SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University athletic communication office has announced an expansion and rebranding of its broadcasting offerings with the launch of the "Rock Athletics Digital Network" this afternoon.
 
The expanded digital network will still allow fans to watch live and on-demand events for free on desktop computers and mobile devices through the official website at www.RockAthletics.com/video, with no changes to those offerings.
 
The biggest change to the new network comes in the form of "over the top" applications for streaming devices. The Rock Athletics Digital Network application will be available as a free download for Amazon Fire TV devices, Apple TV boxes (4th generation and newer), Android TV devices and Roku devices. Fans with any of those compatible devices attached to their televisions will now be able to watch live and on-demand content directly on their televisions without needing to connect a computer or cast from a mobile device.
 
"This is a big announcement for us and our fans," said Jon Holtz, director of athletic communication. "We're going to be one of the only schools in the nation at any level that has its own network apps available on these devices. Most of the collegiate athletics content available via these devices is attached to conference-wide applications. Our fans that want to see Slippery Rock events will now have a one-stop shop to be able to view those right on their televisions, without tying up their phones or computers."
 
To download the application, fans simply need to search for "Rock Athletics Digital Network" in the respective app stores on their device. The downloads and all broadcasts that will be shown on the applications are free.
 
The new applications were developed in a partnership between the athletic communication office and Blueframe Technologies. That partnership will also allow the athletic communication office to continue streaming on desktop and mobile devices through multilple web browsers by visiting THIS LINK.
 
The athletic communication office at Slippery Rock launched the previously titled "Rock Athletics All-Access Network" in 2014 and has expanded it to include more than 100 live HD broadcasts of sporting events each year. The broadcasts are operated entirely by the athletic communication staff with mostly undergraduate students handling the execution. Setup, design, direction and oversight for the network comes from Holtz and assistant director Tyler McIntosh.
 
If you enjoy being able to watch free SRU sporting events, please consider making a donation to support the SRU Athletic Communication Office and its efforts to provide award-winning coverage of Rock Athletics. You can make a tax deductible contribution HERE. Go Rock!
 

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