Changes, Feedback

[Michael Thompson]

New uniforms, new blog site, upgraded home page. What do you think about all the changes? What else needs to be addressed?

[Felton for Prez]

Besides the PF position? Sorry...low hanging fruit.

Personally, I'm very pleased with the changes, except for perhaps the road jerseys but you can't please everyone all the time.

I think you guys have made a real effort to listen to fans both diehard and casual. Keep up the good work and thanks.

Now...come game time, we may have to address the cost of beer, but we'll see.

[SCBobcat]

Michael, I like all of the changes. We here at BCP appreciate your efforts. Now the only thing I (and Swedd here in Columbia, and anyone else in the outer market) need fixed is this TV thing, but that sounds like a problem to take up with the NBA rather than the Bobcats. I am going to be in San Diego for the first 3 regular season games and they may be the only ones I will be able to see on the TV all season. Is there an end in sight for that madness?

[spectre]

I don't want to beat you over the head with it Michael, so I'll just 2nd SCBobcat's post.

If only FSN could work out a pay per view deal with the satellites I'd be more than happy. I'd GLADLY pay a buck a game (would most likely pay more)...and that 82 dollars is more than what FSN & DISH is getting from me now.

Any way the Bobcats could suggest that?

Loving all the other stuff. Just hang onto Raja for a while...I want his jersey!

[ohara831]

LIke the changes so far. But can this TV deal for the Upstate of SC get fixed as others are mentioning. We wont get any of the games here unless something is done.

[teej]

Love the jerseys, like the blog site, although the lack of updates on the main site isn't great.

TV issue being fixed would be great, though I know that's out of your control. And of course, letting the internet media have press passes would be awesome!

[ALong13]

I personally live all the changes so far, I've posted on the blog site a few times, and I love the new jerseys

Only a few more things I'd like...

Roster updates (addition of Flip Murray, Dontell Jefferson, maybe list the numbers so we know who has what number...Chandler is he #6 or #16, if he's 6 what is Nazr?

But Mainly something with the TV companies, I know its probably not a Bobcat thing, but living in NC and having Fox Sports Carolinas and everything I kind of expect to have Bobcats games and for them not to be blacked out..

[Michael Thompson]

I absolutely agree with you on the television situation. We partnered with FS Carolinas/SportSouth to put us in a position to be seen everywhere in North and South Carolina. Having individual cable operators here and there decide to not pick up the broadcasts was really disappointing last year. Some of them changed their minds mid-season under enough pressure from subscribers. Some of them use sports as a bargaining chip in negotiations over other properties and broadcast fees. Either way, the people that get hurt the most are the fans who can't see us play. We certainly want everyone to be able to watch us play on television, so we'll keep looking for solutions to the problem.

We should see some roster updates on the website soon. The uniform numbers thing actually has to be worked out at the league level, but I think they're close to getting it done (licensing agreements with video games, merchandise already in-market, etc.).

Everybody go and enjoy a drink at Sonic tonight! (shameless plug for new corporate partner)

[Muttley]

I don't want to beat you over the head with it Michael, so I'll just 2nd SCBobcat's post.

If only FSN could work out a pay per view deal with the satellites I'd be more than happy. I'd GLADLY pay a buck a game (would most likely pay more)...and that 82 dollars is more than what FSN & DISH is getting from me now.

Any way the Bobcats could suggest that?

Loving all the other stuff. Just hang onto Raja for a while...I want his jersey!

I'm still not sure if AT&T up here in Raleigh is picking up games. I've purchased the sports package until I see whether or not they have it. It's still an issue. If somehow the fans could work together with the organization to put pressure on the providers, that would be great.

Positives: Almost everything else. BobcatsBreak is excellent. Jerseys look very nice. You do your job very well.

[dnbman]

Michael, I like all of the changes. We here at BCP appreciate your efforts. Now the only thing I (and Swedd here in Columbia, and anyone else in the outer market) need fixed is this TV thing,

Another in Columbia, one of the bigger SC markets, wanting Bobcat games!

Like the other stuff very much.