Football Webcast Quality

[Orange County Owl]

Hello to all (I come in peace) from a RIce fan/alum living out in Southern California. I lived in Dallas from '94-'99 - and still listen to The Ticket 3-4 days/week, including your own George Dunham.

Anyway - curious as to everyone's perceptions re: the quality of your football webcasts. I know that many schools without blanket TV coverage (including us) have been investing in equipment, personnel, etc.. to improve quality - but wanted to get a feel prior to purchasing what is essentially a $10 PPV.

Thanks in advance - and best of luck on your season from Sunday on.

Edited September 9, 2010 by Orange County Owl

[greenminer]

The webcasts are craptastic.

Don't pay unless it is absolutely the only option available to see the game.

[NT03]

The webcasts are craptastic.

Don't pay unless it is absolutely the only option available to see the game.

Did you watch any last year ? They were always crap in the past , but I've heard that improved last year.

Might want to give channelsurfing.net a try too. They always have about 20 games on saturday

[houstonmeangreen]

The webcasts are craptastic.

Don't pay unless it is absolutely the only option available to see the game.

areed...absolutely crap...go to other sites and see HD video feeds...go to MGSports and crap...you will be lucky if you are able to see the entire game. It appears no one in the athletic dept...RV....are doing anything about this ONGOING situation....enjoy the game.

[The Fake Lonnie Finch]

Dude, forget about paying a service. Go www.channelsurfing.net. M'kay?

[The Fake Lonnie Finch]

So far, on the channelsurfing.net guide for tonight, you can watch the Auburn/Mississippi State or the Ouachita Baptist/Nebraska-Omaha matchup. The OBU roster is teeming with former DFW area preps: http://athletics.obu.edu/football/roster/

[Mean Green 93-98]

They vastly improved it last year. Much smoother than in previous years.

As for channelsurfing.net, it's a crapshoot as to what kind of quality you'll get. I usually get a feed that reminds me of the old Mean Green Premium feeds, or worse--stuttering, stopping, and losing it altogether. Then again, it is free.

Personally, I plan to watch the game on Mean Green Premium. Not as good as TV, and definitely not as good as being there, but it is a decent distant third.

[Orange County Owl]

Thanks - appreciate all of the responses.

[SteaminWillieBeamin]

I think it is just fine. Not bad for a $10 fee.

I pull it up on the laptop and hool up the HDMI output and don't have a problem.

[DeepGreen]

I think it's worth your $10.00, being as you are on the left coast. The quality won't be perfect but it has improved. It's hard watching the entire game on 4x4 inch screen (or whatever it measures). Maximize the screen and you do lose quality. Good luck!

Go Mean Green and brown Rice!!

[Green Mean]

Hello to all (I come in peace) from a RIce fan/alum living out in Southern California. I lived in Dallas from '94-'99 - and still listen to The Ticket 3-4 days/week, including your own George Dunham.

Anyway - curious as to everyone's perceptions re: the quality of your football webcasts. I know that many schools without blanket TV coverage (including us) have been investing in equipment, personnel, etc.. to improve quality - but wanted to get a feel prior to purchasing what is essentially a $10 PPV.

Thanks in advance - and best of luck on your season from Sunday on.

what um....do you like your gig?

[Orange County Owl]

what um....do you like your gig?

"No - I meant, do you like your job?"

[Censored by Laurie]

"No - I meant, do you like your job?"

Hmm...passed the first test...

Now let's say you were in line at Arby's...what might you have on you?

[houstonmeangreen]

They vastly improved it last year. Much smoother than in previous years.

As for channelsurfing.net, it's a crapshoot as to what kind of quality you'll get. I usually get a feed that reminds me of the old Mean Green Premium feeds, or worse--stuttering, stopping, and losing it altogether. Then again, it is free.

Personally, I plan to watch the game on Mean Green Premium. Not as good as TV, and definitely not as good as being there, but it is a decent distant third.

I plan to watch on MG Premium also.....its better than nothing, barely....but worth 10 bucks anyday.

[Harry]

You guys that are watching it online should make use of our new chatroom during the game. It has a link at the top of this page.

Here is the direct link: http://www.gomeangreen.com/forums/index.php?app=ipchat

[DeepGreen]

You guys that are watching it online should make use of our new chatroom during the game. It has a link at the top of this page.

Here is the direct link: http://www.gomeangreen.com/forums/index.php?app=ipchat

That's what I do during basketball season. Open two screens and chat while I'm watching the game. And having to deal with those hoolagans CMJ and P1.

Edited September 9, 2010 by DeepGreen

[Orange County Owl]

That's what I do during basketball season. Open two screens and chat while I'm watching the game. And having to deal with those hoolagans CMJ and P1.

5:55 and no watch link. Is this normal?

[GangGreen]

Worst video quality I've ever seen.

[Orange County Owl]

Guys:

Video quality was watchable on this end - didn't buffer one time once it started. Grainy, but watchable.

Also - George D. does a pretty respectable job with PBP.

Tough game - best of luck the rest of the season and with your new facility.