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O/U of viewership of 2012 BCS Championship...
Posted on 12/21/11 at 6:43 am
Posted on 12/21/11 at 6:43 am
2011 was 27.3 million
Over or under for 2012?
(Edit: 2010 was like 29.2)
Over or under for 2012?
(Edit: 2010 was like 29.2)
This post was edited on 12/21/11 at 6:46 am
Posted on 12/21/11 at 6:47 am to Statestreet
Under for sure. The West coast won't care at all.
Posted on 12/21/11 at 6:48 am to roadGator
ok- less than 22 million?
Posted on 12/21/11 at 6:49 am to roadGator
Would be better if it wasn't played on a Monday fricking night...
Posted on 12/21/11 at 6:51 am to Statestreet
There will be that many LSU fans watching and bitching that LSU was not given enough "respect" on the broadcast.....even if LSU WINS the game!!
So, I say OVER
So, I say OVER
Posted on 12/21/11 at 6:51 am to TT9
Yeah, it wouldn't change the fact that the West coast and even much of the NE won't tune in.
The Westies just don't care in general and the NE will be exhibiting their hate for the SEC and many won't tune in.
The Westies just don't care in general and the NE will be exhibiting their hate for the SEC and many won't tune in.
Posted on 12/21/11 at 7:08 am to roadGator
Under.
Nobody outside the SEC will watch it. A lot of people in the SEC won't be watching it.
I know I won't.
Nobody outside the SEC will watch it. A lot of people in the SEC won't be watching it.
I know I won't.
Posted on 12/21/11 at 7:08 am to BlackHelicopterPilot
quote:This is so true, half the threads on the score board will be about this
There will be that many LSU fans watching and bitching that LSU was not given enough "respect" on the broadcast.....even if LSU WINS the game!!
ETA: Viewership will be well under the 2011, majority of the country is not interested
This post was edited on 12/21/11 at 7:10 am
Posted on 12/21/11 at 7:10 am to Statestreet
Here are the # of TV Viewers for all of the BCS National Championship Games.
I would be surprised if there aren't at least 24 million viewers to tune in for the BCS Championship game. There have been four BCS national championship games that drew in less than 24 million viewers. All of those games had even less appeal than a LSU/Alabama rematch. LSU vs. Ohio State was just a terrible National Championship Game matchup and was on fox. USC vs. Oklahoma was an epic blowout. That game was over by halftime. LSU vs. Oklahoma was played on a Sunday on the same day that NFL playoff games were taking place. I'm sure a lot of people had their football fix after watching seven hours of watching football. There was also the controversy with USC being #1 in both polls and being left out of the national championship game. Miami vs. Nebraska was a matchup that nobody cared about. Nebraska got destroyed by Colorado in the last game of the season. It felt more like a coronation than a game to decide the national championship.
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2011 Auburn defeats Oregon - 27.3 million
2010 Alabama defeats Texas - 30.8 million
2009 Florida defeats Oklahoma - 26.8 million
2008 LSU defeats Ohio State - 23.1 million
2007 Florida defeats Ohio State - 28.8 million
2006 Texas defeats USC- 35.6 million
2005 USC defeats Oklahoma- 21.4 million
2004 LSU defeats Oklahoma- 23.9 million
2003 Ohio State defeats Miami- 29.1 million
2002 Miami defeats Nebraska- 21.6 million
2001 Oklahoma defeats Florida State- 27.2 million
2000 Florida State defeats Virginia Tech- 26.9 million
1999 Tennessee defeats Florida State- 26.1 million
I would be surprised if there aren't at least 24 million viewers to tune in for the BCS Championship game. There have been four BCS national championship games that drew in less than 24 million viewers. All of those games had even less appeal than a LSU/Alabama rematch. LSU vs. Ohio State was just a terrible National Championship Game matchup and was on fox. USC vs. Oklahoma was an epic blowout. That game was over by halftime. LSU vs. Oklahoma was played on a Sunday on the same day that NFL playoff games were taking place. I'm sure a lot of people had their football fix after watching seven hours of watching football. There was also the controversy with USC being #1 in both polls and being left out of the national championship game. Miami vs. Nebraska was a matchup that nobody cared about. Nebraska got destroyed by Colorado in the last game of the season. It felt more like a coronation than a game to decide the national championship.
Posted on 12/21/11 at 7:10 am to NYCAuburn
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This is so true, half the threads on the score board will be about this
JEEBUS!!
LSU is unanimous #1 across the board and all i read about is how LSU is soooooo mistreated!
Posted on 12/21/11 at 7:12 am to TT9
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Would be better if it wasn't played on a Monday fricking night...
It could always be worse. I remember the LSU/Oklahoma national championship game being played on a Sunday Night after an entire day of playoff games. I completely forgot that the game was even taking place until I was flipping channels looking for something to watch.
Posted on 12/21/11 at 7:13 am to Unbiased Bama Fan
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There have been four BCS national championship games that drew in less than 24 million viewers. All of those games had even less appeal than a LSU/Alabama rematch
Problem is they are tired of the SEC, They have seen this game on Novemeber 5th, and most(outside SEC) were not entertained then as well. I travel quite a bit outside the southeast and that is what pretty much I hear all the time
Posted on 12/21/11 at 7:21 am to NYCAuburn
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Problem is they are tired of the SEC, They have seen this game on Novemeber 5th, and most(outside SEC) were not entertained then as well. I travel quite a bit outside the southeast and that is what pretty much I hear all the time
There have been only two BCS National Championship Games that drew fewer than 23 million viewers and both games were epic blowouts that were over by halftime (USC vs. Oklahoma, Miami vs. Nebraska). Even the dreadful LSU vs. Ohio State matchup was able to draw at least 23 million viewers. If the game is close, there will be 24-26 million people watching the game.
This post was edited on 12/21/11 at 7:23 am
Posted on 12/21/11 at 7:25 am to Unbiased Bama Fan
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There have been only two BCS National Championship Games that drew fewer than 23 million viewers and both games were epic blowouts that were over by halftime (USC vs. Oklahoma, Miami vs. Nebraska). Even the dreadful LSU vs. Ohio State matchup was able to draw at least 23 million viewers. If the game is close, there will be 24-26 million people watching the game.
If it's a blowout it doesnt really matter. viewership is not about how long they watch the game. People are either going to tune in or not. And Many were very disapointed from the first go around. Just telling you as I have heard it from other, non SEC people
Posted on 12/21/11 at 7:30 am to NYCAuburn
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If it's a blowout it doesnt really matter. viewership is not about how long they watch the game. People are either going to tune in or not. And Many were very disapointed from the first go around. Just telling you as I have heard it from other, non SEC people
Meh...it is the LAST college football game for a LOOOONNNNGGG time. Most fans will tune in once push comes to shove. I know there is a lot of consternation and jealousy right now. But, 2 good teams playing the last game a college fan gets to see for many months....they'll tune in.
Posted on 12/21/11 at 7:35 am to Statestreet
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(Edit: 2010 was like 29.2)
Wasn't 2011 the first time that the game was on ESPN. That has to hurt the ratings because believe it or not a lot of people do not have cable.
Posted on 12/21/11 at 8:06 am to Statestreet
I would expect viewership to be around 1.5-2x whatever MNF viewership is. A lot of people will want to watch football simply because it is the last chance to do so on Monday for about 9 months.
The average viewership for MNF is 14million for the past two years (this year it is 12.8 but it's a down year), therefore I would expect the BCSCG to be between 21 and 28 million. 25 million sounds about right.
The average viewership for MNF is 14million for the past two years (this year it is 12.8 but it's a down year), therefore I would expect the BCSCG to be between 21 and 28 million. 25 million sounds about right.
Posted on 12/21/11 at 8:38 am to Statestreet
Way over. Hell, the regular season matchup drew 24 million viewers, while other games were being played. With no competition, this game draws 30 million easily.
This post was edited on 12/21/11 at 8:39 am
Posted on 12/21/11 at 8:40 am to TT9
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Would be better if it wasn't played on a Monday fricking night...
Monday Night Football ends the weekend before. No NFL games to compete with.
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