New Years day bowl line up

[FML]

Obviously it sucks for B10 fans when there are 3 games on at the same time. But this also seems like a stupid move by ESPN. How do you maximize ad revenue when clog down one time slot with multiple games? At the very least, why not space out the games by 30 minutes or so?

 

[ICHawk24]

I imagine the beancounters at ESPN has an idea why this works.

 

[gohawqs]

No games this New Years day, NFL.

 

[Hawkfromnorwalk]

When ESPN has a family of networks they can show games on they can get away with it. As long as we are not on ESPN 8: The ocho I think we are doing OK.

 

[hawkeye12345]

I imagine the beancounters at ESPN has an idea why this works.

You're giving them too much credit. The OP has a valid point. You can only watch one game at a time. You may have multiple TVs on at the bar or in your house but that doesn't change the situation. If one game is on a commercial then you are not going to watch the commercial over live action.

Why they have 3 games on at the same time just doesn't make any sense.

 

[ICHawk24]

You're right. The beancounters know nothing and random internet posters have a better idea how to maximize revenue.

 

[SDK46]

Obviously it sucks for B10 fans when there are 3 games on at the same time. But this also seems like a stupid move by ESPN. How do you maximize ad revenue when clog down one time slot with multiple games? At the very least, why not space out the games by 30 minutes or so?

Good point by the OP.

This scenario is a microcosm of the entire bloated, watered-down, chamber-of-commerce-appeasing nonsensical bowl system.

 

[VintageHawkeye]

Good point by the OP.

This scenario is a microcosm of the entire bloated, watered-down, chamber-of-commerce-appeasing nonsensical bowl system.

Hey get off the fence, Seth, and tell us how you really feel.