I guess I’m in the vast minority here in that I don’t like this. We (the SEC) had our own dedicated major network in CBS. ABC/ESPN is crowded. I think we lose some visibility and some prestige with this move.
No. I would still rather look at Vanna.Maybe Gary can fill in for Pat Sajak
The problem is that each major conference that has a marquee game of the week station has a double header that allows for better times.... except the SEC. I don't particularly like Gary, but the bigger issue for me is that CBS gets to decide when the best game is played with one night option. If they picked up a 1 pm, or 12 pm game like Fox, ESPN, and FS1 with a quality pregame show then I think it would've helped alleviate some major frustrations with the product.I guess I’m in the vast minority here in that I don’t like this. We (the SEC) had our own dedicated major network in CBS. ABC/ESPN is crowded. I think we lose some visibility and some prestige with this move.
I would take more 4 and 6pm games over being handcuffed to 2:30, 11am, and 8 pm games. CBS getting first decision (and the only one they are obligated to take with the exception of 2 weeks) and getting to decide what games can be played within the conference at the same time is a bad deal. If it wasn't for those 2 things, I would be all for CBS coming back.I’d take Nessler and Gary over Mowins, McElroy, Mark Jones, etc
Plus Fowler (to me) is a little douchy as of late. More and more each year.
And to me it sounded like they didn’t really want to keep the SEC. They were pretty inflexible in these discussions.I would take more 4 and 6pm games over being handcuffed to 2:30, 11am, and 8 pm games. CBS getting first decision (and the only one they are obligated to take with the exception of 2 weeks) and getting to decide what games can be played within the conference at the same time is a bad deal. If it wasn't for those 2 things, I would be all for CBS coming back.
Your "prestige" comes from your success on the field. Start losing and that drops off a cliff no matter who is showing your games on TV. Keep winning championships and the image of the conference will not be diminished.We (the SEC) had our own dedicated major network in CBS. ABC/ESPN is crowded. I think we lose some visibility and some prestige with this move.
I think that they have real bean counters. Most of these contracts are losing money for their networks. CBS cannot afford to lose money on a football contract - Disney can.And to me it sounded like they didn’t really want to keep the SEC. They were pretty inflexible in these discussions.
The problem is they rather keep the NFL than the SEC. Disney was going to get one of them at the very least.I think that they have real bean counters. Most of these contracts are losing money for their networks. CBS cannot afford to lose money on a football contract - Disney can.
This might answer the question.My only concern is if they use this to push more of the games on cable, ESPN has a habit of doing that then reporting that ratings are down...
If the SEC keeps the same number of broadcast games (and I hope that's part of the deal, a minimum number) then I'm ok with it.
I think getting the CBS time slot requirements out of the way opens up for better slots. Really what hurt us the most was when UGA and ND went to primetime we got put in a bad slot to avoid competing with that game's ratings.ESPN won the conference over with its argument that it can be more creative with scheduling when it controls all of the rights. With ESPN owning all of the SEC’s football rights, it’s possible that more than one game will be produced for broadcast TV; more top-tier games can be moved to primetime; and the conference can schedule more late afternoon games without having to worry about running into CBS’ exclusive window. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has been concerned about all of the league’s rights being tied up with ABC/ESPN because of the leverage it would give the media company, sources said. It is not known if ESPN opened up its contract to operate SEC Network or its cable rights as part of these negotiations. Those contracts run through 2034.
we are going to need a bigger alertbe careful what you wish for. This could be more chances for mowins to call our games.
The reason they picked 2:30 is where ESPN couldn’t roll out a 1, 4, and 7pm SEC weekend with the #2 and #3 games of the day.I'm ready for a change away from the 2:30 games. I would like to see the SEC "Game of the Day" be a prime time night game. And by that I don't mean an 8 o'clock game. But a 7:00 pm game. These 2:30 games ruin my Saturday's because you either can't much plan anything, have to decide to basically not watch the game and DVR, or partially watch the game live and DVR the rest. We've done this long enough. Time for a change.
Not only ESPN/ABC but their parent Disney as well, they're taking over the Entertainment business like Amazon is taking over Online and Grocery Shopping.I do like the flexibility and the exposure but <reaches for tin foil hat> I don't like the seemingly monopoly that ESPN/ABC is developing. The mouses appetite is ravenous.
While true, gotta give a mention to Steve Levy and Brian Griese, those two are AWFUL.I’d take Nessler and Gary over Mowins, McElroy, Mark Jones, etc
Plus Fowler (to me) is a little douchy as of late. More and more each year.