Problems with CFU local broadcast

[Purple Reign]

As disappointing as it was, I think everyone is being a little harsh here. CFU has explained what happened. To continue to blame them is pointless. As has been said, they are a tremendous supporter of the Panthers and they continue to "up" their support with increased exposure of Panther athletics. They got caught in a total screw-up, cut 'em some slack.

By the way, how do you like that Panther water tower? Let's not forget who our friends are.

PR

[JayJ79]

I like CFU. Local companies are much better than bloated corporations.

I just really dislike Comcast (and have felt that way for a while, and now even more with this particular SNAFU).

[UNI Prof]

CFU is a great company all around. If you get the chance, check out their energy fair every fall. They do incredible research into alternative fuels such as biomass. I would suggest that, as a company, they are very responsive to their customers.

[Mountain Panther]

CFU is a great company all around. If you get the chance, check out their energy fair every fall. They do incredible research into alternative fuels such as biomass. I would suggest that, as a company, they are very responsive to their customers.

CFU is far and away the best company I've ever worked for. It's too bad what happened Saturday.

[UNIAlum95]

There isn't any reason that I would switch from CFU to a dish supplier. CFU's costs and products are second to none and cable trumps satellites whenever you have to deal with multiple sets.

[Panther-Sheik]

Agree...I definitely LOVE CFU for my provider and won't base my opinion over a screw up that they never would have chosen. I have heard as many, or more complaints about dish. I agree that Mediacom was not good, but CFU has been a great provider for me.

[Mountain Panther]

There isn't any reason that I would switch from CFU to a dish supplier. CFU's costs and products are second to none and cable trumps satellites whenever you have to deal with multiple sets.

Not to get too far off the subject here but does CFU offer digital cable now with HDTV and DVR boxes?

I was around in 1996 during the "inception."

[cfujoe]

Not to get too far off the subject here but does CFU offer digital cable now with HDTV and DVR boxes?

I was around in 1996 during the "inception."

Hi Mountain Panther,

Yes, we have Digital cable, HDTV, and DVRs. Our complete lineup and list of services can be found at http://www.cfu.net.

On another note

Does anyone know what the schedule is for the Gateway post-season tourney (or at least approximate dates)?

[JayJ79]

Not to get too far off the subject here but does CFU offer digital cable now with HDTV and DVR boxes?

Yeah, according to their website and cable brochure, they do.

On a tangent...
they have a link on their website that says "Compare packages".
BWAHAHA, that made me chuckle (cuz I have really lowbrow humor)

[JayJ79]

Does anyone know what the schedule is for the Gateway post-season tourney (or at least approximate dates)?

The Gateway doesn't have a postseason tourney. But the NCAA Division I Football playoffs (i.e. "the road to Chattanooga" will be as follows:

Selection Information
Sunday, November 18, 3:30 p.m. (ESPNU)

First Rounds (8) November 24, 2007
To be determined (on campus)

Quarterfinals (4) December 1, 2007
To be determined (on campus)

Semifinals (2) December 7 and 8, 2007
To be determined (on campus)

Finals December 14, 2007
Finley Stadium/Davenport Field
Chattanooga, Tenn.

[joecooll6]

Im gonna give CFU the benefit of the doubt on this one. I (or my family anyway) have had too many problems with Mediacom in the past and this is the first time CFU has messed up in my 3 years dealing with them.

[FerociousCat]

CFU has always taken care of sports fans and it's unfortunate what happened last Saturday. Last year they added ESPNU, when others did not. This year they added the Little Ten network, when others did not.
Many times I have heard numerous people complain about their cable/satelite provider, yet this is the first time CFU has let anybody down.
Keep up the good work CFU.

[joecooll6]

But I will say this. My dad has a dish and for a true sports fan nothing beats a dish. When Im no longer a poor college student and am living on my own with a steady income, I will get a dish and ditch cable.

[cfujoe]

The Gateway doesn't have a postseason tourney. But the NCAA Division I Football playoffs (i.e. "the road to Chattanooga" will be as follows:

Thanks for the info Jay.

[PantherChic]

CFU apologized and rightfully so - a lot of fans were ticked off. But to those of us who were around when the only choice was TCI (or something like that), CFU cable has been a godsend! Yep, we were upset we couldn't watch, but it would never make me switch. They have the competition beat by a landslide as far as I'm concerned - even over satellite.