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Ugly round of ESPN layoffs?

Husky25 said:
I think both the MLB and NFL Networks really took a bite out of ESPN's hind parts. MLB Tonight eclipsed Baseball Tonight almost as soon as it launched and they have an out of town game almost every night. If someone launches an NCAA Network, ESPN is really screwed to the wall.

The only non-live action sporting production that ESPN does well at this point is fantasy sports analysis, but at this rate they will need to dig up Hector the Projector and Victor the Predictor again.

It's a real shame...
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MLB Network has some pretty terrible ratings themselves but I agree their shows are better.

OTL and 30 for 30 are good shows that aren't live action.
 
Husky25 said:
I think both the MLB and NFL Networks really took a bite out of ESPN's hind parts. MLB Tonight eclipsed Baseball Tonight almost as soon as it launched and they have an out of town game almost every night. If someone launches an NCAA Network, ESPN is really screwed to the wall.

The only non-live action sporting production that ESPN does well at this point is fantasy sports analysis, but at this rate they will need to dig up Hector the Projector and Victor the Predictor again.

It's a real shame...
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Well ESPN had a fairly big hold on CFB before conferences put together their own networks and cut ESPN out so to speak, right? Doesn't excuse them grossly over-paying for NFL and NBA rights
 
Rocktheworld said:
Well ESPN had a fairly big hold on CFB before conferences put together their own networks and cut ESPN out so to speak, right? Doesn't excuse them grossly over-paying for NFL and NBA rights
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Although hindsight will show that they grossly overpaid for The NFL, I could sort of understand it at the time. You are going to pay a major premium to be a rights holder for America's Game. The NBA Deal? WTF was the thinking behind that? Lets pay and then pay some more?

Who was the brain trust charged with reviewing the deal, and were they double agents working for Fox or some other network? "Hey lets make a deal that pays the NBA so much money that guys who average single digit points and rebounds will end up making 15 million dollars a year." Remember when players actually had to be good to earn big money? If this is a turn back toward that eventuality I'm all for it.
 
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whaler11 said:
Checked in with my Bristol friends today they said the mood is bleak.

I was wondering how they were going to fill the time and space these people used...

ESPN is going to air Intentional Talk from the MLB network starting May 1. Well that's one way to fill time.

Yikes.
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Layoffs were not limited to on-air folks.
 
whaler11 said:
MLB Network has some pretty terrible ratings themselves but I agree their shows are better.

OTL and 30 for 30 are good shows that aren't live action.
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I think my phase out from ESPN began around the time of SNY. I'm a big mets fan and so I'm on their channel all the time and then they do a decent job covering all the other NY teams, most of which I care about. Come to think of it I actually watch GEICO sports night.

I watch MLB channel and NFL channel as much as I do ESPN, particularly the baseball tonight show. I tend to watch NBC sports for some hockey beyond the Rangers.

Really, the specialized channels are eating into their business - maybe not as much as cord cutting, but it's a factor.
 
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Husky25 said:
I just heard that Andy Katz's position has been eliminated. There is almost no reason to have ESPN dot com bookmarked or Channel 1605, 1606, etc. on Comcast favorited anymore.
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And they kept Jeff Goodman...
 
huskymedic said:
ESPNU: ESPN layoffs hit Charlotte offices

>>When you watch a college football halftime show on ESPNU, the studio you’re seeing will no longer be in Charlotte. As part of a round of about 100 layoffs companywide, the sports network is moving its ESPNU studio operation from Charlotte to Bristol, Conn., where ESPN is based, a source close to the matter told the Observer. A few ESPNU positions will remain in Charlotte, primarily the people responsible for producing the large number of events that air on the channel. In total, fewer than 10 people in Charlotte are being laid off. The SEC network operations, as well as an events division, will remain in Charlotte. ESPN employs about 200 people locally.<<
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Wouldn't be surprised to see the ACCN based out of the Charlotte office come 2019
 
Drew said:
Wouldn't be surprised to see the ACCN based out of the Charlotte office come 2019
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Much of the production work will occur at the ACC school facilities that are currently being built or enhanced.....

FSU, Louisville, NC State that I I know of, have built new facilities or are in the process.
 
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billybud said:
Much of the production work will occur at the ACC school facilities that are currently being built or enhanced.....

FSU, Louisville, NC State that I I know of, have built new facilities or are in the process.
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Each School is building or has built their own broadcast studio??? Production work at each school??? Doesn't sound kosher.
 
Man the new "talent" they've kicked up in the ranks now appearing on the air have been rough
 
huskyrob1 said:
Each School is building or has built their own broadcast studio??? Production work at each school??? Doesn't sound kosher.
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Despite your protests it's true and has been well-publicized.
 
Every ACC school is doing it. I read about the work that Louisville and others are doing.

Here is what ND is doing:


As part of its $400 million Crossroads project (stadium additions/renovation), ND is almost finished building a new media center:

“It is a massive undertaking by the university,” says Scott Rinehart, broadcast technology program director, Fighting Irish Media, which will move into its new home — a state-of-the-art media center — next August. “It’s a media center that takes the Fighting Irish Media mission of telling the story of Notre Dame through the lens of athletics and expanding it to all of campus. We’re supporting non-athletic events today, but this just takes it to a whole other level.”

The media center will be located on the first floor of the complex’s east building and operated by a newly formed group called Notre Dame Studios, reporting to the university’s Office of Information Technology. The 18,000-sq.-ft. facility will support all facets of Notre Dame media production. From digital content in support of academics and faith-based initiatives to production of the videoboard shows in Notre Dame Stadium, Purcell Pavilion, and Compton Family Ice Arena, it will be a resource for students, faculty, and staff.

“The media center,” says Dan Skendzel, senior associate athletic director for media and branding, “is the manifestation of University President Rev. John Jenkins CSC and VP/Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick’s vision when they approved the launch of Fighting Irish Media: get started in athletics but always with the intent of scaling capability to support the university’s academic and faith missions.”

The media center will house two control rooms to support live productions for ACC Network Extra and NBC digital shows as well as live linear-television broadcasts. Two additional studio spaces, six edit rooms, and two audio rooms will also be brought online. Existing FIM facilities of two edit rooms, three control rooms, and one studio will be folded into a new IP-centric infrastructure. All venues —academic, athletic, and faith — will be connected via single-mode fiber to the media center.

http://www.sportsvideo.org/2016/09/15/am...e-stadium/
 
whaler11 said:
Despite your protests it's true and has been well-publicized.
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But is it legal for public (and even private) educational institutions supported in part by the states they're in to produce they're own live or taped sports content? I mean are they building earth stations as well? Who pays for the uplink facility, for the Satellite time and space etc? I can see the FCC, broadcasting labor unions, going apesh*t over this. And if one dime of taxpayer money is used it'll be a real storm. I mean when CPTV used to broadcast the UCONN women's games, they had to be very careful how they did it since it was public television, no commericals, no advertisers. It smells to me even if it is legal , schools are losing sight of their mission and core values.
 
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huskyrob1 said:
But is it legal for public (and even private) educational institutions supported in part by the states they're in to produce they're own live or taped sports content? I mean are they building earth stations as well? Who pays for the uplink facility, for the Satellite time and space etc? I can see the FCC, broadcasting labor unions, going apesh*t over this. And if one dime of taxpayer money is used it'll be a real storm. I mean when CPTV used to broadcast the UConn women's games, they had to be very careful how they did it since it was public television, no commericals, no advertisers. It smells to me even if it is legal , schools are losing sight of their mission and core values.
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What in the world are you talking about.

They are building out the ability for the students to broadcast non-revenue sports. You know supporting their educations by giving them real-life experience.

They aren't going to be doing North Carolina/Virginia Tech football on ESPN2.

I'm pretty sure they have more insight into the legality of their contracts than say... you.
 
whaler11 said:
What in the world are you talking about.

They are building out the ability for the students to broadcast non-revenue sports. You know supporting their educations by giving them real-life experience.

They aren't going to be doing North Carolina/Virginia Tech football on ESPN2.

I'm pretty sure they have more insight into the legality of their contracts than say... you.
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Broadcast on what channels??? Are they commercial free? If not, who sells the air time? Students an earth station and uplink facility at each School while taking a full course load??? And what exactly is a "non revenue sport"? Please explain that. I mean are the tickets and hot dogs free for christ sake? There are interns during the summer and there are students with full time jobs who go to night school. I'm sure there are courses offered to learn broadcasting in the studio, control room and uplink facility, but working there and running it is something entirely different.
 
huskyrob1 said:
Broadcast on what channels??? Students running an earth station and uplink facility at each School while taking a full course load??? And what exactly is a "non revenue sport"? Please explain that. I mean are the tickets and hot dogs free for christ sake? There are interns during the summer and there are students with full time jobs who go to night school. I'm sure there are courses offered to learn broadcasting in the studio, control room and uplink facility, but working there and running it is something entirely different.
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Do yourself a favor and delete your account.
 
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whaler11 said:
Do yourself a favor and delete your account.
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I wasn't kidding
 
huskyrob1 said:
But is it legal for public (and even private) educational institutions supported in part by the states they're in to produce they're own live or taped sports content? I mean are they building earth stations as well? Who pays for the uplink facility, for the Satellite time and space etc? I can see the FCC, broadcasting labor unions, going apesh*t over this. And if one dime of taxpayer money is used it'll be a real storm. I mean when CPTV used to broadcast the UConn women's games, they had to be very careful how they did it since it was public television, no commericals, no advertisers. It smells to me even if it is legal , schools are losing sight of their mission and core values.
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huskyrob1 said:
Broadcast on what channels??? Are they commercial free? If not, who sells the air time? Students an earth station and uplink facility at each School while taking a full course load??? And what exactly is a "non revenue sport"? Please explain that. I mean are the tickets and hot dogs free for christ sake? There are interns during the summer and there are students with full time jobs who go to night school. I'm sure there are courses offered to learn broadcasting in the studio, control room and uplink facility, but working there and running it is something entirely different.
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Come into the new age (Google can be your friend and safety net):

UConn Student Television

Student Television Groups
 
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huskyrob1 said:
Every school in the country has one. So what's your point or it's relationship to the ACC Network?
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I think those links clearly help to answer your rant question below:
huskyrob1 said:
But is it legal for public (and even private) educational institutions supported in part by the states they're in to produce they're own live or taped sports content?
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Many, many schools have production facilities...many schools, like FSU, Ohio State, Alabama have broadcast both radio and television programs for a long time. Ohio State was a pioneer in public broadcasting.


WFSU TV is a primary public television production facility....

"WFSU-TV is the anchor public television station for the State of Florida. WFSU and the School of Communication have a close working relationship where students are offered the opportunity to learn media production within an active, working television station environment. WFSU produces a series of original programs in Studio A as well as a range of student material that is produced in Studio B and aired on Channel 4. Classes offered at WFSU include Multiple-Camera Studio Production (RTV 3227), Television Interviewing and Hosting (RTV 3234) and Video Workshop (RTV 3225r). WFSU"



Seminole Productions (separate from the public TV) has been operating for 30 years...

"While Seminole Productions has been an industry leader in video sports applications and live event coverage the past three decades, the department is undergoing $3 million in renovations and state-of-the-art upgrades that will enhance production workflow for the upcoming athletic season."

"Seminole Productions – located in the Moore Athletic Center and part of the university’s College of Communication – handles many video production needs for FSU athletics and produces more than 100 television programs annually.

Seminole Productions also produces live events for ESPN, an important component to the ACC’s desire to team with the sports media conglomerate on a dedicated channel/platform(s)."
 
Notre Dame owned WNDU television station in South Bend for many years before selling it to a private company in 2005.

"The station first signed on the air on July 15, 1955, originally broadcasting on UHF channel 46. WNDU-TV was owned by the Michiana Television Corporation, a subsidiary of the University of Notre Dame."

How is building studios and production facilities any different than owning a television station?

WNDU-TV - Wikipedia
 
Camtasia + iPhones + YouTube + Garage with panel lighting and green-screen = Yesterday's $500,000 studio + $500,000 in equipment + $500,000 broadcast tower.
 
Clemson and FSU already were equipped with the Panasonic HC 5000 high speed cameras.

Although pretty decent specs....they are probably upgrading


The AK-HC5000, capable of high-speed output up 1080/239.76p, incorporates new 2/3” 2.2M 3-CMOS sensors with high sensitivity (F11/2000lx), low noise (S/N 60dB+), and resolution measured at 1100 TV lines. Features encompass Advanced Focus Assist Functions, shockless Gain (-3~36dB), a User Gamma setting, Black Gamma Correction tracking pedestal, multi-step Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), reduced skew and, Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) and Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)

My I 7 is nice...but the video is not really suitable for professional sports broadcasting...don't know about camtasia
 
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