COMCAST THINKS MICHIGAN STATE NOT BIG TEN COUNTRY: The DETROIT FREE PRESS rolls out the announce teams for the new Big Ten Network that debuts on August 30.

Well, good luck seeing them anywhere. An interesting note appeared in the article’s comments section from a Michigan State student, who asked the local cable company to put the channel on its basic service:

“When I e-mailed Comcast to inquire, they said it wasn’t fair to include it in East Lansing’s regular service because MOST people in that area are not Big Ten fans.”

East Lansing - home of Michigan State University - of the Big Ten Conference - enrollment of over 45,000 students. 2000 NCAA Basketball Champs. 2007 Hockey Champs.

Yeah, there’s no Big Ten market there.