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Head of SEC Network lays out the plan

November 8, 2013
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Key quotes from Justin Connolly interview:

"I've been on a tour of the SEC schools for a game and I'm excited for Saturday."

"In order for the SEC Network to be a success, we need to lean on the schools for content. Forming relationships is key."

"We want to serve all fans of the SEC so there is a delicate balance needed. We can't focus on just one or a few schools."

"Having Paul Finebaum is a great opportunity for the network. People will get to see what he knows about football nationally."

"There is no doubt teams will be on a rollercoaster with Finebaum, but that's good for the network."

"We are going to open the network with the SC-A&M game next year. I wouldn't mind seeing Manziel out there in that one."

"AT&T Uverse is already on board with the SEC Network. We're in advanced conversations with other distributors as well."

"These distributors absolutely take feedback from their customers. If people want the network, they need to let them know"

"The SEC Network will be very different from the Longhorn Network. The quantity of coverage will be on par with ESPNU."

"Something different about every place in the SEC. The game environment is unique everywhere, but all have passion."

"We're trying to surround fans with what they want. The digital aspect of things plays a big part in that."

"We get more feedback from people at weddings on Saturday's during football season about the WatchESPN app every week."

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Head of SEC Network lays out the plan

10,938 Views | 6 Replies | Last: 10 yr ago by fireinthehole
Gabe Bock
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Head of SEC Network breaks it all down
fireinthehole
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Need to get DirecTV on board. Who do we email?
wbt5845
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Not gonna lie - I got UVerse and am ready to go.
fireinthehole
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So, back to my question. What is the best way to put pressure on DirecTV to get on board? Just calling their 800 number does nothing.
Eagle78
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Please, please, please --I hope they do not require coaches to bring the camera into practices. From what I understand from a friend, ESiPN requires Mack to do that for the LHN. Apparently, it messes up practice quite a bit.
fireinthehole
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Ok. Went to getsecnetwork.com and requested DirecTV. Called DirecTV. Had my account flagged (been with DTV since the roll out in 1994)that I want SEC Network or will go to Dish if need be. Was given the address of the DirecTV president (unsolicited) to write:

Mike White
DirecTV Inc.
Office of the President
PO Box 6550
Greenwood Village, CO 80155-6550.

Surely DirecTV will get on board, but they may play hard ball until after the A&M - SC game next August. I hope not.
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