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I guess I just disagree either is the "lesser of". Disney/ESPN is almost certainly the most valuable 'bundled' property on the YTTV platform considering other streamers (NFLX, Max, etc.) now completely dominate TV and movies. I would say over 80% of our family usage of YTTV is live sports or ABC (which we watch for local news, etc.). My kids watch almost all their shows on other services. My wife watches a handful of Bravo. We might watch cable news a handful of times per year if a big event. That's really it. Google offering a $20 credit for Disney IMO flat out proves it was previously significantly mispriced. It wouldn't surprise me if Disney is taking the position that YTTV should be paying Disney a premium over what their direct subscription would cost as a way to get others to pay for all the other shit on YTTV that nobody watches and they are probably correct.
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LOL. Let's not pretend Google is innocent here. Both just trying to maximize their respective profits. I'm old enough to remember when it was the same song and dance with Fox leading up to the OSU game in August (although they resolved it at the last minute). The reality is that in the streaming era live sports are, by far, the most valuable inventory as they still demand a premium for advertising. The cost for those rights are only going up. Hell Disney probably underpaid for SEC broadcast rights looking at ratings this year (when people thought they probably overpaid in 2000). It's just a completely different market than 20 years ago when live sports didn't hold near the value they do now.
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I mean that doesn't take into account increased non-YTTV revenue for people that have switched services until this is resolved (raises hand).
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The Dallas Stars 2025-2026 Season Thread: We can haz cup?
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
The Winter Classic was awesome but we also got pretty damn lucky with the weather so I'm not surprised the NHL wanted to take the elements somewhat off the table for a late February game (unless of course there is an ice storm and nobody can get to Arlington). It won't be near as cool as the Winter Classic was but I'll almost certainly attend. Interesting game tonight. Stars an absolute mash unit potentially running 11/7 + Otter on Paternity leave and Oil is on back end of a road B2B after losing last night @ STL. -
Well yeah, I agree. But if we do end up losing the UGA, the season isn't really "over" which will probably be the initial reaction if that were to happen. UGA is definitely beatable. Hopefully we can get somewhat healthy with the bye.
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Everyone (national media in particular) assuming at this point Texas has to win out in order to make the playoff and, yeah, may not be the case. I think a 9-3 Texas team will have a really strong argument. Particularly if OSU wins out. Because if it does come down to Texas and a 2 loss Big 12 team that didn't schedule anyone out of conference, why in the world are teams scheduling tough OOC (which the networks desperately need to happen). Obviously a lot of it will depend how other games shake out (and how strong the OU and Vandy wins hold up). We actually need Vandy to only win 2 of their next 3 particularly after the ref manufactured comeback.
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Arch played his ass off today. Fantastic game.
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We need to get healthy in the Secondary. Taaffe covers up a lot of the mistakes today. But I was never a fan of the Akina hire and nothing I've seen this season makes me think I was wrong.
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When my client from Atlanta that is a Georgia Tech fan that has no rooting interest in the game sends me 5 text messages regarding the awful officiating in the 2nd half you know it's bad.
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That's got to be a top 5 worst officiated Texas game I've seen. Worst in a long time. What a fucking disgrace that was.
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He just mishit that kick in the Cotton Bowl. He has the leg for 58 but certainly not a high percentage play + increased block risk. Not an easy decision as it's a disaster if it gets blocked.
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Really missing Taaffe today
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Surly Usual Suspect Game Thread and/or Arch thread commentary/analysis prediction for post-game tomorrow: Caldwell Starts, Loses: Fuck Sark. Please leave for the NFL. Too much of a pussy to play a healthy Manning because of Woke optics and it cost us the season. Caldwell Starts, Wins: Caldwell Should Starts! Sark is such a fucking moron. We would clearly be a 1 loss top 5 team if he hadn't promised Manning the starting job and played the best available after OSU. Manning Starts, gets re-injured: Sark should be fired FOR CAUSE immediately for playing a clearly concussed player. No buyout. Get the lawyers on it. Manning Starts, Loses: Sark is a moron. Playing a clearly injured Manning cost us the season. Please leave for the NFL. Manning Starts, Wins: Half of Surly finds 10 different things to bitch about and are miserable in victory regardless. Half of Surly is convinced we don't lose another game until Fall 2027 (at the earliest).
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I didn't even know what f'n Disney bundle we have. Apparently the subscription is "Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Legacy". I can go to "Live"in my Disney App now and watch ABC News. But if I go to "Upcoming" I don't see Texas/Vandy. Would I need to change to the "ESPN Unlimited" bundle? Is that right?
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So I need all the major networks/sports channels, bravo for wife, and would prefer to have locals for news. Eventually will need TNT/TBS for NCAA tourney/NHL playoffs assuming they still have those rights. Anyone know best current options.
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