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Big Ten Network Blocked by Cable Dispute

65% of TV's in Big Ten states don't get the games, fans enraged

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 1, 2007 1:16 PM CDT

(Newser) – College football fans are angry, ABC News reports. A dispute between the new Big Ten Network -- devoted to the athletic conference -- and cable providers means that 65% of subscribers in the eight states which are home to the Big Ten schools don't get... Read full story »

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