1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Are the Rockets blacked out on League pass in Austin tonight?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DaDakota, Dec 3, 2002.

Tags:
  1. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 1999
    Messages:
    124,049
    Likes Received:
    32,954
    Thread title says it all.

    DaDakota
     
    #1 DaDakota, Dec 3, 2002
  2. don grahamleone

    don grahamleone Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2001
    Messages:
    23,376
    Likes Received:
    33,525
    There is always radio.
     
    #2 don grahamleone, Dec 3, 2002
  3. RocDreamer

    RocDreamer Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2002
    Messages:
    639
    Likes Received:
    2
    I was going to ask the same question. I am assuming that they are:mad:
     
    #3 RocDreamer, Dec 3, 2002
  4. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2001
    Messages:
    20,716
    Likes Received:
    6,945
    not once have i seen bill and calvin this season, now i cant even see the rockets play?

    :mad:
     
    #4 smoothie, Dec 3, 2002
  5. RocDreamer

    RocDreamer Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2002
    Messages:
    639
    Likes Received:
    2
    Fox Sports SW should pick up all Spurs games when they play the Rockets. That way we would not miss the game.
     
    #5 RocDreamer, Dec 3, 2002
  6. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2002
    Messages:
    56,811
    Likes Received:
    39,118
    According to my Austin RoadRunner TV listings, Rockets/Spurs is on TimeWarner Digital channel 914 - it's NBA4.

    Hope that's accurate.
     
    #6 Deckard, Dec 3, 2002
  7. JBIIRockets

    JBIIRockets Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2001
    Messages:
    6,358
    Likes Received:
    48
    Every Spurs game on League Pass is blacked out.
     
    #7 JBIIRockets, Dec 3, 2002
  8. GATER

    GATER Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2000
    Messages:
    8,325
    Likes Received:
    78
    While this statement is true, there have always been alternatives in the past (ESPN, FSSW, WB54). I have never missed a Rockets/Spurs game in 3 years with League Pass on DirecTV. TW cable may be different.
     
    #8 GATER, Dec 3, 2002
  9. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 1999
    Messages:
    124,049
    Likes Received:
    32,954
    Austin is considered Spurs territory and they do black out their HOME games.

    Not sure about away games, or games AT Houston. Probably do as the San Antonio channels have first dibs on the broadcast.

    Some of their games have been on channel 54 FoxSW, but I think we are screwed with tonights game.

    DaDakota
     
    #9 DaDakota, Dec 3, 2002
  10. peleincubus

    peleincubus Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2002
    Messages:
    25,401
    Likes Received:
    13,270
    What radio station would it be on though?
     
    #10 peleincubus, Dec 3, 2002
  11. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 1999
    Messages:
    124,049
    Likes Received:
    32,954
    Just spoke to Time Warner.

    All Spurs game are blacked out here in Austin.

    We are considered a Spurs market, and unless a local station picks up the games, they will not be shown.

    Same thing that our Beaumont breathren are going through.

    DaDakota
     
    #11 DaDakota, Dec 3, 2002
  12. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 1999
    Messages:
    48,946
    Likes Received:
    1,365
    I'm getting it tonight. :D
     
    #12 Rocketman95, Dec 3, 2002
  13. SmeggySmeg

    SmeggySmeg Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 1999
    Messages:
    14,875
    Likes Received:
    119
    even I'm getting tonights game live
     
    #13 SmeggySmeg, Dec 3, 2002
  14. peleincubus

    peleincubus Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2002
    Messages:
    25,401
    Likes Received:
    13,270
    does anyone know what radio station>>
     
    #14 peleincubus, Dec 3, 2002
  15. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2002
    Messages:
    56,811
    Likes Received:
    39,118
    First time I can remember that I haven't been able to see a game on SOMETHING. :mad:

    If it happened before I must have missed it. This is my 3rd. season with League Pass. :mad:

    I HATE SA!! (The Spurs, anyway.)
     
    #15 Deckard, Dec 3, 2002
  16. Smokey

    Smokey Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 1999
    Messages:
    13,241
    Likes Received:
    593
    WOAI 1200 AM
     
    #16 Smokey, Dec 3, 2002
  17. Smokey

    Smokey Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 1999
    Messages:
    13,241
    Likes Received:
    593
    Even though we're in Spurs territory, I don't understand blacking out a game that we have no access to watch over the air. Even with an antenna, we can't receive the SA WB or whoever is covering the game tonight for their market.
     
    #17 Smokey, Dec 3, 2002
  18. Doctor Robert

    Doctor Robert Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 1999
    Messages:
    3,298
    Likes Received:
    839
    Someone mentioned that there is a 150 mile blackout radius. If that is true, it is a losing proposition for the NBA. There is no way that the NBA is losing significant ticket sales outside of a 40-50 mile radius due to television coverage.

    The Austin blackout of Spurs games, and the Beumont blackout of Houston games are both a waste that just deprive fans who have shelled out a lot of money for digital cable and the league pass. The NBA needs to pull its head out.
     
    #18 Doctor Robert, Dec 4, 2002
  19. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 1999
    Messages:
    124,049
    Likes Received:
    32,954
    Doc Robert,

    Who sets the radius? I would not mind so much if I could get the San Antonio home broadcast.

    However, in Austin, I can not pick up their signal, and cable does not offer it.

    DaDakota
     
    #19 DaDakota, Dec 4, 2002
  20. Doctor Robert

    Doctor Robert Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 1999
    Messages:
    3,298
    Likes Received:
    839
    I looked up the old thread about Beaumont. It was TheFreak who said 150 miles, but it sounded like he was only speculating.

    I think the broadcast rules are all set by the NBA and their television licensing. Thanks a lot David Stern.
     
    #20 Doctor Robert, Dec 4, 2002
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now