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What free market? This is cable, they have monopolies wherever they operate. Its obvious there is really high demand for the Big Ten Network. No other channel has ever cause this much stir. Why else is Comcast/Insight spending money to run commercials to tell people they shouldn't want the Big Ten Network? They aren't anti-campaigning HGTV. I can't get satelite, so I'm kind of screwed. But every time I see those hypocritical load of bull commercials about how, "Cable competes, you win," I have to convince myself not to cancel my cable right then and there.
If the free market was really operating in this regard, we'd all be able to choose what channels we wanted. Instead, the FCC and local governments protect cable companies by giving the monopolies and they cohort together to rip everyone off. Bunch of bullshit.
I agree with Hoosier Hound and have long wished to choose (AND PAY FOR) only the channels (menu selection) I want. I'd only need/want 10-12 or less. Certainly not 4 shopping channels, etc...you get the picture (funny...pun)
Also, I've always heard exposure on TV is what helps recruting. So, I wonder if Big Ten is cutting their own throats. If kids (future players) across the country can't see Big Ten games as well, will they want to play for these schools?
Comcast is not the real problem. Big Ten Greed is the problem.