This ESPN+ crap has to stop

[akronzips71]

I am NOT paying to watch.

Way to go U of A. Alienate the alumni who support the University.

 

[clarkwgriswold]

Sorry, I am out of the loop on this.  What's up?

[zippy5]

I enjoy my ESPN+ and think it's worth the $5 a month even if it didn't have Zips games, imo.

[akronzips71]

Do not pay for it.

That is the only way to make it go away

 

[kreed5120]

I like it. I hope they move more games there. Paying $60 for a year membership certainly beats the $75/mo I was previously paying for cable.

[RowdyZip]

My Chromecast seems to have more problems handling the ESPN+ stream than it did running ESPN3, for some reason.  Other than that, I'm ok. 

 

I'll probably cancel after basketball season though, I don't see myself using it outside of August through March.

[zippy5]

35 minutes ago, akronzips71 said:

Do not pay for it.

That is the only way to make it go away

 

What if I don't want it to go away?

[LZIp]

I still prefer ESPN3, as I have a cable account to mooch off of. Likely will not be able to watch this one. Luckily, I shouldn't be missing much tonight.

[Valpo Zip]

The best $50 I ever spent.

[zipsrule]

2 hours ago, LZIp said:

I still prefer ESPN3, as I have a cable account to mooch off of. Likely will not be able to watch this one. Luckily, I shouldn't be missing much tonight.

For those wanting to watch this one and not pay, you can sign up for a 7 day free trial at ESPN.

[ewbrooman1]

22 minutes ago, zipsrule said:

For those wanting to watch this one and not pay, you can sign up for a 7 day free trial at ESPN.

Unless you already used up your trial on the Zips-Kent State football game, like me. Not really disappointed to not pay to watch this game in person or on TV anyway. 

 

[Blue & Gold]

I like ESPN+.

[Illini Zip]

I wasn't going to mess with ESPN+, but looking on the schedule we have 8 more games that are solely ESPN+ broadcasts. This is something new this year, correct? I remember more games on ESPN3.

[kreed5120]

7 hours ago, Illini Zip said:

I wasn't going to mess with ESPN+, but looking on the schedule we have 8 more games that are solely ESPN+ broadcasts. This is something new this year, correct? I remember more games on ESPN3.

It's ESPN streaming service. The content on it is absolutely phenomenal. It has all the 30/30, it has a series of Kobe breaking down NBA players, has a series of Manning breaking down young QB's, has every out of market MLS game, tons of other foreign soccer, random college games, other misc sports, and series. I will definitely be renewing my subscription. 

[Sergeant Zip]

A lot of this used to be included for free with your cable package, now they charge for them. 

[GoZips88]

16 hours ago, RowdyZip said:

My Chromecast seems to have more problems handling the ESPN+ stream than it did running ESPN3, for some reason.  Other than that, I'm ok. 

 

I'll probably cancel after basketball season though, I don't see myself using it outside of August through March.

 

Exactly my plan. August (soccer) through March (bball) and cancel. Have to agree with others who like the content. It's a $5 sports ticket I can use multiple times a month. Figured ESPN would eventually try to monetize all of their ESPN-ready content. Too bad Reghi does so many of our game ... just excruciating.

[mrelegazna]

I don't know what to tell you if you think $4.99 a month for Zips games and hundreds of other sporting events (including Zips soccer, volleyball, women's BB, and who knows what else) is an outrage worth boycotting over.   

[AyYo]

I love ESPN+. I get a bunch of the Zips games (football, soccer, MBB, and WBB) and as a soccer fan, it's amazing because it has MLS, Italian Serie A, English League Cup, English FA Cup, and more. It also has one MLB and NHL game each day throughout their respective seasons. Well worth $5 per month.