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Espn is Controlling the BCS Conversation
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:08 pm
They obviously want a rematch and are downplaying osu's chances/worth to overtake Alabama should they beat OU next week.
I think Alabama is the number 2 team and should get a rematch, personally. I think they are the best competition out there.
But when does it become a conflict of interest for other schools involved, being that espn owns all the rights to all things bcs now and the fact that a majority of sec games are now shown on espn?
They don't show big12 games on espn.
Why wouldn't espn be pushing for the teams they already have contracts to show their games to also make the bcs, further propelling their ratings share over other teams?
Just all very weird how harmonious everyone is sounding over Bama being number 2.
With sports news though, there really isn't another all-reaching national audience source like espn. Sure you have the Internet and yahoo, etc, but let's be honest: no one has the outreach of espn.
:conspiracytheory:
I think Alabama is the number 2 team and should get a rematch, personally. I think they are the best competition out there.
But when does it become a conflict of interest for other schools involved, being that espn owns all the rights to all things bcs now and the fact that a majority of sec games are now shown on espn?
They don't show big12 games on espn.
Why wouldn't espn be pushing for the teams they already have contracts to show their games to also make the bcs, further propelling their ratings share over other teams?
Just all very weird how harmonious everyone is sounding over Bama being number 2.
With sports news though, there really isn't another all-reaching national audience source like espn. Sure you have the Internet and yahoo, etc, but let's be honest: no one has the outreach of espn.
:conspiracytheory:
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Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:09 pm to tiger1014
ESPN is a business.
Like any good business, they want to put out the best product.
In terms of a BCS title matchup, the best product is a game involving the two best teams in all of college football.
Those two teams are LSU and Alabama.
Greed is good.
Like any good business, they want to put out the best product.
In terms of a BCS title matchup, the best product is a game involving the two best teams in all of college football.
Those two teams are LSU and Alabama.
Greed is good.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:11 pm to tiger1014
ESPN does basically control the BCS at this point. They have so much power.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:12 pm to tiger1014
Bama Alums at ESPN are spearheading this. It has been pretty pathetic how wrong Brad Edwards was all season trying to prop up Bama as #1 in the BCS all season and never being right. It is pathetic, but ESPN isn't journalism, it's propaganda.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:12 pm to tiger1014
They own college football now, agree its a conflict. However LSU Bama are best two teams, that's what BCS is supposed to end with in the championship game. Appears it will work again this year IMO.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:16 pm to tiger1014
Its extremely obvious that most of them are pushing for Bama. Brad Edwards wasn't trying to be objective and wouldn't even discuss the possibility of voters moving OK St above Bama. I think its time they bring new blood on those shows. Herbie and Saban have a great relationship and I believe that has a lot to do with him being so pro Bama. Same with James.
I usually don't prescribe to conspiracy theories but you couldn't watch BCS countdown and not notice it. James looked angry when it was suggested to look at the resumes of both teams.
I usually don't prescribe to conspiracy theories but you couldn't watch BCS countdown and not notice it. James looked angry when it was suggested to look at the resumes of both teams.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:19 pm to PortCityTiger24
It's pathetic.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:27 pm to PortCityTiger24
Espn can only do so much. Voters are smarter than you think. If they want a rematch it will happen. They control everything, not Espn.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:29 pm to tiger1014
If there is congressional involvement, this is where it should start. It is very clear that ESPN has way to much influence over CFB.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:32 pm to alajones
Congress has ZERO business in college football.
Haven't they fricked up enough things already?
Haven't they fricked up enough things already?
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:34 pm to alajones
quote:
If there is congressional involvement
nm
This post was edited on 12/10/11 at 10:31 am
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:36 pm to alajones
back away from the keyboard idiot.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:40 pm to fouldeliverer
The sooner you realize that ESPN is about Entertainment and not News the happier you'll be
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:43 pm to Mike Linebacker
It makes sense that ESPN is controlling the conversation, but I don't understand why they would want two SEC teams to compete. I know that on its own Okie State wouldn't draw as many viewers as Alabama, but wouldn't more people outside of the SEC be interested in watching teams from different conferences play? Especially because Okie State is a bit of a newbie in the BCS era? Underdog stories play as well or better than clash of the titans redux.
Not to mention everyone outside of the SEC is sick of this conference winning everything. I'd think ESPN, the NCAA and BCS would all want to at least put forth the semblance of equal opportunity.
Not to mention everyone outside of the SEC is sick of this conference winning everything. I'd think ESPN, the NCAA and BCS would all want to at least put forth the semblance of equal opportunity.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:45 pm to tiger1014
We benefitted from this in 2007 and we're allegedly even more of a lock than Bama, win or lose.
It is what it is.
It is what it is.
This post was edited on 11/27/11 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:45 pm to bbaut
quote:
It makes sense that ESPN is controlling the conversation, but I don't understand why they would want two SEC teams to compete. I know that on its own Okie State wouldn't draw as many viewers as Alabama, but wouldn't more people outside of the SEC be interested in watching teams from different conferences play? Especially because Okie State is a bit of a newbie in the BCS era? Underdog stories play as well or better than clash of the titans redux. Not to mention everyone outside of the SEC is sick of this conference winning everything. I'd think ESPN, the NCAA and BCS would all want to at least put forth the semblance of equal opportunity.
Espn airs the majority of sec games.
Propping two teams up from the sec will further push espn rankings through the roof because that's where all the demand will be.
They don't want a big12 team to play because they don't own the rights to air those team's game's regularly. Of course they want the teams they have the rights to air their games to be national champions.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:52 pm to fouldeliverer
quote:You think it is that far fetched frickwipe?
back away from the keyboard idiot.
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:53 pm to tiger1014
quote:Did yall even read my post?
Congress has ZERO business in college football.
Haven't they fricked up enough things already?
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:54 pm to tiger1014
Posted on 11/27/11 at 9:54 pm to Mike Linebacker
My issue with espn is that they are like dealing with a moving target. Everything with them is "conditional" and their view on the re-match is different with Bama as #2 than I think it would be if WE were #2. I may be wrong, but don't think so.
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