mauiguy90 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I'm a fan of college basketball(American). Right now, I'm watching a game between the #3 ranked Memphis Tigers and UConn(Connecticut). Its not on the monthly schedule but I'm hoping there is more of this to come. If UBC could get two games on ESPN per week with ACC, the Big East, SEC, Pac10 and/or other major conferences, it would be fantastic. Actually, I'd be happy if they would telecast a couple games a week during the NCAA tournament, or March Madness, as it is better known. I'm going to draft a letter to UBC and I hope others interested in watching NCAA basketball are willing to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhut Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I'm a fan of college basketball(American). Right now, I'm watching a game between the #3 ranked Memphis Tigers and UConn(Connecticut). Its not on the monthly schedule but I'm hoping there is more of this to come. If UBC could get two games on ESPN per week with ACC, the Big East, SEC, Pac10 and/or other major conferences, it would be fantastic. Actually, I'd be happy if they would telecast a couple games a week during the NCAA tournament, or March Madness, as it is better known. I'm going to draft a letter to UBC and I hope others interested in watching NCAA basketball are willing to do the same. maybe, but i doubt it's gonna happen...everything here is soccer (which drives me crazy after awhile since it's like a water torture with soccer being on 5 channels at once with no american sports of any type unless you like NY Yankee baseball or extrememly limited NFL)...your best bet is to have one of your friends or familiy members set up a slingbox in the states for you (you could buy it via ebay and have it shipped directly there)...your only cost will be the initial cost of the slingbox...have it hooked up to basic cable at their house and you're set...i have 3 of them set up in the US and all work well good luck -te Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauiguy90 Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 I've forwarded the following letter to UBC([email protected]). I encourage anyone who loves NCAA basketball and wants to see increased coverage of collegiate basketball to write to UBC. It is very possible that such letters will make no difference in their coverage. However, if you don't ask, nothing will change... (In Hawaii we would say, "No ask, no get..." ) To: Kantima Kunjara, Director for Communications Chulathai Salidupta, Senior Manager for Programming Dear Sirs: I am writing this letter to encourage TrueVisions to provide increased coverage of NCAA Basketball games from ESPN. As one of many American viewers who enjoy collegiate basketball, I did enjoy watching the #3 ranked Memphis Tigers game against the University of Connecticut, which True Visions broadcasted this weekend. It was a terrific game and I look forward to seeing many more. I am not sure that your company realizes how popular collegiate basketball is in the United States. The NCAA basketball tournament, which showcases the top collegiate basketball teams, is one of the top sports shows in the U.S. It is much more popular than NBA basketball, which TrueVisions tends to showcase. If you check with your contacts at ESPN, am sure that they can confirm this. NCAA basketball is exciting because the teams tend to play each other, once or maybe twice during the whole season. Possibly because of this, the level of intensity of the games tends to be much higher than a typical NBA games. Players dive for balls, run till they drop, scream in exaltation and cry in desperation during these sometimes once in a lifetime encounters. The players rarely have household names. Most will never make it to the professional level but for one game, play their hearts out for the glory of their teams. It is competition at its best, with no money involved, just pure desire. The teams come from the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Big East, the Southeastern Conference, the Big Ten, Pac10 and many more. The team names, Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke, UCLA, Georgetown, Florida and more. The tradition goes back to the roots of basketball. The legendary coaches like Adolf Rupp and John Wooden are rooted in NCAA basketball. If you love basketball, you love NCAA basketball. If you've watched the NCAA tournament or "March Madness" as it is better known, you will be hooked forever. I realize that there is a lot of competition for time on your sports channels. However, be assured that your American viewing audience will be most appreciate to see their favorite NCAA team on UBC. You will make many fans of basketball happy that they have UBC service, especially if UBC covers the NCAA tournament, as well as weekly games. Thank you for your kind attention to my email. I patiently await your response. Sincerely, Member of thaivisa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaigreg Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 This week, Tuesday thru Thursday, ESPN is televising 9 Maui Invitational basketball games. The following week they will be showing the ACC/Big 10 Tournament. Hope this is a sign that we'll be seeing more college BB this season. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauiguy90 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 This week, Tuesday thru Thursday, ESPN is televising 9 Maui Invitational basketball games. The following week they will be showing the ACC/Big 10 Tournament. Hope this is a sign that we'll be seeing more college BB this season.Greg That's great! Wasn't aware of that and will check the schedule! Thanks Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauiguy90 Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 (edited) What a great game between #7 Duke & #9 Pitt today on ESPN. If you didn't catch it live, watch the replay. Its a game worth watching again, March Madness in December. I won't say who won but its a gotta watch game! Edited December 21, 2007 by mauiguy90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 FWIW you can check schedules on the UBC website. I download the monthly schedule, which doesn't detail the opponents but does give at least a conference listing. Example UBC Chanel : ESPN Date : 21/12/2007 Start time Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Planet Speed 00:30 Tiger Football Up Close 01:00 Velocitv - Drive Thru South Africa 01:30 Sportscenter Asia 02:00 Dubai Ladies Masters 2007 05:00 Velocitv - Drive Thru South Africa 05:30 Sportscenter Asia 06:00 Planet Speed 06:30 Winter X Games Ten Classix: Slammed/Stomped 06:59 Sportscenter Update 07:00 Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball 09:00 San Diego County Poinsettia Bowl 2007 12:30 Sportscenter Update 12:31 Planet Speed 13:00 Sportscenter Update 13:01 Champions League Extra 15:00 Sportscenter Update 15:01 Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball 17:00 Football Asia (Espn) 17:30 Planet Speed 18:00 Sportscenter Asia 18:30 Sportscenter Asia 19:00 Football Forecast 19:30 Tiger Football Up Close 20:00 First Edition 20:30 Sportscenter Asia 21:00 Sportscenter Asia 21:30 Call The Shots 23:30 Sportscenter Asia UBC Chanel : ESPN Date : 22/12/2007 Start time Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Football Forecast 00:30 First Edition 01:00 Sportscenter Asia 01:30 Sportscenter Asia 02:00 San Diego County Poinsettia Bowl 2007 05:00 Sportscenter Asia 05:30 Sportscenter Asia 06:00 First Edition 06:30 Nba Action 07:00 Nba Basketball 09:30 Winter X-Games 11 - Day 1 11:00 Sportscenter Week In Review 11:30 Football Focus With John Dykes 12:30 Football Forecast 13:00 First Edition 13:30 Nba Action 14:00 Nba Basketball 16:30 Uefa Champions League Magazine Show 2007/08 17:00 Football Forecast 17:30 Dubai Ladies Masters Highlights 18:25 Sportscenter Weekend 18:30 Sportscenter Week In Review 19:00 San Diego County Poinsettia Bowl 2007 22:00 Sportscenter Week In Review 22:30 New Orleans Bowl 2007 UBC Chanel : ESPN Date : 23/12/2007 Start time Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 01:30 Great Fights Of The Late 50'S 02:30 Sportscenter Week In Review 03:00 Sportscenter Weekend 03:05 Football Asia (Espn) 03:30 Planet Speed 04:00 Sportscenter Week In Review 04:30 New Mexico Bowl 2007 08:00 Las Vegas Bowl 2007 11:30 Sportscenter: The Field Report 12:00 U.S. Open Golf Championship 13:00 U.S. Open Golf Championship 14:00 Rewind : U.S. Open Golf Championship 15:00 Rewind : U.S. Open Golf Championship 16:00 Lexus Cup 2007 17:00 Football Asia (Espn) 17:25 Sportscenter Weekend 17:30 Sportscenter: The Field Report 18:00 New Mexico Bowl 2007 21:00 Sportscenter: The Field Report 21:30 Las Vegas Bowl 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimjim Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Three years ago on UBC, they were showing a game from the ACC tournament two weeks after the national championship game ended, and they ended up showing no national tournament games. Funny but true. I don't know if things will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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