DavidGordonsFoot {l Wrote}:I also like Clemson and Michigan State to win.
I also expect ESPN to move these games back to Jan. 1 eventually, but I don't think the dip in ratings will be that significant.
hansen {l Wrote}:DavidGordonsFoot {l Wrote}:I also like Clemson and Michigan State to win.
I also expect ESPN to move these games back to Jan. 1 eventually, but I don't think the dip in ratings will be that significant.
I don't understand the rationale of playing on NYE especially the late game.
claver2010 {l Wrote}:i think both underdogs cover and win tonight
good luck dee & mez, will be rooting for teh clemson
wonder how long until they move these back to nyd after they see the difference in ratings between last year and toinght
EagleDave {l Wrote}:After watching multiple ACC teams get slapped around in bowl games, I figured Clemson would get trucked by OU, but they've shown something today.
I keep waiting for them to implode but it hasn't happened.
Also, I have a sneaky suspicion that Michigan State might win tonight. Everyone seems to be ignoring how bad Jake Coker is at QB for Alabama. Sparty can win this game.
hansen {l Wrote}:EagleDave {l Wrote}:After watching multiple ACC teams get slapped around in bowl games, I figured Clemson would get trucked by OU, but they've shown something today.
I keep waiting for them to implode but it hasn't happened.
Also, I have a sneaky suspicion that Michigan State might win tonight. Everyone seems to be ignoring how bad Jake Coker is at QB for Alabama. Sparty can win this game.
The only thing that may stop them is Deshaun Watson throwing bad picks for no reason. Honestly, his pass selection boggles my mind.
eagle33 {l Wrote}:Why on earth are these two games being played on new years eve. espn is the worst.
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:eagle33 {l Wrote}:Why on earth are these two games being played on new years eve. espn is the worst.
Was just thinking the same. Only cot 1/4 of the Clempson game and doubt I will get to watch much more of the next.
dick ritchie {l Wrote}:DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:eagle33 {l Wrote}:Why on earth are these two games being played on new years eve. espn is the worst.
Was just thinking the same. Only cot 1/4 of the Clempson game and doubt I will get to watch much more of the next.
Get used to it. The semis are on NYE 8 of the next 11 years.
ESPN tried to move these games to Jan. 2 this year but the CFP said no because they want to start a "new tradition" of playing these games on NYE.
BCdee {l Wrote}:dick ritchie {l Wrote}:DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:eagle33 {l Wrote}:Why on earth are these two games being played on new years eve. espn is the worst.
Was just thinking the same. Only cot 1/4 of the Clempson game and doubt I will get to watch much more of the next.
Get used to it. The semis are on NYE 8 of the next 11 years.
ESPN tried to move these games to Jan. 2 this year but the CFP said no because they want to start a "new tradition" of playing these games on NYE.
I don't mind at all...NYE is vastly overrated.
DavidGordonsFoot {l Wrote}:hansen {l Wrote}:DavidGordonsFoot {l Wrote}:I also like Clemson and Michigan State to win.
I also expect ESPN to move these games back to Jan. 1 eventually, but I don't think the dip in ratings will be that significant.
I don't understand the rationale of playing on NYE especially the late game.
They're gambling that more people stay home and do nothing on NYE than is generally presumed. And they may be onto something. I don't know a lot of people who like or look forward to New Year's Eve, anymore. I'm sure part of this is due to the fact that I'm getting older, but the whole night is a fraud.
BCdee {l Wrote}:dick ritchie {l Wrote}:DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:eagle33 {l Wrote}:Why on earth are these two games being played on new years eve. espn is the worst.
Was just thinking the same. Only cot 1/4 of the Clempson game and doubt I will get to watch much more of the next.
Get used to it. The semis are on NYE 8 of the next 11 years.
ESPN tried to move these games to Jan. 2 this year but the CFP said no because they want to start a "new tradition" of playing these games on NYE.
I don't mind at all...NYE is vastly overrated.
eagle9903 {l Wrote}:I think the nyd non playoff bowls pressured the NYE playoff date, not ESPN.
HJS {l Wrote}:eagle9903 {l Wrote}:I think the nyd non playoff bowls pressured the NYE playoff date, not ESPN.
I'm willing to bet that today's meaningless exhibition between OSU/ND draws better ratings than at least one if not both of the playoff games.
ESPN right now is an anchor sinking Disney stock (after being a driver for so long). They have been hit hard by significant declining revenues from cable companies (victims themselves of cord-cutters) while having fixed costs associated with huge payouts given to professional leagues and college conferences. I believe the Big Ten is the next to negotiate their TV deal. It will be interesting to see if and how this new financial landscape effects their deal. I personally would love nothing more than to see college sports bubble burst right on that conference so the world can view the acquisition of Rutgers and Maryland as the moment when conference expansion jumped the shark.
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