ESPN To Launch University of Texas Network in September

[Starbreaker]

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Second of all:

Events
The network will present more than 200 exclusive events each year, plus encore presentations of many games. Among the highlights:

Football: at least one exclusive game involving University of Texas each season plus encore presentations of Texas games originally on other networks (Note: for the 2011 season, ESPN will work within existing programming contracts to coordinate football game scheduling). In addition, the network will also showcase the annual practice scrimmage during the Texas Spring Football Jamboree.
Men’s Basketball: a minimum of eight exclusive games involving University of Texas each season plus encore presentations of Texas games originally on other networks
Women’s Basketball: exclusive games (every one available) and encore telecasts involving one of the nation’s most successful women’s programs
Olympic Sports: exclusive games (every one available) and encore presentations of University of Texas matchups in volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, cross country, track and field, swimming and diving, golf and rowing.
Studio Coverage
ESPN expects to have an on-campus studio presence in Austin for the network. Studio programming is likely to include:

Pre- and post-game Programs: for various events, including every football game, every men’s basketball game, and many others
Coaches Shows: original programming with coaches for every University of Texas sport
Other Studio Programming: daily studio content showcasing breaking news, highlights, and more
Additional Original Sports Programming
The network will also be home to a range of original shows, series and experiences related to UT Athletics such as:

Season Previews/Reviews: for all University of Texas sports
Documentaries: biographies, student-athlete features and other storytelling-driven shows
Athletic Tradition: coverage of pep rallies, athletic awards presentations, tailgating, campus traditions, cheer and POM showcases and more
Misc: live radio shows, reports from the Athletic Directors, merchandise/memorabilia opportunities, etc.

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[Augustus]

As a Longhorn Fan, I will of course and ver proudly say HOOK 'EM!!!!
I think that might make it $30 million a year in TV revenue for the university.

 

[JM1776]

Can the Rutgers Network be far behind?

 

[tomalak301]

First thought when I heard this was Conflict of Interest much?

Second thought was ESPN continues to lose all credibility as a Sports Network.

I wonder when they will get to Stanford and Cal. Probably never.

 

[Dorian Thompson]

We can watch Bevo take a crap at 3 am.

 

[JM1776]

Evidently Oklahoma is now attempting to do the same.

There's a stunner.

 

[Neroon]

So does this mean Texas is following Notre Dame's lead?

 

[Starbreaker]

Then we'll have USC, Penn State, Notre Dame, and Michigan channels.