I am guessing the answer is yes. There is a reason they schedule these games the way they do, and that reason is $$$$$$$Why isn't Sunday's game 2 on earlier? Players have plenty of time to rest after Game 1.
Do they really think the increase in viewers in the Pacific and Rockies will make up for the game ending after 10:30PM ET/9:30 CT in the heavier populated eastern half of the country?
9pm tonight is more obnoxious than 8pm on Sunday, which is plenty obnoxious on its own. East coast gets completely screwed and it's a constant screwing, whether it's baseball playoffs, college football & basketball final, or NBA finals. And, to a lesser extent, NHL playoffs.Why isn't Sunday's game 2 on earlier? Players have plenty of time to rest after Game 1.
Do they really think the increase in viewers in the Pacific and Rockies will make up for the game ending after 10:30PM ET/9:30 CT in the heavier populated eastern half of the country?
Should be an afternoon (3:30 ET?) game on a Sunday. Are they scared of golf?
Or maybe we should be happy about the extra hour v. other nights, and STFU.
For us yes, but least they have the excuse of wanting to get Seattle, Bay and LA people home in time to see the tip after fighting traffic.9pm tonight is more obnoxious than 8pm on Sunday, which is plenty obnoxious on its own. East coast gets completely screwed and it's a constant screwing, whether it's baseball playoffs, college football & basketball final, or NBA finals. And, to a lesser extent, NHL playoffs.
Pretty sure starting the games at 5PM PST would be much worse for Warriors fans.For us yes, but least they have the excuse of wanting to get Seattle, Bay and LA people home in time to see the tip after fighting traffic.
I think (and I believe most agree) that the ending is more important
East Coast almost always gets completely screwed, very true
The 2016 World Series had start times of 8 PM EST (with one 7 PM start). NHL Stanley Cup games are at 8 PM EST. College football championship was at 800 PM EST.9pm tonight is more obnoxious than 8pm on Sunday, which is plenty obnoxious on its own. East coast gets completely screwed and it's a constant screwing, whether it's baseball playoffs, college football & basketball final, or NBA finals. And, to a lesser extent, NHL playoffs.
College football championship is after 9pm. 9:20pm start, if I recall correctly. And it's a long game. World Series games starting at 8pm is a travesty, considering those games are extremely long. Games that start at a time that will likely result in a 12am finish, which is a late finish. This isn't news, this is a common complaint.The 2016 World Series had start times of 8 PM EST (with one 7 PM start). NHL Stanley Cup games are at 8 PM EST. College football championship was at 800 PM EST.
You seem to be complaining about a non-existing problem. The major sports need to cater to not just you and your east coast friends. If the game starts at 700 PM EST, which you seem to be wanting, what do you think that does to viewership and attendance and whatever else with a 400 PM west coast starting time?
Yes it is a common complaint. Doesn't make it legitimate just because a bunch of east coast folks want it to be so.College football championship is after 9pm. 9:20pm start, if I recall correctly. And it's a long game. World Series games starting at 8pm is a travesty, considering those games are extremely long. Games that start at a time that will likely result in a 12am finish, which is a late finish. This isn't news, this is a common complaint.
It's perfectly legitimate to want sporting events to not end at midnight. The fact that it's a common complaint only adds to the legitimacy.Yes it is a common complaint. Doesn't make it legitimate just because a bunch of east coast folks want it to be so.
You seem to be ignoring more than half the country in your complaints.It's perfectly legitimate to want sporting events to not end at midnight. The fact that it's a common complaint only adds to the legitimacy.
That half can watch the ending of the game without having to sacrifice the next day. So I'm not ignoring them, as much as saying the critical parts of these games are played at 11pm and later, when the west coast can reasonably be expected to be awake and watching.You seem to be ignoring more than half the country in your complaints.
Kickoff was a little after 8.College football championship is after 9pm. 9:20pm start, if I recall correctly. And it's a long game. World Series games starting at 8pm is a travesty, considering those games are extremely long. Games that start at a time that will likely result in a 12am finish, which is a late finish. This isn't news, this is a common complaint.
He already is. Or at least in the conversation.Screw LBJ and his quest for Brady level GOATness. Brady is chasing MJ. Don't want LeBron in that mix.
Go Warriors.
If your model is spitting out -1707 when a highly liquid market closes at no-vig -296, your model is the problem.
Not even close to halfYou seem to be ignoring more than half the country in your complaints.
Best part of 2017 Finals is Mike Brown still getting paid by the CavsWarriors in 6.
Best part of the Finals--seeing the refs in the special white warmup jackets.