The Media

     The New News Coverage.

By: RJ Swartz

             In this article from the April 14-20th, 2014 Volume 17 Issue 1 of the SBJ, which can be found on page 12, It discusses the media in sports. In this article it touches base on how networks are now only only broadcasting games or tournaments but how each network creates a sub network with in their own station. During the NCAA tournament and the BCS championship game companies such as CBC and ESPN would broadcast the games on different networks within their organization giving the viewer not just different camera angles but a totally different viewing experience. For example ESPN has several channels available to watch and experience events from different views, such as ESPN 2 or ESPNU which features prominently collegiate athletics. This connects to class when we discussed the introduction of sports and the media. These are two of the most successful industries not only in the country but in the world. It only makes sense to for the media and news stations to suck as much money as they can from the sport industry. This also connects how the sport and media feed of one another. Sport has become increasingly popular in the last 10-15 years and as a result we are seeing more news and media coverage and stattions. This is referenced in Coakley's text on page 394 where he talks about how sports and the media are interconnected. We all use media and the news in way one or another to be sure we are caught up whats going on, especially when it comes to the latest in sports. This only makes sens that netwokrs such as ESPN and CBS would want to provide the most coverage possible. These major netwokrs that provide several different oppurtunities for us as fans to watch our favorite events in near geniuss. In the article Bruke Magnus of ESPN is quoted saying " The notion hat you can capture more fans through multiple presentations is not as far-fetched as it probably was 10 years ago."

The SEC Network - This videos provides the announcements and some facts about ESPN launching the SEC Network.