Television for Alabama game?

[beatuc]

Has anyone been able to find what channel the game is on Saturday? I have Time Warner and I haven't been able to locate the channel Xavier is on.

[Musketeer_15]

It's only on ESPN3. You can access it with the Watch ESPN app or on ESPN's website. The game is probably going to be on firstrowsports but with the amount of ads on there it should be a last option.

[XUBand]

What's the deal with TV and X this year? Shouldn't it be on FOXSports1? Isn't that part of being in the Big East? I mean come on. We got a game put on FoxSports2 which no one has, and now ESPN 3? This TV deal seems pretty weak.

[GoMuskies]

What's the deal with TV and X this year? Shouldn't it be on FOXSports1? Isn't that part of being in the Big East? I mean come on. We got a game put on FoxSports2 which no one has, and now ESPN 3? This TV deal seems pretty weak.

This game is AT Alabama. It's part of the SEC's TV deal and has nothing to do with Xavier or the Big East.

And I have FoxSports2. Anyone out of town that has FS Ohio also has FS2, so it's no worse from a national perspective.

[XUBand]

So the SEC's TV deal doesn't provide any major channels? Do you know any details on their usual coverage channels?

[GoMuskies]

It's an ESPN deal. And ESPN has decided to put this one on ESPN3.

Generally speaking it's a public service to keep SEC basketball off the public airwaves.

[sirthought]

I'd rather it be on ESPN 3 that FSN Ohio. That TV deal is way better than what they had a decade ago.

[Chalmers0]

Game is also on Comcast Sports I believe. Not sure on Time Warner or others but it's part of DirecTV Sports Pack, somewhere in the 600s (not sure exactly what channel it is)

[GoMuskies]

If it's going to be on DirecTV, is there anywhere in the Louisville area that people can recommend that it is pretty reliable about (1) having the correct channels and (2) actually putting Xavier games on? Louisville plays FIU at 6:00, so it will probably be difficult to get most establishments to devote a TV to anything but the Cardinals.

[Caveat]

So the SEC's TV deal doesn't provide any major channels? Do you know any details on their usual coverage channels?

Other than UK and Florida, most SEC schools are only somewhat aware that basketball exists as a sport.

[dfcapp]

It appears that it's on Channel 696 on Direct Tv. It's Comcast NBA channel & the guide says XU vs. Alabama.

I believe it is part of the Sports Pack.....guess I am not cancelling that subscription this week.

[BlueGuy]

It appears that it's on Channel 696 on Direct Tv. It's Comcast NBA channel & the guide says XU vs. Alabama.

I believe it is part of the Sports Pack.....guess I am not cancelling that subscription this week.

For anyone living outside of Cincy, DirecTV is awesome. I live in east bumblef#*k NY, and am able to see 99.9% of the X games. Plus, the RedZone for NFL has completely changed the way I watch football on Sunday.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

It's an ESPN deal. And ESPN has decided to put this one on ESPN3.

Death Star.

I'll find it.

[casualfan]

It's only on ESPN3. You can access it with the Watch ESPN app or on ESPN's website. The game is probably going to be on firstrowsports but with the amount of ads on there it should be a last option.

Download Google Chrome and get adblock. It takes care of all the ads.

[ammtd34]

It's an ESPN deal. And ESPN has decided to put this one on ESPN3.


Sweet. That will be Chromecasted.

[94GRAD]

Sweet. That will be Chromecasted.

We will be attempting to do this at Dana's

[drudy23]

We go through this every year, and the well informed always try to tell everyone just to switch to DTV...no reason to complain if you don't. They offer 99.9% of the games, and you can negotiate a great monthly rate that makes them the best cable provider out there, without question.

[X-band '01]

I thought CSS was supposed to carry the game; I think someone mentioned that it would be under the Comcast umbrella.

[xu2002]

It appears that it's on Channel 696 on Direct Tv. It's Comcast NBA channel & the guide says XU vs. Alabama.

I believe it is part of the Sports Pack.....guess I am not cancelling that subscription this week.

I'm outside of Ohio and I checked my DirecTv guide and it tells me that the game is blacked on when looking at channel 696.

[ammtd34]

We will be attempting to do this at Dana's

Nice. It's pretty simple. The Chromecast and PC just have to be connected to the same network. When you click the game to watch on ESPN3, it will open a new window without a Chromecast icon. There is, however, a URL at the top of that window. Just copy and paste that URL into the main browser and click the Chromecast button on the top.

[XUOHTX]

DirecTV Listing here (https://www.directv.com/sports-events/Xavier-Alabama-MUpoYlg2QlJqZDQ9/Xavier-at-Alabama-QnBKSHlXNzYwY09ycHliZ0U1QzNzZz09?primaryCta=linear&lpos=ep_search_item)

[xu2002]

1317

Here is the listing when I am logged into my Directv account from their iphone app. It shows the game as being blacked out.

Here is the message when I log into my Directv account from the web. It shows the game as being unavailable. Not sure if this might be different by location. When it's game time, it not be an issue at all. Luckily, if it is, I have family with uverse and will be using their info to use the Watch ESPN app.

1318

[xubrew]

Game is also on Comcast Sports I believe. Not sure on Time Warner or others but it's part of DirecTV Sports Pack, somewhere in the 600s (not sure exactly what channel it is)


I thought CSS was supposed to carry the game; I think someone mentioned that it would be under the Comcast umbrella.


I'm outside of Ohio and I checked my DirecTv guide and it tells me that the game is blacked on when looking at channel 696.

Here is the problem.

CSS, in my opinion, is the most evil and irritating thing on the planet. Almost no one gets it. It is owned by Comcast, yet Comcast does not make it available to their own customers accept in the South. DirecTV does not carry it. No other major providers carry it other than Comcast, who only selectively carries it.

On top of that, CSS does more hoarding than sharing. I don't know if this is an attempt to increase their distribution by angering people who do not get it, or what, but they do it. They routinely black the games out in markets where one of the teams are playing. This also means blacking it out on ESPN 3. There is a very good chance the game will not be available in Cincinnati.

They don't do this all of the time, but they do it a lot of the time. So, if you have DirecTV and don't live in Cincinnati, you should be set. If they decide to not black it out in Cincy, you're obviously fine as well. They have a tendency to black it out, though. In fact, more often than not, they do black it out.

I can't stand CSS. I really can't. Pac Twelve Network is annoying, but it makes some level of sense, and if you really want it, you can go to a provider that carries it. With CSS, the company that owns the network doesn't even make it available to their own customers in a lot of cases. It's beyond stupid.

[UCGRAD4X]

I am just a few miles south of dayton and it is not available on DTV.

I don't see espn3 in any of the package listings and the comcast listings are only in the very top tier packaging.

So, I MIGHT be able to for about a $75 upgrade - but even that is not real clear.

[LA Muskie]

I am just a few miles south of dayton and it is not available on DTV.

I don't see espn3 in any of the package listings and the comcast listings are only in the very top tier packaging.

So, I MIGHT be able to for about a $75 upgrade - but even that is not real clear.

ESPN3 is only online.

[GoMuskies]

The game is also available on Full Court. I think you can still buy it by the day instead of buying the annual package.

[UCGRAD4X]

ESPN3 is only online.

Thanks.

How long has that been the case? It wasn't always just online.

[SM#24]

where else was it ?

[ArizonaXUGrad]

A little bird told me if you own a PS3 you can watch ESPN3 on it.

[XUOHTX]

If anyone wants to "discuss" their ESPN3 access with me, please PM.

[Muskie]

A little bird told me if you own a PS3 you can watch ESPN3 on it.

I believe this also goes for gold level xbox access.

[Masterofreality]

A little bird told me if you own a PS3 you can watch ESPN3 on it.


I believe this also goes for gold level xbox access.

What about Wii?

[casualfan]

Regardless of what device you have (ps3, xbox, etc.) I believe you'll still need a valid ESPN3 login to watch the game on them.

In order to watch the game on your xbox I believe you'll have to login using you ESPN3 account just like you would if you were logging in to watch the game from your computer.

[Muskie]

Regardless of what device you have (ps3, xbox, etc.) I believe you'll still need a valid ESPN3 login to watch the game on them.

In order to watch the game on your xbox I believe you'll have to login using you ESPN3 account just like you would if you were logging in to watch the game from your computer.

I've never had to before. It's possible I did that right at the beginning and just don't recall.

[paulxu]

Or, ya'll could move to South Carolina where I have no problem getting the Alabama game on my TeeVee.

[GoMuskies]

Or, ya'll could move to South Carolina

If it's not Charleston, Hilton Head or a suburb of Charlotte, that's a bad idea. (Says the guy living in Kansas)

[paulxu]

OK with the first 2. But I'd much rather live in the Spartanburg/Greenville area than Rock Hill, SC outside of Charlotte. No thank you on that.

It is nice to be a couple hours from the coast. Will be on Kiawah for New Year's Eve to check out the beach.

[GoMuskies]

Ft. Mill all the way. Go "Charlotte" Knights!

[powerofX]

Ft. Mill all the way. Go "Charlotte" Knights!

Way off topic...the Knights are now actually defending the Queen City...well starting in April.

http://charlotteknightsatuptown.com/

[XUFan09]

Or, ya'll could move to South Carolina where I have no problem getting the Alabama game on my TeeVee.

Y'all might like Virginia more. The Commonwealth is wonderful place.

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[X-band '01]

Way off topic...the Knights are now actually defending the Queen City...well starting in April.

http://charlotteknightsatuptown.com/

The new Charlotte logo bears quite a resemblance to the Columbus Clippers' logo (albeit with a different color scheme).

[toledodan]

uverse 1770 is listing the xavier/bama game saturday. not sure if it will be blacked out or not with it being on full court. they seem to change the rules on that each season.

[Masterofreality]

uverse 1770 is listing the xavier/bama game saturday. not sure if it will be blacked out or not with it being on full court. they seem to change the rules on that each season.

Yes they are! Along with 2 other college basketball games earlier in the day. I'd say this is pretty legit. Shannon also noted that it was to be on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area too.

I absolutely LOVE UVerse, man....about as much as I love Jimmy Farr and Myles Davis!

[UnCaged]

I was able to find the game on DISH under channels I get....and as I try to record (as I do all games, in case I get too drunk to remember the specifics of a play...or in some cases the entire game) I was notified that it is blacked out for me. I like in NW Columbus (Dublin), how is that a blacked out game???

[SM#24]

Unless you live in the local area of the channel it's being shown on (i.e. Bay Area for CSN BA), games are usually blacked out if part of the ESPN Full Court package, which this game is. They want you to buy the package.

[brownlavender]

Will this game be streamed online at all because I will be traveling all day

[gladdenguy]

So if you have Time Warner in Cincinnati you can't watch the game? Just wanna make sure so I can have heart attacks as I check my twitter feed.

[XURunner85]

For Cincinnati westsiders that do not have Direct TV, Champions Bar & Grill said they will have the game on, they have Direct TV.

[gladdenguy]

For Cincinnati westsiders that do not have Direct TV, Champions Bar & Grill said they will have the game on, they have Direct TV.

I will be at a Christmas party but get a roadkill Runner. I guess I will have to follow Shannon and Rick via twitter and won't be able to watch afterwards.

[casualfan]

So if you have Time Warner in Cincinnati you can't watch the game? Just wanna make sure so I can have heart attacks as I check my twitter feed.

Time warner cable subscribers have access to espn3.

[drudy23]

So I'm confused...if you live in Cincinnati and have DTV, will you be able to watch the game?

If not, I'm going to need to go to Champions.

[Muskie1000]

Depends if you have the sports pack - which I highly recommend buying. When Loveland was playing in the state championship game I called Directv and they gave me a deal for the sports pack for $2 a month for 3 months. Duh, no brainer. It is showing on 696.

[Masterofreality]

Well, I'm either gonna see this damn game on ESPN3 or on CSSBA. UVerse provides both of them.

Suck it Time Warner.

By the way, Time Warner is losing subscribers left and right to UVerse and other providers, so is Cox. Good. They've been so arrogantly unresponsive to their customers for so long, they deserve to get dumped.

[XU3232]

My buddy just gave me his Time Warner info so that I can access this on ESPN3. Score!

[94GRAD]

Sweet. That will be Chromecasted.

After doing some research, ESPN3 will not let you use Chromecast. If you find a way to use it, please let me know how. Thanks

[94GRAD]

Dana's will be showing the game tomorrow. We'll be streaming it through Roku. Hope to see everyone there.

[Masterofreality]

Dana's will be showing the game tomorrow. We'll be streaming it through Roku. Hope to see everyone there.

But will the "Big Head" of a bereted '94Grad be in residence? It was prominent at the SucKS game in the Student Section.

[94GRAD]

But will the "Big Head" of a bereted '94Grad be in residence? It was prominent at the SucKS game in the Student Section.

Of course, it made it back in excellent condition.

[Masterofreality]

Of course, it made it back in excellent condition.

"Always be selling", buddy. Great marketing.

[coasterville95]

Cincinnati Time Warner customers - It's on Channel 781.

Now, before you jump for joy, - that's ESPN Full Court. When I tuned to Channel 781 to check it out, the screen quoted me a price of $24.95 I'm not sure how long I get to watch Full Court for that.

[coasterville95]

Note: my ISP participates in ESPN3 - so it's hook the laptop up via HDMI to the TV for me.

[SM#24]

For $24.95, you get to watch for one day I think.

[Smooth]

For $24.95, you get to watch for one day I think.

Or you can save a few dollars and pay $19.95 for two hours and pray the game doesn't go to overtime.

[xavierj]

Ok I have espn full court but the UC game is blacked out. Is that because they are at home and I live in the area or is there a chance that the Xavier game will be blacked out? I know the games on CSN are blacked out since they are Espn games.

[Jesuit4Life]

Ok I have espn full court but the UC game is blacked out. Is that because they are at home and I live in the area or is there a chance that the Xavier game will be blacked out? I know the games on CSN are blacked out since they are Espn games.

http://espnfullcourt.espn.com/blackoutschedule

That game is blacked out in Cinci and the surrounding areas. Our game isn't supposed to be blacked out anywhere.

[xavierj]

http://espnfullcourt.espn.com/blackoutschedule

That game is blacked out in Cinci and the surrounding areas. Our game isn't supposed to be blacked out anywhere.

I think it will be blacked out on CSN. The western Carolina game vs nc state is blacked out and that is an espn full court game.

[THRILLHOUSE]

After doing some research, ESPN3 will not let you use Chromecast. If you find a way to use it, please let me know how. Thanks

I believe there is a way you can make ESPN3 work with chromecast:

When the popbox comes up with the game, copy the address from the pop up box address bar. Close the popup box and paste that address in Chrome's address bar. So now instead of having the ESPN3 broadcast in a popup box it will be in the Chrome browser then you can chromecast it.

[94GRAD]

I believe there is a way you can make ESPN3 work with chromecast:

When the popbox comes up with the game, copy the address from the pop up box address bar. Close the popup box and paste that address in Chrome's address bar. So now instead of having the ESPN3 broadcast in a popup box it will be in the Chrome browser then you can chromecast it.

Thanks for the help. I'll try it next time. We wound up using Roku.

[coasterville95]

The way games are being officiated this year?? YOu don't even need overtime for the game to run a half hour over!

[Fireball]

Thanks for the help. I'll try it next time. We wound up using Roku.

What did you do to get it on Roku? I have one and am curious.

I show the game on two separate DirecTV channels so I've got the DVR set to record both since I will most likely not be home for the start of the game. We'll see what happens.

[barrack 9]

Sorry if this has been posted before. Dish shows the XU game tonight on chan. 440. I hope that works at 7pm.

[94GRAD]

What did you do to get it on Roku? I have one and am curious.

I show the game on two separate DirecTV channels so I've got the DVR set to record both since I will most likely not be home for the start of the game. We'll see what happens.

Don't know. A student brought her Roku box up and one of my bartenders set it up. Call the bar 513-631-2337,

[CinciX12]

I'm completely preparing myself for this game to be blacked out. Anything that involves Time Warner Cable and ESPN conspire against me.

If I was at my apartment with AT&T UVERSE, I'd get it no problems. Oh the joys of being home for the holidays.

[xu82]

I'm completely preparing myself for this game to be blacked out. Anything that involves Time Warner Cable and ESPN conspire against me.

If I was at my apartment with AT&T UVERSE, I'd get it no problems. Oh the joys of being home for the holidays.

I've got the same sick feeling. The game before ours on Direct TV is blacked out and while I also have a zillion channels on AT&T Uverse I don't get 1770. I hate to add it for one game since they make it very easy to add things, and very difficult to remove anything. Apparently nobody works in the Cancelation Department.

[xavierj]

I've got the same sick feeling. The game before ours on Direct TV is blacked out and while I also have a zillion channels on AT&T Uverse I don't get 1770. I hate to add it for one game since they make it very easy to add things, and very difficult to remove anything. Apparently nobody works in the Cancelation Department.

I'm pretty sure the only way to watch the game is ESPN full court or ESPN 3. It will be blacked out on CSN unless you live in that area.

[Titanxman04]

Buffalo Wild Wings says they have it. I'm going there to watch it in the Cleveland area. Hope it's on for them. Good luck to you all.

[xubrew]

Ok I have espn full court but the UC game is blacked out. Is that because they are at home and I live in the area or is there a chance that the Xavier game will be blacked out? I know the games on CSN are blacked out since they are Espn games.

Generally, if the game is available locally, ESPN3/Full Court will black it out.

Except with CSS or CSN. There is no rhyme or reason to it.

[Snipe]

I am supposed to have ESPN3 as a time warner customer. I don't know how to access it. I also just bought a smart TV, but I fear my TV is much smarter than I am which kind of defeats the purpose.

[xubrew]

you should just be able to go to ESPN3.com, and follow the set up instructions. You may need to download the most up to date media player, but it's rather painless.

[BlueGuy]

Blacked out on DTV here in NY. I have every package they offer. Two channels show they have it, but blacked out on both. Damn it!


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[Smooth]

Can't get the game on 3. Every time I click on the link I get the Smurf Turf Bowl. Getting extremely pissed.

[drudy23]

Just pulled it up on First Row Sports...hell yeah.

[Smooth]

Can't get the game on 3. Every time I click on the link I get the Smurf Turf Bowl. Getting extremely pissed.

Just got it finally. Persistence pays off.

[Snipe]

I don't have my TimeWarner Myservices username and password.

[Kahns Krazy]

my espn3 stream is terrible

[coasterville95]

Espn3 is unwatchable. It's Byron and Joe for me.

Not that it's a bad thing.

[principal]

I'm in Cincinnati. If I head to the nearest BW3 are they going to be able to get the game?

[BlueGuy]

I just gave up on internet feeds... Just dialed up my I heart radio app for the 700wlw feed. This sucks.

[Snipe]

I love Joe and B

[Kahns Krazy]

my video feed got better from espn3

[Kahns Krazy]

After struggling with the laptop, fired up the AppleTV. There's an espn app and I'm now streaming a high def feed. It's just a little choppy, but not a bad picture at all. Now what the picture is of might leave a little to be desired.

[Kahns Krazy]

7 point run since I switched over. I'm staying on this thread.

[Fireball]

I've got it on Firstrowsports, so I'm good now. F ESPN and CSS and the crappy blockouts.

[BlueGuy]

I've got it on Firstrowsports, so I'm good now. F ESPN and CSS and the crappy blockouts.

Fuck them all!


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[bjf123]

I'm supposed to be able to get ESPN3 on CinBell Fioptics, but I can't seem to find a way to log in.


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[Masterofreality]

CSSBA was blacked out, by the Evil Conspiracy of ESPN full court, but I did see it on ESPN 3 so I guess it's a wash.

[Kahns Krazy]

7 point run since I switched over. I'm staying on this thread.

I give me all the credit in this comeback.

[Masterofreality]

I give me all the credit by me calling for the press on Live Chat with 15 minutes to play. We out scored Bama by 13 after that.

[Snipe]

That run was all Khans

[waggy]

The comeback started when Mike Graham kissed each gun.

[Kahns Krazy]

I give me all the credit by me calling for the press on Live Chat with 15 minutes to play. We out scored Bama by 13 after that.

I already gave me all the credit. The credit was gone. You can't give you the credit after I already gave it all to me. All. Not "I give me most of the credit and leave some around for MOR". Sheesh.

[paulxu]

You guys are toast. The credit for this one goes to Blobfan. Mind your manners.