BTN is in more homes than the DIY Network or FX Movie Channel. Curiously, the SEC Network and Pac-12 Network are omitted. They don't even bother with the Longhorn Network. Being included in the Nielsen ratings is important to sell advertising. That is going to be challenging this season because car sales are dropping and Viagra is going generic. Both have been sports advertising staples. 

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