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Posted on 2/16/24 at 3:03 pm to mckibaj
Posted on 2/16/24 at 3:03 pm to mckibaj
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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
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 4:32 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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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.
That it does.
Highest rated SEC vs SEC games of the season NOT involving Kentucky (ratings only posted through 2/4)… listed by number of viewers:
840k- Auburn @ Alabama
764k- LSU @ Alabama
630k- Alabama @ Tennessee
609k- Arkansas @ Florida
573k- Auburn @ Arkansas
547k- Tennessee @ Georgia
471k- LSU @ Auburn
418k- Florida @ Texas A&M
So far this season, the IB of B has been the premiere game not involving Kentucky. I imagine game 2 will also show a strong rating.
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