tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9137059844561398433.post6769718814778873947..comments2024-03-12T11:22:30.939-04:00Comments on Matt's College Sports Media Blog: Notes: C-USA Primary TV Schedule Release, AAC Addition, Civil War & Thursday-Friday SchedulesMatt Sarzyniakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07967516926073948559noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9137059844561398433.post-74201874176749732972017-04-09T14:04:28.808-04:002017-04-09T14:04:28.808-04:00South Carolina doesn't mind opening at home on...South Carolina doesn't mind opening at home on Thursdays as their home stadium is located just off the campus compared to many SEC stadiums where the on-campus stadium often uses existing campus parking lots.<br /><br />Excellent point re: Florida & Michigan as being a primetime game. As it stands, I've been running through a 2.0 version of the early season & hope to have them published this week.Matt Sarzyniakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967516926073948559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9137059844561398433.post-88190081829021800532017-04-09T13:36:51.713-04:002017-04-09T13:36:51.713-04:00That's interesting on NC State-South Carolina ...That's interesting on NC State-South Carolina possibly remaining on a Saturday, because doesn't SC have a problem with opening on Thursday Nights in general than the rest of the SEC?<br /><br />Also, as far as FSU-Alabama goes, if I recall correctly, it's the SEC's game for TV purposes which would allow CBS to pick it up. But we don't know whether the sub-licensing deal between CBS and ESPN has been extended or not.<br /><br />Lastly, I don't think Florida-Michigan can go to CBS because of the primetime clause in the Cowboys Classic contract. At any rate, and contrary to what has been posted here and elsewhere, I think that game will go to ABC.Howard Salwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582102320428786660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9137059844561398433.post-32599026170160922452017-04-09T12:35:33.990-04:002017-04-09T12:35:33.990-04:00Hi Howard. I don't necessarily see it moving....Hi Howard. I don't necessarily see it moving. Last time the Charlotte game was moved to a Thursday it was nearly a year in advance. Granted, the two teams are close to the game site, so there shouldn't be a huge need to rebook any events around the two schools.<br /><br />I also think it is to the benefit of ESPN, and maybe CBS, to keep this game on a Saturday if CBS intends to sublicense a SEC game from CBS (I'm still getting stonewalled from all sides as to whether the ACC or SEC controls TV rights on this one). Yes, CBS would rather have Florida St. vs. Alabama, but I don't know if CBS would have to give up a top choice for the SEC later in the year and if CBS or ESPN would get to choose the replacement week.<br /><br />If this one moves to Thursday, maybe Michigan vs. Florida would move to CBS instead. I think ESPN's operating control stake in the Houston game (BYU vs. LSU, <a href="http://www.advocaretexaskickoff.com" rel="nofollow">see bottom of webpage</a>) keeps that game in the family.Matt Sarzyniakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967516926073948559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9137059844561398433.post-45778772788459457332017-04-08T21:40:01.967-04:002017-04-08T21:40:01.967-04:00Matt, the NFL preseason schedule comes out on Mond...Matt, the NFL preseason schedule comes out on Monday, and if the trend continues, expect Carolina to play Pittsburgh at Heinz Field the last week. Do you expect NC State-South Carolina to move to 8-31 and for ESPN to pick the game up, thereby leaving Ohio State-Indiana for FS1(or Fox if necessary)?Howard Salwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582102320428786660noreply@blogger.com