Monday, September 7, 2009

Why can't I watch ESPN?

How preposterous is it that ESPN is not on BYU's cable package? Every night I turn the TV on to watch a little Sportscenter before bed only to be reminded that there is no ESPN. A majority of the students here have access to a TV and most of them are familiar with the greatest sporting channel on earth. Those that weren't familiar with ESPN sure are now after the big win over Oklahoma this past Saturday. If the University is willing to throw a huge party for the Cougars game at the Wilkinson Center, then why is it not willing to let the students watch ESPN in the doorms or in their apartments? We all know the doorms are an important part of a freshman's experience here at BYU. Sitting down and watching some sports is a great way to become friends with your roomate and neighbors down the hall. Most guys don't like to sit around and chat, they like to watch college football and postseason baseball. How could the University deprive its' freshman of an important aspect of college life?
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4 comments:

  1. Jordan FreemanSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    I like the argument, and agree completely. At the same time though, those same sports can be watched online, espn360.com. I have already used this website here on campus to watch several sporting events.

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  2. Jake MerrellSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Interesting topic, I agree that it would be very nice to have ESPN on our cable package. However, try to come up with more convincing arguments than just it'd be nice to have and that guys like watching it together. You should consider throwing in the BYU aspect, supporting our team even when we can't be there with them or something to that effect.

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  3. RinSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    This introduction seems very aggressive. It's almost like you are speaking to the audience of students who already agree with you. None of the arguments you included seem like they would have any impact on anyone who could change the policy. Did you thing about the overall assumption about your audience?

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  4. BennettSeptember 10, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    I agree with your argument but is it really more expensive to througha party at the wilk or provide everyone with espn?

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