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I also agree with WebTraveler's comments. And, if the U of O or the PAC 10 start to follow some other programs, consumers will suffer even more or not be able to view the college games they enjoy today. When sports teams/programs due exclusive deals all consumers will have to pay for the opportunity to view their favorite teams. Something must be done to preclude monopolies in programing and distribution. Or force the sports programmers to allow those carrying the programs to put them on sports tiers where those wanting, willing to pay and who can affort to pay can have the sports, and others do not have to pay for something they don't want.

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It is sad that the Blazers have choosen to do a deal with Comcast; a company that is both a programmer and a cable competitor. They have no interest in the fan. They are only interested in their own competitive position and revenue stream, and have no incentive to negotiate with others. The Blazers by doing the deal have hurt the fans. When Fox or KATU/Channel 8 carries them we all benefit and at no extra cost. If the Blazers wanted an exclusive, why not put it on a sports tier, where those willing to pay for sports could buy it, rather than a deal that closed out fans or increased the cost of the average consumer. I agree with someone else, the deal with Comcast is just one more exammple of why all of us are paying more for our cable fees. It is outrageous what the cost of sports broadcasting is becomming. NO choice, just higher costs.

Oh, and for those of us that do get the blazer games, have you seen the poor quality of the telecast picture, compared to last year, or to the games on ESPN or Channel 8? Now, how is that a better deal for us, the Fan??!

Thanks Blazers for no caring about your fan base

Canby Fan

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