The FCS playoffs have once again arrived and unfortunately FCS fans all
over the country will have their opportunities to view these games
limited by ESPN. In the last few years the early round games have been
limited to ESPN 3 and due to regional carriers, many loyal FCS fans will
find themselves in the dark once again. It's time once again to to
raise our voices, contact our representatives, and
our television service providers to demand action. This is for fans all
over the nation who don't have access to ESPN3 due to carrier
conflicts, internet issues, lack of internet connection or just bad
location.
2 years ago, ESPN did the same thing. But we stood
up to them and everybody won. ESPN put the games on Pay-Per-View, so the
bars and everyday folks won as they willingly paid to watch the game.
ESPN and the TV providers all won as they raked in a nice amount of
money from those games. Here in 2013, we find ourselves in the same
situation. We need an even stronger showing to really send ESPN a
message
By signing this, you help us tell ESPN that ENOUGH is ENOUGH.
This petition has a few of the other thousand supporters of our facebook petition which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1479409388951063
ESPN is clearly feeling the heat because this surge in numbers proves they cannot ignore us anymore. We are forcing them to look at the massive demand they keep trying to bury behind their pathetic digital gatekeeping.
43 Comments
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Craig Rardon
12 years ago
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Please allow FCS fans such as those in Montana with a better option to view the playoffs. ESPN3 sounds great but is not available with my ISP. I cannot wait until you no longer have the contract for the FCS playoffs and please do not sign another contract since you do not care about how your broadcasts are not even available to a large number of fans in places like Montana. Thank you.
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Jessica Collinsworth
12 years ago
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I'm sorry but don't we as subscribers pay enough in fees to be able to watch a college football game on regular ESPN!?!
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Terry Toppins
12 years ago
Featured
Atrocious, we may not have a million fans but we have a quarter million fans who can't see Montana playoff football. Cut the crap with ESPN 3. At the least put it on pay-for-view.
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kelven
12 years ago
Featured
The FCS teams are less covered than their BCS big brothers, but have as just as high of quality action. Showing the nation these fine teams in the “Playoff” scenario and would show sports enthusiasts how well the playoffs work. Also, think of the advertising presented to the national and regional audiences.
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Pat Cooney
12 years ago
Featured
Montanans want to watch Montana football. sell the rights to one of the local broadcasters please!
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Anita DeZort
12 years ago
Featured
from N. Utah, small internet exchange does not carry ESPN due to COST- I cannot watch Griz here BAD ESPN MONOPOLY!
The FCS playoffs have once again arrived and unfortunately FCS fans all
over the country will have their opportunities to view these games
limited by ESPN. In the last few years the early round games have been
limited to ESPN 3 and due to regional carriers, many loyal FCS fans will
find themselves in the dark once again. It's time once again to to
raise our voices, contact our representatives, and
our television service providers to demand action. This is for fans all
over the nation who don't have access to ESPN3 due to carrier
conflicts, internet issues, lack of internet connection or just bad
location.
2 years ago, ESPN did the same thing. But we stood
up to them and everybody won. ESPN put the games on Pay-Per-View, so the
bars and everyday folks won as they willingly paid to watch the game.
ESPN and the TV providers all won as they raked in a nice amount of
money from those games. Here in 2013, we find ourselves in the same
situation. We need an even stronger showing to really send ESPN a
message
By signing this, you help us tell ESPN that ENOUGH is ENOUGH.
This petition has a few of the other thousand supporters of our facebook petition which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1479409388951063
ESPN is clearly feeling the heat because this surge in numbers proves they cannot ignore us anymore. We are forcing them to look at the massive demand they keep trying to bury behind their pathetic digital gatekeeping.
43 Comments
C
Craig Rardon
12 years ago
Featured
Please allow FCS fans such as those in Montana with a better option to view the playoffs. ESPN3 sounds great but is not available with my ISP. I cannot wait until you no longer have the contract for the FCS playoffs and please do not sign another contract since you do not care about how your broadcasts are not even available to a large number of fans in places like Montana. Thank you.
J
Jessica Collinsworth
12 years ago
Featured
I'm sorry but don't we as subscribers pay enough in fees to be able to watch a college football game on regular ESPN!?!
T
Terry Toppins
12 years ago
Featured
Atrocious, we may not have a million fans but we have a quarter million fans who can't see Montana playoff football. Cut the crap with ESPN 3. At the least put it on pay-for-view.
K
kelven
12 years ago
Featured
The FCS teams are less covered than their BCS big brothers, but have as just as high of quality action. Showing the nation these fine teams in the “Playoff” scenario and would show sports enthusiasts how well the playoffs work. Also, think of the advertising presented to the national and regional audiences.
P
Pat Cooney
12 years ago
Featured
Montanans want to watch Montana football. sell the rights to one of the local broadcasters please!
A
Anita DeZort
12 years ago
Featured
from N. Utah, small internet exchange does not carry ESPN due to COST- I cannot watch Griz here BAD ESPN MONOPOLY!
Please allow FCS fans such as those in Montana with a better option to view the playoffs. ESPN3 sounds great but is not available with my ISP. I cannot wait until you no longer have the contract for the FCS playoffs and please do not sign another contract since you do not care about how your broadcasts are not even available to a large number of fans in places like Montana. Thank you.