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Why we should all be thankful for the Georgia Bulldogs
Posted on 12/3/16 at 11:40 am
Posted on 12/3/16 at 11:40 am
Younger posters on this board probably don't realize that until the 1980's, only ABC was allowed by the NCAA to broadcast football games. I remember growing up in the 1970's and only seeing teams such as Nebraska, Oklahoma, Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, USC, and Texas playing. Eventually the NCAA allowed CBS to begin televising some games. That all ended in 1984 when the US Supreme Court in a case titled NCAA v Board of Regents of Oklahoma and Georgia Athletic Association ruled that the NCAA was acting as a monopoly in restricting athletic programs by limiting broadcasting rights. What resulted was an explosion of college football and sports television.
For that, we are all greatful.
The case
For that, we are all greatful.
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Posted on 12/3/16 at 11:42 am to Ramblin Wreck
I actually did not realize this....I lived in the country growing up and unfortunately, we were not able to pick up ABC on the tv. 
Posted on 12/3/16 at 11:46 am to Ramblin Wreck
Did not plan on seeing this when I clicked on this thread 
Posted on 12/3/16 at 11:48 am to Ramblin Wreck
Wow never knew that....
but God you are a shitty poster.
but God you are a shitty poster.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 11:49 am to Ramblin Wreck
This was actually a very cool story.
This post was edited on 12/3/16 at 11:50 am
Posted on 12/3/16 at 11:51 am to Ramblin Wreck
GT saying something good about Georgia? I....I.....I'm speechless.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:06 pm to Ramblin Wreck
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Ramblin Wreck
Thanks, I didn't know this. This was the beginning of the rise of revenue in the sport. I always knew the rise of multiple networks and cable sports channels made the sport grow, in both popularity and dollars, but I didn't know where it started and who started it. Thank you Board of Regents of Oklahoma and Georgia Athletic Association from 1984.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:07 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Thanks Georgia Bulldogs.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:16 pm to Ramblin Wreck
who are you and what have you done with the tech fan OP
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:27 pm to Ramblin Wreck
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Why we should all be thankful for the Georgia Bulldogs
Yep, I remember this case and it was definitely a landmark ruling. Thanks for sharing the memories.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:27 pm to WG_Dawg
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who are you and what have you done with the tech fan OP
It's the spirit of the season. Peace on earth and goodwill to all men (and bulldogs)
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:31 pm to DawgsLife
He was only nice because they beat y'all last week. Thanks Georgia! I remember having to listen to most games on the radio.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:36 pm to Ramblin Wreck
noted, I will remember you as one of the tolerable ones.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:41 pm to WG_Dawg
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I will remember you as one of the tolerable ones.
Just make sure it's a revokable trust. I mean, he is a bug and they do seem to revert to insect behavior very quickly.
In the meantime ... GoldenDawg--->
<---Ramblin WreckPosted on 12/3/16 at 12:43 pm to WG_Dawg
I grew up as a teen in the early 1960s and teams were LUCKY to be on TV once a YEAR.
Fortunately Gators played Ga Tech in 1963 (depending on how you look at it, losing 0-9) In 1964 we had our first game of the season broadcast against SMU and some hotshot QB named Spurrier or something like that, completed a 50 yd pass to a WR and we won 24-8. In 1965 we were at the plains and painfully played AU to a loss 17-28.
OP is right...Notre Dame, tOSU, Michigan, Texas, Oklahoma and USC were the favorites.
Fortunately Gators played Ga Tech in 1963 (depending on how you look at it, losing 0-9) In 1964 we had our first game of the season broadcast against SMU and some hotshot QB named Spurrier or something like that, completed a 50 yd pass to a WR and we won 24-8. In 1965 we were at the plains and painfully played AU to a loss 17-28.
OP is right...Notre Dame, tOSU, Michigan, Texas, Oklahoma and USC were the favorites.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:43 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:47 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Wow, OP, this is a quality thr...
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greatful
Posted on 12/3/16 at 12:50 pm to reel_gator8
My first game at Florida Field was against Ga tech. It was the highlight of the season, a 7-7 tie. The year was 1979 and even though we didn't win a game I knew I had to get season tickets because I was hooked for life.
This post was edited on 12/3/16 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 12/3/16 at 1:07 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Damn. Saw the thread title. Went and popped a bag of popcorn. Came back, clicked and suddenly realized I wasted an entire fricking bag.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 2:08 pm to Porter Osborne Jr
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Did not plan on seeing this when I clicked on this thread
Neither did I ... bump back to the top, good stuff OP. I was living in another country when it all went down so it is something I only vaguely remember.
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