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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 08:15 AM)Once a Knight... Wrote: I am thrilled, and rather shocked to see my Knights get the bump up to ABC. Really would've expected Army at Cincy since both are ranked teams (and we know people like to watch the service academies). UCF at ECU quite likely will be a blowout. But I guess they didn't want to have to replace that 3:30eastern ESPN game (though they could've just slotted UCF in there). I'm guessing that win and ratings over Ga Tech really propelled this team, and I'm getting the feeling that UCF is starting to be the ESPN (ABC) media darlings of late.
I was shocked that we were on ESPN+ from the jump. We were speculating on another thread that ESPN was doing it to get an early subscription bump. With UCF's recent success, coupled with their enrollment, this game now represents two of the larger AAC fanbases (and don't read this as a knock on teams like Houston/Navy. Those teams would also be big draws if paired up with either of us, and I'd also be surprised if those games were on +).
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-22-2020 09:17 PM)mikeinoki Wrote: (09-22-2020 08:15 PM)gulfcoastgal Wrote: (09-22-2020 06:45 PM)fade2blac Wrote: How many times has a conference game been on ABC? The only other game that I can think of was the 2017 War on I4 but to be honest, I'm not totally confident that it was ABC.
Memphis has had several...vs. SMU, UC and UH come to mind... maybe more. AAC Black Friday games have routinely been on ABC IIRC. Show out!
Looked over last years pick'em threads:
Friday 11.29.19 #19 Cincinnati @ #18 Memphis ABC
Saturday 11.02.19 #15 SMU @ #24 Memphis ABC
I have a pretty good handle on 2018 and 2019.
2018 Intra-conference games:
UCF-Memphis (had the mirror thing opp Wash.-Oreg.)
USF-Houston (had the mirror thing opp ASU-USC)
Cincinnati UCF
Houston Memphis
UCF-Memphis CCG
2018 Additional conference inventory:
Airzona-Houston and GT-USF were reverse mirror opp one another
2019 Intra-conference games:
SMU-Memphis
Cincinnati-Memphis
Cincinnati-Memphis CCG
2019 Additional conference inventory:
Mississippi-Memphis
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 08:55 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote: (09-23-2020 08:15 AM)Once a Knight... Wrote: I am thrilled, and rather shocked to see my Knights get the bump up to ABC. Really would've expected Army at Cincy since both are ranked teams (and we know people like to watch the service academies). UCF at ECU quite likely will be a blowout. But I guess they didn't want to have to replace that 3:30eastern ESPN game (though they could've just slotted UCF in there). I'm guessing that win and ratings over Ga Tech really propelled this team, and I'm getting the feeling that UCF is starting to be the ESPN (ABC) media darlings of late.
I was shocked that we were on ESPN+ from the jump. We were speculating on another thread that ESPN was doing it to get an early subscription bump. With UCF's recent success, coupled with their enrollment, this game now represents two of the larger AAC fanbases (and don't read this as a knock on teams like Houston/Navy. Those teams would also be big draws if paired up with either of us, and I'd also be surprised if those games were on +).
To be fair, ESPN+ is not only the replacement from ESPN3 games, but also a replacement for the CBS Sports Network portion of our contract. UCF vs ECU had CBSSN written all over it if you asked me, so it being put on ESPN+ was really not surprising at all once I thought of it that way. What was surprising though was UTEP at ULM on ESPNU and Tulsa at Ark St on ESPN2 above UCF. It all worked out in the end (hopefully), with a second straight week on ABC. Great for ECU too!
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 09:38 AM)Once a Knight... Wrote: (09-23-2020 08:55 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote: (09-23-2020 08:15 AM)Once a Knight... Wrote: I am thrilled, and rather shocked to see my Knights get the bump up to ABC. Really would've expected Army at Cincy since both are ranked teams (and we know people like to watch the service academies). UCF at ECU quite likely will be a blowout. But I guess they didn't want to have to replace that 3:30eastern ESPN game (though they could've just slotted UCF in there). I'm guessing that win and ratings over Ga Tech really propelled this team, and I'm getting the feeling that UCF is starting to be the ESPN (ABC) media darlings of late.
I was shocked that we were on ESPN+ from the jump. We were speculating on another thread that ESPN was doing it to get an early subscription bump. With UCF's recent success, coupled with their enrollment, this game now represents two of the larger AAC fanbases (and don't read this as a knock on teams like Houston/Navy. Those teams would also be big draws if paired up with either of us, and I'd also be surprised if those games were on +).
To be fair, ESPN+ is not only the replacement from ESPN3 games, but also a replacement for the CBS Sports Network portion of our contract. UCF vs ECU had CBSSN written all over it if you asked me, so it being put on ESPN+ was really not surprising at all once I thought of it that way. What was surprising though was UTEP at ULM on ESPNU and Tulsa at Ark St on ESPN2 above UCF. It all worked out in the end (hopefully), with a second straight week on ABC. Great for ECU too!
Also, no longer going head-to-head with Cincy vs Army, so they should get more viewers as well! Win-win!
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CoastalJuan
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 09:49 AM)Once a Knight... Wrote: (09-23-2020 09:38 AM)Once a Knight... Wrote: (09-23-2020 08:55 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote: (09-23-2020 08:15 AM)Once a Knight... Wrote: I am thrilled, and rather shocked to see my Knights get the bump up to ABC. Really would've expected Army at Cincy since both are ranked teams (and we know people like to watch the service academies). UCF at ECU quite likely will be a blowout. But I guess they didn't want to have to replace that 3:30eastern ESPN game (though they could've just slotted UCF in there). I'm guessing that win and ratings over Ga Tech really propelled this team, and I'm getting the feeling that UCF is starting to be the ESPN (ABC) media darlings of late.
I was shocked that we were on ESPN+ from the jump. We were speculating on another thread that ESPN was doing it to get an early subscription bump. With UCF's recent success, coupled with their enrollment, this game now represents two of the larger AAC fanbases (and don't read this as a knock on teams like Houston/Navy. Those teams would also be big draws if paired up with either of us, and I'd also be surprised if those games were on +).
To be fair, ESPN+ is not only the replacement from ESPN3 games, but also a replacement for the CBS Sports Network portion of our contract. UCF vs ECU had CBSSN written all over it if you asked me, so it being put on ESPN+ was really not surprising at all once I thought of it that way. What was surprising though was UTEP at ULM on ESPNU and Tulsa at Ark St on ESPN2 above UCF. It all worked out in the end (hopefully), with a second straight week on ABC. Great for ECU too!
Also, no longer going head-to-head with Cincy vs Army, so they should get more viewers as well! Win-win!
Was Cindy's game originally at noon?
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09-23-2020 10:12 AM |
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Once a Knight...
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 10:12 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote: (09-23-2020 09:49 AM)Once a Knight... Wrote: (09-23-2020 09:38 AM)Once a Knight... Wrote: (09-23-2020 08:55 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote: (09-23-2020 08:15 AM)Once a Knight... Wrote: I am thrilled, and rather shocked to see my Knights get the bump up to ABC. Really would've expected Army at Cincy since both are ranked teams (and we know people like to watch the service academies). UCF at ECU quite likely will be a blowout. But I guess they didn't want to have to replace that 3:30eastern ESPN game (though they could've just slotted UCF in there). I'm guessing that win and ratings over Ga Tech really propelled this team, and I'm getting the feeling that UCF is starting to be the ESPN (ABC) media darlings of late.
I was shocked that we were on ESPN+ from the jump. We were speculating on another thread that ESPN was doing it to get an early subscription bump. With UCF's recent success, coupled with their enrollment, this game now represents two of the larger AAC fanbases (and don't read this as a knock on teams like Houston/Navy. Those teams would also be big draws if paired up with either of us, and I'd also be surprised if those games were on +).
To be fair, ESPN+ is not only the replacement from ESPN3 games, but also a replacement for the CBS Sports Network portion of our contract. UCF vs ECU had CBSSN written all over it if you asked me, so it being put on ESPN+ was really not surprising at all once I thought of it that way. What was surprising though was UTEP at ULM on ESPNU and Tulsa at Ark St on ESPN2 above UCF. It all worked out in the end (hopefully), with a second straight week on ABC. Great for ECU too!
Also, no longer going head-to-head with Cincy vs Army, so they should get more viewers as well! Win-win!
Was Cindy's game originally at noon?
Don't believe so, it was at 3:30pm, the same time UCF at ECU was to be played.
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09-23-2020 11:10 AM |
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 07:40 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote: (09-22-2020 06:33 PM)IamYourDad Wrote: I don’t have to get ESPN+ yet LFG!!!
I signed up 3 hours before seeing this news. Immediately cancelling.
I was already paying for Hulu, so being able to get Hulu and ESPN+ for free by paying for Disney+ ($13 for the 3 vs $5 for just Hulu) was kind of a no brainer for me. The UFC and the AAC alone are reason enough for me to have ESPN+. Highly recommend the deal to anyone looking for + now that ESPN is relegating certain games to streaming
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CoastalJuan
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 11:53 AM)Nameless Wrote: (09-23-2020 07:40 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote: (09-22-2020 06:33 PM)IamYourDad Wrote: I don’t have to get ESPN+ yet LFG!!!
I signed up 3 hours before seeing this news. Immediately cancelling.
I was already paying for Hulu, so being able to get Hulu and ESPN+ for free by paying for Disney+ ($13 for the 3 vs $5 for just Hulu) was kind of a no brainer for me. The UFC and the AAC alone are reason enough for me to have ESPN+. Highly recommend the deal to anyone looking for + now that ESPN is relegating certain games to streaming
I took a quick look after signing up yesterday, and didn't really see any relevant content on there. In other words, unless we put a game on it, I don't think I'd ever pull it up.
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09-23-2020 12:51 PM |
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
Remember that having games on ESPN+ is part of our new contract with ESPN that gave our league a nice pay bump. It's not that our games are being "relegated" as much as it is ESPN loading up with good online content. They're trying to grow the service the same way that all the Netflix challengers are (Disney+, Apple TV, HBO Max, etc.). The UCF vs ECU game actually would've been a great game in terms of new subscriptions for ESPN.
However, with ND vs Wake Forest getting PPD, I'm sure the network put a bigger emphasis on advertising value (TV dollars) vs new subscribers.
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 07:40 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote: (09-22-2020 06:33 PM)IamYourDad Wrote: I don’t have to get ESPN+ yet LFG!!!
I signed up 3 hours before seeing this news. Immediately cancelling.
Lmao
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 12:57 PM)St. H. Gink Wrote: Remember that having games on ESPN+ is part of our new contract with ESPN that gave our league a nice pay bump. It's not that our games are being "relegated" as much as it is ESPN loading up with good online content. They're trying to grow the service the same way that all the Netflix challengers are (Disney+, Apple TV, HBO Max, etc.). The UCF vs ECU game actually would've been a great game in terms of new subscriptions for ESPN.
However, with ND vs Wake Forest getting PPD, I'm sure the network put a bigger emphasis on advertising value (TV dollars) vs new subscribers.
Maybe relegated was a port word choice. I just know some people on here were unhappy with ECU-UCF initially being on + so I figured it was appropriate
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 05:56 PM)NoQuarterBrigade Wrote: (09-23-2020 04:34 PM)B easy Wrote: https://www.wralsportsfan.com/colleges/video/13959374/
Classic! I love that. We need a resurgence so bad.
Hopefully Mike Houston can get the job done for us.
Love the mentality but be advised we will be doing the same - we went for it on 4th down from our own 34 on our opening drive vs GT this past weekend.
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 06:59 PM)RobUCF Wrote: (09-23-2020 05:56 PM)NoQuarterBrigade Wrote: (09-23-2020 04:34 PM)B easy Wrote: https://www.wralsportsfan.com/colleges/video/13959374/
Classic! I love that. We need a resurgence so bad.
Hopefully Mike Houston can get the job done for us.
Love the mentality but be advised we will be doing the same - we went for it on 4th down from our own 34 on our opening drive vs GT this past weekend.
If that's not ABC material, I don't know what is.
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
(09-23-2020 05:56 PM)NoQuarterBrigade Wrote: (09-23-2020 04:34 PM)B easy Wrote: https://www.wralsportsfan.com/colleges/video/13959374/
Classic! I love that. We need a resurgence so bad.
Hopefully Mike Houston can get the job done for us.
Why oh why did we fire this man?
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RE: UCF @ ECU on ABC
i enjoy having ESPN+ and I'll die on that hill
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