A possible move to Sinclair Broadcast Group would greatly increase penetration into Columbus market.
There is one decision that the team has gotten wrong under Anthony Precourt’s direction, it’s the TV deal that was signed in early 2014. The decision to move to Time Warner Cable Sports Channel was greeted with initial skepticism that turned to outright hostility as a significant part of the team’s fanbase couldn’t watch the team anymore.
It’s been clear that the deal has been a millstone around the team’s neck. A rare misstep during a time when the on the field performance has been on the upswing and the team is more relevant in the community after a highly successful rebrand.