Why is it that the Saints can kickoff on FOX at noon and barring an OT finish by 3 pm? I realize commericals vary but I mean why is there such a diffference in the length of the game?

Thanks ... this topic comes up often at our home on Sundays.

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Posted by Weaver

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Posted on 10/8/11 at 10:53 pm to tiger91

CBS hates lsu

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Posted by CajunFootball

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Posted on 10/8/11 at 10:53 pm to tiger91

Commercials, and the clock doesn't stop in NFL.

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Posted by Ellish Ewe

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Posted on 10/8/11 at 10:53 pm to tiger91

Clock stops on first downs!

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Posted by TigerBait1127

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Posted on 10/8/11 at 10:53 pm to tiger91

because CBS is trying to prolong the game whereas the NFL wants to end the games before the 2nd set starts

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Posted by tiger91

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Posted on 10/8/11 at 10:54 pm to Ellish Ewe

Well, that would explain it ... thanks.

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Posted by Tigers4Lyfe

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Posted on 10/8/11 at 10:55 pm to tiger91

Pro game halftimes are much shorter than College games.

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Posted by dansr731

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Posted on 10/8/11 at 10:55 pm to tiger91

one reason is that in college the clock stops after each 1st down and doesn't restart until the ball is snapped. Maybe more TV time outs as well.

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Posted by GumboPot

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Posted on 10/8/11 at 10:55 pm to tiger91

quote:
Why is it that the Saints can kickoff on FOX at noon and barring an OT finish by 3 pm?

Long half time for both marching bands.

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Posted by LSUBrian

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Posted on 10/8/11 at 11:29 pm to tiger91

Halftimes are shorter in the nfl, I think that is the main difference.

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