All-Access reply from Athletics Dep't

[Trotsky]

The Athletics Dept. doesn't see any obligation to help out the Comm. Dept. and the two probably have zero contact.  To AD folks who  have absolutely no idea how to provide this service themselves, outsourcing probably seems like the easiest, most cost-effective way to do it.

This is a classic bureaucratic rice bowl issue.  The AD wants the power to negotiate a contract with a service provider like CSTV -- it makes him more important.  If, instead, he's just overseeing a collaboration with university resources, he loses power, plus he gets a lot of headaches because he will have to massage all the egos of all his peer college and department nebbishes.

Petty kings always work to insulate their little fiefdoms -- they are terrified of communication, rational comparison, and transparency.

And if you think this has sucky consequences for Cornell, you should come down to the Pentagon some time.

[ugarte]

[quote Trotsky]This is a classic bureaucratic rice bowl issue.  The AD wants the power to negotiate a contract with a service provider like CSTV -- it makes him more important. [/quote]Wrong food analogy. I think the simpler solution is that it makes the ADs life easier to outsource the whole enchilada. Not only does it give him more free time because he doesn't have day-to-day responsibility for the website or broadcasts, he has deniability when things go wrong.

[Omie]

I know the idea of doing the broadcasts online has been mentioned so here is a link of Cornell already broadcasting other stuff on the web.

http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Dec06/CornellCast.ws.html

Also, SlopeRadio is apparently looking to expand to do FM and even TV sometime in the future.

[Al DeFlorio]

From an article on the Lynah renovation in the December 2006 issue of "Spirit:"  "Updated wiring in the press box, an enlarged camera bay, and wireless access will improve the live stream and live stat updating, a plus for fans who cannot make it to the game."

[billhoward]

[quote Al DeFlorio]From an article on the Lynah renovation in the December 2006 issue of "Spirit:"  "Updated wiring in the press box, an enlarged camera bay, and wireless access will improve the live stream and live stat updating, a plus for fans who cannot make it to the game."[/quote]

Hmmm. Maybe the live stat updating steals bandwidth from the video feed. Also, "enlarged" camera bay is good, but raised camera bay would be better.

[Al DeFlorio]

http://www.cornell.edu/video/

[CowbellGuy]

Subscription-based streaming live video and serving prerecorded video for free have about as much in common as a black hole and soap scum.

[upperdeck]

cornell produces live video feeds all the time.. the bigger issue is production quality for free vs pay video and the bandwidth to feed stuff off campus which comes at a much higher cost than what stays on campus.

[Jim Hyla]

Well a good time to follow up on what I've heard following the CHA meeting.

First, thank you to all that sent in your nicely worded complaints. I've been told that they were well received and useful.

Second, the Canadian payement problem was solved.

Third, the CSTV contract is up this July and all options are being looked at.

Finally, my opinion, and it's just that, nothing more; I think we will see a much different system next year. I also think it may be in house. Mainly I base that upon the fact that they are working so much with in house systems in other sports and may be getting the idea that this is not only a service but also a good tool for recruiting and for keeping alums in contact and interested in what CU is doing. What better way to ask for support than to show their commitment to servicing their community.

Finally #2, I received a CU athletics calendar recently and hand written on the card was an apology from our AD about the response he gave to my question about improving our broadcast. To me that speaks volumes about the thought that they finally realize some alumni care about what happens and are not just complaining. I hope that's true and leads to improvement, both in our broadcasts and our relationships. For my part, I'm going to take the positive road and I hope with the new year all of you can do the same.

Happy New Year to all of you and to everyone associated with the hockey program.

[cbuckser]

Thank you, Jim, for organizing the letter-writing campaign and for updating us on the discussions held regarding the webcasts.

[Al DeFlorio]

[quote Jim Hyla]Finally #2, I received a CU athletics calendar recently and hand written on the card was an apology from our AD about the response he gave to my question about improving our broadcast.[/quote]
I'll bet they're painting lines and face-off circles on the ice in the newly-frozen hell.::dribble::

[RichH]

[quote Jim Hyla]Finally #2, I received a CU athletics calendar recently and hand written on the card was an apology from our AD about the response he gave to my question about improving our broadcast. To me that speaks volumes about the thought that they finally realize some alumni care about what happens and are not just complaining. I hope that's true and leads to improvement, both in our broadcasts and our relationships. For my part, I'm going to take the positive road and I hope with the new year all of you can do the same.[/quote]

Great news, Jim.  As one of the more vocal critics around here, I'll certainly give credit for that small, yet meaningful gesture.

Happy New Year to all of you and to everyone associated with the hockey program.

Hear, hear.  We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne.