Homecoming Kickoff Changed to 11 AM

[CajunVic]

At this point yes, who their opponents have beaten is not really relevant in the scope of who wants to watch them play. Their win was the best RPI win for them in 4 or 5 years. Their brand hasn't changed much over night. But if they win more games, it would be nice to play them on ESPN Plus, or ESPN 2 at the end of the season.

They have had two block buster wins - Alabama and Liberty.

The problem is there body of work besides these two wins is virtually zilch.

[Jacob81]

They have had two block buster wins - Alabama and Liberty.

The problem is there body of work besides these two wins is virtually zilch.

Don’t forget #8 Arkansas in 2012 Ish

[CajunNation]

Shut up and seaux up! New motto

The beatings will continue until morale improves.

[CajunT]

Don’t forget #8 Arkansas in 2012 Ish

I thought they had a top 75 rpi win in the last 4, or 5 years? I could be wrong, but either way the external view of their program will only change with wins.

[covcaj]

I thought they had a top 75 rpi win in the last 4, or 5 years? I could be wrong, but either way the external view of their program will only change with wins.

They beat Wake six or seven years ago but I don't know what Wake's rating was.

[CajunT]

Game times, at least. I don't know how much control/influence it has over the schedule.

Okay, I know the conference sets up our schedule outside of non-conference opponents.

[CajunT]

They beat Wake six or seven years ago but I don't know what Wake's rating was.

Yep, that's it. Just looked it up.

[covcaj]

Okay, I know the conference sets up our schedule outside of non-conference opponents.

Honest question... do you think the conference consults with ESPN? Seems like ESPN has a huge voice in who plays non-Saturday games.

[Ragin9221]

Y’all need to look at it a different way. How many people will be watching that game at 11 on Saturday? 1 million, 2 million ? That’s like that many people going to the game and exposing the university to that many people. I understand because I have a job that works all hours and all days and on call 24/7?

The fanbase needs to adjust ! I don’t agree but it’s what is best for the university

[SlickRick]

At this point yes, who their opponents have beaten is not really relevant in the scope of who wants to watch them play. Their win was the best RPI win for them in 4 or 5 years. Their brand hasn't changed much over night. But if they win more games, it would be nice to play them on ESPN Plus, or ESPN 2 at the end of the season.

Who their opponent (Liberty) has beaten was more of a dig at the CUSA trolls!

[Hudsheen#Fired]

Y’all need to look at it a different way. How many people will be watching that game at 11 on Saturday? 1 million, 2 million ? That’s like that many people going to the game and exposing the university to that many people. I understand because I have a job that works all hours and all days and on call 24/7?

The fanbase needs to adjust ! I don’t agree but it’s what is best for the university

One thing I never considered before 2 weeks ago. Sports betting, I went to paragon the past 2 Saturdays and bet on all the televised 11 o'clock games. You will definitely get more Louisiana/Texas eyes on the Cajuns being on ESPNU as more and more sports betting areas open up.

[CajunVic]

Honest question... do you think the conference consults with ESPN?

I would suspect that even if they did, it would carry little weight if any. Each week ESPN looks ahead a couple of weeks and makes its decisions based upon the happenings thus far this year and the expected viewership from the games available to them. It will not be based upon:

1. Whether it is homecoming for the home team
2. How many games either of the teams played on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday this year (except to see if there was a good viewership from showing one of those teams on a weekday previously)
3. How it will affect tailgating or if there is even tailgating.
4. How the stadium will look re: attendance

And on and on.