"Bottom line, Comcast gets a monopoly on the MWC games, they get more subscribers, they generate more money through their premium packages, they stick it to the satellite companies, they increase the satellite companies cost of doing business by getting us to engage their customer care centers, and sit back and chuckle that no one has yet figured out their plan.

"If we really want to get the MWC games on satellite, the best thing to do is to call and write the CEO of Comcast. I can guarantee you that if he gets several hundred or several thousand calls and letters, they will change their strategy. CEOs don't like to be bothered by their customers.

"I suggest a telephone and letter campaign to the CEO, the VP of Consumer and Products, and the COO at Comcast.

"Here is the contact information (editor's note: all three can be reached at the same mailing address of 1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102): "CEO — Brian L. Roberts. Sr. VP Corporate Communications — D'Arcy Rudnay. Chief Operating Officer — Stephen B. Burke.

"If we do a call-in campaign, don't waste your time calling the customer care centers, call Comcast Corporate Headquarters, (215) 655-1700."

This week's predictions:

UNLV 33, Utah State 10: Aggie defense is improved but not enough to stop the Rebels

Oregon State 24, Utah 21: A turnover or two in the return of Brian Johnson will be costly on the road.

Boise State 42, Weber State 14: The 24th-ranked Broncos get a gimme out of the chute.

Colorado 17, Colorado State 14: The Buffs have more talent and should prevail over this MWC rival.

Wyoming 21, Virginia 14: The Poke defense will rise up and make a statement to the ACC.

Air Force 28, South Carolina State 14: The new Falcon offense makes its debut.

BYU 21, Arizona 14: The Cougars keep a home win streak alive, and Hall successfully makes his debut at QB.

TCU 14, Baylor 10: The Frogs start a trend of defensive wins with low scores.

New Mexico 17, UTEP 14: Rocky Long will have his team fired up for this opener across the border.

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