Cajuns need to be on Sirius Satellite Radio?

[BleedsTabasco]

Does anybody out there know what it takes to get the Cajuns or the Sun Belt Conference to broadcast games on Sirius Satellite radio? I have been enjoying listening to different sporting events since I got my Sirius radio at Christmas. To my knowledge the Sun Belt and therefore the Cajuns are not associated with Sirius even tho the RaginCajun.com website advertises Sirius Radio. When I can't attend the Cajun's baseball games I have to listen to the game on the Internet (which I am thankful for) but it sure would be GREAT to be able to pick up ALL the games on the radio! We live in the pine hills of the Felicianas and are way out of range of Jay Walker. Any ideas or input out there would be greatly appreciated. If LSU and the SEC is on Sirius, then why not LOUISIANA too!?

[Sanchez]

Same boat here, the banner suckered me into subscribing, I came to find out that UL got $40 for me signing up and I got crystal clear radio but no UL games. I don't know what it would take I never got an answer from the athletic office.

[BleedsTabasco]

Same boat here, the banner suckered me into subscribing, I came to find out that UL got $40 for me signing up and I got crystal clear radio but no UL games. I don't know what it would take I never got an answer from the athletic office.

I know it's ALWAYS about the money, but what better way to promote UL and its athletics then to have a far reaching influence on the populous by using today's technology and broadcasting on Satellite radio. Someone with the influence and power with the University and Athletics should really get on board with this!

[BirdofParadise]

I know it's ALWAYS about the money, but what better way to promote UL and its athletics then to have a far reaching influence on the populous by using today's technology and broadcasting on Satellite radio. Someone with the influence and power with the University and Athletics should really get on board with this!

The Cajuns have been on Sirius a couple of times. There is a Sun Belt game every week.

Our home games are not on Sirius because we don't have the equipment that Sirius requires. The SBC set this up but won't pay for the equipment and the school doesn't have the budget for it.

We've had a couple of road games on Sirius and our games at the Conference tournament, I believe, will be on as well.

[CajunProud]

The Cajuns have been on Sirius a couple of times. There is a Sun Belt game every week.

Our home games are not on Sirius because we don't have the equipment that Sirius requires. The SBC set this up but won't pay for the equipment and the school doesn't have the budget for it.

We've had a couple of road games on Sirius and our games at the Conference tournament, I believe, will be on as well.

How much would it cost to get the Sirius equipment? Maybe we can have a raffle of some sort (or other fundraiser to get the money to buy it for the school).

P.S.

This is exactly why we need a private athletic foundation.

[BirdofParadise]

How much would it cost to get the Sirius equipment? Maybe we can have a raffle of some sort (or other fundraiser to get the money to buy it for the school).

P.S.

This is exactly why we need a private athletic foundation.

I think it's about 3500.00.

Now here's my question......for the 2-3 games we'd get, is it worth it?

I can think of a lot better ways to spend that money.

[CajunProud]

I think it's about 3500.00.

Now here's my question......for the 2-3 games we'd get, is it worth it?

I can think of a lot better ways to spend that money.

Why only 2 to 3 games? I thought you said that we could get all of the home games if we had the equipment (not arguing, just what I thought you said) If we could get all of the home games on Sirius, which I think is about 30 games, then I would say that yes, $3,500.00 is worth it. If it is indeed only 2 to 3 games, then I agree that the money could be better used elsewhere.

[BirdofParadise]

Why only 2 to 3 games? I thought you said that we could get all of the home games if we had the equipment (not arguing, just what I thought you said) If we could get all of the home games on Sirius, which I think is about 30 games, then I would say that yes, $3,500.00 is worth it. If it is indeed only 2 to 3 games, then I agree that the money could be better used elsewhere.

Right now Sirius is only offering a game of the week for the Sun Belt. With 11 teams in the league, no one is getting a lot of exposure.

If we get to the point where Sirius offers more space, then we might want to talk about it.

[CajunProud]

Right now Sirius is only offering a game of the week for the Sun Belt. With 11 teams in the league, no one is getting a lot of exposure.

If we get to the point where Sirius offers more space, then we might want to talk about it.

Now I got ya. Thanks for the clarification.

[BleedsTabasco]

Right now Sirius is only offering a game of the week for the Sun Belt. With 11 teams in the league, no one is getting a lot of exposure.

If we get to the point where Sirius offers more space, then we might want to talk about it.

Thanks for all the info. At only $12 or so a month to subscribe to Sirius, I would think if the majority of the fans of the respective Sun Belt universities were willing to pay for this service, you are talking about a considerable amount of money that Sirius stands to make. Although I am still not sure of the inner-workings of how this comes about, I would think the Sun Belt Conference in conjunction with its member schools could work together toward making this a reality. In the world of recruiting both students and student/athletes, exposure is everything - and fans like myself, the universities and the students and athletes are the beneficiaries.

[Cajun Express]

Thanks for all the info. At only $12 or so a month to subscribe to Sirius, I would think if the majority of the fans of the respective Sun Belt universities were willing to pay for this service, you are talking about a considerable amount of money that Sirius stands to make. Although I am still not sure of the inner-workings of how this comes about, I would think the Sun Belt Conference in conjunction with its member schools could work together toward making this a reality. In the world of recruiting both students and student/athletes, exposure is everything - and fans like myself, the universities and the students and athletes are the beneficiaries.

The only way that would work would be for all subscriptions to go though the Sun Belt office. I will bring it up with Mr. Waters next time we have lunch.

[BleedsTabasco]

The only way that would work would be for all subscriptions to go though the Sun Belt office. I will bring it up with Mr. Waters next time we have lunch.

-----Original Message-----
From: MoodySurveying [mailto:MoodySurveying@direcway.com]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 9:01 AM
To: broussard@sunbeltsports.org
Subject: Broadcasting Sun Belt Games on Satellite Radio


Dear Rob:

What is being done to get ALL Sun Belt games on Sirius Satellite Radio? I got a subscription to Sirius a month ago at Christmas and have enjoyed listening to the sporting events. I know the SEC and other conferences are on it. I am ignorant to how Sirius contracts with schools and/or conferences to broadcast their sporting events. It just seems to me that in this competitive business of recruiting students and student/athletes, exposure is everything. With the technology available to reach the populous thru satellite radio, I hope that the Sun Belt Conference and its member schools are working together to make this a reality.

My son pitches for UL and was the winning pitcher against Southern University in the Tulane Regional this past season. Other than the local radio station in Lafayette, the Internet is the only altenative to hear games when out of range of the local stations. I am sure all the fans at all the other Sun Belt schools have this same problem. I am sure that you recognize this cutting edge technolgy is a huge media relations advantage and I would encourage you to pursue this avenue with all your vigor.

Sincerely,

Jeff Moody
----- Original Message -----
From: Rob Broussard
To: 'MoodySurveying'
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 9:18 AM
Subject: RE: Broadcasting Sun Belt Games on Satellite Radio


Jeff,

I couldn't agree with you more regarding cutting edge technology. Currently, our contract (like the most other conferences involved with Sirius) is in basketball. One issue we are currently facing is getting all of our schools to upgrade their technology.

For games to be broadcast on Sirius, a school's radio station must use an ISDN line (essentially a high-tech phone line) either at the arena or through their station. Louisiana-Lafayette does not use an ISDN line at this time. We are encouraging all of our schools to be involved with this, as obviously it is a great way to garner more national publicity.

However, ISDN lines do cost more than the normal phone lines and some of our schools are not at that point yet. We are continuing to encourage our schools to jump at this and hope to get everyone on board as soon as possible.

Good luck to your son this year. He's certainly in good hands with Coach Robichaux.
Rob Broussard
Director of Media Relations
Sun Belt Conference
601 Poydras St. -- Suite 2355
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-299-9066, ext. 218
www.sunbeltsports.org

Rob,
Thanks for your response and the info. I will continue to do whatever I can to encourage our fans and UL to get on board with this technology. Keep up the good work!
Jeff