More weeknight games for other BCS conferences?

[orangepassion]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo.../sec-pac12-big-12-eyeing-more-weeknight-games

 

[sutomcat]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo.../sec-pac12-big-12-eyeing-more-weeknight-games

Really happy to read that the ACC is not planning on exploring this more than they are doing so already. Not a fan of weekday night games.

This is going to make it even harder for the have nots to get their games on TV and get some recognition. And I think it is further evidence that the Big 12 is the weakest of the Big 5 conferences, with the Pac 1x not far behind.

 

[FAL]

So much for the so-called "student-athlete". What a joke! So I guess the so-called institutions of higher learning that are pushing this idea will be offering classes on Saturdays and Sundays to make up for the lost school time, right?Oh Lord

 

[texascpa]

I don't get the angst around weeknight games. It's nationally broadcasted, it's not fighting for attention against 3 or more games and it's on right after you get off work and have nothing else to do but relax.

 

[Resonator]

Really happy to read that the ACC is not planning on exploring this more than they are doing so already. Not a fan of weekday night games.

This is going to make it even harder for the have nots to get their games on TV and get some recognition.

IMHO, the have-nots will play their games on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The MAC played a couple on Tuesday night last season, IIRC.

The AQ schools will still play on Thursdays.

And I think it is further evidence that the Big 12 is the weakest of the Big 5 conferences, with the Pac 1x not far behind.

Long term, the Big 12 is for sure in the weakest position. It has by far the smallest footprint, population-wise, and, if Texas decides its had enough, they're in big trouble.

 

[upperdeck]

doesnt the avg college kid have classes 2-3 days a week for 2-3 hrs a day? the way they tutor the players im not sure whay day the game on really causes them much school issues.

 

[Alsacs]

The ACC already committed to 3 Friday night games when they signed the new ESPN deal. BC, and SU Thanksgiving day after game is suppose to be 1 of the 3, and I bet the team not hosting that game each year will host another, and Duke, Wake, Pitt or somebody else will host the 3rd Friday game.
Wake@BC week 2 is a Friday ESPN game this upcoming year.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

As an out of state season ticket holder, I can't stand weeknight games. The Friday night games were tough for me to manage. Any day other than Saturday and possibly Friday is next to impossible. I know that I'm in the minority, but I'd hate to have to give up my season tix if it becomes a regular part of the schedule. I guess the silver lining would be that if SU gets better, the tix will be easier to scalp.