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OT: Directv or Dish?

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Michigan State does not and will not run the 3-4 defense.
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I have Directv and love it. Having said that, if you want to bundle Internet with your cable and you can get the fiber optic install of U-Verse you might be better off with that. However, I would reconsider if you can't get the fiber optics, it's just not the same product in terms of quality of service even though AT&T charges the same price.
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SpartanRocky said...
I resent being called a goober.

Ha! Goober a compliment compared to some of the stuff they Called you over there.
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VooDooVolunteer said...
Anyone read the posts from the Mich State site? Pretty entertaining stuff. Looks like the goober that spoiled the gag is one of their mods. They're tough on they're mods too. Makes you appreciate what we got here. Gotta admit though, that's a pretty good idea they came up with.

We don't around.

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We don't around.

Awesome name and profile pic! Favorite character on any show, ever!
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Gotta advise direct tv on this. I have had them both I prefer direct tv. I am a huge sports fan and they have the most sports.
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8 months ago

direct for sure esp with NFL stuff not offered on Dish
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I've had Dish and DirecTV and to me, DirecTV is only better if you like an NFL team outside the market you live in.
Your team is from the market you live in, get Dish and sign up for the Multi-Sports Package and call it a day.
The Hopper and Joey are awesome too!
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You mean the "hahpa"????
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LazhilUT said...
I've had Dish and DirecTV and to me, DirecTV is only better if you like an NFL team outside the market you live in. Your team is from the market you live in, get Dish and sign up for the Multi-Sports Package and call it a day. The Hopper and Joey are awesome too!

In addition, Dish was founded by a Tennessee Vol who is still CEO. I like supporting people who wear orange.
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wasnt aware of that , will consider when my contract is up later this year but really like Direct for the most part
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Have had charter cable, direct and now dish. I like dish the best.
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Watauga,
I've had Dish for about 4 years now. Here's what influenced my decision.
I've still got kids roaming around the house and my wife speaks spanish. I looked for a package that:
1. Allows me to hook up at least four tv's without extra charge. I believe Directtv charges $5 per tv after the first.
2. Gave me a wide variety as far as spanish channels, kids channels and sports. The spanish channels and kids channels may not interest you at this time in your life.
3. Price. Dish was about $20-30/month cheaper
4. DVR & HD options. Dish offers better/cheaper packages than Directtv.
As I understand it, Direct tv is the way to go if you're a sports junky. However, for what I want to see, I get all the channels I want. If you're looking to view other markets, I would check into Direct tv vs Dish as far as availability.
Good luck.
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You can get the NFL package if you want it on Dish, so I never understood why DirectTV fans act like it is exclusive to them.
The only sports network I've on occasion been disappointed I don't have is the Comcast Sports channel, and you can understand why Dish doesn't have it. Direct doesn't either.
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RockytopATL said...
You can get the NFL package if you want it on Dish, so I never understood why DirectTV fans act like it is exclusive to them.
The only sports network I've on occasion been disappointed I don't have is the Comcast Sports channel, and you can understand why Dish doesn't have it. Direct doesn't either.

The NFL Sunday Ticket is a DirecTV exclusive thing but Dish has RedZone...
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So im thinking about switching to one of these companies. Which one did you go with Watauga?
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The Hoppa is cool as shiz! Dish
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bUTchSlapped said...
So im thinking about switching to one of these companies. Which one did you go with Watauga?

Ha! I ended up calling Charter cable and jewed them down. I call once a year to keep my rates down. If not, I had decided on Directv. I like the system where you can record in one room and watch in another. I still might switch. The cable DVR drives me nuts sometimes.
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wataugavol said...
Ha! I ended up calling Charter cable and jewed them down. I call once a year to keep my rates down. If not, I had decided on Directv. I like the system where you can record in one room and watch in another. I still might switch. The cable DVR drives me nuts sometimes.

Gotcha. I think im gonna go with Dish. I've got knology and they decided that cutting channels is a good thing to do.
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I have had Charter, Comcast, Direct, and Dish. IMHO .....with direct (2 different locations/accts) the programming was good, reception good, but there was always some issue with removing channels, adding worthless programming like the hemmoroid channel or something lol. And always seemed they were charging me for premium channels I never had to start. After 5 attempts to resolve the issue and get credited for there mistake. I changed to dish, got almost identical package, cost significantly less and had more HD channels than Direct....all that said, I will never have the others again. I love dish, and as an added benefit...every month they give free previews of very good variety of channels.
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