Big Ten may hit a $$$ jackpot.

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<p>Sports could really go into the black now.</p>

<p>Big</a> Ten Network, Comcast ready to call a truce -- chicagotribune.com</p>

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<p>it's about time they reached an agreement. Missed seeing a lot of Big 10 football and basketball games last year :(</p>

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<p>Me too. Comcast is our only cable choice.</p>

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<p>Doesn't help us in Madison.</p>

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Comcast is our only cable choice.

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"It's Comcastic!"</p>

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<p>Yes it is. This weekend we rented Charlie Wilson's War. I forgot to check if it was available in Hi Def and after a few minutes I ordered it again in HD. The next day we called Comcast, talked to a real American person within 10 seconds and they waived the first fee just like that. Only $5 but that's good service.</p>

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<p>^ Nice!</p>

<p>I have Time Warner...I would have been on hold for a half hour.</p>

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"It's Comcastic!"

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<p>More like Comcrapstic... ;-) I know a lot of folks that can't stand Comcast, but since they essentially have a legal monopoly they really don't have any other choice.</p>

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<p>it was frustrating last year with tubby signing with the gophers and bringing his uptempo running style and then you can't catch a single game unless it was on espn/national tv. :( I am really looking forward to seeing his highly-ranked recruting class this year. And finally, to see Big Ten football again!!!</p>

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<p>I just have one thing to say... Dish Network.</p>

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<p>We've got Charter Communications here. My dad has been complaining to them since August because we don't get the Big Ten Network. Maybe someday..</p>

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<p>This may be great for big 10 fans, but it is terrible for everyone else. {quote]Comcast paying 70 to 80 cents, as sources indicated, that represents a massive cash influx.

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<p>The issue here was that BTN did not want this priced as a premium channel. They wanted everyone to pay for it, whether they watch BTN or not. </p>

<p>This same tactic has been used by a number of other sports channels, and is a big contributor to high cable bills. It is one of the reasons (but certainly not the only one) why we don't have cable.</p>

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<p>Frankly, as long as my normal basic and premier service changes stay the same, I couldn't care less. If Comcast raises the basic fees for this then I will be upset.</p>

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<p>Well, out of my 200 or so channels there are about 15 I watch often. Now there will be 16. We all pay for stuff we don't use much on cable. But I don't mind.</p>