Villanova Game Schedule

[GGGG]

OK, I know that MU has recently had this run of playing on New Year's Day.  And I frankly I find it to be a neat little tradition.

However, it didn't sink in until this morning that this New Year's Day isn't a traditional New Year's Day - it's on a Sunday.  This means that MU is tipping at the exact time that the Packers are kicking off.  That's really dumb.

IMO, they should have played this game on the morning of Monday the 2nd when most of the traditional college bowl games are being held.

[MerrittsMustache]

OK, I know that MU has recently had this run of playing on New Year's Day.  And I frankly I find it to be a neat little tradition.

However, it didn't sink in until this morning that this New Year's Day isn't a traditional New Year's Day - it's on a Sunday.  This means that MU is tipping at the exact time that the Packers are kicking off.  That's really dumb.

IMO, they should have played this game on the morning of Monday the 2nd when most of the traditional college bowl games are being held.

The Packers have everything wrapped up and everyone has DVR anyway 

That said, playing on Jan. 2 makes more sense than an afternoon game on MLK Day considering most people have to work that day.

[MU_LOL]

It's also the BE home opener.  I'm thinking that'll help, right?

[jsglow]

The Packers have everything wrapped up and everyone has DVR anyway 

That said, playing on Jan. 2 makes more sense than an afternoon game on MLK Day considering most people have to work that day.

I think the MLK game is a feature ESPN 'Big Monday' game.  All the students will be back; with no academic pressure because school hasn't started.  It should be an incredible atmosphere. 

I know many season ticket holders will be working that day. If you can't go, please consider giving your ticket to a deserving high school senior, maybe by way of your local HS guidance office.  That's the weekend those kids receive their MU acceptance letters.  Think of the "Welcome to MU" message you can send to an excited young guy or girl.

[WI inferiority Complexes]

This means that MU is tipping at the exact time that the Packers are kicking off.  That's really dumb.

Not if you don't give a crap about the Packers.

[Golden Avalanche]

OK, I know that MU has recently had this run of playing on New Year's Day.  And I frankly I find it to be a neat little tradition.

However, it didn't sink in until this morning that this New Year's Day isn't a traditional New Year's Day - it's on a Sunday.  This means that MU is tipping at the exact time that the Packers are kicking off.  That's really dumb.

IMO, they should have played this game on the morning of Monday the 2nd when most of the traditional college bowl games are being held.

Agree. We'll be lucky to have 12,000 actual humans in the building which for a top 15 team opening up a title chase is pretty weak.

[GGGG]

Not if you don't give a crap about the Packers.

No, actually it is still a dumb idea regardless of what your individual rooting interests are.

[MerrittsMustache]

No, actually it is still a dumb idea regardless of what your individual rooting interests are.

Why is it dumb? Because you'd rather watch the Packers play a meaningless game on TV as opposed to attending Marquette's conference opener? Like I said before, DVR exists for a reason.

[Bocephys]

No, actually it is still a dumb idea regardless of what your individual rooting interests are.

I think it was dumb of the Packers to schedule a meaningless game where Rodgers will play 3 series during Marquette's conference opener.

[dearest friend]

I think the MLK game is a feature ESPN 'Big Monday' game.  All the students will be back; with no academic pressure because school hasn't started.  It should be an incredible atmosphere. 

I know many season ticket holders will be working that day. If you can't go, please consider giving your ticket to a deserving high school senior, maybe by way of your local HS guidance office.  That's the weekend those kids receive their MU acceptance letters.  Think of the "Welcome to MU" message you can send to an excited young guy or girl.

I love the idea of giving your ticket to a prospective student! I personally will be using my ticket, but will suggest this to others. Things like that really can be the final push for a student's decision, especially when it nicely intersects with the big envelope arriving in his/her mailbox.

[DJO's Pump Fake]

We get way less Packer games then we do Marquette games.  Unless the Pack announce they are sitting that game out more or less I will be watching the Pack.

[GGGG]

Why is it dumb? Because you'd rather watch the Packers play a meaningless game on TV as opposed to attending Marquette's conference opener? Like I said before, DVR exists for a reason.

Because if you want to create a nice atmosphere at a game, and have a decent television audience, you don't go head-to-head with the Packers.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

What a whiny little bitch. Don't go if you want to watch the Packers game. Jesus H. Christ, it's complaints like this that make the fanbase look bad.

[GGGG]

What a whiny little bitch. Don't go if you want to watch the Packers game. Jesus H. Christ, it's complaints like this that make the fanbase look bad.

[MerrittsMustache]

Because if you want to create a nice atmosphere at a game, and have a decent television audience, you don't go head-to-head with the Packers.

So basically you're saying it's going to be a poor atmosphere with low TV ratings? We shall see.

[GGGG]

So basically you're saying it's going to be a poor atmosphere with low TV ratings? We shall see.

That is exactly what I am saying.  I think both would be better if they played it the next day.

[MU_LOL]

This thread is getting fun

[muguru]

The Packers could end up getting "flexed" to 3 PM that day. If the Lions are still playing for a chance to go to the playoffs, that very well could happen. If not, then no way they flex it with neither team having anything to play for.

[DJO's Pump Fake]

^

Best Case Scenario

[4everwarriors]

Or both games could suck ass. In which case, bang your old lady.

[Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup]

I think I read this exact same thread back in August. Good to see there's been some developments for fresh discussion.  

[Spotcheck Billy]

The Packers could end up getting "flexed" to 3 PM that day. If the Lions are still playing for a chance to go to the playoffs, that very well could happen. If not, then no way they flex it with neither team having anything to play for.

that's what I've been hoping for otherwisw DVR it is

[MURFC]

What a whiny little bitch. Don't go if you want to watch the Packers game. Jesus H. Christ, it's complaints like this that make the fanbase look bad.

+1

[Golden Avalanche]

So basically you're saying it's going to be a poor atmosphere with low TV ratings? We shall see.

I can't speak to TV ratings but every game I've been to whilst there was a Packers team playing football at the same time, the atmosphere has sucked. Hard.

Add to that, one (possibly two) of the previous New Year's Day games have not had an impressive atmosphere and you're looking uphill.

Actually, now that I think of it, I've generally been underwhelmed with the Bradley Center crowds for the games I've traveled out to see these past few seasons.

In the end, I overlook it because I'm just happy to see the team in person and I've got my best buddy with me during the game which are two great aspects of my visits.

[Funky Cold Medina]

Or both games could suck ass. In which case, bang your old lady.

What's your mom up to that Sunday?  Couldn't resist.