Big Ten Network Text Alerts

by BSD on Sep 8, 2009 4:09 PM EDT

So I'm on this mailing list from the Big Ten Network. They send out alerts to bloggers like me when programming and services related to Penn State are available in hopes that I'll pass the information along to you guys. Since I figure you guys don't really want a daily update about all of the PSU related content on the BTN, I rarely pass it along. You're all adults. You can buy a TV Guide I figure. But once in a while something comes along I think is worth mentioning. On that note, some of you may be interested in this email I received today.

Good afternoon,

I just wanted to take a minute to let you know about a new, free service from the Big Ten Network: mobile programming alerts.

Anytime the Big Ten Network is airing something pertaining to your favorite school, we’ll send you a text message. It could be a new Greatest Game, a feature or interview with a coach or player, the debut of a new coach’s show…. Whatever it is, we’ll let you know. You’ll receive about 3-5 texts per week. Just text ALERTS to 20284 or go to www.BigTenNetwork.com/alerts. Message and data rates may apply.

I’ll continue to send you notes from time to time about similar new things coming up on the network… but the alerts should be a really cool and convenient service.

As always, please feel free to pass this along to readers or posters your community.

Thanks,
Mike

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Mike Vest
Media Relations Manager
Big Ten Network

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yum

not that there’s anything wrong with that!

"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69

by jtothep on Sep 8, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah I know

Believe me, I protect you guys from a ton of this stuff. You probably see about 1% of the crap I get emailed to me from people who think my readers would be interested in their totally awesome unlicensed Penn State beer cozy.

I don’t throw this stuff out there unless I’m considering signing up for something myself. And this is something I’m considering signing up for.

(And no, the Big Ten Network is not paying me a dime or offering me anything for saying all of this.)

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 8, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

suuuuuuure they're not... jk!

once my work cell gets axed and I have to pay for my own I will be signing up for this… if nothing else than just to be like Mike.

(I cannot even imagine some of the things that spammers they think WE would be interested in after a brief scan of this site…)

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member

by TheMightyErik on Sep 8, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

The gambling websites in particular love BSD

Thanks to Kevin and all his posts about betting lines, the gambling sites look at BSD and think red meat.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 8, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

To be fair

when I was writing at tB11th (I’ve used a different acronym every time type it out) I got the offshore gambling crap without ever writing anything about vegas. I don’t think it’s our content, I think it’s the fact that we’re an independent blog and it’s easy to spam people.

I know mike isn’t a fan but I think there is a lot of interesting things to point out in the weekly lines from a pure football, non-gambling perspective. I mean the lines are created based on two things: an incredibly in depth look at the two teams, and a very scientific calculation of public perception. Both of those interest me.

Order your copy of "We Are Penn State" The offseason is long. So is this magazine.

by KevinHD on Sep 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

hang out with these guys much, Kevin?

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member

by TheMightyErik on Sep 8, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Close

Order your copy of "We Are Penn State" The offseason is long. So is this magazine.

by KevinHD on Sep 9, 2009 6:32 AM EDT up reply actions

nice... lol

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member

by TheMightyErik on Sep 9, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

You're so freakin money baby!

by RNF18 on Sep 10, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m a fan of the articles that analyze lines.

by rbz14 on Sep 8, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I am too... Vegas and the lines they set are witchcraft I can never explain

a few years ago there was a game between I want to say Temple and Buffalo… wot a friggin dog of a game but it was like the only game on that night and my Dad and I watched it to its 7-3 climax and all its glory. The spread on the game was 4… Vegas and their ability to predict the future frightens me

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member

by TheMightyErik on Sep 8, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah i remember seeing something on ESPN awhile back

About how insanely accurate those guys are. Its crazy..

Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.

"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."

by Roland86 on Sep 9, 2009 4:24 AM EDT up reply actions

I wouldn't mind this in an email, but I will pass on a text

by VVeRPennState on Sep 8, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

A text to me from The BTN would end

with:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA – too bad your cable company doesn’t carry TheBigTenNetwork. And since you are out the conference footprint we could give a crap that you don’t.

One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's

by rahpsu92 on Sep 11, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions