Want to Hear UNI Basketball at the World University Games?

[UNI4Life]

Why isn't a channel like CSTV trying to get these games on television?

Do we know that this is definately not the case? I would think that CSTV would be ideal for the World UNIVERSITY Games.

[MeOW!]

I'm willing to pay to listen to the Panthers bring home gold!

[SFSederFan]

Sign me up. I would love to hear the Panthers represent the USA on radio. Is there no TV coverage of this event at all?

[Bier Guy '99]

Would love to hear it! Can't wait to hear an "OH, BABY!" or a "KABOOM" from half way around the world!

[Jonsoup]

I'm in for hearing the broadcast.

[ExJHawkCatFan]

Count me in too.

[Mad Dog]

Can't imagine life as we know it if it is not available.

[kcpanther99]

Let's roll...

[Purple For Life]

Do have to play devil's advocate and inquire as to wheither or not Gary has a passport...if he doesn't, all the wishing and money in the world won't get him to Bangkok.

[01PantherFan]

Something like this doesnt come around all the time I think Iowa should be proud of their Panthers and do what ever to make it available, count me in

[uninisg]

I'd be in for this too

[UNI MadCat]

Good to see the support everyone!

Some thoughts... what can we be doing besides this?? I mean, is there a realistic thought that our show of support will effect this? If so, it would seem to me like some proper media relations would help this along. Maybe get in touch with local media (TV, Radio & NP)??

However, before that I would like to know if anyone is considering this?? Is UNI footing the bill to send the team therefore making it our "duty" to talk with them about coverage? Or is USA basketball paying, therefore meaning we have to figure out who to talk to in that organization in order to make our thoughts known??

Plus, I think we should explore beyond the UNI fan who wants to hear. While we're probably the subset of fans with the most vested interest in this event, there are a lot of fans of USA basketball and international competitions that might be on board with voicing their want for radio/tv coverage. What are their message boards and/or contact people?? Anyone know??

Again, great job seeing all the interested people but it seems to me like its time to take this to a higher court (pun intended)!!

[EVSPanther]

Some thoughts of Coach Jacobsen on the Thailand game along with others from the Mason City Globe Gazette...

http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/05/22/sports/doc465277174851d789447082.txt

[GonzoCat]

We get to wear the USA jersey on behalf of Northern Iowa and all our alumni. - Ben Jacobson

Is this a change? Didn't he say in the past they would be wearing UNI jerseys?

[ubuntuCAT]

Is this a change? Didn't he say in the past they would be wearing UNI jerseys?

I was thinking the same thing. I really hope the Univeristy starts marketing the hell out of this when it's closer. I know I want to buy some team USA posters, shirts, whatever with our beloved panthers on it. And if we bring home gold bring on even more merch.