College game day should be at UConn next week shouldn't it? There's no other game that even comes close. If ESPN doesn't go there, it's just ridiculous.
My apologies if this is already been discussed.
I bet they go to Kentucky/Auburn. I'd be shocked if they went to a game on Big Fox.
Quote from: chren21 on February 10, 2024, 08:17:35 AM
College game day should be at UConn next week shouldn't it? There's no other game that even comes close. If ESPN doesn't go there, it's just ridiculous.
My apologies if this is already been discussed.
Just curious, will they go to a game in a conference they do not have a deal with? I doubt they would.
Quote from: 79Warrior on February 10, 2024, 08:24:39 AM
Just curious, will they go to a game in a conference they do not have a deal with? I doubt they would.
Yeah, that's why I was asking, but I think they've done it before if I'm not mistaken?
Hard for me to imagine College Game Day going to a game on a rival network. It would make zero sense from a marketing perspective, and that's really what CGD is about.
Quote from: MU82 on February 10, 2024, 09:03:23 AM
Hard for me to imagine College Game Day going to a game on a rival network. It would make zero sense from a marketing perspective, and that's really what CGD is about.
They've done it for football
Yeah, zero chance they promote a game on Fox.
They do it for football cause Herbstreit and Fowler do the night broadcast no matter what. They just PJ out of there after filming.
I believe CBB Gameday location is just based on wherever Bilas is announcing the game.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 10, 2024, 09:14:27 AM
They've done it for football
I'd be happy to be wrong about CGD and UConn-MU, but this one rare time I think I'm right.
Quote from: MU82 on February 10, 2024, 10:10:29 AM
I'd be happy to be wrong about CGD and UConn-MU, but this one rare time I think I'm right.
Yeah, they're not coming for UConn-Marquette. Ultimately, who cares anyway?
Sportscenter left out MU and UConn on games to watch today. I believe they listed games of every other top 10 playing.
No chance.
Donny, Casey and LaVall are pretty well informed. It'd be great to see them do a Fox GameDay at the arena or something.
https://x.com/bigeastmbb/status/1756359581196857815?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw
Quote from: chren21 on February 10, 2024, 08:26:30 AM
Yeah, that's why I was asking, but I think they've done it before if I'm not mistaken?
as Murphystill mentioned, it's happened for football...Ohio St/Michigan where both FOX and espn did their pregames from Ann Arbor. Same for a Colorado football home game last season during the Coach Prime early season hype.
Basketball and not compelling enough (sure it's the best game). But they'll just pick a blue blood or other top 5 and call it a day.
I guess the only reason I could see them doing it is that it's close to Bristol.
I think they've already decided on Kentucky/Auburn. Fox needs to do something similar as their on air personalities are just as good as ESPN's if not better.
Quote from: Viper on February 10, 2024, 02:06:08 PM
as Murphystill mentioned, it's happened for football...Ohio St/Michigan where both FOX and espn did their pregames from Ann Arbor. Same for a Colorado football home game last season during the Coach Prime early season hype.
Right. But football is different. They knew that most eyeballs would be on those games and wanted to steal the Big Noon thunder.
For basketball they are just hyping their own product.
And really who cares?
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on February 10, 2024, 02:49:10 PM
Right. But football is different. They knew that most eyeballs would be on those games and wanted to steal the Big Noon thunder.
For basketball they are just hyping their own product.
And really who cares?
I guess I shouldn't care, but when I think about it, it's really annoying.
Basketball version only does ESPN games. Ratings are much higher for the football version of College Gameday. Most don't even know there is a basketball version.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on February 10, 2024, 06:06:38 PM
Basketball version only does ESPN games. Ratings are much higher for the football version of College Gameday. Most don't even know there is a basketball version.
Used to watch it years ago. I forgot it existed.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on February 10, 2024, 02:40:09 PM
I think they've already decided on Kentucky/Auburn. Fox needs to do something similar as their on air personalities are just as good as ESPN's if not better.
Wow what a game #16 ranked Auburn at unranked Kentucky
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on February 10, 2024, 06:06:38 PM
Basketball version only does ESPN games. Ratings are much higher for the football version of College Gameday. Most don't even know there is a basketball version.
I'm pretty sure I just heard they're doing Nova @ UConn 2/24. Fox game.
https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2024/2/17/mens-basketball-espns-college-gameday-coming-to-storrs-feb-24.aspx
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 17, 2024, 10:17:36 AM
I'm pretty sure I just heard they're doing Nova @ UConn 2/24. Fox game.
https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2024/2/17/mens-basketball-espns-college-gameday-coming-to-storrs-feb-24.aspx
Not sure whether that's more surprising or stoopid.
Quote from: MU82 on February 17, 2024, 10:19:12 AM
Not sure whether that's more surprising or stoopid.
Very stoopid
Wonder if they know Jay left.
Bilas did discuss the game, for what it's worth.
Speaking of Bilas, did anyone see his "Bilas Index" posted yesterday on ESPN? He has Marquette at 16?? Notably behind such powerhouse teams as the Wisconsin Badgers, Iowa State, BYU and FAU.
Quote from: The Thing on February 17, 2024, 11:21:08 AM
Speaking of Bilas, did anyone see his "Bilas Index" posted yesterday on ESPN? He has Marquette at 16?? Notably behind such powerhouse teams as the Wisconsin Badgers, Iowa State, BYU and FAU.
Don't sweat it. This is the same guy who in '03 had Kirk Hinrich ahead of Wade in "Bilas' Best" Uhhhhh.....nice try.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 17, 2024, 10:17:36 AM
I'm pretty sure I just heard they're doing Nova @ UConn 2/24. Fox game.
https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2024/2/17/mens-basketball-espns-college-gameday-coming-to-storrs-feb-24.aspx
Shocking! Shocking! Shocking! This is Fox new trademark Primetime Hoops Game. I wonder what ESPN is up too.
1st time for the hoops version of gameday. Could be wrong, yet feel strongly saying it.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on February 10, 2024, 06:06:38 PM
Basketball version only does ESPN games. Ratings are much higher for the football version of College Gameday. Most don't even know there is a basketball version.
Didn't Tom Crean ( I know he sucks) have a College Game day at Marquette?
Crean did have a Gameday while at MU.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on February 17, 2024, 12:19:35 PM
Didn't Tom Crean ( I know he sucks) have a College Game day at Marquette?
It was an ESPN game vs Pitt. Showed up to the game and McNeal was in a cast.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 17, 2024, 12:27:29 PM
It was an ESPN game vs Pitt. Showed up to the game and McNeal was in a cast.
That was Mike Kinsella's big day.
Quote from: Nukem2 on February 17, 2024, 12:29:54 PM
That was Mike Kinsella's big day.
https://x.com/muoverload/status/1631686192495247360?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw
Quote from: MU82 on February 17, 2024, 10:19:12 AM
Not sure whether that's more surprising or stoopid.
Michigan St at crappy Michigan tnite on prime time FOX and not flexing MU/UConn to the prime spot is void of clear thinking. I know there are numerous reasons not too...but come on!
Quote from: Viper on February 17, 2024, 12:46:52 PM
Michigan St at crappy Michigan tnite on prime time FOX and not flexing MU/UConn to the prime spot is void of clear thinking. I know there are numerous reasons not too...but come on!
I don't think flexing college basketball is a thing.
And 2:00 is about as good as it gets. This isn't college football. Nobody outside of MU and UCONN fans is planning their day around watching this game.
I guess they knew what they were doing. Watch, this UK vs Auburn game will be a fantastic game and I'll be eating crow.