New cable model could be a big blow to ESPN

[Liquid]

They have all the game rights

They are fine. Even though they over paid for the NBA and CFB playoffs and MNF

That's the problem, with their current business model they will always "overpay" to get what they want with a diminishing base that still wants to consume TV content this way.

Nah, this isn't going to work. I'll pay for the NBA/MLB and watch WHATEVER game I want. Blackouts be damned, as slow as MLB was to accept online platforms like YouTube they are showing how to get it done with their MLB.TV package. That shyt has been on point for 15 years already and can't imagine ever going through a season without it tbh.

They even have the option to bypass blackouts now breh, the traditional cable model has been holding on for dear life to try and squeeze every last dollar they can.

 

[Tony D'Amato]

Only females/lesbians would get that package. And they gonna want wnba highlights they damn self.

 

[Randoug]

The main reason people take cable packages is for sports...remove sports and no one will be opting for cable since there is hulu, HBO GO, Netflix and Amazon Prime for streaming TV shows

 

[duckbutta]

It's almost over...

@Big Boss

 

[Ain't That Something]

Low-key NBA and basketball salaries bout to take a massive hit with this shyt.

 

[Prodyson]

The main reason people take cable packages is for sports...remove sports and no one will be opting for cable since there is hulu, HBO GO, Netflix and Amazon Prime for streaming TV shows

Right... that's the only reason I haven't gone completely to streaming services. I need reliability for sports viewing.

 

[PortCityProphet]

Espn gonna have to sell their Web service separately. Don't know what the price would be but that's the only solution for them to stay afloat. But watchespn is so trash. Hate it.

 

[FloorGeneral]

Everything's going online so they can increase the price of going over your cap. These companies are not slick

Yup ...Cord cutting is ultimately a zero sum game... The cable companies are all mostly internet providers too... Independent content providers may take a hit, but big Telecom will be fine... Consumers will end up not really saving shyt

Yes indeed, and it's funny that most ppl don't even realize it. It's why the ppl that are pushing for 'digital only' is so confusing to me. How are you not seeing the fact that these companies WILL get their money one way or another. They're slow, but they always come around in the end, and we'll always pay the price.

 

[DetroitEWarren]

@smitty22

Dawg, how the hell do u be making them smileys bro

 

[malbaker86]

ESPN will be fine, although Michelle Beadle will probably be calling College Football games soon

Replacing Corso

 

[Killah Ray]

Just like cell phone companies said fukk it and started doing unlimited talk and text like it was nothing, and jacked up data prices...

The cable companies are gonna do the same thing as the money is in being an ISP because no matter what kinda cord cutting you can't go without the internet.

 

[Liquid]

Low-key NBA and basketball salaries bout to take a massive hit with this shyt.

Nah, it won't. The NBA gets their NBA League Pass service up to standard and they will make more getting that direct money from the hardcore fans.

 

[smitty22]

@smitty22

Dawg, how the hell do u be making them smileys bro

@3Rivers the gawd

 

[malbaker86]

Just like cell phone companies said fukk it and started doing unlimited talk and text like it was nothing, and jacked up data prices...

The cable companies are gonna do the same thing as the money is in being an ISP because no matter what kinda cord cutting you can't go without the internet.

Yep. Comcast in Jax w/only the highest residential speed internet (no cable or/and phone bundle) after promo is $75 before $10 modem rental fee amd taxes

 

[Easy-E]

The prospect of cable companies proceeding without sports must put a scare into ESPN and every other sports channel. Sports networks have benefitted from the cable bundle as much as anyone, reaping huge subscriber fees from viewers who’ve never watched a football game in their lives. A package that allows non-sports fans to bypass ESPN et al. would be a big blow.

Dan Lebatard said that's where a lot of ESPN money is coming from

It's the chickens coming home, IMO