AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas and Time Warner Cable held a joint news conference on Tuesday to announce the launch of Bevo-D, a new video-on-demand channel that will exclusively feature Longhorn Sports 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The channel is available to Time Warner Cable Digital subscribers and will include Longhorn Sports Center, coaches’ films, classic games, annual highlights, exclusive interviews and more. New shows will be added each week.

The channel goes on air on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Further details are in the "frequently asked questions" section which follows.

"We are delighted to be able to provide Longhorn fans with 24/7 programming," Chris Plonsky, UT Women’s Athletic Director, said. "Bevo-D will give our fans the opportunity to see many different UT sports teams in action throughout the year, from women’s basketball to soccer to swimming."

"Time Warner Cable is so proud to partner with The University on this great new service," Tom Kinney, president of Time Warner Cable–Austin Division, said. "We are thrilled to be able to provide Bevo-D to the tremendous community of Longhorn fans throughout Central Texas."

The service can be ordered by calling Time Warner Cable customer service at 512-485-5555. The cost is $3.95 per month in addition to fees subscribers pay for their digital service. Bevo-D is available exclusively on Time Warner Cable Digital Cable channel 1122.

Bevo-D Frequently Asked Questions and Important Facts

Is Bevo-D exclusive to Time Warner Cable?
Yes! You need to be a subscriber of Time Warner Cable to view Bevo-D.

How do I sign up for Bevo-D to enhance my Time Warner Cable subscription?
The service can be ordered by calling Time Warner Cable customer service at 512-485-5555. The cost is $3.95 per month in addition to fees subscribers pay for their digital service. Bevo-D is available exclusively on Time Warner Cable Digital Cable channel 1122.

Which sports are included?
These following UT sports will be covered in the season in which the sports are played: basketball (men’s and women’s), baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball. Other Longhorn sports may be featured as well. The exhibition of recent games is contingent upon television exclusivity contracts. In regard to football, because of national television contracts, Bevo-D coverage of the current season will typically include coaches’ interviews, player interviews, press conferences, specials, clips and highlights of previous football seasons. To make sure Longhorn fans get their football fill, classic games will be aired as well.

How did this idea come about?
Tom Kinney, president of the Austin Division of Time Warner Cable, is a big sports fan. During a lunch conversation with Texas Men’s Athletics Director DeLoss Dodds and UT Women’s Athletics Director Chris Plonsky, they realized that a local channel offering UT sports on an "on-demand" basis could result in consumer benefit for the tremendously loyal and avid fans in the Central Texas areas. Time Warner Cable–Austin has been a leader in "video on demand" (known as VOD in the cable industry) services for its viewers, and Bevo-D fits this trend perfectly. As for the clever name? In discussion with all three principles (Kinney, Dodds and Plonsky), they took UT’s most recognizable symbol—Bevo—and realized that a simple addition of "D" to his name made perfect sense for people whose blood runs burnt orange.

Is this project designed as a fund-raiser for The University?
As with any other partnership involving an entity outside The University, UT will receive a fee from Time Warner Cable for licensing and trademark rights. Both entities conceived the project as a community service.

Which classic games will be shown?
Some examples to be aired immediately include:

Tues, Aug 24 - Texas at Penn State Sept 8, 1990
The game opened with a bang as Penn State KR Gary Brown took the opening kickoff back 93-yards. It was all Texas after that with freshman RB Phil Brown grinding out 95 yards on the ground in his collegiate debut. Final: Texas 17, Penn State 13.

Tues, Aug 24 - Cotton Bowl Texas – Alabama Jan 1, 1982
Texas vs. Alabama. Trailing 10-0 with just over 12 minutes to play, Texas rallied for 14 points to upset Alabama. Texas QB Robert Brewer's draw call against a 'Bama blitz resulted in a 22-yard TD with 10:22 left.

Mon, Sep 6 - Cotton Bowl Texas- LSU Jan 1, 2003
Texas vs. LSU. The Horns buried LSU with a barrage of big plays and a resilient defense. Texas won for the first time in Dallas since 1999 and sealed consecutive 11-victory seasons for the first time in school history.

Mon, Sep 13 - Cotton Bowl Texas- Notre Dame Jan 2, 1978
Texas vs. Notre Dame. Texas entered the game ranked #1, led by Heismann Trophy winner Earl Campbell. This game featured 5 national award winners: Campbell, Brad Shearer, Ross Browner, and Ken McAfee.

Mon, Sep 20 - Virginia at Texas Oct 21, 1995
Phil Dawson kicked a 50-yard field goal into a stiff wind as time expired to lift Texas to its 700th win, a 17-16 triumph over Virginia. The game also matched up two top running backs - Ricky Williams of Texas and Tiki Barber of Virginia.

Mon, Sep 27 - Cotton Bowl Texas - Mississippi State Jan 1, 1999
Texas vs. Mississippi State. Ricky Williams led Texas to its first New Year's Day victory in over 17 years. Williams rushed for 203 yards on 30 carries, including two touchdown runs. Texas beat Mississippi State 38-11.

Press Conference Quotes
"It's an exciting day for The University of Texas Athletics. With Bevo-D, Longhorns fans will be able to have access to 24 hours, seven days a week of Texas football, basketball and various other sports. This is something that is new to the nation, which is appropriate, because Texas is at the cutting edge of college athletics. The University of Texas is ahead of the curve. We want to be first and on the cutting edge, and in conjunction with our friends at Time Warner Cable, this programming has become a reality."
-- DeLoss Dodds, UT Men's Athletics Director

"The concept of a video-on-demand channel for Longhorns sports has probably been a year and a half in the making. But, it couldn't happen unless the moon and the stars are aligned. It starts with Mack Brown, who since 1998 has transformed Texas athletics and especially Longhorns football. He has united the great force that is The University of Texas and energized our fans to create some of the most passionate followers of college athletics in America.

Also, I have to recognize Tom Kinney, who had a great vision as to what Time Warner could bring to the University of Texas, the Austin community and central Texas.

This partnership wouldn't have been possible without the help of the best Athletics' Director in the country, DeLoss Dodds, who allows us to be creative in our approach. We like to push the envelope at Texas. Our administration gives us the blessing to try new things and get out on the edge. Thus, we try to do that while always representing our University with class. We believe that this partnership with Time Warner will result in that."
-- Chris Plonsky, UT Women's Athletics Director/ Director of Men's and Women's Athletics External Services

"I'm happy to be here today and talk about a great venture with Time Warner. The people of Texas have a passion for this university. They also have a passion for sports. Bevo-D is another opportunity for Texas fans to go into depth into the present and past of Texas sports. Speaking for our football program, the ability to have our games, and coaches shows on Bevo-D is a tremendous opportunity to showcase the young men in our program. We like to personalize who we are, and that's why the football coaches show features our student-athletes. In addition, what a thrill it will be for a letterman, or a grandfather, to be able to turn to Bevo-D and have his family watch video of him playing in college! We at The University of Texas like to be leaders in all we do; I see endless positive possibilities in what this venture with Time-Warner will bring."
-- Mack Brown, Texas Football Head Coach

"Time Warner Cable-Austin is extremely proud of our longtime relationship with The University of Texas. DeLoss and Chris, thank you for allowing us to be a partner for one of the greatest universities in the United States. We are also the cable provider for The University, as thousands of students watch television in their dorms on Time Warner Cable.

We realized late last year that it was time to take this partnership to another level, a level that is unprecedented in the state, unprecedented across the nation, actually. As a BIG football fan myself, I knew how much fans would love watching classic Longhorn games on demand. These games have not been readily available for years. It's especially exciting to showcase sports that many fans just don't get the opportunity to see, from women's basketball to softball to soccer. I'll be right there watching along with all of the Longhorn fans!"
-- Tom Kinney, President, Time Warner Cable-Austin Division