Supporters

These elected leaders and university officials have taken action.  Now it's your turn.

	“MASN is an extremely valuable resource for the schools we represent. Our schools and our athletic programs gain unparalleled exposure by having our games televised on MASN.” Dr. Nido Qubein, President of High Point University
	“Time Warner’s refusal to carry MASN prevents North Carolinians from watching their favorite local NCAA programming and harms North Carolina schools by depriving them of the marketing, alumni relations and recruiting potential available through MASN.” Kyle Kallendar, Commissioner of the Big South Conference
	"MASN…will allow our alumni and fans throughout North Carolina and the entire Mid-Atlantic region to follow the Seahawks more closely than ever before. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase our growing program on a network committed to college basketball.” Kelly Mehrtens, Athletic Director, UNC-W
	"MASN is an invaluable partner for North Carolina intercollegiate sports and for North Carolina education. By carrying our games, coaches shows and mission statements into six million homes outside of our states, we are able to reach alumni, potential supporters and prospective students that cannot be touched in any other manner than through MASN." Terry Holland, Athletic Director, ECU
	“As a regionally-based network, MASN provides valuable exposure not only to our state’s nationally-known NCAA programs, but also to our smaller colleges, which is every bit as important to their supporters.” Congressman Walter B. Jones
	“I have heard from many disgruntled constituents who would like access to the regional sports network for my district, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.” Congressman Howard Coble
	“Recently, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network announced that it will televise ECU football games this season. Time Warner has not yet agreed to carry MASN. I respectfully request that Time Warner offer MASN so that many more ECU Pirate fans can enjoy the games.” State Representative Marian McLawhorn
	“As Mayor, I want to strongly encourage Time Warner to reconsider its position and allow access to MASN on basic-tier cable television in North Carolina. It’s the right thing to do for our citizens.” Mayor Bill Bell of Durham

Read letters of support from elected leaders and university officials to Suddenlink and Time Warner:

Elected leaders in North Carolina:

Read the March 29, 2010 letter from Congressman Howard Coble, Congressman Mike McIntyre, Congressman Walter Jones, Congressman G.K. Butterfield, Senator Richard Burr and Senator Kay Hagan.

Congressman Walter B. Jones
Congressman Walter Jones (2nd letter)
Congressman Walter Jones (3rd letter)
Congressman Howard Coble
Congressman Howard Coble (2nd letter)
Congressman Mike McIntyre
Former Mayor Robert Parrott
Mayor Pat Dunn
Mayor William Bell
Mayor Charles Meeker
Representative Marian McLawhorn
Representative Fred Steen II
Representative Bill Owens
Representative Fletcher Hartsell
Representative Tricia Cotham

Colleges and universities in North Carolina have stood up for sports fans:

Terry Holland
Athletic Director, ECU
Nido Qubein
President, High Point
Bernard Muir
Athletic Director, Georgetown
Michael Tranghese
Commissioner, Big East Conference
Kyle Kallander
Commissioner, Big South Conference

Minor League Baseball executives have also spoken up for sports fans:

Mike Birling, General Manager
Durham Bulls (Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays)
Dan Rajkowski, Vice President/General Manager
Charlotte Knights (Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox)
Ryan Manuel, General Manager
Winston-Salem Warthogs (Class High-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox)
Joe Kremer, General Manager
Carolina Mudcats (Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds)
Donald Moore, President and General Manager
Greensboro Grasshoppers (Class A affiliate of the Florida Marlins)
Michael Bauer, Executive Director
Asheville Tourists (Class A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies)
David Haas, General Manager
Hickory Crawdads (Class A affiliate of the Texas Rangers)
Randy Long, General Manager
Kannapolis Intimidators (Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox)
Shari Massengill, General Manager
Kinston Indians (a High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians)