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WebFire
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Jan 9, 2015 1:31pm
Make that 20.WebFire;1694103 wrote:Tom VanHaaren ‏@TomVH now3 seconds ago
Alabama has more ESPN 300 commitments (19) than total commitments for 15 of the top 40 recruiting classes in the country.....what?
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 26, 2015 2:41pm
The semis are schedule for New Years eve next year, a thursday night.
ESPN, and the NFL, want the games to be moved to teh 2nd, a saturday night.
Hm..what say you?
ESPN, and the NFL, want the games to be moved to teh 2nd, a saturday night.
Hm..what say you?
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 26, 2015 2:45pm
Games would have to be earlier if they're on NYE. The OSU game didn't finish until after midnight, so the ball drop and game would be going on at the same time. Dumb.thavoice;1700021 wrote:The semis are schedule for New Years eve next year, a thursday night.
ESPN, and the NFL, want the games to be moved to teh 2nd, a saturday night.
Hm..what say you?
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Jan 26, 2015 2:54pm
The NFL doesn't care about New Years eve, they want the championship game moved because they want a Monday night football playoff game. Roger Goodell and the NFL is as arrogant as can be to ask that of the College Football Playoffs.thavoice;1700021 wrote:The semis are schedule for New Years eve next year, a thursday night.
ESPN, and the NFL, want the games to be moved to teh 2nd, a saturday night.
Hm..what say you?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 26, 2015 2:56pm
I'd rather watch football than watch the ball drop, especially if its Ohio State. Does anyone really think Ohio State isn't going to make the next 5 CFP? Urban isn't losing for the next few years and you can take that to the bank.se-alum;1700022 wrote:Games would have to be earlier if they're on NYE. The OSU game didn't finish until after midnight, so the ball drop and game would be going on at the same time. Dumb.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 26, 2015 2:57pm
College football > NFLTerry_Tate;1700027 wrote:The NFL doesn't care about New Years eve, they want the championship game moved because they want a Monday night football playoff game. Roger Goodell and the NFL is as arrogant as can be to ask that of the College Football Playoffs.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 26, 2015 3:02pm
Well so would I, but there are plenty of people that go out and celebrate on NYE or have get togethers to watch the ball drop. You'll continue to get the hardcore footballl fans and fans of the playing teams, but you'll miss out on the casual fans and fans of teams that aren't playing in the game.sleeper;1700028 wrote:I'd rather watch football than watch the ball drop, especially if its Ohio State. Does anyone really think Ohio State isn't going to make the next 5 CFP? Urban isn't losing for the next few years and you can take that to the bank.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 26, 2015 3:11pm
NYE is the most overrated night of the year. I'd gladly watch football over feeling like I have to do some overhyped bullshit just because.
New Year's Day partying is where it's at anyway. I did that this year, then watched OSU smash on Bama. Best New Years Day ever.
New Year's Day partying is where it's at anyway. I did that this year, then watched OSU smash on Bama. Best New Years Day ever.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 26, 2015 3:16pm
Oh i know. It is more ESPN that is pushing it.Terry_Tate;1700027 wrote:The NFL doesn't care about New Years eve, they want the championship game moved because they want a Monday night football playoff game. Roger Goodell and the NFL is as arrogant as can be to ask that of the College Football Playoffs.
I would also prefer watching NCAA than the anything else on NYE.
I can see there point though. Millions of people will be out and about, doing whatever, and it is those viewers they want. The hard core football fans, the fans of those teams, will watch, but to make ratings blow up are the casual fans who tune in
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Jan 26, 2015 3:57pm
Why would Braylon Edwards be playing?se-alum;1700022 wrote:Games would have to be earlier if they're on NYE. The OSU game didn't finish until after midnight, so the ball drop and game would be going on at the same time. Dumb.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 26, 2015 4:08pm
I see what you did there........superman;1700061 wrote:Why would Braylon Edwards be playing?
I think a move away from NYE would get them better ratings though, and that is what they are after.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jan 26, 2015 4:26pm
Here's a thought. How about they play the game on Saturday night so I don't have to stay up all night and then work the next day?!?
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Jan 26, 2015 4:36pm
Do you work Saturdays? This year would be perfect. New Year's Day is on a Friday...meaning you can drink New Year's Eve, drink all day/night watching the playoff games on New Year's Day, drink all day/night Saturday, and recover on Sunday before you have to be at work on Monday.FatHobbit;1700071 wrote:Here's a thought. How about they play the game on Saturday night so I don't have to stay up all night and then work the next day?!?
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 26, 2015 4:42pm
I'd still consider taking Monday off under this arrangement!sherm03;1700075 wrote:Do you work Saturdays? This year would be perfect. New Year's Day is on a Friday...meaning you can drink New Year's Eve, drink all day/night watching the playoff games on New Year's Day, drink all day/night Saturday, and recover on Sunday before you have to be at work on Monday.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 26, 2015 4:45pm
This year the playoff games are scheduled for new years eve.sherm03;1700075 wrote:Do you work Saturdays? This year would be perfect. New Year's Day is on a Friday...meaning you can drink New Year's Eve, drink all day/night watching the playoff games on New Year's Day, drink all day/night Saturday, and recover on Sunday before you have to be at work on Monday.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Jan 26, 2015 4:59pm
I understand that. I'm just referencing the comment of "how about they play them on a Saturday so I don't have to stay up late and be tired for work the next day." With the way the calendar is set up for the end of 2015/beginning of 2016, New Year's Day games would be perfect since you can do you regular NYE drinking and then have a 3 day weekend kicked off by playoff football.thavoice;1700079 wrote:This year the playoff games are scheduled for new years eve.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 26, 2015 5:08pm
Yeah, new years day would be perfect. Thought it was great this year. I think the sticking point could be the rose bowl. The rose bowl is pretty much always on Jan 1st except for when it was the NC game for the BCS and when it fell on a sunday. (I didnt know that until I looked it up).sherm03;1700080 wrote:I understand that. I'm just referencing the comment of "how about they play them on a Saturday so I don't have to stay up late and be tired for work the next day." With the way the calendar is set up for the end of 2015/beginning of 2016, New Year's Day games would be perfect since you can do you regular NYE drinking and then have a 3 day weekend kicked off by playoff football.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 26, 2015 8:37pm
Didn't know Jackson, OH had a D1 level athlete, let alone a high D1 athlete, but he turned down Harbaugh to stick with Stanford.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 26, 2015 9:37pm
He was at his official visit to Stanford to commit and while there received a text from UM offering a full ride.....he left that visit without committing.se-alum;1700137 wrote:Didn't know Jackson, OH had a D1 level athlete, let alone a high D1 athlete, but he turned down Harbaugh to stick with Stanford.
4 days later Stanford assistants were at his house and then 2 days later he visited UM for a first class welcoming and he and his family sat with Harbaugh at UM basketball game.....
Been a crazy week of experiences for the local kid.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jan 26, 2015 10:18pm
I'm fine with that. I just hate when they play the game on a week night and then I have to work the next day.sherm03;1700080 wrote:I understand that. I'm just referencing the comment of "how about they play them on a Saturday so I don't have to stay up late and be tired for work the next day." With the way the calendar is set up for the end of 2015/beginning of 2016, New Year's Day games would be perfect since you can do you regular NYE drinking and then have a 3 day weekend kicked off by playoff football.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 26, 2015 10:23pm
Good to hear of a local kid being successful!Ironman92;1700148 wrote:He was at his official visit to Stanford to commit and while there received a text from UM offering a full ride.....he left that visit without committing.
4 days later Stanford assistants were at his house and then 2 days later he visited UM for a first class welcoming and he and his family sat with Harbaugh at UM basketball game.....
Been a crazy week of experiences for the local kid.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 26, 2015 11:29pm
He's never won anything and he won't at Stanford.se-alum;1700161 wrote:Good to hear of a local kid being successful!
se-alum
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Jan 27, 2015 12:24am
Thanks for the insight. I'd say receiving a free education from one of the most respected institutions in the country is a win for a kid from this area.sleeper;1700184 wrote:He's never won anything and he won't at Stanford.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 27, 2015 9:37am
Fair enough. But this is about football and he's never won anything.se-alum;1700192 wrote:Thanks for the insight. I'd say receiving a free education from one of the most respected institutions in the country is a win for a kid from this area.
se-alum
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Jan 28, 2015 1:22pm