yes snazzy, we get it. We get that you are a fair weather fan...you can only root for a team that has won a super bowl or championship. What a joke.

Yes snazzy, we get it. You like NFL, we like Badger sports. NFL Network and BTN are the same channel just with different groups they aim to please. We all pay for all the channels we don't watch so why complain about this one any more than the rest.

Snazzy there are a bunch of TV stations on cable and dish that I don't watch (Oxygen channel,Home shopping network, Food network, Soap network,BET, etc.) I just don't watch them I still have to pay for them. Just turn the channel. The Packers don't even play a game on the NFL network this year. When the Packers do play on the NFL network then I take full advantage and go to the local watering hole with some buddies and watch the game or go to a friends house and make it an event. It's really not that devastating. ESPN lets me keep tabs on other teams just as much as I need to know sometimes more than I want to know. I really don't think what the NFL network is offering to charter is worth it. They want the NFL network on the basic package and charter wants it in their sports tier package (which makes sense) Have the people that want to watch sports pay for that not all charter customers should have to pay for that. The big ten network is all sports not just football. So, it's a much better choice to bring in the BTN instead of just a football channel at the present time. If the NFL wasn't asking so much I would guess we would have the NFL network in place. Whine to the NFL network not charter.

BTW: I don't watch Badger Football but I am pasted to the TV every Sunday for the NFL. I'm still excited to be able to get the BTN.

* are more sports
NOT is more sports. My bad.

My point was that some people like other sports than just football and like to watch the Badgers play more than just football. For example BASKETBALL or HOCKEY. Oh my snazzy there is more sports in the world than football. I think BTN has more to offer because you can watch different sports. I didn't say it was better or worse than the NFL network, I would just personally rather be able to watch more than just NFL.

Snazzy - you are an idiot. The Packers are already part of your basic cable package which carries the network stations that televise the games... except for maybe one game a year. Very few Badger games are now televised on network television. Only offering BTN makes complete business sense. Great move Charter. If you really need to see the Dolphins play the 49ers in the inept bowl or watch in-depth specials about Pac Man making it rain or Vick killing dogs, get a dish.

Comparing winning a NCAA National Title to winning a NFL Superbowl is really ignorant. About 30 teams compete for an NFL title while hundreds of teams compete for the collegiate national championship every year.

I no longer have any charter services. Never again. Dish network is awesome...for a cheaper price...

You know the Big Ten Network is going to carry more than just football so to some people it's more valuable than the NFL network.

Charter sucks. All around. Fail. End of story.

I see this blog went right down the toilet. If your a buckeye fan guess what the big ten network will have them on too!!!

Wake up snazzy! The pack has ONE superbowl championship in 40 years - that sure is a successful powerhouse in which your world revolves around. Scary.

Snazzy, I'm so over your slamming on the Badgers. We know you don't want the Big Ten Network. Simple solution, don't watch it. Me, I choose to watch my team play, just as you will choose to watch your team in the NFL play. Done and done.

LOL @ Drakkenrahl! I'm with ya buddy ;)

Well I sure hope they improve there service. im tired of losing my phone and cable all the time. Ill be glad when AT&T is in our area,,,,,

The big ten network isn't just football either it will carry all the big ten sports. The NFL network is just that the NFL. The big ten network is for a SPORTS fan not just a FOOTBALL fan.

I'm pretty happy about getting the Big 10 Network - although my wife may not be as pleased. Up until now when a game was on the network I would just listen on the radio and do some outside work. Now I can flop in front of the tube.

This network was far more important to me than the NFL network. Big10 carries lots of live events - not just recaps, reruns and talking heads. NFL has, what, 6 games per year???

My location has obstructions to the south, so satellite is not an option. This is great news for me.

Spanky: Thanks for the great news regarding the Jets games being on WISC-TV. I got so excited when I read your posting that I leaped out of my chair and did a little dance. YESSS!!!!! (And, yes, I am still a Packer fan.)

And we need this why??

Big Ten Network - Big deal (Yuck!)

NFL Network next please.
Thank you for the Big 10 network..GO BLUE!!!!!!*ducks*

SNAZZY: You need help! Call someone soon!

snazzy, besides being an idiot about college sports, it sounds like you are probably a FIB anyway. So, go stick to watching your little tennis matches and leave the badger cheering for the real sport fans.

I can’t see getting too spun up about not having the NFL Network. How many times every year do they carry your favourite team? When they do, there’s an easy solution. Head to your neighbourhood bar (or travel a little further if they don’t have a wide-screen set) and enjoy the game with a bunch of other Charter customers. NFLN has the Bears once this year, but no worries, look for me at Hooters that Thursday night. Hot wings and football, yummy!

I'd much rather watch college ball, where they play with their heart and soul, than pro, who plays for a paycheck.

I have a dish and it also goes out everytime it rains hard. I prefer cable, but the horrible customer services is keeping me from coming back.

Gee. are you reading into the article, I don't see anywhere that is says that the cable rates are going to go up just because there are going to offer the BTN??

When did it rain 9 times this month? I have a dish and it only goes out in a really heavy rain.

I have satellite and I hate it. I got it last year when charter was refusing to get the BTN and the NFL network. Every time it rains I loose channels. Only when it rains not if it snows out. I had it go out 9 times this month already. Even a sprinkle and it's done. For being cheaper it's really not. And try talking to someone when you have a problem. They are hard to understand with heavy accents that's when you actually get a person that is. Once my contract is up I'm going back to cable.

Maybe they will include the NFL network.

Holy crap chem_6... talk about some animosity towards the pack! GEEZ But you're right, Charter sucks half of the danged time, I vote for satellite... now if only I could get my landlord to spring for allowing me to have one!

Want to know whats on tv go to: http://www.tvguide.com/

Wow, snazzy, I'm almost a little offended. Maybe you're forgetting that the University of Wisconsin is some of our Alma Mater's, and we have a lot of pride in our teams. And lucky to get a bowl game? There are a lot of great players returning this year. Wisconsin is pre-season ranked #13 in the Nation, according to Sports Illustrated. So where are you getting your information?
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And as far as paying for it? Read this article: http://www.madison.com/tct/news/stories/.... It says that the Big Ten Network is only requesting $1.10 per subscriber. I highly doubt the price increase will be more than a couple dollars.
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Oh, and keep complaining to Charter to get the NFL network, even though the Packers don't have a game on it this season. Get enough people to complain like they did for the BTN and maybe you'll be successful as well.

Do like I did, got rid of cable and went to a dish. I don't have any problems watching what I want and for a lot less money.

Snazzy_ What rock have you been under, "The Badgers stink"???..ok you must not have been in the real world for a while....as for the BTN and NFL Network.. satallite is the answer,, I can watch all the football I want (from NFL to d-3 football) now stop your whining.. it seems to me that more "Badger fans" spoke louder than some pathetic Pro football fans... if that is the case,,, Let US WHINE

Looks like WISC in Madison is going to carry all the Jets games!!! Which will be nice thank goodness for picture in picture.

FYI: The TV Guide Channel decided to drop having a program grid on the bottome 1/3 of the page, so no one is missing out on anything. Now it is entirely infomercials, entertainment programs and re-runs.

If you have digital cable, which you're going to need by February anyway, you have the guide on the receiver, which is a lot more convenient. So unless you really really like the programming on the TV guide channel, it shouldn't be too big of an issue.

BUT YET THEY TAKE OUR TV GUIDE CHANNEL AWAY THAT DOES NOT EVEN MAKE SENSE. YOU HAVE TO GO TO NEXT TIER NOW TO SEE WHAT IS ON TV