Nov. 30, 2006
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -
The University of Maryland Athletics Department and CSTV Networks, Inc. continue to add Terrapin content to the their broadband channel, Maryland All-Access. Maryland All-Access is available for Terrapin fans who want to receive unlimited access to Maryland games live and on-demand at no cost at umterps.com.
Maryland All-Access is a virtual stadium - a seamless Internet experience - where viewers can follow Maryland's athletic programs without ever having to leave umterps.com. It is a one-stop-shop for live games, news conferences, highlights, coaches' shows, student-athlete interviews, and up-to-the minute scores, news and highlights.
The broadband channel includes live and archived audio content from football and men's and women's basketball, as well as highlights from the 2006 National Champion field hockey win. Terrapin sports fans can sign up for this in-depth coverage of Maryland sports through www.umterps.com.
"We are happy to continue to expand our offerings through Maryland All-Access," said associate athletics director Brian Ullmann. "Fan interest in live play-by-play broadcasts, video highlights and other internet media is growing, and along with our multimedia partners, Maryland Athletics is well-positioned to continue to be a leader in our online multimedia content."
For Terrapin fans who recently switched over to Internet Explorer 7.0, Maryland All-Access is fully compatible and fans can upgrade to Internet Explorer 7.0 by visiting the following Microsoft website http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.mspx. MAC users can also find a compatible software support solution by visiting the FAQ section in Maryland All-Access.
ACCSelect.com, the new broadband network providing live and on-demand video of ACC sporting events, is also offering online coverage of select Terrapin events. The games are available exclusively on ACC Select at www.accselect.com, or by accessing www.theacc.com or by clicking on the umterps.com "multimedia" link. Games are available live and on-demand to fans that purchase a Single-Event Pass ($3.99 per event) or an All-Event Pass ($5.99 per month) which will allow unlimited access to games.
Maryland Athletics also recently launched TESTUDO, a FREE desktop communicator that delivers the inside scoop and offers exclusive features, including special discounts and promotions. The communicator can be downloaded from http//maryland.newtier.com at no charge. TESTUDO alerts you to important breaking news, delivers exclusive video content, and even displays the weather forecast.
TESTUDO also comes with a "27 Sports - 1 Team" screensaver, with new images updated each week with the latest high-quality, full-screen action photos of your favorite Terrapin teams.