FOXSports.com and RealNetworks Host Non-Televised BIG 12 Football Games Online Live
Reprinted from a RealNetworks press release:
On August 31, Big 12 fans can watch Texas A&M battle University of Louisiana-Lafayette or the University of Nebraska confront Troy State, even though the both games will not be aired on TV. FOXSports.com on Lycos, RealNetworks and the Big 12 Conference are teaming up to bring college football fans a series of exclusive, live video webcast only games.
FOXSports.com and RealNetworks will host the series of webcasted games that will also include the September 7th match up between Kansas State and University of Louisiana-Monroe and Utah State vs. Nebraska. In addition to the exclusive games, subscribers to RealOne SuperPass will receive the “Big 12 Complete Package” - selected live streaming games, plus weekly highlights, Big 12 showcase features, and exclusive Big 12 news and coverage that fans can’t get anywhere else.
“We are very excited to offer fans access to these games and Big 12 news and information as an added bonus to Fox Sports Net’s coverage of the Big 12,“ said Ross Levinsohn, SVP and General Manager of FOXSports.com. “Our hope is that alumni, students and fans who may not be able to get to the games or who live too far to travel will now feel like they are in the middle of their most important games.”
Big 12 Conference Commissioner Kevin Weiberg said, “We continue to look for new and innovative ways to add exposure for Big 12 Conference teams. By partnering with Fox Sports and its Internet venture with Lycos and RealNetworks we believe we can enhance the amount of video streaming we are able to do over the Internet. It also allows us to reach a broader audience with our magazine show, Big 12 Showcase, and can eventually be a source of exposure for many of our Big 12 Olympic sports programs. We appreciate the opportunity to continue to develop our partnership with Fox Sports.”
“We are excited to offer fans and RealOne SuperPass subscribers these BIG 12 games and the added content from FOXSports.com. The Big 12 games are a great addition to the extensive sports programming already found in RealOne SuperPass,” stated Scott Ehrlich, Vice President, Media Acquisition and Distribution, RealNetworks, Inc.
This exclusive programming is available to consumers through either a standalone purchase of the game from FoxSports.com or as part of the FOXSports.com content within RealNetworks’ RealOne SuperPass. SuperPass is the fastest growing Internet paid rich media subscription service in history, and the single source for consumers to discover, play and manage their sports programming, as well as their entertainment and news programming.
As part of the BIG 12 programming, FOXSports.com will host a series of live video webcasts of top college football games this season including University of Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Texas A&M and Troy State vs. Nebraska on August 31 and University of Louisiana-Monroe vs. Kansas State on September 7. Subscribers to RealOne SuperPass will get access to live streaming video of Big 12 games, plus¯ a weekly highlight package, features, and exclusive news and coverage on their favorite teams.
Pricing and Availability
To get the entire Big 12 Complete Package, fans can subscribe to RealOne SuperPass at http://www.real.com/partners/foxsports/big12/index.html. Normally priced at $9.95 per month, RealOne is being offered to Big XII fans who want to see all the games at a price of $24.85 for three months, a $5.00 savings off the regular monthly price. RealOne SuperPass also gives consumers access to some of the web’s best programming from, NASCAR.com, MLB.com, CNN, Wall Street Journal, E! Networks, and ABCNEWS.com. Or, college football fans can purchase the games a la carte for $9.95 per game.