Emergency Options for BTN
August 27 2007 09:39 PM -- Filed in: Media
MGoBlog went over this late last week but many
of you probably didn't see it. Some of you will
get the Big Ten Network, most will not. That
doesn't mean there aren't alternatives which
could potentially bring the action into the
comforts of your own home. Some of these I have
not read up on all that thoroughly but I'm told
the potential exists. In fact, some are
absolutely relying on one or more of these
options.
1. Get DirecTV. It's a pain in the arse and will extract a few Benjamins from your pocket but you'll get the game. You'll also get all the overflow channels too so you will not miss a second, if you so choose.
2. SlingBox. This is a
TV streaming device that
delivers content to an internet connected
computer. In theory, if you have a friend who
gets the BTN, you could setup a Slingbox in his/her house and
'sling' the feed to your computer even if you're
thousand miles away. But, actually getting a
friend to agree to do this is another story
entirely. Again, you'll need to pony up some
mint to buy the hardware.
3. BitTorrent. Whereas the other options will provide the game live, BitTorrent will deliver the goods but typically hours after completion. The game is uploaded, seeded and downloads can occur. I don't know all the technical jargon but BuckeyePlanet's torrent section is a good resource. One small benefit is the lack of significant, if any, upfront cost (or cost altogether).
What really doesn't appear to be an option is Sopcast. There are folks who have looked into it and the early returns are not good. As for me, I'll either be tailgating or watching at a sports bar (Damon's and BW3s should have the games) while still holding out hope for TWC. By the way, should TWC and BTN come to an agreement, it only takes anywhere from hours to a few days to get the channel actually added and broadcasting on the channel lineup.
1. Get DirecTV. It's a pain in the arse and will extract a few Benjamins from your pocket but you'll get the game. You'll also get all the overflow channels too so you will not miss a second, if you so choose.
3. BitTorrent. Whereas the other options will provide the game live, BitTorrent will deliver the goods but typically hours after completion. The game is uploaded, seeded and downloads can occur. I don't know all the technical jargon but BuckeyePlanet's torrent section is a good resource. One small benefit is the lack of significant, if any, upfront cost (or cost altogether).
What really doesn't appear to be an option is Sopcast. There are folks who have looked into it and the early returns are not good. As for me, I'll either be tailgating or watching at a sports bar (Damon's and BW3s should have the games) while still holding out hope for TWC. By the way, should TWC and BTN come to an agreement, it only takes anywhere from hours to a few days to get the channel actually added and broadcasting on the channel lineup.
