I just don't get why it's worth getting upset about, unless they're just manufacturing numbers. If they're counting tickets sold, so be it.

This day in age, MAC doesn't need to play on weeknights to get exposure....especially the better teams.

Ohio was on national TV vs. Texas State.

There are at least two national TV MAC games every Saturday.

So yes....selfishly, as a season-ticket holder, I'd rather have a Saturday game.

If Ohio is good....they'll be on national TV (CBSN, ASN, etc.)

Miami, Kent, EMU all are not good....so no national TV for you unless you want to play midweek....which shouldn't matter cause their attendance is awful no matter what.

The only reason MAC plays midweek games is cause ESPN back up a Brinks truck and dumps a ton of cash at them.

MAC should stand up and demand that some of their marquee teams in November play on Saturday....and on national TV.

No reason CBSN or ASN wouldn't televise nationally ranked WMU or Toledo or NIU or even Ohio on a Saturday in November.

I understand ESPN won't because of their other conference affiliations.

One home game in November on a weeknight is fine. But for both of them to be selfishly sucks.

What ton of cash? Has anyone seen the concrete bottom line dollars the conference or member schools get for this? (Resisting the urge to use show me the money.) [/QUOTE]
Here's a link:
http://www.hustlebelt.com/2014/8/19/6045303/explaining-th...
The deal is worth $670k a year to each school, significantly better than the money that goes to CUSA or the Sunbelt.

The benefit of the mid-week games on TV goes beyond the money, though. MAC recruiting dramatically improved immediately after the mid-week deal was announced, and we're seeing the effects now, with more MAC wins over P5 teams, and more MAC teams getting ranked.


[QUOTE=OU_Country]Paid number showed 17,113. My guess would be somewhere around 3/4 of that number as reality. Regardless, it was a solid turnout for what started as a rainy evening. By kickoff, it was a perfect night though.

What ton of cash? Has anyone seen the concrete bottom line dollars the conference or member schools get for this? (Resisting the urge to use show me the money.)

For the 5,000 or so people whose attendance would be swayed by playing on a weeknight, it does stink. For the 25,000 Bobcat fans who can't make games no matter when they are played its great! For the university, trading the butts in seats for eyes on screen is great.

It is not only more loot, but a method of making the product more accessible to the younger alum/fan. I wish they would have done this when I was there. Out of the stadium at 9:30? Perfect time to hit Court St.

How does playing a TV game on a Tuesday night make it better than playing a TV game on a Saturday night?

Because as it is now, the MAC will NEVER get on a major sports outlet on a Saturday night.