IPFW Television Thread

[principal]

I'll be in the Chicago area this week, specifically Downers Grove. Does anyone know of a place where I can watch the game while there? I am sure I could watch it at just about any sports bar, but I am looking for an XU hang out, if there is one. I'd be willing to go into the city if I have to, but staying in the suburbs would be nice as I have to get up pretty early (for me) the next morning...and I am a wuss.

Any ideas?

principal

[XULucho27]

I'll be in the Chicago area this week, specifically Downers Grove. Does anyone know of a place where I can watch the game while there? I am sure I could watch it at just about any sports bar, but I am looking for an XU hang out, if there is one. I'd be willing to go into the city if I have to, but staying in the suburbs would be nice as I have to get up pretty early (for me) the next morning...and I am a wuss.

Any ideas?

principal

No clue about the burbs' but if you're willing to go into the city Merkle's on Clark St., just south of Addison is an X bar. A good number of X fans go there, including a few prestigious members of this board from what I can gather.

I don't know what the scene will be like on a Tuesday night, but there may be a few degenerates from the class of 2008. I'll edit this again or bump the thread if and when I get more info on who will be going.

[WCWIII]

Definitely Merkle's at 3516 N Clark - about 2 blocks south of Wrigley field. Every Xavier game with sound and a few alums.

The exception this year is the Dec 10 crosstown shootout as Merkle's is participating in Chicago's largest pub crawl. For the shootout, the alumni will be meeting at Merkle's sister bar, Bad Dog Tavern, 4535 N Lincoln.

[XU '03]

I was told by the fine folks at Merkle's on Friday that despite the pub crawl for the shootout, they WILL be showing the game with sound and all Xavier fans are welcome and will be let into the bar even though they are not supposed to let anyone in that's not part of the pub crawl. So keep that in mind...

As for this week I can't make it to Merkle's so I'll be at the BW's in Plainfield if you want to head further west.

[KabeX]

I second and third the Merkle's option. If you don't want to venture into the city, there's a Champps on Butterfield just past the mall. I would call them to see if they'll show the game. I watched the the WVU NCAA awesome game there (Do it BJ!) and it was fun.

[WCWIII]

I was told by the fine folks at Merkle's on Friday that despite the pub crawl for the shootout, they WILL be showing the game with sound and all Xavier fans are welcome and will be let into the bar even though they are not supposed to let anyone in that's not part of the pub crawl. So keep that in mind...

As for this week I can't make it to Merkle's so I'll be at the BW's in Plainfield if you want to head further west.

The official Chicago Chapter Event for the shootout will be at Bad Dog Tavern (Merkle's sister bar). The whole pub crawl did put a monkey wrench into the chapter's planning. Would appreciate if people get the word out and join our larger crowd at this alternate location (parking should be easier to). Yes, Merkle's has been great for Xavier fans and is the Chicago location for all other games.

We've come a long way - we have a place to call home with Xavier gear on the walls - every game shown with sound. It was a real pain a few years, calling around and worrying whether some Univ of Big Ten School's game would be on at the same time and could we even get a few TV's to show a soundless game. But then, a few years before that, it was driving around the neighborhood to find the one or two spots that the WLW radio broadcast could be picked up with minimal crackling.

[principal]

Thanks everyone. I'm not certain whether or not I will be able to make into the city in time, but I'll give it the old college try.

Thanks!

principal

[beatuc]

I am showing the Blue Jackets game on the standard and HD channels for TW @ 7:00. UC is also supposed to play on FSN at the same time. Does anyone know if there are alternate channels that game will be televised on? I can't find any.

[stxxu]

http://www.foxsportsohio.com/11/15/11/Information-on-how-to-find-Xavier-Cincin/landing.html?blockID=604580&feedID=3725

Looks like the game won't be available on cable outside of Cincinnati. Ugh

[CSS85]

It's on Time Warner channel 310 which is Fox Alternate. This is not available on DirecTV. I have sent a question to DirecTV about why they don't use the HD Fox Cincy channel in these situations because they use that for Reds HD games, why not Xavier? It just sits there as 661-1 unused, and is really irritating when the game is in HD like Morgan State was, and DirecTV still uses the SD channel..

[BlueGuy]

No kidding. Come on DTV, get ur act together! Pointless for them to list BlueJackets on FSNOH and FSNCIN.

[xufan02]

It's on Time Warner channel 310 which is Fox Alternate. This is not available on DirecTV. I have sent a question to DirecTV about why they don't use the HD Fox Cincy channel in these situations because they use that for Reds HD games, why not Xavier? It just sits there as 661-1 unused, and is really irritating when the game is in HD like Morgan State was, and DirecTV still uses the SD channel..

The Xavier IPFW game is listed on channel 680 for those of you that have DirecTV sports pack. It is an alternate channel. We should be good to go.

[BlueGuy]

The Xavier IPFW game is listed on channel 680 for those of you that have DirecTV sports pack. It is an alternate channel. We should be good to go.

God Bless You! Thx

[X-band '01]

Ch. 43, 309 and 1309 - Blue Jackets game

Ch. 310 and 320 - IPFW at Xavier

Ch. 315 - La Salle at Villanova

I couldn't find UC on the channel guide.

[Billy]

The official Chicago Chapter Event for the shootout will be at Bad Dog Tavern (Merkle's sister bar). The whole pub crawl did put a monkey wrench into the chapter's planning. Would appreciate if people get the word out and join our larger crowd at this alternate location (parking should be easier to). Yes, Merkle's has been great for Xavier fans and is the Chicago location for all other games.

We've come a long way - we have a place to call home with Xavier gear on the walls - every game shown with sound. It was a real pain a few years, calling around and worrying whether some Univ of Big Ten School's game would be on at the same time and could we even get a few TV's to show a soundless game. But then, a few years before that, it was driving around the neighborhood to find the one or two spots that the WLW radio broadcast could be picked up with minimal crackling.

General pat on the back...

6-8 years ago, everyone in Chicago was kind of on their own. We all had to trade e-mails and hope that we could find a friendly bartender at a crappy place like Gamekeeper's.

In the last five years, WCWIII and the Chicago Chapter has done great work helping us Chicagoans with a decent place to watch these games. You don't have to worry about it any more. I haven't been quite as regular as I was maybe 3 or 4 years ago since I became a parent...but Merkle's turned into a great home.

William's good work needs to be publicized early and often!

[LA Muskie]

It's on Time Warner channel 310 which is Fox Alternate. This is not available on DirecTV. I have sent a question to DirecTV about why they don't use the HD Fox Cincy channel in these situations because they use that for Reds HD games, why not Xavier? It just sits there as 661-1 unused, and is really irritating when the game is in HD like Morgan State was, and DirecTV still uses the SD channel..
It's a shared bandwidth issue. The alternate channels share HD bandwidth, so the fact that 661-1 is free doesn't necessarily mean that the bandwidth is available. If DirecTV is using it on a different alternate channel, the bandwidth is not available to us. At least it's being shown, though.

[XULucho27]

I'll be at Merkle's tonight! If you see me, buy me a beer because I am awesome and will also be the unfortunate bastard who has to do work while watching the game at a bar.

[beatuc]

Ch. 43, 309 and 1309 - Blue Jackets game

Ch. 310 and 320 - IPFW at Xavier

Ch. 315 - La Salle at Villanova

I couldn't find UC on the channel guide.

Bill Koch is reporting on his blog that UC is playing on channel 310. Xavier will be on channel 320, but that is a sports package channel that some people might not subscribe to. I thought Xavier took precedence over UC regarding games on FSN-CIN.?

[Cheesehead]

The Xavier IPFW game is listed on channel 680 for those of you that have DirecTV sports pack. It is an alternate channel. We should be good to go.

So, I don't have the Sports Pack, then I won't get the game? This is BS if true. Schedule says Fox Sports Ohio. Heads are gonna roll if I don't get this game.

[American X]

I cannot account for Downer's Grover, but Features in downtown Naperville should be able to take care of you (about 20 minutes away).

If you are serious about going to Merkle's, I would leave about 3pm.

[ForTUitous]

Anyone have an idea if the game is online anywhere?

[PM Thor]

Ok, so I'm out here, and can't find a sports bar anywhere, no less a freaking tv that would carry the game. Any help near Yountville Cali? Help a broth a out!

I HATE dayton.

[Blueblob4life]

Anyone have an idea if the game is online anywhere?

This.

Or does anyone have any ideas on how to watch the game with Louisville's Insight cable? They don't have it listed, instead the Blue Jackets game on one and the Predators game on another. Dammit, the Jackets suck and nobody gives a shit about them. Gah

/rant over

[markchal]

Computer streaming

[GoMuskies]

Stones Sports Bar & Lounge sounds promising

[Drew's Crew]

Hey guys, I am in MD these days and don't have any regional access to the games, but I found a bar that has the entire DirecTV package and said they would gladly put the game on if they could find it.

Does anyone know what channel the game would be on tonight out of the Cinnci area? Also, if anyone has any idea of any Xavier bars in the Baltimore, MD area please let me know!

Thanks!

[LA Muskie]

Hey guys, I am in MD these days and don't have any regional access to the games, but I found a bar that has the entire DirecTV package and said they would gladly put the game on if they could find it.

Does anyone know what channel the game would be on tonight out of the Cinnci area? Also, if anyone has any idea of any Xavier bars in the Baltimore, MD area please let me know!

Thanks!

Out here in LA it's showing as RSN-A (alternate Regional Sports Networks) channel 680. NHL Hockey is currently listed for 660 (FS Ohio), 661 (FS Ohio Alternate) and 661 (FS Cincy).

[LA Muskie]

I feel like this is an annual ritual. If you want to see every game (or at least every game that is actually aired) get DirecTV or go to a sports bar with DirecTV. If you are relying on cable, you are going to be disappointed.

[Drew's Crew]

Awesome, thanks - I'll be curious to see if the channel is the same for people closer to the East Coast with DirecTV.

[PMI]

Drew's, I'm also in Maryland and it's showing it on 680 for me as well. Both FSNOH and FSNCN are showing the worst franchise in hockey play one of the most boring offenses in hockey instead. It looks like another non-HD broadcast again. Way to go DirecTV.

[Drew's Crew]

Thanks Paul, can't wait to see the Muskies in action!

[LA Muskie]

Drew's, I'm also in Maryland and it's showing it on 680 for me as well. Both FSNOH and FSNCN are showing the worst franchise in hockey play one of the most boring offenses in hockey instead. It looks like another non-HD broadcast again. Way to go DirecTV.
We get every game on DirecTV and they're the bad guy?

[X-band '01]

Drew's, I'm also in Maryland and it's showing it on 680 for me as well. Both FSNOH and FSNCN are showing the all-time worst franchise in hockey play one of the most boring offenses in hockey instead. It looks like another non-HD broadcast again. Way to go DirecTV.

Fixed that for you PMI.

[PMI]

We get every game on DirecTV and they're the bad guy?

If it's true that other providers show every game and also carry HD, then yes, DirecTV is the bad guy.

[xu95]

So, I don't have the Sports Pack, then I won't get the game? This is BS if true. Schedule says Fox Sports Ohio. Heads are gonna roll if I don't get this game.

If DirectV bumps it to the alternate channel you should be able to pick it up.

xu95

[Masterofreality]

Anyone have an idea if the game is online anywhere?

First Row Sports has it on the menu for tonight.

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/sport/basketball.html

[94GRAD]

FSO doesn't bring HD cameras to the Cintas Center. It is FSO's fault, not anyone else's. When the game is on an ESPN channel, they bring their HD cameras!

[Smails]

I just talked to a TWC rep and the game is going to be on 320 in Cincy.

[Cheesehead]

FSO doesn't bring HD cameras to the Cintas Center. It is FSO's fault, not anyone else's. When the game is on an ESPN channel, they bring their HD cameras!

How does that explain the Dez Wells dunk being in HD when it was on ESPN?

[PM Thor]

Computer streaming

Is it on goxavier or where? Sorry for the stupid questions, but Im totally out of the loop and hoping that the wife (erp!) drinks too much at the wine tasting so she naps while I watch the game on the Ipad. That's probably my best chance.

I HATE dayton.

[principal]

Thanks to everyone for the replies. It turns out they (my company) have us pretty locked up and I don't think I can get downtown in time for the start of the game. Maybe next time I am in town.

principal

[stxxu]

I am showing the Blue Jackets game on the standard and HD channels for TW @ 7:00. UC is also supposed to play on FSN at the same time. Does anyone know if there are alternate channels that game will be televised on? I can't find any.


First Row Sports has it on the menu for tonight.

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/sport/basketball.html

Thanks MOR. I was worried I wasn't going to be able to watch tonight (I am forced to use Cox in Cleveland).

[An X Fan]

Is it on goxavier or where? Sorry for the stupid questions, but Im totally out of the loop and hoping that the wife (erp!) drinks too much at the wine tasting so she naps while I watch the game on the Ipad. That's probably my best chance.

I HATE dayton.

Not sure about iPad compatibility, but FirstRow (http://www.firstrowsports.tv/sport/basketball.html) is a good bet for sports streaming. Good luck!

[Smails]

Thanks MOR. I was worried I wasn't going to be able to watch tonight (I am forced to use Cox in Cleveland).

That's gross....you should really keep that kind of thing to yourself.

[xavierj]

This was from the Xavier site on Fox sports. looks like in HD in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Xavier Musketeers vs. IPFW, 7pm (pregame show at 6:30pm)
Main FSOhio HD and SD cable channels in Southern Ohio
FSCincinnati HD and SD channels on Direct TV, DISH Network and AT&T
Live on FOX College Sports Network
The game will also replay throughout all FSOhio areas on the main FSOhio channel tomorrow at 12 noon.

[beatuc]

I just talked to a TWC rep and the game is going to be on 320 in Cincy.

That's bullcrap. UC is now taking precedence over Xavier when I understood it was the other way around if my memory serves me correct. I wonder if the people who negotiated the deal at Xavier are aware of this. I get channel 320, but it should be on a standard channel that people don't have to subscribe to.

[xavierj]

That's bullcrap. UC is now taking precedence over Xavier when I understood it was the other way around if my memory serves me correct. I wonder if the people who negotiated the deal at Xavier are aware of this. I get channel 320, but it should be on a standard channel that people don't have to subscribe to.

According to the Fox website Xavier is on the main channel, but who knows. I think 310 is an alternate channel. Xavier is on in NKY on FSN Ohio SD and HD. UC as of now will not be on in NKY.

[paulxu]

Thanks Paul, can't wait to see the Muskies in action!

I had absolutely nothing to do with anything. I've got to watch it on my computer (if I can find a feed).

[XUOHTX]

I bet you the game will be shown on 661 FSN Cin. They usually show Xavier over hockey, even if it's not initially listed that way.

Also, was anyone else's picture zoomed in last game? I watched it on FSN Cin 661 and all my TV settings were correct but the picture was zoomed in, thus clipping the score at the bottom. My dad and I had to keep reminding each other what the score differential was.

[barrack 9]

Not sure if it's been mentioned elsewhere, but I see that the hockey game is listed on FXS Dish 427. However our XU game is listed on FXS Dish 444.

[GoMuskies]

I love DirecTV. Forgot to record the game before I left home, and I just set the DVR from my computer. (Of course, I'm sure at this point other providers can do that, too.)

[bigkatxu]

I have DirecTV here in NY Metro area. Looks like the game is in HD! Tune up to 680-1 and that appears to be the HD feed rather than 680 which looks like the SD feed.

Hopefully that holds true.

[Kahns Krazy]

The other name of this thread could be "Hey everyone, I'm in Napa Valley on my honeymoon and I have an iPad. Also, I'm at a wine tasting. I wanted to brag about it, but tried to disguise it as interest in the Xavier game."

Honestly, you should probably be more concerned with your new wife than the IPFW game.

[Michigan Muskie]

...hoping that the wife (erp!) drinks too much at the wine tasting...That's probably my best chance.

Usually it takes a good year or two into your marriage before you have to get your wife loopy for "your best chance."

[xeus]

Usually it takes a good year or two into your marriage before you have to get your wife loopy for "your best chance."

Clearly you have never met Thor.

[PMI]

FSO doesn't bring HD cameras to the Cintas Center. It is FSO's fault, not anyone else's. When the game is on an ESPN channel, they bring their HD cameras!

I was under the impression that this was the case until our game against Morgan State, where apparently others with different providers watched it in HD. Before last week I directed 100% of my SD frustration towards Fox. Can anyone confirm that Time Warner or another provider showed the game in HD? I thought someone said that DirecTV had to prioritize their HD programming for whatever reason. If that's the case, and DirecTV doesn't consider Xavier basketball a top priority, they are no friend of this guy.

[PM Thor]

Clearly you have never met Thor.

The man speaketh the truth.

Also, that link doesn't work for me. Any others possibly?

I HATE dayton.

[bobbiemcgee]

Stone's Sports Bar & Lounge

1679 W. Imola Ave., Napa, CA, 94559

(707) 255-1633

This would be my bet. Call 'em up to see if they have Dish or Direct Tv. Don't stumble into the French Laundry, it will cost you a grand.

[paulxu]

Damn Bobbie, how you know so much about Napa living way down there in Florida?

[PM Thor]

Stone's Sports Bar & Lounge

1679 W. Imola Ave., Napa, CA, 94559

(707) 255-1633

This would be my bet. Call 'em up to see if they have Dish or Direct Tv. Don't stumble into the French Laundry, it will cost you a grand.

Yeah, I heard about that place, not enthused that we have already walked by twice.... Trying to find one of the cars from the hotel so we can get over to Stones. Not looking good.

I HATE dayton.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Sorry off topic.

No idea on the game, but drive to Calistoga tomorrow and hit a tasting at Vincent Arroyo winery especially if she likes Petit Sirahs. Then drive about 10 minutes west taking too many turns to describe to Von Strasser. Both are off the main roads and both are worth it.

Call ahead, if your group is less than 5 VA is free but VS is not. VS had what was the best Cab of my trip but it was $120 per bottle which is insane.

If she likes Zinfindel, head to Elyse which is just off that western highway north of Napa but still in farm country. They had I believe 3 rated wines, tastings for 10 bucks, and slighly cheaper prices. Their Zins and their Rhone blend were fantastic.

Finally do the Del Dotto cave tour (aka Del Blotto). Skip buying anything as it is overpriced but tours are fun and you will catch a buzz.

[PM Thor]

cool, thanks for the heads up. We have a wide open schedule for the next couple of days so all ideas are welcome.

No stream is working for me, so I'm gonna hit the game thread for the info. Here's to hoping this goes well. Time out, the game is on the radio right? 550?

I HATE dayton.

[CleXU]

Programming guide for Cleveland (http://www.foxsportsohio.com/04/04/11/Cleveland-Area-TV-Listings-for-the-week-/landing.html?blockID=434796&ampfeedID=3725)

Basically UC will be on the alternate channel in cleveland with the Blue Jackholes on the main channel. Xavier will be on FoxSC... channel 320 for Time warner customers.

Channel 320 is part of a sports package which TW has allowed picking up for one day and dropping the next day where they pro-rate the monthly charge of 5 or 6 bucks to around 25 cents or something. TW carried the game against Morgan St the same way... they briefly showed the pregame show then turned off the feed on the alterante channel so you still had to have channel 320.

[Smooth]

It's on 309 now.

[ForTUitous]

First row now doesn't have it on the menu? Anyone know what's up

[PM Thor]

First Row Sports has it on the menu for tonight.

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/sport/basketball.html

Did the link disappear for anyone else?

I HATE dayton.

[BiggieXU]

yes its gone

[Porkopolis]

I'm so glad TWC put this game on 1309 in HD. I was going to be really irritated if I had to watch the game on 320 because of the hockey game.

[xuwin]

I'm so glad TWC put this game on 1309 in HD. I was going to be really irritated if I had to watch the game on 320 because of the hockey game..

I'm not happy at all. I went to the game and set it to record per the Time Warner on screen channel guide. I got home and turned it on to watch it and what did I get, the UC game. That sucks big time.

[pizza delivery]

The game WAS on 661 last night for me, except the last 2 minutes of the game when it said "To Be Announced is blacked out on this channel". I also tried recording the show from my internet account for direct tv and that didn't actually work.

[Porkopolis]

Can anyone confirm that Time Warner or another provider showed the game in HD?

I watched in HD on TWC in Cincinnati.