Don’t ever complain about Pitt football start times. The storied USC Trojans kick off their season with a 9 am local start time and othe PAC 12 teams will do the same this year as well
USC playing 9am home game
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They've talked about doing that for years to get more games on TV during East Coast TV windows.
And you guys bashed me for my 9AM MAC ESPN2/U idea. I am a visionary.
It is my right and I will exercise if I want to. Just kidding....that sucks for the students. I never woke before 9:00am on a saturday while in school.
seriously Fox that is why you have rights to Big10 and Big 12 games so you dont force the P12 into doing this.
The Pac-12's Grand Experiment: Football Games Starting at 9 a.m.
It's a gamble to break with college football tradition, but the Pac-12 needs something different to regain a positive image, especially with the Pac-12, SEC and Big Ten not playing nonconference games
I remember reading about the Pac 12 doing something like this. I hate it. I have enough choices at "noon". I love those late night Pac 12 games, it is like they are a bonus. The Pac 12 has thought that they don't get the credit because people don't watch them. Well as a fan of someone who's team regularly plays noon games EST time, it ain't all that it is cracked up to be. It is highly competitive. They should look more to own Friday Nights.
In fact, I read somewhere that the Mich/Minnesota Friday night game tripled the viewing of noon Mich/MSU
In fact, I read somewhere that the Mich/Minnesota Friday night game tripled the viewing of noon Mich/MSU
The funny thing is that the reason they don't get credit is because sometimes people DO watch them.
The problem with the PAC12 in recent years isn't that they don't get enough publicity, it's that they don't have enough good football teams. As long as they continue to think that it's all (or mostly) an exposure issue then that is not going to change.
my favorite bar is in newport landing. on top of a seafood restaurant, nice bar with windows/doors that open up an overlook the bay inlet..
yeah i find it hard to believe they'll get better ratings at 9:00am EST versus 8:00pm EST.
my brother lived in california and actually loved when the steelers were on at 9am. Said he'd watch the game and have the whole day left to do whatever he wanted. i guess if that's your mindset. i like pitt home games to go to, hang out pre and even after game and not hurry home to do nothing.
If you like the idea of getting the game over with and having a day to do other things then yes, 9am is great. if you like going to the games and enjoying yourself then it sounds awful..
I know I'm in the minority, but as a fan that attends home games, I liked that one 11:00 a.m. game that I believe the ACC Network made us host (last year I think?). I enjoyed having more of the day available afterwards.
That’s how I feel when pitt games are away and I’m watching it on tv. Earlier the better. Same with nfl. Annoyed Steelers are playing at 4, smack dab in middle of a Sunday.
I go to Newport Landing at least 2-3 times a year, absolutely love that place. I have an odd fascination with sitting out there and staring at the ferry going back and forth, back and forth. Just can’t help but watch.
This is the only non cable game on. I'm probably going to watch the entire game. Herm Edwards and Marvin Lewis look to be doing a good job at ASU. Keep in mind that the stands are empty, so the early start really doesn't affect the fans.
I am willing to admit I was wrong about Herm being somewhat of a joke hire. He’s surrounded himself with really good football people and hasn’t been that much of a gameday liability, end of the 1st half today notwithstanding.
He has done a really good job recruiting as well.
