Florida game time

[ronpolk]

Looking ahead at the schedule, unfortunately, I think this game has a chance to be the CBS afternoon game. I’m hoping for a night game here.

Only other games that seem possible for CBS is ole miss and LSU or Georgia and Tennessee.

 

[wtw2400]

There is a pretty good possibility that back to back CBS Games are in Starkville for Florida and Auburn. Looks like 2000 all over again.

As far as Florida specifically, with the Mullen factor, it is too intriguing nationally for CBS to pass up for Matt Luke or a team that went 0-8 in the SEC last year. But I would prefer two night games myself.

 

[ronpolk]

I agree it looks like a good possibility of back to back cbs games, which is not terrible I’m just a fan of night games. I’m just going to hope Tennessee is undefeated going in to that week and it’ll make it hard for cbs to pass on Georgia and Tennessee.

 

[Cap'n Geech]

I prefer the CBS 2:30 game because it gets us the most exposure. We know we'll have a big crowd and electric atmosphere on 9/29 and 10/6.

I definitely prefer a night game for SF Austin and Louisiana.

 

[MSUDC11]

I think there’s a good chance the Arkansas game is a 2:30 CBS game as well. The only two other league games that week are.... wait for it.... Ole Miss-Vandy and Tennessee-Mizzou. Wow.

 

[Clarence Boddicker]

There is a pretty good possibility that back to back CBS Games are in Starkville for Florida and Auburn. Looks like 2000 all over again.

Similarities to 2000 are uncanny.

Early season away game vs decent opponent
Early season SEC away game that we should win but it could get sketchy
Florida and Auburn back to back home weekends
Trip to LSU after that, that we should win, but probably won't
3 game SEC spin, 2 at home, 1 on road, biggest difference is a road trip to Bama when Bama sucked in 2000
Trip to Oxford that we should win but probably won't

That season was so frustrating. The talent was similar to this year but they just never developed that mental toughness. Dropped 3 games we had no business losing.

 

[tired]

Similarities to 2000 are uncanny.

Early season away game vs decent opponent
Early season SEC away game that we should win but it could get sketchy
Florida and Auburn back to back home weekends
Trip to LSU after that, that we should win, but probably won't
3 game SEC spin, 2 at home, 1 on road, biggest difference is a road trip to Bama when Bama sucked in 2000
Trip to Oxford that we should win but probably won't

That season was so frustrating. The talent was similar to this year but they just never developed that mental toughness. Dropped 3 games we had no business losing.

Damn dude, you're not very high on this team.

 

[Duke Humphrey]

Similarities to 2000 are uncanny.

Early season away game vs decent opponent
Early season SEC away game that we should win but it could get sketchy
Florida and Auburn back to back home weekends
Trip to LSU after that, that we should win, but probably won't
3 game SEC spin, 2 at home, 1 on road, biggest difference is a road trip to Bama when Bama sucked in 2000
Trip to Oxford that we should win but probably won't

That season was so frustrating. The talent was similar to this year but they just never developed that mental toughness. Dropped 3 games we had no business losing.

Must've not had "camp" on the farm***

 

[missouridawg]

Maybe I’m in the minority here but I think the UF game has a very high chance of getting game day. I would also venture a guess that it’s a virtual lock for SEC nation if it doesn’t get game day. Should be a huge weekend regardless.

 

[TheStateUofMS]

I prefer the CBS 2:30 game because it gets us the most exposure. We know we'll have a big crowd and electric atmosphere on 9/29 and 10/6.

I definitely prefer a night game for SF Austin and Louisiana.

I like the exposure too but the games just take tooooooo loooooooong.

 

[Drebin]

Looking ahead at the schedule, unfortunately, I think this game has a chance to be the CBS afternoon game. I’m hoping for a night game here.

Only other games that seem possible for CBS is ole miss and LSU or Georgia and Tennessee.

Georgia-Tennessee is also that weekend and may be more attractive ratings-wise for CBS. That's the Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis TV markets.

I hope that is the case. I'd much rather see this as a night game.

 

[Duke Humphrey]

Won't CBS have UT-Florida the weekend before? Plays both ways....who do you want twice in a row, Florida or Tennessee.

 

[patdog]

I think you're right. CBS will probably pick UGA-UT, no matter what UT's record is (they'll almost certainly be 2-1 when CBS picks with WVU, UTEP and ETSU on their early schedule).

 

[olblue.sixpack]

Georgia-Tennessee is also that weekend and may be more attractive ratings-wise for CBS. That's the Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis TV markets.

I hope that is the case. I'd much rather see this as a night game.

It is all about showcasing the power teams. And it really doesn't matter who they are playing. This year those are Georgia and Alabama, as usual.

 

[patdog]

That really is true. Doesn't matter much who they're playing. All CBS sees is Bama or Georgia.

 

[maroonmania]

I think you're right. CBS will probably pick UGA-UT, no matter what UT's record is (they'll almost certainly be 2-1 when CBS picks with WVU, UTEP and ETSU on their early schedule).

You can almost bank on it.

 

[RPOdawg]

2:30 CBS games are awesome and are at the perfect time during the day. It allows families who travel hours to get home at a reasonable time at night and also allows plenty of time to tailgate and get your drink on. I enjoy night games as well, of course.

 

[MSUDC11]

That really is true. Doesn't matter much who they're playing. All CBS sees is Bama or Georgia.

Is a potentially 4-0 Florida not also a big draw?

 

[GhostOfJackie]

I prefer the CBS 2:30 game because it gets us the most exposure. We know we'll have a big crowd and electric atmosphere on 9/29 and 10/6.

I definitely prefer a night game for SF Austin and Louisiana.

Eh, the whole exposure argument needs to be in the rear view mirror with the 1990's. We're not "little MSU trying to get our chance to play with the big boys on ESPN" anymore. We get enough exposure in every single sport with our position in the SEC, and have been for years now. Just give me a game time that gives us and our fans the best advantage and chance to win.

 

[stateu1]

2:30 CBS games are awesome and are at the perfect time during the day. It allows families who travel hours to get home at a reasonable time at night and also allows plenty of time to tailgate and get your drink on. I enjoy night games as well, of course.

Yep, and also spreads incoming and outgoing traffic out throughout the morning and evening respectively.

 

[shotgunDawg]

I think the rankings will have something to do with it as well.

Florida vs MSU has a chance to be a number 12 ranked MSU team vs a number 23 ranked Florida team.

I also think the outcome of the Florida/TN game the week before may come into play. If Florida takes Tennessee to the woodshed, there is no way CBS will choose showing a non-competitive UGA/TN game ahead of MSU/FL

 

[patdog]

CBS will choose their schedule for Sept. 29 before the UF-UT game is played, unless they use their 1-time exception to wait till Monday of game week to pick. And again, as blue pointed out, all CBS cares about is #1 or #3. In their minds, those two against most anyone is better than a #12 vs #23 matchup.

 

[MSUDC11]

That really is true. Doesn't matter much who they're playing. All CBS sees is Bama or Georgia.

CBS will choose their schedule for Sept. 29 before the UF-UT game is played, unless they use their 1-time exception to wait till Monday of game week to pick. And again, as blue pointed out, all CBS cares about is #1 or #3. In their minds, those two against most anyone is better than a #12 vs #23 matchup.

I’ll never forget how bizarre it was that they picked State vs Kentucky for a 2:30 CBS game in 2014. You’re right, having that #1 beside your name carries a lot of weight.

 

[johnson86-1]

There is a pretty good possibility that back to back CBS Games are in Starkville for Florida and Auburn. Looks like 2000 all over again.

As far as Florida specifically, with the Mullen factor, it is too intriguing nationally for CBS to pass up for Matt Luke or a team that went 0-8 in the SEC last year. But I would prefer two night games myself.

Maybe UGA won't get the Bama treatment, but in the past, CBS has been more than willing to pass up a good matchup in exchange for a big name. I would expect that CBS will gladly take UGA and UT over UF/MSU.

I'm hoping they continue their trend of caring more about names than the quality of teams. MSU v. Auburn will compete with UF/LSU and Bama/Arky.
MSU/LSU will be up against Bama/UT although with the game being at LSU, maybe the 2:30 time would be better.

Even the Bama game, we will be up against UGA/Auburn. So maybe there's a chance that will be CBS's double header? Although I guess being at Bama we want the 2:30 game that day.

We probably will be screwed for the Arkansas game unless they take UT/Mizzou.

 

[Cap'n Geech]

Of course the most important thing is winning the game, but exposure still matters. It's not a "little MSU" attitude. Every program of every size wants exposure. Nick Saban wants his 5 times on CBS each year.

 

[johnson86-1]

Of course the most important thing is winning the game, but exposure still matters. It's not a "little MSU" attitude. Every program of every size wants exposure. Nick Saban wants his 5 times on CBS each year.

The benefit for recruiting is wayyyy more important than the marginal improvement in exposure from playing at 2:30 instead of an night game on ESPN. And the night games are a much more impressive atmosphere for recruits.

 

[croomin]

Georgia - Tennessee will be 2:30pm; we'll be night.

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Georgia-Tennessee is also that weekend and may be more attractive ratings-wise for CBS. That's the Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis TV markets.

I hope that is the case. I'd much rather see this as a night game.

 

[RocketDawg]

I like the exposure too but the games just take tooooooo loooooooong.

I don't totally understand the desire to shorten the games. Most people pretty much set aside the day when they attend the games anyway.