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September 1, 2008

MEDIA WATCH: SEC deal with ESPN likely to impact local market

MEDIA WATCH: SEC deal with ESPN likely to impact local market In the news release an nouncing the SEC’s new mega-deal with ESPN, there was one sentence in particular that caught my attention: “ESPN Regional Television will become the new over-the-air syndication home for SEC football and basketball games.” I wasn’t aware the longtime cable…
Opinion  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
September 1, 2008

Youthful Crimson Tide rising ahead of schedule

Youthful Crimson Tide rising ahead of schedule ATLANTA — Alabama coach Nick Saban wanted to play No. 9 Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic for several reasons. He wanted the national prime-time exposure of the opening Saturday night. He wanted his No. 24 Crimson Tide to have a presence in this recruiting hotbed. He wanted…