Just a reminder: No USC-Cal football broadcast for Dish Network customers

There still is no contract agreement between Dish Network and Fox, a dispute that is keeping 19 Fox sports channels off Dish Network customers' televisions. And a resolution does not seem to be imminent after this e-mail, which just arrived from Fox Sports West/Prime Ticket, reminding us that the USC-California football game will be unavailable to Dish Network customers Saturday.

The e-mail includes this statement: "We are not actively negotiating and remain at an impasse," said an FSN spokesperson.

So, make your television viewing plans accordingly.

-- Diane Pucin