I would have no problem with this if the payday was $1MM and was allowed to be shown on KstateHD, as long as KSU doesn't put a minimum monthly purchase on it. I want to be able to pay $10 for November access and thats it. I would have no problem knowing my $10 was helping get KSU another $1MM. If this happens, i just hope KSU doesn't get gready and only offer the telecast to annual subscribers only or something.
If the only option for people in Kansas to experience the CTR is Wyattvision there should be no way in hell they allow it.
Unless ESPN and ESPN3 change their stance, a game on the LHN will not be shown on K-StateHD
It seems like a pretty easy solution to me (tell me if I'm wrong).
LHN carries the game in the state of Texas, and they black it out on ESPN and ESPN 3 in Texas. However, the game will be shown on ESPN 3 outside of the state.
I mean, it would be cool to make some money off of this, but negotiate the appearance fee with LHN ($750K?) and make sure it gets on ESPN 3 outside of the state.
I mean, really, this will be a huge deal in Texas. Lots of media blitz, lots of coverage, and if we win, even better. I mean, if all eyes in Texas are on the LHN the week we play them, that will be good exposure in a critical state for us.
I get the pros and cons, but if we can secure at least $500-$750K for a road game with heavy media coverage in your most important recruiting state, why say no?
* Totally willing to watch the game on ESPN 3 and not complain about it.