Much has been discussed about this already, but I like what I'm reading about the Big 10 Network. According to their site, most of the games will be produced in High Definition...sweet.
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Launching in August 2007, the Big Ten Network is a new cable TV channel dedicated to covering both the athletic and academic content of the Big Ten Conference. Showcasing a wide array of sports as well as original programming produced by the conference's 11 institutions, the Big Ten Network will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Big Ten Network will be available to all cable and satellite carriers and distributors nationwide. Most events and programs will be produced in High-Definition television (HDTV).
In addition to traditional distribution through cable and satellite, select Big Ten Network content will also be made available through alternative media platforms such as the Internet, iPods, cell phones and/or other emerging technologies.
Programming on the Big Ten Network will include:
35+ football games per season
At least 105 regular season men's basketball games
At least 55 regular season women's basketball games
Big Ten championship events
Archived Big Ten events, including bowl games
170 Olympic sporting events
Coaches' shows
660 hours of institutional programming
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Football
35+ football games per season
Each school will have at least two games aired (at least one of which will be a conference game)
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As has been noted elsewhere, if you are an out-of-towner, you'll need ABC, ESPN Gameplan, and Big 10 network to see all games.