re: ESPN College Gameday (basketball)

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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.

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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.