Weeknight games ruining...

[xu9697]

the MAC. OK, so this is based solely on my perception, opinion and own personal experience. I'd be happy to get any statistically data if someone has it to support or refute my opinions.I know having the games on TV during the week gives more exposure to the conference and universities, but does it really help? Can most fans get to those games easily on a Tuesday or Wednesday night? Especially when these games are typically in the cold of November? I believe that many fans cannot/will not go on these weeknights. If you are up visiting your kid and want to check out a game...well, you are most likely there on a weekend. If you have little ones that might be able to go to a day game in September or October, they most likely cannot go to a game on a weeknight (beddy bye time). Part of what makes college football great is the fact that games are on Saturdays. You can party, drink, take the kids, etc....whatever your age (college kid, parent, grandparent, casual fan, etc.) the experience is just better on a Saturday. I think the weeknight games especially hurt the MAC. ACC teams, Big East teams, etc. typically have a huge base that will go whenever (and most of their teams play 1-2 games at most, and on a more "traditional" Thursday night). MAC teams need those fans that want to take their kids to the game, or the fan that just loves to sit out in the fall weather, or the fan that cannot afford a OSU, UM, ND, etc game.,or some of the less-than-enthusiastic MAC school kids who just go to socialize, see the band (OU), etc. (which is OK!). And even the diehard student fans and general fans who might travel a little to support their team= lot harder to travel on a Wednesday vs. a Saturday.I'm not saying get rid of all night games. I just think that every MAC school should have at least 10 Saturday games, and better to have 11. Personally, their have been at least 4-5 times in the last 3 years where I wanted to go to a MAC football game, but because of it being on a weeknight it was not possible. And, most of these times have been in October and November when I'm less likely to travel a distance to games.I think many would say that the MAC has not fared as well the last couple years. Could this be part of the problem? I really don't know, but my guess is that perhaps even some potential recruits don't like the idea of weeknight games (parents/family can't see them as easily might be one of the biggest reasons).I'd love to hear others thoughts, theories, etc. And if anyone has any attendance information about weeknight MAC vs. weekend MAC games over the last 3-5 years, plus MAC attendance before they went to many weeknight games vs. the "old times" when just about every game was on Saturday.Thanks for reading. GO ZIPS!!!

[Captain Kangaroo]

I'd love to hear others thoughts, theories, etc.

Weekday football games suck. They ruin tailgating, which, to many many people, can be the best part of a college game day.

[gozips19]

I know having the games on TV during the week gives more exposure to the conference and universities, but does it really help? Can most fans get to those games easily on a Tuesday or Wednesday night? Especially when these games are typically in the cold of November?its seems to have worked well for the MWC and the WAC so far with CSUA making strides. if akron starts winning more they will be fine. i do agree that it takes away from the tailgating experience but hopefully with the new stadium on campus more students can start to tailgate after class. i know i would have! .