I hate the SEC network

[Tampa_cat54]

I'm just going to say it.

Every time we play on the SEC Network, I'm relegated to sitting at my desk in the bedroom watching on my computer (thanks only to BWO's incredible live-streams).

The SEC Network isn't even offered by any of the cable company that are available where I live, with the exception of Direct TV which is WAY to expensive.

I could certainly hook my computer up to the TV, but it would just be the same shitty computer quality footage and my wife will just complain the whole time.

Every time we play on the SEC Network, a small piece of me dies.

Just needed to vent about that on a slow friday

 

[rodgerblue]

It would appear to me your frustrations are misdirected. Your agitation should be with your cable providers not with the SEC Network.

 

[ulismyman]

Direct tv is dollar tree compared to Time Warner

 

[CELTICAT]

I got it added to my cable plan for $5 a month, and got the NFL channels, nba tv, fox and cbs sports too. Plus big ten and longhorn network but who cares.

I would think, worst case scenario, you could chromecast or do a direct line to your tv, both of which I've done.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

It would appear to me your frustrations are misdirected. Your agitation should be with your cable providers not with the SEC Network.

Well I called each of my cable providers, and they all said the same thing, which is that the licensing to broadcast the SEC Network in my geographical area was substantially more expensive for their company, so they have declined to pick it up.

My area really only had 3 main providers, Dish, Direct TV and Cox, and I won't do satellite.

 

[CatFanInTheBathtub]

get Directv base package then switch to the package that includes the SEC network on the days you want to do that. they will prorate your bill and its really easy to switch on line between packages takes two seconds

 

[Tampa_cat54]

get Directv base package then switch to the package that includes the SEC network on the days you want to do that. they will prorate your bill and its really easy to switch on line between packages takes two seconds

I don't want to do satellite in my area.

It rains too much and every time it rains, Direct TV loses signal.

All of my neighbors have switched also, it's terrible.

 

[CELTICAT]

My area really only had 3 main providers, Dish, Direct TV and Cox, and I won't do satellite.

I have Cox and added the channel two months ago for $5 extra a month. And the guy on the phone was in Lexington and a UK student. We both said "Go Big Blue" as we ended the call.

 

[Doctor-J]

I couldn't disagree more. I love the SEC network. I was able to see every single basketball game last season in HD, a first for me. I'm not sure why you are resistant to satellite TV. I was skeptical of DirecTV before I switched, but now wouldn't change to anything else.

 

[ThroughBlue]

It sounds like OP has the cox TV provider because that is certainly what she is getting

 

[JWat_]

That's really strange that the SEC network wasn't picked up by your cable company - assuming you still live in Tampa.

Weren't there quite a few UF football games on SEC Network this year? That should have caused a lot of complaints.

 

[Doctor-J]

I don't want to do satellite in my area.

It rains too much and every time it rains, Direct TV loses signal.

All of my neighbors have switched also, it's terrible.

That hasn't been my experience. It takes a huge storm for me to lose signal, the kind where the power and cable might be knocked out too. Once the worst of the storm passes, signal back on.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

That's really strange that the SEC network wasn't picked up by your cable company - assuming you still live in Tampa.

Weren't there quite a few UF football games on SEC Network this year? That should have caused a lot of complaints.

Unfortunately, I do not still live in Tampa

I cry a little bit about that every day.

Tampa has 15 cable providers and they all get every channel and it was cheaper than what I'm paying now and I never lost signal and it was great.

Not anymore.

 

[Deli owl]

Mine was free here in Lexington. On a side note hook your comp to your TV. I have that set up so I don't even miss the games streamed. Still see them on the big screen.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

That hasn't been my experience. It takes a huge storm for me to lose signal, the kind where the power and cable might be knocked out too. Once the worst of the storm passes, signal back on.

Where do you live?

I know my uncle who lives just outside of Danville struggles with the same thing, every time there's even a little bit of rain, he loses signal as well.

 

[rodgerblue]

I don't want to do satellite in my area.

It rains too much and every time it rains, Direct TV loses signal.

All of my neighbors have switched also, it's terrible.

The "every time it rains DirecTV goes out" is a myth.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

Mine was free here in Lexington. On a side note hook your comp to your TV. I have that set up so I don't even miss the games streamed. Still see them on the big screen.

Yeah I've done that before, but all my wife does is complain that it isn't "HD Quality".

And says things like "Why the hell did we buy a big expensive HD TV if we are just going to watch this kind of quality"

*Sigh*

 

[Tampa_cat54]

The "every time it rains DirecTV goes out" is a myth.

Not where I live, I can promise you that.

Literally every single time.

I've been at friends' houses and it will drizzle for 5 minutes, and we'll lose signal for 45.

 

[Feez13]

I've had Directv and have for over a decade. The times I lose signal due to weather have been few and far between.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

I have Directv and have had it since 2004. I have friends who had Comcast, Charter... Time warner. My signal goes out due to weather less than their signals go out for random reasons like work on the line etc....

 

[Tampa_cat54]

I guess it just depends what part of the country you are in.

It also helps when you live in a major city, which I no-longer do.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

Not where I live, I can promise you that.

Literally every single time.

I've been at friends' houses and it will drizzle for 5 minutes, and we'll lose signal for 45.

depends on how you have your dish set up. If there are leaves or trees in the way yeah but if you get a clear signal of the sky and its path the satellites take then rain won't effect it much. Of course if you live near a lot of tree's and don't want to cut them or trim them..... then satellite isn't for you.

 

[caneintally]

Yeah I had Direct Tv for 4 years ( don't anymore ) and the rain thing only happened maybe 2 times and I live In Jax,FL where it rains alot.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

Yeah I had Direct Tv for 4 years ( don't anymore ) and the rain thing only happened maybe 2 times and I live In Jax,FL where it rains alot.

Yeah, like I said, I think it really helps to be in a city, because I had Direct TV for a few years in Tampa and it worked fine.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

Oh and one other factor is when did they get the satellite tv dish installed. The older ones are crap.... the newer ones since 2010 are much better. People don't like paying to have them come out and install newer dish's so people usually just stick with the old ones.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

Oh and one other factor is when did they get the satellite tv dish installed. The older ones are crap.... the newer ones since 2010 are much better. People don't like paying to have them come out and install newer dish's so people usually just stick with the old ones.

I'm not sure, but I would guess older, because I doubt that people here would want to pay to have them re-installed.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

The SEC network though needs more shows. Why the Big 10 or more importantly the SEC hasnt tried a reality TV show is beyond me...... people are suckers for those shows and it would get more viewers.

 

[ace on the river]

Unfortunately, I do not still live in Tampa

I cry a little bit about that every day.

Tampa has 15 cable providers and they all get every channel and it was cheaper than what I'm paying now and I never lost signal and it was great.

Not anymore.

i live in ft myers and there are only 2 or 3 providers

 

[Feez13]

I guess it just depends what part of the country you are in.

It also helps when you live in a major city, which I no-longer do.

7 out of the 10 years I've had Directv were spent in Effingham, IL and Spottsville, KY. I don't think you're on target with your "it helps to be in a big city" theory.

 

[LouievileKat]

SlingTV my friend if you have a device with the app (or hook a PC up to a TV) and good broadband. I don't pay for a regular cable subscription so its a great deal for me.

$25 a month with no commitment (cancel anytime) to get all the ESPN's (including sec network but not SEC ALT) and a rather basic streaming cable service. I have an Xbox One, a Roku 3 and an apple TV.

 

[NavyKat]

Had Directv and hardly ever lost the signal. Even with heavy rain in South Carolina. Have Cox now in Rhode Island and got sports package for $5 a month that includes the SEC network. What's the issue??

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

you can connect the internet to the smart tv's and stream it on the big screen.

 

[poppycat]

NOTE: To all concerned.
You can't get a Lexus for a Ford price..........
Just pay up and get premium..it's worth it.
40 games (BBM, scrimmage, 2 exib games)

55 inch HD, Lazy Boy, cheap popcorn and drink.
Better than a season ticket.
I worked 50+ years to earn this and I won't give it up.

 

[bigbluelou]

That hasn't been my experience. It takes a huge storm for me to lose signal, the kind where the power and cable might be knocked out too. Once the worst of the storm passes, signal back on.

Same here. Only during seriously bad storms do I lose signal, and then only for a few minutes during (as you said) the worst of the storm. A lot has to do with how well your installer does aligning the dish.

 

[Smashcat]

It would appear to me your frustrations are misdirected. Your agitation should be with your cable providers not with the SEC Network.

Yep.

 

[UKWildcats#8]

I love the SEC Network as well. I also think the OP needs to stop being cheap, complaining about the weather, and probably should move back to civilization to solve these issues.

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

I have Directv and have had it since 2004. I have friends who had Comcast, Charter... Time warner. My signal goes out due to weather less than their signals go out for random reasons like work on the line etc....

I've had DirecTV since 2000 and mine goes out all the time during storms.

 

[ymmot31]

OP needs to get rid of that nagging wife, that seems to be where all the trouble stems from. My wife doesn't complain about the picture when I hook the computer to the tv, but then, I chose wisely.

 

[WindyCityWildcat]

SlingTV my friend if you have a device with the app (or hook a PC up to a TV) and good broadband. I don't pay for a regular cable subscription so its a great deal for me.

$25 a month with no commitment (cancel anytime) to get all the ESPN's (including sec network but not SEC ALT) and a rather basic streaming cable service. I have an Xbox One, a Roku 3 and an apple TV.

+1. I ditched my satellite a few years ago and haven't looked back. SlingTV with the sports package and an over the air receiver for the CBS games (or BWO's online streams) and you would be all set. The best part is, there's no contract so you could cancel in the off-season.

Of course, I'm sure you watch things other than UK basketball, and you'd need a decent internet connection, but it's an option to consider.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

I love the SEC Network as well. I also think the OP needs to stop being cheap, complaining about the weather, and probably should move back to civilization to solve these issues.

I'm not being cheap, my cable companies here DO NOT OFFER SEC Network.

Reading comprehension is seriously not very difficult.

And I do live in civilization, I just live in a small college town (Norman, OK)