2024 College Football TV Ratings

[ralphiewvu]

You are too patient with the dolt

You two clowns make up the idea espn is losing money and you're the ones being patient?

There truly is no cure for the type of stupid you have Oscar.

 

[Thiefery]

yeah I can't go with the ESPN is losing money.. I would think FOX/CBS/NBC are since they couldn't secure first rd games when having the chance to do so

 

[ericd7633]

2 of the 4 games went well over your benchmark threshold of 10.75. Take out the game of the newly promoted G5 team going against an nfl game with two playoff teams and you'd go over the average of that threshold. What exactly were you expecting?

And you are acting like bama finished outside the top 25. Before the acc preemptive strike to garner public support for SMU, the committee likely puts in bama. Which they would have played Penn state. Not impossible Eric.

That's not a threshold or benchmark, it's just the avg viewership of the 4 games. I was expecting the ratings to be higher, even up against NFL games. You talk about big brands and 6 of the 8 were just that. That's my point in this whole thing.

And yes, it's impossible because it didn't happen, given the current format. It doesn't matter where they finished. Therefore an impossibility. And given what you think will happen, that would not have been the matchups anyway, for like the millionth time.

 

[michaeljordan_fan]

yeah I can't go with the ESPN is losing money.. I would think FOX/CBS/NBC are since they couldn't secure first rd games when having the chance to do so

How are fox, cbs, nbc, who have not paid any money relative to the playoff, losing money on it?

Do you even Accounting, bro?

 

[michaeljordan_fan]

2 of the 4 games went well over your benchmark threshold of 10.75. Take out the game of the newly promoted G5 team going against an nfl game with two playoff teams and you'd go over the average of that threshold. What exactly were you expecting?

And you are acting like bama finished outside the top 25. Before the acc preemptive strike to garner public support for SMU, the committee likely puts in bama. Which they would have played Penn state. Not impossible Eric.

Lol @ thinking 10.75 is the benchmark.

Clueless

 

[ericd7633]

You two clowns make up the idea espn is losing money and you're the ones being patient?

There truly is no cure for the type of stupid you have Oscar.

1. I don't believe I ever said ESPN was losing money and stated as fact. My stance is that they are worried about it, because why else would they sublicense 30% of the games through 2028 if they weren't?
2. I don't think ESPN wants expansion, but may be forced to do it because of the SEC & B1G.
3. The ratings, even with more big brands, won't increase enough over 10.75 million viewers to make it worth ESPN to shell out more money. There are a myriad of factors why, which I've already discussed.
4. You're calling us clowns when you even agreed that 7.5 million isn't enough to cover the spend, which was TNT's avg viewership.

 

[ralphiewvu]

That's not a threshold or benchmark, it's just the avg viewership of the 4 games. I was expecting the ratings to be higher, even up against NFL games. You talk about big brands and 6 of the 8 were just that. That's my point in this whole thing.

And yes, it's impossible because it didn't happen, given the current format. It doesn't matter where they finished. Therefore an impossibility. And given what you think will happen, that would not have been the matchups anyway, for like the millionth time.

This you??

Do these 6 games avg more than 10.75 million? Idk, but there's your baseline for expansion.

And these 4 games missed your benchmark for expansion by about a million viewers. They are going to easily hit that mark and likely make up for it this coming round.

Alabama was quite literally next in line. It's not like I'm throwing out LSU. Alabama was for all we know in before the ACC (smartly) put a full court press to garner public support for SMU. It was not impossible for Alabama to make this playoff.

 

[ralphiewvu]

Lol @ thinking 10.75 is the benchmark.

Clueless

That is quite literally what Eric said:

This is the scenario you've been calling for. Do these 6 games avg more than 10.75 million? Idk, but there's your baseline for expansion.

Why don't you let the adults continue to converse and you stay out of it and stop proving you are the biggest retard on this board.

 

[ralphiewvu]

1. I don't believe I ever said ESPN was losing money and stated as fact. My stance is that they are worried about it, because why else would they sublicense 30% of the games through 2028 if they weren't?
2. I don't think ESPN wants expansion, but may be forced to do it because of the SEC & B1G.
3. The ratings, even with more big brands, won't increase enough over 10.75 million viewers to make it worth ESPN to shell out more money. There are a myriad of factors why, which I've already discussed.
4. You're calling us clowns when you even agreed that 7.5 million isn't enough to cover the spend, which was TNT's avg viewership.

Your whole argument is espn won't expand because they are losing money. And then added how selling games TNT basically proves that while ignoring they sold these games before anyone knew the teams in it. I'm saying you simply don't know this to be true Because espn hasn't said how many eyeballs they need/ expect.

And those ratings absolutely increase if it's Alabama instead of SMU. This year and if they go to 14 depending on matchups.

 

[ericd7633]

This you??



And these 4 games missed your benchmark for expansion by about a million viewers. They are going to easily hit that mark and likely make up for it this coming round.

Alabama was quite literally next in line. It's not like I'm throwing out LSU. Alabama was for all we know in before the ACC (smartly) put a full court press to garner public support for SMU. It was not impossible for Alabama to make this playoff.

Do you understand that ESPN will be paying additional for first round matchups, which will be the lowest rated games? It doesn't matter what happens moving forward. You're expanding to add more first round games. You're not adding extra QF's games and beyond. Hitting some hypothetical mark doesn't mean anything.

Yes, Bama was the next in line, but they didn't make it, therefore, it's an impossibility. ESPN/TNT got what they got.

 

[ericd7633]

That is quite literally what Eric said:



Why don't you let the adults continue to converse and you stay out of it and stop proving you are the biggest retard on this board.

Lol okay. You've now called me a clown and a retard within the last couple hours.

10.75 million was the avg viewership. That's the baseline for additional expansion. That's not some great benchmark though. Those are two different things. You think ESPN wants to pony up to just get 10.75 million viewers? There's a reason why all these worthless bowl games are still being played and it's because it's a money making machine for ESPN.

 

[ericd7633]

Your whole argument is espn won't expand because they are losing money. And then added how selling games TNT basically proves that while ignoring they sold these games before anyone knew the teams in it. I'm saying you simply don't know this to be true Because espn hasn't said how many eyeballs they need/ expect.

And those ratings absolutely increase if it's Alabama instead of SMU. This year and if they go to 14 depending on matchups.

Again, never said ESPN was losing money. You're arguing against something I never said. Do I think they overpaid relative to what the ratings were? Yes. And yes, IMO, selling the rights to 16 CFP games in 5 years, leads me to believe they wanted to recoup some money for the cost. Why else would they sell off that much inventory?? If you can answer that for me, you win.

 

[ralphiewvu]

Lol okay. You've now called me a clown and a retard within the last couple hours.

10.75 million was the avg viewership. That's the baseline for additional expansion. That's not some great benchmark though. Those are two different things. You think ESPN wants to pony up to just get 10.75 million viewers? There's a reason why all these worthless bowl games are still being played and it's because it's a money making machine for ESPN.

Ahh, I never called you a retard. That would be your buddy Oscar who continues to be the biggest said retard on this board.
A baseline in the minimum that can happen to expand. I'm using that number you gave. It still can happen.

I don't know what espn wants to hit to pony up for expansion. That's why I asked what viewership number gets there as quota to break even and why I'm not declaring one way or the other if they want expansion or not.

 

[ralphiewvu]

Again, never said ESPN was losing money. You're arguing against something I never said. Do I think they overpaid relative to what the ratings were? Yes. And yes, IMO, selling the rights to 16 CFP games in 5 years, leads me to believe they wanted to recoup some money for the cost. Why else would they sell off that much inventory?? If you can answer that for me, you win.

The whole basis for this argument is espn won't expand because they aren't making money. Ive already answered the tnt sub which you agreed to. To mitigate costs. They had no idea what the matchups were when they signed over those games to tnt. Again it's a safety net, it doesn't mean they are losing money.

 

[ericd7633]

Ahh, I never called you a retard. That would be your buddy Oscar who continues to be the biggest said retard on this board.
A baseline in the minimum that can happen to expand. I'm using that number you gave. It still can happen.

I don't know what espn wants to hit to pony up for expansion. That's why I asked what viewership number gets there as quota to break even and why I'm not declaring one way or the other if they want expansion or not.

Okay, it looked like you quoted me and said that below.

Yeah, and as I said, I don't know what the number is. Do I think the number TNT got (7.5 million viewers) is enough, admittedly, I do not. I think where the big disagreement comes from is you think adding two additional games, with some bigger brands will be worth it to ESPN to pay more. I'm more hesitant. Will overall ratings see an uptick from 10.75, I'm not so sure it will because there are a bunch of issues that come into play scheduling two additional CFP games.

 

[michaeljordan_fan]

That is quite literally what Eric said:



Why don't you let the adults continue to converse and you stay out of it and stop proving you are the biggest retard on this board.

He averaged out the games. He didn't set a benchmark for success.

 

[michaeljordan_fan]

Okay, it looked like you quoted me and said that below.

Yeah, and as I said, I don't know what the number is. Do I think the number TNT got (7.5 million viewers) is enough, admittedly, I do not. I think where the big disagreement comes from is you think adding two additional games, with some bigger brands will be worth it to ESPN to pay more. I'm more hesitant. Will overall ratings see an uptick from 10.75, I'm not so sure it will because there are a bunch of issues that come into play scheduling two additional CFP games.

You're rationally explaining this to someine who didn't know "over the air" tv existed for free.

He's an imbecile.

 

[ralphiewvu]

He averaged out the games. He didn't set a benchmark for success.

He called it a baseline for expansion. I didn't pull shit out of thin air you just weren't smart enough to pay attention.

 

[ralphiewvu]

You're rationally explaining this to someine who didn't know "over the air" tv existed for free.

He's an imbecile.

This is false. I knew it existed at one time but didn't think it was still around.

You love to lie

 

[ralphiewvu]

Okay, it looked like you quoted me and said that below.

Yeah, and as I said, I don't know what the number is. Do I think the number TNT got (7.5 million viewers) is enough, admittedly, I do not. I think where the big disagreement comes from is you think adding two additional games, with some bigger brands will be worth it to ESPN to pay more. I'm more hesitant. Will overall ratings see an uptick from 10.75, I'm not so sure it will because there are a bunch of issues that come into play scheduling two additional CFP games.

I think it depends on the matchups and espn will almost have to mandate the P2 getting 5 each to expand. We absolutely agree 7.5 million ain't likely cutting it. While there is no guarantee of big brand matchups for those extra games, the more bids the P2 get, the better those chances become. But is that worry it to espn? Time will tell