave of a TV network that has been very beneficial to this program.

 

[meyers7]

Try not to dance on the grave of a TV network that has been very beneficial to this program.

I'll dance on the grave of a network that won't allow it's program to be seen, recorded, replayed by fans.

 

[hoopsdiva]

What are the odds that Kara gets emotional during the last post-game show?

 

[Basingstoke]

I don't have the historical perspective that others on the boneyard have concerning UCONN'S television coverage, but I can certainly say that I'm extremely grateful to SNY for their passionate and extensive coverage of the UCONN women's basketball program. From pre and post games, to televising most games (I'm sure we all notice the drop-off in play-by-play & commentary quality when carried by other outlets - unless Rebecca is involved), to their outstanding historical retrospectives, their broadcasting has been a ever-present delight to those of us fortunate to within to reach on cable.

 

[uconnever]

There were similar feelings when coverage moved from CPTV to SNY. The hour long championship recaps were particularly missed. Perhaps we’ll learn to appreciate the new outlet as well.

Please don’t use this post as an opportunity to take shots at CPTV. I know people disliked the fund raising but CPTV was the first channel in the country to show every women’s basketball game to its fans. CPTV was a huge and important part of the growth of popularity for our Huskies

Nothing but good thoughts of CPTV, they introduced me to women’s basketball and have always missed it there. I remember the woman with the glasses on there, I was very young. I still miss it.

 

[nickp91]

it a travesty that its going away

 

[Fore!]

We may need to embrace the UConn+ platform. I added the app to my Roku so I can access it there. It’s also available online

UCONN+

UConn+ is a far cry from SNY.

 

[HuskyNan]

UConn+ is a far cry from SNY.

Maybe, but UCONN+ carries coach’s shows, highlights, covers exhibitions and senior night, and often has features of various players. Even SNY didn’t offer those tidbits.

 

[BBallF]

I believe it was Kara who made the point that the coverage by SNY made the fans feel closer to the players and coaches. You got to know Geno and the players so well because they discussed them individually so often and because you saw them interviewed so often. In addition, the coverage was so up to date about injuries, playing in a venue that a player lived near like yesterday, and their development and what they needed to do that it was as though you were a part of the team. For example, all of us are so well aware of what Paige has been through and Gary Apple's final thoughts about Paige having a chance to cut down the nets this year was just plain perfect.

 

[Puppy Love]

On the plus side, I got to cancel my otherwise useless Hulu+ subscription.