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Posted on 2/16/24 at 2:59 pm to
Posted by mckibaj
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 2:59 pm to
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If Alabama ever got to play Auburn at home on a Saturday we might have a shot


I think it's kind of ridiculous that the home and home's aren't on Saturdays. But then again, you know you can still fill an arena on Wed night with the "Iron Bowl of Basketball".
Posted by SummerOfGeorge
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 3:03 pm to
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I think it's kind of ridiculous that the home and home's aren't on Saturdays. But then again, you know you can still fill an arena on Wed night with the "Iron Bowl of Basketball".



It is ridiculous, and apparently is entirely because it's in the sweet spot where (a) it isn't "big" enough to always get a Saturday spot but (b) IS big enough they know it'll attract viewers on a weeknight. So they continually throw it on Tuesday/Wed night slots because they know it'll draw.

Pearl and Oats are pretty tight at this point and have earned some sway with the league. At some point they need to jointly raise hell about it and force some change. Games between us are important nationally and in the league, but they're also entertaining as hell for somebody just randomly watching a college basketball game.
This post was edited on 2/16/24 at 3:07 pm
Posted by MsGarrison
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Member since Nov 2009
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 7:12 pm to
Alabama played Auburn on a Saturday last year.

If I’m not mistaken, the return game is played on the same day of the week for both teams just on different dates.
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