Comcast pushing for deal.

by walkoff41 on Sep 1, 2008 11:15 AM PDT

As most

As most of you know, I've been very outspoken

in my criticism of this gigantic cable company. As a

30 + year Blazermaniac living in Medford, few things

over the years have taken priority over the Blazer TV schedule,

outside of the Blazer express to 6-12 home games yearly.

The 06-07 was fantastic, as I subscribed to NBA

League Pass and watched 75 + Blazer games.

With the new season looming and the blackout still in place,

I was suprised when I recieved a message from Comcast

Sports NW. They were inquiring about billboard space

in the Southern Oregon area, for the purpose of

featuring the Blazers & Ducks in an advertising campaign.

When I returned the call, the represenative explained that

they wanted satellite & cable customers to " Ask your sattelite

or cable company to add Comcast Sports NW to the channel

lineup".

Being that Charter Communications is our only available

cable company, I believe we may be able to use this opportunity

to push them to add CSNW in a special sports tier. I don't care

what the cost; BRING BACK OUR BLAZERS ! Now is the time

to increase the pressure. I found BE in the fall of 2006 and

I know my fellow Blazermaniacs from the "Edge" will help us

in our mission. Call list follows.

Chuck Cushman-"Blazer Fan Action Coalition- (360) 687-2505

Don Brissler -"Bring our Blazers back" - (360) 687-8125

Sen. Gordon Smith - (202) 224-3753 - (202) 228-3997 - Fax

Sen Ron Wyden - (202) 224-5244 - (202) 228-2717 - Fax

Congressman Greg Walden - (202) 225-6730 - (202) 225-5774 - Fax

Congressman Peter DeFazio - (202) 225-6416 - (202) 225-0032 - Fax

Congresswoman Darlene Hooley - (202) 225-5711 - (202) 225-5699 - Fax

FCC - Chairman Kevin Martin (Sactown?) (202) 418-1000- Kevin.martin@fcc.gov

Commissioner Jonathon Adelstein - (202) 418-2300 - jonathon.adelstein@fcc.gov

Commissioner Micheal Copps - (202) 418-2000 - Micheal.copps@fcc.gov

Commissioner Robert McDowell - (202) 418-2200 - Robert.mcdowell@fcc.gov

Charter Communications - 1-800-936-1479 - DIRECTV - (888) 866-3008

Dish Network - (800) 200-2043 - Comcast Sports NW -(800) 870-0465

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How does this play

For sattelite customers out side the cable areas

by southern oregon on Sep 1, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions

     DirecTV, Dish network and Charter Communications all
have to make their own deals. When one of these does a
deal, I think the others will soon follow. I had DirecTV, but
cancelled last year when the blackout was known.
     The FCC could ask the parties to go to arbitration.
That’s our best chance.
     Thanks to all the Blazermaniacs willing to help !

It's GO time !

by walkoff41 on Sep 1, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

I have comcast

but i will call because i believe all of Oregon and now all of Washington should have the opportunity to watch the Trailblazers.

by 1spike62 on Sep 1, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions

Link Below to find if CSNW is Available or Request it from your provider

CSNW Enter Your Zip Code & Provider

"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave

by BlueBooYay on Sep 1, 2008 12:07 PM PDT reply actions

Good post, man.

Good looking out, and thanks for the info.

by Harper 4 Heisman on Sep 1, 2008 12:30 PM PDT reply actions

Called them all for the people of Blazersedge

Chuck Cushman-"Blazer Fan Action Coalition- (360) 687-2505 Nice guy

Don Brissler -“Bring our Blazers back” – (360) 687-8125 His wife said he will be back tonight

Sen. Gordon Smith – (202) 224-3753 – (202) 228-3997 – Fax Left Message

Sen Ron Wyden – (202) 224-5244 – (202) 228-2717 – Fax Left Message

Congressman Greg Walden – (202) 225-6730 – (202) 225-5774 – Fax no answering machine

Congressman Peter DeFazio – (202) 225-6416 – (202) 225-0032 – Fax Left Message

Congresswoman Darlene Hooley – (202) 225-5711 – (202) 225-5699 – Fax Left Message

FCC – Chairman Kevin Martin (Sactown?) (202) 418-1000- Kevin.martin@fcc.gov Be Quick short tape

Commissioner Jonathon Adelstein – (202) 418-2300 – jonathon.adelstein@fcc.gov press #4Left Message

Commissioner Micheal Copps – (202) 418-2000 – Micheal.copps@fcc.gov press #4Left Message

Commissioner Robert McDowell – (202) 418-2200 – Robert.mcdowell@fcc.gov Left Message

Charter Communications – 1-800-936-1479 press 1 you talk to someone live

DIRECTV – (888) 866-3008 Crysta said they have it in their sports package

Dish Network – (800) 200-2043 long time on hold to talk to someone 15 min Steve in sales clueless

Comcast Sports NW -(800) 870-0465 tape said to call 1-800-226-2278 no one home

by 1spike62 on Sep 1, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions

Is "Steve" workin' outta Pakistan?

Does he even know who the PTB are?

"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave

by BlueBooYay on Sep 1, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions

What Crysta of DirecTV did not understand...

is that Comcast SportsNet has several regional broadcasts and Comcast SportNet Northwest is not yet one of the ones they are carrying. Be very specific when talking to these people. Emphasize Northwest.

LMA>LA!
LMA's reign as "LaMonster of the Low Post" has just begun!

by LaMarvelous on Sep 1, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions

I've had that convo also

I was all like, maybe you don’t understand, like, we want the NW version. And they were all like, Ok.

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Sep 2, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions

please, PLEASE get CSNNW on dish before this season

by dsx460 on Sep 2, 2008 12:46 AM PDT reply actions

The demands of Comcast are completely unreasonable

as they want $2 per subscriber from 95% of the subscribers. That is ESPN money. My local cable company is not even talking to Comcast. DISH and DIRECTV might be but really don’t care to see the Comcast group get more powerful.

This is a Blazer failure and a Comcast failure. The Blazers are directly at fault for not limiting the amount that Comcast can demand.

Data came from Sales Manager, Bend Broadband.

Aldridge said. "We feel like we can beat any team. We feel like we can beat the Spurs, Suns, Lakers, Mavericks, whoever any night right now, and we'll still be here when those teams get old and their guys retire. We're going to be here for a long time."

by lee3022 on Sep 2, 2008 2:03 AM PDT reply actions

I've heard it also

Comcast and kiss my pinky ring. I cancelled my broadband from them last year……when I told the comcast rep why, she laughed and told me that a deal would be done next season (this was the beginning of last season).

I wish I had her name, I’d call her back and ask when……

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Sep 2, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions