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GoCats105
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  Message Not Read  Kickoff Times
   Posted: 5/31/2018 3:56:10 PM 
http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/fball/2018-19/releases/...

3 Games. 13 Days. Oof.
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Alan Swank
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  Message Not Read  RE: Kickoff Times
   Posted: 6/1/2018 11:21:42 AM 
That 2:00 start on Labor Day weekend is an attendance killer. For years we tried to have the first home game at night to generate student interest and enthusiasm. ESPN+, whatever that is, killed that.
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catfan28
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  Message Not Read  RE: Kickoff Times
   Posted: 6/1/2018 1:55:27 PM 
Alan Swank wrote:
That 2:00 start on Labor Day weekend is an attendance killer. For years we tried to have the first home game at night to generate student interest and enthusiasm. ESPN+, whatever that is, killed that.


+1 Not to mention it has the potential to be very hot/humid that time of year. First game at night was usually a no-brainer. And to move the time for ESPN+?? (Which, I think, is perhaps only a small notch above ESPN3)
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GoCats105
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  Message Not Read  RE: Kickoff Times
   Posted: 6/1/2018 2:19:13 PM 
catfan28 wrote:
Alan Swank wrote:
That 2:00 start on Labor Day weekend is an attendance killer. For years we tried to have the first home game at night to generate student interest and enthusiasm. ESPN+, whatever that is, killed that.


+1 Not to mention it has the potential to be very hot/humid that time of year. First game at night was usually a no-brainer. And to move the time for ESPN+?? (Which, I think, is perhaps only a small notch above ESPN3)


It's actually below ESPN3. You have to pay for that content seperately. Think of Netflix-style ESPN for $5/month. That's essentially what it is.
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shabamon
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  Message Not Read  RE: Kickoff Times
   Posted: 6/1/2018 2:27:11 PM 
Really? Complaining about 2:00 on a Saturday? Smfh.
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Kinggeorge4
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  Message Not Read  RE: Kickoff Times
   Posted: 6/1/2018 2:37:53 PM 
Didn't we hear complaints the last few years for having night games and not day games. This group is never happy.

GO BOBCATS
GEORGE

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Deciduous Forest Cat
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  Message Not Read  RE: Kickoff Times
   Posted: 6/1/2018 3:04:24 PM 
Alan Swank wrote:
That 2:00 start on Labor Day weekend is an attendance killer. For years we tried to have the first home game at night to generate student interest and enthusiasm. ESPN+, whatever that is, killed that.


After all your ranting and raving, who would have thought you'd be the first to complain about a Saturday day game? (hint: everyone :) )

Labor day weekend used to be move-in weekend. don't think that matters anymore. 2 pm on a Saturday sounds about perfect.

Last Edited: 6/1/2018 3:04:52 PM by Deciduous Forest Cat
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Alan Swank
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  Message Not Read  RE: Kickoff Times
   Posted: 6/1/2018 3:24:34 PM 
Deciduous Forest Cat wrote:
Alan Swank wrote:
That 2:00 start on Labor Day weekend is an attendance killer. For years we tried to have the first home game at night to generate student interest and enthusiasm. ESPN+, whatever that is, killed that.


After all your ranting and raving, who would have thought you'd be the first to complain about a Saturday day game? (hint: everyone :) )

Labor day weekend used to be move-in weekend. don't think that matters anymore. 2 pm on a Saturday sounds about perfect.



I wasn't complaining I was just making an observation and reiterating Schaus' company line on the value of opening game night games for engaging students early in the season. I'll see if I can find the quote from previous years.

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shabamon
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  Message Not Read  RE: Kickoff Times
   Posted: 6/1/2018 3:52:37 PM 
It's clear you're not happy about it. Anyway, I think you're overvaluing a night game (which by the way, students tend to clear out of pretty quick to go party). The Texas State opener in 2016 was a day game and packed.
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Alan Swank
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  Message Not Read  RE: Kickoff Times
   Posted: 6/1/2018 5:11:36 PM 
shabamon wrote:
It's clear you're not happy about it. Anyway, I think you're overvaluing a night game (which by the way, students tend to clear out of pretty quick to go party). The Texas State opener in 2016 was a day game and packed.


You guys must have crystal balls or something. I passed no personal judgement on the game. I'll be there - one of the two Saturday games I can attend (those darn weddings still get in the way). Why don't we try something different this year - rather than going after the messenger, let's focus on the message. And that Texas State game started at 3:30 which was an outlier because from 2009 to 2017, every opening home game started at 7 except that one.

Last Edited: 6/1/2018 5:20:40 PM by Alan Swank
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