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Question about TV scheduling

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Smallpotatoes, Mar 28, 2009.

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  1. trifectarich

    trifectarich Well-Known Member

    The problem with the NCAA Tournament scheduling was that for the Regional semifinals, they began the West at 5:07 local time, and then the second game in the eastern time zone didn't start until 10:00. It would have made more sense for both viewers and those in attendance to have switched the order of play. Of course, on the list of 100 things the NCAA considers when making a decision like this, common sense is No. 101.
     
    trifectarich, Mar 30, 2009
    #13
  2. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Makes more sense how they did it. North Carolina brings lots of viewers, and Villanova is from the No. 4 or 5 TV market.
     
    MileHigh, Mar 30, 2009
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  3. mustangj17

    mustangj17 Active Member

    I guess your right. I guess I was looking at it more from a local economy standpoint. The city would have made more money with beer sales and at restaurants but not really the NCAA.
     
    mustangj17, Mar 30, 2009
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  4. Mark2010

    Mark2010 Active Member

    Get the MSU game over with early and the locals will have more time to cry in their beer.... and buy more beer before the bars close.
     
    Mark2010, Mar 30, 2009
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  5. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    The early start for State also means the arena will be full for opening tip-which doesn't always happen.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Mar 30, 2009
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  6. Batman

    Batman Well-Known Member

    Furniture stores will make a mint with the early start. State fans will have plenty of time to buy new couches to burn.
     
    Batman, Mar 30, 2009
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