FCS Title Game Date Switch

[bluehenbillk]

Being played this year on Saturday afternoon, January 7th at 1:00pm, ESPN2. That's a change, hasn't been on a Saturday since the "Marshall Invitational" days.

[DJH]

Lame.

[93henfan]

I like it. Makes no sense to play at the same time as the Cotton Bowl.

[DJH]

Game should be moved back to December. Totally retarded to have that layoff.

[93henfan]

Game should be moved back to December. Totally retarded to have that layoff.

I would have been OK with that too.

One added benefit to moving it to Saturday is it allows people who have inflexible bosses to use one less workday for travel.

[89Hen]

Better for attendance, probabaly worse for TV ratings.

[bluehenbillk]

MUCH better for attendance, I'll be surprised if it's not a near-capacity crowd. Ratings, not many people watch anyway so I don't see any difference there.

[clenz]

I'm not sure I like the 1PM start, I would think 6 or 7 would be better, but I don't know what bowl games are that night.


However, for attendance this is great.

[89Hen]

MUCH better for attendance, I'll be surprised if it's not a near-capacity crowd.

As always, that will depend on who is playing in the game.

[andy7171]

Game should be moved back to December. Totally retarded to have that layoff.

This.

[lakesbison]

Already on my schedule, work off for that thursday friday AND monday (to recover)

[Grizalltheway]

Already on my schedule, work off for that thursday friday AND monday (to recover)

No time off for your stay in jail?

[GannonFan]

From a fan standpoint how can you not like this? First of all, it's not going up against anything - not going up against the Cotton Bowl in the same city, and the NFL playoffs that start then don't have a game until something like 4 or 4:30. Second, having it on a Saturday is a huge, huge benefit for a fan trying to get down to the game. Rather than having to take 1-2 days off from work or school, now you could conceivably not have to take any time off and still get to go to the game. January is still the better time as you actually can take a breath and make plans to get there, as opposed to scrambling to get to a game in 6 days. And, if that 1PM start is Eastern time, that means that the game starts at 12 Noon central time which means, that's right, SCRAPPLE for the pre-game tailgate!!!!!!!

I think we're all so conditioned to complain about the NCAA that when they actually make a real good decision like this one that we automatically pooh-pooh it - in reality, this is a win for most everyone. Way to go, NCAA!!!!

[bluehenbillk]

MUCH better for attendance, I'll be surprised if it's not a near-capacity crowd.

As always, that will depend on who is playing in the game.

Sure, the teams will have an effect on attendance, but I was at the game this year & conversed with a lot of locals who all said the same thing: "Why are they playing this game at 6:00pm local time on a Friday night on the outskirts of DFW?" Asking locals to fight thru rush hour traffic or take off work to make the game. Frisco is located above the Metroplex so it can be a drive for some people - but they all said they knew a lot more people that knew about the game & were interested. Hey I'm as big a UD fan as there is - UD playing EWU added no extra incentive for people living in TX to goto the NC game.

[DJH]

Already on my schedule, work off for that thursday friday AND monday (to recover)

[Grizalltheway]

From a fan standpoint how can you not like this? First of all, it's not going up against anything - not going up against the Cotton Bowl in the same city, and the NFL playoffs that start then don't have a game until something like 4 or 4:30. Second, having it on a Saturday is a huge, huge benefit for a fan trying to get down to the game. Rather than having to take 1-2 days off from work or school, now you could conceivably not have to take any time off and still get to go to the game. January is still the better time as you actually can take a breath and make plans to get there, as opposed to scrambling to get to a game in 6 days. And, if that 1PM start is Eastern time, that means that the game starts at 12 Noon central time which means, that's right, SCRAPPLE for the pre-game tailgate!!!!!!!

I think we're all so conditioned to complain about the NCAA that when they actually make a real good decision like this one that we automatically pooh-pooh it - in reality, this is a win for most everyone. Way to go, NCAA!!!!

Agree. Even from a neutral fan's (my) perspective, it's a great excuse to hit a bar and start drinking at 11 a.m.

[mlbowl]

Already on my schedule, work off for that thursday friday AND monday (to recover)

Are you and JiBBerish planning on being in Frisco to support Lafayette in their quest for the title?

[bluehenbillk]

And, if that 1PM start is Eastern time, that means that the game starts at 12 Noon central time which means, that's right, SCRAPPLE for the pre-game tailgate!!!!!!!

I think we're all so conditioned to complain about the NCAA that when they actually make a real good decision like this one that we automatically pooh-pooh it - in reality, this is a win for most everyone. Way to go, NCAA!!!!

WOOHOO Scrapple!!!

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

Totally agree with GF. It ain't gonna hurt TV ratings at all because the majority that watch are the fans of FCS that want to see this anyway and the casual will have a better chance of seeing it sitting around on a Saturday afternoon instead of a Friday night anyway.

Can't see the problem here. I wish there was only a two week layoff but too bad, you don't always get everything you want.

[tampajag]

I'm not sure I like the 1PM start, I would think 6 or 7 would be better, but I don't know what bowl games are that night.


However, for attendance this is great.

the BBVA Compass Bowl will be played that day at the same time

[Grizalltheway]

And, if that 1PM start is Eastern time, that means that the game starts at 12 Noon central time which means, that's right, SCRAPPLE for the pre-game tailgate!!!!!!!

I think we're all so conditioned to complain about the NCAA that when they actually make a real good decision like this one that we automatically pooh-pooh it - in reality, this is a win for most everyone. Way to go, NCAA!!!!

WOOHOO Scrapple!!!

You guys are fucked in the head.

[GannonFan]

I'm not sure I like the 1PM start, I would think 6 or 7 would be better, but I don't know what bowl games are that night.


However, for attendance this is great.

the BBVA Compass Bowl will be played that day at the same time

Yeah, the SEC's 9th bowl eligible team versus a similarly low team from the Big East. And if either conference can't supply a team, a bowl eligible team from the Sun Belt could get the nod. Last year 7-5 Pitt took on 6-6 Kentucky. I don't know how I'll stop myself from turning that game on.

[tampajag]

the BBVA Compass Bowl will be played that day at the same time

Yeah, the SEC's 9th bowl eligible team versus a similarly low team from the Big East. And if either conference can't supply a team, a bowl eligible team from the Sun Belt could get the nod. Last year 7-5 Pitt took on 6-6 Kentucky. I don't know how I'll stop myself from turning that game on.

It's a pretty easy choice for me on what to watch, that bowl never has good match ups anyway.

[dbackjon]

I'm not sure I like the 1PM start, I would think 6 or 7 would be better, but I don't know what bowl games are that night.


However, for attendance this is great.

the BBVA Compass Bowl will be played that day at the same time

We are screwn

[BDKJMU]

Being played this year on Saturday afternoon, January 7th at 1:00pm, ESPN2. That's a change, hasn't been on a Saturday since the "Marshall Invitational" days.

Too lazy to look it up. Anyone got a link?