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Multimedia
Arizona Returns As Part Of The College Sports Pass!
Aug. 28, 2003
TUCSON, Ariz. - University of Arizona, a member of Official College Sports Network (OCSN), and RealNetworks®, Inc (Nasdaq: RNWK), the global leader in Internet media delivery, have partnered just in time for the 2003 college football season. Arizona, along with more than 55 top colleges and universities, will bring exciting, multi-media content including live audio broadcasts of the best in college football, basketball, baseball and other sports to college sports fans across the Internet via a subscription-only service called College Sports Pass, as part of the RealOneTM network of subscription services. This exciting college package will return again this fall sports season by providing live audio coverage of brand-name football games to fans everywhere via the Internet. OCSN's College Sports Pass will launch for a second season with traditional powerhouses Notre Dame, Texas Tech, Washington, Michigan State, Illinois, UCLA and more than 50 others. Wildcats fans will also be treated to audio and/or video from press conferences, weekly coach's shows, highlight shows, live statistics breakdowns, league standings and other relevant programming as individually offered by school. For just $6.95 month subscribers will be treated to the highest bandwidth live broadcast yet available. To sign up for the subscription, Arizona fans can go directly to the Wildcats' official athletic site (www.ArizonaAthletics.com), www.realone.com, or directly to their RealOne Player. A full list of participating colleges may be found at: www.collegesports.com. "With the addition this year of new OCSN partners and the return of partners like the University of Arizona, RealOne is solidifying its position as the preeminent destination for sports fans online," stated Erik Flannigan, Vice President, Programming, RealNetworks, Inc. "By harnessing the best in both college and professional sports, we're able to provide Wildcats fans with the ultimate in sports programming from their own school and national sources - only available through RealOne." The action doesn't end with the football season, either. Member schools will provide subscribers with any sport that is covered by their media networks-whether it's basketball, baseball or any other sport broadcast via OCSN. "Through College Sports Pass, RealNetworks and OCSN will be bringing the best-of-class multi-media content available on the Internet today to the most avid college sports fans," stated Jeff Cravens, OCSN President. "We're excited to not only introduce this program, but to work with RealNetworks and our universities to develop premium, exclusive content targeted at the most loyal fan base in sports."
COLLEGE SPORTS PASS: FAQ
• Why are you charging fans for something that used to be free?
Why are you charging fans for something that used to be free? Based on accepted knowledge of where streaming media has come from, and where it is heading, a subscription model will best serve the athletic department, student-athletes, parents, alumni and fans. As with any change to an existing paradigm, some will question this decision; but as this product grows in depth and evolves into a new and exciting service, the athletic department's many supporters who are interested in this type of content will be pleased. There are a number of reasons why a subscription product built around multimedia is being offered. Here are some of the top level issues: First, the College Sports Pass product is in its second year with over 55 university, college and conference partners. There will be more live events, offered in a better format within the most advanced media player available. The programming offered in this package, as presented in such a robust manner, has real value. In aligning with RealNetworks' College Sports Pass, the athletic department can now offer a better user experience beginning this season and beyond. Some exciting new features that you'll see include:
We recognize fans' desire to hear live game audio and experience other rich multimedia. And as access to the Internet and broadband availability increases, the demand for more game audio and other dynamic media also increases. Through College Sports Pass, fans receive this unique connection to the University.
Why are you charging for access to live game audio while other schools still have free audio?
Who delivers and supports the College Sports Pass?
RealNetworks is the market leader in digital media on the Internet and on corporate networks. In 1995, RealNetworks pioneered the mass medium of Internet broadcasting and has been meeting the
Why should I pay $6.95 when I only want to listen to one game? Isn't $6.95 awfully expensive?
What do I get for the $6.95 each month? RealOne Player, which debuted in December 2001, provides consumers with everything they need to enjoy and organize their media, including the ability to stream and download, browse the Web, create CDs and use portable devices. RealOne Player offers consumers an immersive, breakthrough media experience uniting digital media and the Web. In the future, College Sports Pass programming will expand even further with other exciting features and content that will be exclusive to subscribers.
I am a donor; I already give the University money every year. Do I have to pay for this?
RealOne SuperPass is a subscription service offering access to exclusive subscription-only content, including news, sports, and entertainment. You get to watch, listen, and enjoy it all with the Web's best media player, RealOne Player Plus. For an easy-to-use product summary, please visit http://www.real.com/realone/entitlements.html.
What are the system requirements for the RealOne Player? RealOne Player Minimum System Requirements
RealOne Player Recommended System Requirements
Legacy Versions of Real Player; may not be supported by RealNetworks. RealPlayer 8 is compatible with premium content delivery, but not all features will be supported.
I own a Mac, can I still partake of College Sports Pass?
- Mac OS X 10.2 (with Safari installed) or later (10.3 or later recommended) Here is the link to download the new RealOne Player beta for Mac OSX users: RealOne for Macs • MAC SUBSCRIBERS: if you have difficulty accessing College Sports Pass Content, please use this log in page: Mac Log In
Please refer to RealNetworks' online support center: http://service.real.com/realplayer/
I'm trying to listen to live game audio, but I'm not getting the game!
I am logged in, but get "looped" through a sign-in page when I click a link! To fix the problem, you should open your RealPlayer and go to the "Tools" menu in the top right corner. Then select the "Preferences" option on the menu and then select the "Internet/Privacy" subheading on the window that opens. On the right side of the window is a series of check boxes. One of them is labeled "Enable RealPlayer Cookies." That boxed needs to have a check in it. From there, you will want to make sure your security settings in Internet Explorer are set no higher than medium. To do that, you'll need to open an IE browser and click on the "Tools" menu near the top left. From that menu, select "Internet Options" and then click on the "Security" tab of the window that pops open. On the "Security" tab is a sliding bar that affects the level of security your browser provides from the Internet. This setting should be set at "medium-low." This will allow your login cookie to be placed on your computer. Once you have done this, login using the "Help" menu in your RealPlayer and then click your desired College Sports Pass link. If you still encounter trouble, please call RealNetworks technical support.
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