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Can we ban any poster who suggests that the 2017 MACC game be played at the site of the team with the best record?

I think we can put that conversation to bed...

With no tie to a Detroit bowl game, I think this is much more attractive.

With the Big Ten resigning with Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy until 2021 the MACC extending until 2019 at Ford Field was a no-brainer. The MACC will continue in Detroit until at least 2021.

If they are so intent on it remaining a neutral site game then move the playing time to Saturday so that more people can attend.

(12-05-2014 10:44 AM)epasnoopy Wrote:  If they are so intent on it remaining a neutral site game then move the playing time to Saturday so that more people can attend.

YES!

(12-05-2014 10:44 AM)epasnoopy Wrote:  If they are so intent on it remaining a neutral site game then move the playing time to Saturday so that more people can attend.

(12-05-2014 11:15 AM)DrTorch Wrote:  

(12-05-2014 10:44 AM)epasnoopy Wrote:  If they are so intent on it remaining a neutral site game then move the playing time to Saturday so that more people can attend.

In case you haven't noticed during MACtion, the ESPN overlords don't care about attendance.

(12-05-2014 11:50 AM)Copy Cat Wrote:  

(12-05-2014 11:15 AM)DrTorch Wrote:  

(12-05-2014 10:44 AM)epasnoopy Wrote:  If they are so intent on it remaining a neutral site game then move the playing time to Saturday so that more people can attend.

In case you haven't noticed during MACtion, the ESPN overlords don't care about attendance.

That's pretty true. They want the event.

They fill time slots. Saturday noon is completely booked. Afternoon (say 3:30 on) is booked with Alabama. Evening is booked with heavy weights such as FSU vs. G Tech and OSU vs. WI.

Tonight MACtion at 7 and Fox has Oregon at 9.

Smart programming.

(12-05-2014 01:17 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(12-05-2014 11:50 AM)Copy Cat Wrote:  

(12-05-2014 11:15 AM)DrTorch Wrote:  

(12-05-2014 10:44 AM)epasnoopy Wrote:  If they are so intent on it remaining a neutral site game then move the playing time to Saturday so that more people can attend.

In case you haven't noticed during MACtion, the ESPN overlords don't care about attendance.

That's pretty true. They want the event.

They fill time slots. Saturday noon is completely booked. Afternoon (say 3:30 on) is booked with Alabama. Evening is booked with heavy weights such as FSU vs. G Tech and OSU vs. WI.

Tonight MACtion at 7 and Fox has Oregon at 9.

Smart programming.

Even if the game has to get moved to ESPNU, so be it.

Let's see what kind of attendance they can get for a Saturday game for a few years.

(12-05-2014 05:25 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  

(12-05-2014 01:17 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(12-05-2014 11:50 AM)Copy Cat Wrote:  

(12-05-2014 11:15 AM)DrTorch Wrote:  

(12-05-2014 10:44 AM)epasnoopy Wrote:  If they are so intent on it remaining a neutral site game then move the playing time to Saturday so that more people can attend.

In case you haven't noticed during MACtion, the ESPN overlords don't care about attendance.

That's pretty true. They want the event.

They fill time slots. Saturday noon is completely booked. Afternoon (say 3:30 on) is booked with Alabama. Evening is booked with heavy weights such as FSU vs. G Tech and OSU vs. WI.

Tonight MACtion at 7 and Fox has Oregon at 9.

Smart programming.

Even if the game has to get moved to ESPNU, so be it.

Let's see what kind of attendance they can get for a Saturday game for a few years.

Tonight is an open window.

Why go into a crowded window?