I generally would sweat in this situation but I have no clue what is legal or frowned upon in the swear department.You know you’re old when you say that.
You’re as old as you feel, my dude.
Now that I do know. I feel great, in shape and my kids keep me young. I don’t look or feel my age.
They bring tv markets and better academics than Nebraska
Rutgers and Maryland offer a heck of a lot more than Nebraska regarding television network reach.They are not going to be "asked" to go anywhere. If they do, Rutgers, Maryland, Purdue, and Indiana better watch their backs.
I don't think "television reach" means as much as it used to.
On paper, I agree. However, I would like to see the TV ratings in NYC and DC for them. I would not be surprised to see little effect by either of them.
ONLY because there was no other game on ... first weekend of the season. Come on.
Their average viewer number is 2.45 million good for #6 ranked in the BIG. The game in Ireland, special broadcast, had higher viewership due to the nature of the broadcast period.
They're still clearly important, though. That's why B1G went after the LA market and will likely eventually come after some major markets in the south (Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, etc.). Keep in mind, having all the streaming services and sports channels is a luxury that many people still can't afford, so games are still shown on a regional/conference scale on CBS, Fox, ABC, etc. That's where it matters.
It's not about THEM drawing eyes, but having the rest of the conference shown in those markets.
And the ability to PROGRAM key matchups that are more interesting on a national level. On a national level nobody cares who Rutgers is playing.
The per sub rate for B1G on cable in LA went from $.20 pet sub to $4 per cable sub in LA joining the conference. Fewer people have cable but it still makes BANK. Also huge for the Fox O&O station there to have games. It's why I think Ga Tech gets a serious look for an invite, Fox owned and operated station in Atlanta, same with Charlotte for UNC.
