Longhorn Network adds Kansas at Texas, Wyoming at Texas State to 2013 broadcast schedule

In news that was first reported more than a month ago by Matt Sarz of mattsarzsports, Kansas at Wyoming will be produced and broadcast nationwide by Longhorn Network, except in the state of Kansas. In the state of Kansas the game will be shown via Jayhawks TV Network affiliates, including the newest member, Metro Sports. 

Additionally Matt Sarz has pointed out a little line hidden in the Sun Belt TV Network announcement. The Sun Belt Conference has authorized Longhorn Network as an ESPN Network and will let LHN carry Sun Belt games exclusively. the first of these games announced is this years Wyoming at Texas State game. It remains to be seen if Wyoming will get the same sort of courtesy Ole Miss and Kansas have been granted, but if last years Wyoming at Texas game was any indication, I wouldn't be holding my breath Cowboy fans. 

Anyway, here is today's Kansas at Texas announcement from ESPN Media Zone.

Longhorn Network to Air Kansas vs. Texas Football Matchup Nov. 2

Big 12 Conference Game is LHN’s Third Exclusive National Telecast of the 2013 Football Season

Longhorn Network is set to air the matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM CT. The game will be televised live in HD from Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and will be the third telecast of a UT football game on LHN during the 2013 season. Previously announced telecasts of Texas home contests for the network include New Mexico State on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 14.

LHN is the exclusive national distributor of the game, except within the state of Kansas and the Kansas City DMA, where the game also will be aired live via the Jayhawk Television Network.

Since the teams’ initial meeting in 1901, the Longhorns hold a 10-2 lifetime record against the Jayhawks. Texas came away victorious at the pair’s most recent contest in 2012 with a final score of 21-17.

LHN’s Texas GameDay will be live from inside DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium for two hours prior to kickoff with analysis and one-on-one interviews by LHN’s Lowell Galindo and Ahmad Brooks. Kaylee Hartung will report from the sidelines. An hour of post-game analysis will follow the game with Texas GameDay Final.

About Longhorn Network

ESPN has a 20-year agreement to own and operate a year-round, 24-hour network dedicated to Texas athletics in partnership with UT and IMG College.  Longhorn Network offers a variety of content, highlighted by more than 200 exclusive events annually from 20 sports, original series and studio shows, historical programming and academic and cultural happenings.

Where to Watch

Longhorn Network is available on AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Grande Communications, Cox Communications, Cablevision, Charter Communications, Google Fiber (in Kansas City), Consolidated Communications, En-Touch Systems, E-Tex Communications, Bay City Cablevision, Mid-Coast Cablevision and Texas Mid-Gulf Cablevision. Longhorn Network is now available online to Verizon FiOS, Grande Communications and Cox Communications subscribers at LonghornNetwork.com. It is also available on tablets and on smartphones to fans with an affiliated video subscription.

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ESPN contact: Keri Potts, (860) 766-4483 or keri.a.potts@espn.com

University of Texas media contact: Nick Voinis, (512) 471-2151 or Nick.Voinis@athletics.utexas.edu

ROOT Rocky Mountain acquires MWC Regional TV rights

Along with the package of games that were sold to ESPN, the MWC holds packages of regional games and MWC Digital Network games. The games are still TBA, but ROOT Rocky Mountain has acquired the regional package. ROOT was widely believed to be the leading prospect since they did air the conferences regional games in 2012. The only thing most people complain about is the lack of ROOT games being available online. I wonder if the MWC will get Audience Network involved though like the Big Sky did last year so national audiences can watch these games. Here's the Press Release from the MWC.

ROOT SPORTS^TM Named Official Regional Television Partner of the Mountain West Conference

DENVER, Colo. - DIRECTV Sports Networks and the Mountain West Conference have entered into a multi-year agreement, making DIRECTV Sports, and its ROOT SPORTS-branded regional sports network, the regional TV home of Mountain West football and men's basketball.

 

ROOT SPORTS Rocky Mountain will annually produce and televise approximately 10 football games featuring Mountain West teams, and a minimum of 25 MW intra-conference and non-conference men's basketball games, beginning with the 2013-2014 season. All events will be produced and distributed in high definition.

 

"We are pleased to partner with the Mountain West Conference to bring these games to fans throughout the region," said Patrick Crumb, President of DIRECTV Sports Networks. "The Mountain West offers competitive, compelling match-ups, and we look forward to providing a platform to showcase the conference and its teams."

 

"Our entire ROOT SPORTS Rocky Mountain team is excited to be the regional home of the Mountain West Conference," said David Woodman, General Manager of ROOT SPORTS Rocky Mountain. "With many member institutions located within our network's footprint, these games will be a great addition to our collegiate sports programming for years to come."

 

"This unique partnership will provide enhanced coverage and promotion for the entire MW membership," said Mountain West Commissioner Craig Thompson. "ROOT SPORTS Rocky Mountain is an important component in an innovative, multi-platform exposure plan for the future of the league."

 

About ROOT SPORTS^TM Rocky Mountain Region
ROOT SPORTS^TM is the home of the Colorado Rockies, Utah Jazz, Mountain West, Big Sky Conference and University of Denver. The network reaches 2.5 million households across nine states and delivers more than 350 live events each year - all of which are available in high definition.

 

ROOT SPORTS^TM is owned and operated by DIRECTV Sports Networks LLC, which operates regional sports networks in the Northwest, Pittsburgh and Rocky Mountain regions. The three networks combined reach 8.9 million households across 18 states and own exclusive programming and distribution partnerships with more than 20 teams and conferences. DIRECTV Sports Networks is a controlled subsidiary of DIRECTV, the world's most popular television service.

 

About the Mountain West Conference
From its inception in 1999, the Mountain West has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the Mountain West continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. With the addition of San Jose State University and Utah State University on July 1, 2013, the MW will be comprised of 11 all-sport members and 12 football-playing institutions. Currently, the Mountain West membership includes: the United States Air Force Academy, Boise State University, Colorado State University, Fresno State, University of Hawai`i (football only), University of Nevada, University of New Mexico, San Diego State University, UNLV and University of Wyoming.

43 MWC Football Games announced for national broadcasts on ESPN Networks & CBS Sports

Saturday college football on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU has always been a big deal for diehard college fans. Yet many people have comlpained about the lack of exposure the MWC has ahd since they had been lacking the power of the worldwide leader in sports. During the offseason the MWC secured rights to sale a package of games that wouldn't be produced by CBS Sports to another cable group. In the end ESPN won the rights, and they are capitalizing those rights by announcing 15 additional games, all on Saturday, to their broadcast schedue today. Here's the press release.

ESPN Adds 15 Mountain West Conference College Football Telecasts for 2013

ESPN has added 15 Mountain West Conference college football games, all on Saturdays, to its 2013 schedule. Kick times and specific networks – including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN3 and ABC – will be determined during the season on a 12- or six-day basis.

ESPN previously announced seven Mountain West games for Thursday and Friday night telecasts. Overall, ESPN networks will carry 22 Mountain West home games this season as part of a new multi-year agreement with the conference.

The 2013 season marks the first year of the deal for rights to select conference-controlled football and basketball games through the 2019-20 campaign. As part of the agreement, ESPN acquired exclusive worldwide rights to up to 16 Mountain West football games plus every Boise State home game as well as up to 31 conference-controlled men’s basketball games annually.

The schedule is highlighted by multiple games featuring top teams from the Mountain West, including the three programs that claimed a share of the conference championship in 2012: Boise State (six games), Fresno State (four games) and San Diego State (three games). ESPN platforms will also carry six Air Force games, five of Nevada, four of UNLV, three of San Jose State and more.

2013 Mountain West Schedule

Date	Time (ET)	Game	Network
Sat, Sep 7	TBD	Tennessee-Martin at Boise State	TBD
Fri, Sep 13	8 p.m.	Air Force at Boise State *	ESPN
Fri, Sep 20	9 p.m.	Boise State at Fresno State *	ESPN
Sat, Sep 21	TBD	Wyoming at Air Force	TBD
Fri, Sep 27	9 p.m.	Utah State at San Jose State *	ESPN
Sat, Sep 28	TBD	Southern Mississippi at Boise State	TBD
Fri, Oct 4	9 p.m.	Nevada at San Diego State *	ESPN
Sat, Oct 26	TBD	Fresno State at San Diego State	TBD
	TBD	UNLV at Nevada	TBD
Sat, Nov 2	TBD	Nevada at Fresno State	TBD
	TBD	Army at Air Force	TBD
Fri, Nov 8	9 p.m.	Air Force at New Mexico *	ESPNU
Sat, Nov 9	TBD	Nevada at Colorado State	TBD
	TBD	Utah State at UNLV	TBD
Sat, Nov 16	TBD	San Jose State at Nevada	TBD
	TBD	Wyoming at Boise State	TBD
Thu, Nov 21	9:30 p.m.	UNLV at Air Force *	ESPNU
Fri, Nov 22	9:30 p.m.	Navy at San Jose State *	ESPN2
Sat, Nov 23	TBD	New Mexico at Fresno State	TBD
Sat, Nov 30	TBD	New Mexico at Boise State	TBD
	TBD	San Diego State at UNLV	TBD
	TBD	Air Force at Colorado State	TBD

* Previously announced

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Media contact: Mike Humes at 860-766-2233; michael.c.humes@espn.com

And since I'm posting this new announcement, if you missed the CBS Sports Network games that were previously annonced, here is a copy of their release.

04.26.2013

Mountain West Announces 2013 CBS Sports Network Football Television Schedule

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West released its 21-game 2013 national television football package with CBS Sports Network today. The slate features 13 Conference games and nine non-conference match-ups.
The CBS Sports Network schedule kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 29 with USC at Hawai‘i. That weekend, CBS Sports Network also will broadcast the Sunday, Sept. 1 contest between in-state rivals Colorado and Colorado State at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver at 4 p.m. MT.

CBS Sports Network is the Mountain West’s primary rights holder and today’s announcement marks the eighth season of MW football on the network.

Beginning in the fall of 2013, MW football membership will include Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, New Mexico, Utah State and Wyoming in the Mountain Division and Fresno State, Hawai‘i, Nevada, San Diego State, San Jose State and UNLV in the West Division.

Below is a listing of the 2013 CBS Sports Network games (all times ET).

Date	Game	Time
Thur., Aug 29	USC at Hawai‘i	11:00 PM
Sun., Sept. 1	Colorado vs. Colorado State	6:00 PM
Sat., Sept. 7	Utah State at Air Force*	3:30 PM
Sat., Sept. 7	Arizona at UNLV	10:30 PM
Sat., Sept. 21	Oregon State at San Diego State	7:30 PM
Sat., Sept. 28	UTEP at Colorado State	3:30 PM
Sat., Sept. 28	Air Force at Nevada*	7:30 PM
Fri., Oct. 4	BYU at Utah State	8:00 PM
Thur., Oct. 10	San Diego State at Air Force*	9:00 PM
Sat., Oct. 12	San Jose State at Colorado State*	3:30 PM
Sat., Oct. 12	Boise State at Utah State*	7:30 PM
Sat., Oct. 19	Nevada at Boise State*	8:00 PM
Sat., Oct. 26	Notre Dame at Air Force	5:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 2	Hawai‘i at Utah State*	4:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 2	Boise State at Colorado State*	8:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 9	San Diego State at San Jose State*	10:30 PM
Sat., Nov. 16	San Diego State at Hawai‘i*	10:30 PM
Sat., Nov. 23	Colorado State at Utah State*	3:30 PM
Sat., Nov. 23	Boise State at San Diego State*	10:30 PM
Fri., Nov. 29	Fresno State at San Jose State*	3:30 PM
Sat., Nov. 30	BYU at Nevada	3:00 PM

*Mountain West Game

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