Six years after their launch, the Pac-12 Networks have realized they should focus on football, including an on-site pre-game show
"We want to give the people what they want, when they want it, and interest is clearly driven by football."
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Larry Scott says Pac-12 Networks have no DirecTV progress, AT&T U-Verse might drop them. Should they try part of the “Ballers” plan?
The Pac-12 Networks' carriage issues might get even worse if AT&T U-Verse drops them.
Even the most conservative internal ACC Network projections have the conference shooting past the Pac-12
The ACC Network is expected to boost per-school distributions by at least $10 million per year, more than double what the Pac-12 Networks have done so far.
Pac-12 overflow will now go to Fox Business, not FS2, but that was far from the league’s biggest issue
Future Pac-12 overflow will wind up on Fox Business, which is good news for how many people will be able to watch it. But overflow really isn't a key issue in the conference lagging behind its competitors; lagging TV revenue and significant league network challenges are much larger problems.
Pac-12 Networks’ average carriage fee is down 63 percent since 2012, is now lower than ESPN Classic and FS2
The only other networks to see a drop in average sub fees from 2012 to 2017 were beIN Sports, The Olympic Channel, and The Tennis Channel.
Arizona’s Rich Rodriguez becomes latest Pac-12 coach to bash late kickoffs
"It’s, 'OK, Arizona has not played one single day game this year. Can we do what we can to put them in the afternoon slot?' TV will still dictate it, but I think you gotta ask the question."
With new extension, Bill Walton will continue to bless us with non-sequiturs during Pac-12 hoops
Get ready for more talk about volcanoes, weed and magic drugs.
The Pac-12 Networks now have a distribution deal in China, but still no DirecTV deal
The Pac-12 will be distributing some of its games and programming in China through Alibaba and Youku Todou.
The rise, fall and maintenance of regional sports networks
Kate Scott to call regular season college football for Pac-12 Networks
Her first game will be on September 2
Will new Pac-12 Networks pres Mark Shuken’s RSN experience help him cut coverage deals?
The Pac-12 Networks still need a DirecTV deal. Can Shuken strike that?
Will there ever be a day when DirecTV picks up Pac-12 Networks?
It's been five seasons without an agreement
Some athletic directors worried about Pac-12 Networks’ payments and distribution compared to SEC, Big Ten Nets
Pac-12 Network continues to face questions and doubts from member schools
As the Pac-12 Networks are in their fifth year of operation, they continue to not be seen by...
Sling TV becomes Pac-12 Networks’ first over-the-top partner
While the Pac-12 Networks may still be without a DirecTV deal five years into their existence, they’re finding...
