IF this goes through (call me a skeptic) the next question is what tier of packaging is going to be required to get access? How long until there is an 'outcry' over how much we have to pay to get the mtn.

I hate to be pessimistic, but I doubt this is going on their basic packages.

Believe it, having spoke with Hayne Ellis, I can say that this is true.

The deal is done on the DirecTv side but for WHATEVER reason that I can't fathom the powers that be on the MTN. side have not put their signatures to the deal while Directv has.

Tonight we were HOPING to have a done deal, but the finishing touches will have to wait for tomorrow.

HOORAH!! Finally, the Mtn. might be something I can enjoy!

Today at the Salt Lake Cougar Club luncheon Holmoe said a deal with Direct TV was close and (caution!!!) he said "but we've been this close before." Then, later in the afternoon I heard on the radio the news out of San Diego. I'll believe it when it is inked.

Great news. I only hope that Dish is next. can't think of anything better than watching the Ewets lose in glorious high definition (hope-hope!)

GO COUGS!!!!

I said earlier that Id believe it when I heard ut. media say it.... Now its on the news... Sounds like Comcast is gonna lose my business

In response to a couple of questions on the board.
1. MTN packaging. Between Potkey and Harmon, they have both reported, if a deal were to get done the MTN would be included in a basic DTV package within the conference footprint ( I don't know how exactly that works with cali.) For everyone else it would be a part of a sports tier package.
2. Dish on next? Probably not-- This is mostly Harmon, but Dish hasn't been in the negotiations for months. Probably, exclusivity was a necessary prerequisite for DTV to get this thing done. If you want to see the MTN, it's going to have to be DTV or Comcast. Thankfully, now everyone will have the opportunity to get the MTN.