LSU fans hot over starting time of season opener

By David Moorman  |   Friday, July 04, 2008  |  Comments( 3 )

 LSU Tigers
Louisiana in the summertime is hot, no matter the time of day. Sitting in LSU's Tiger Stadium, let alone playing football, at 4 p.m. can be an unpleasant experience. That’s why so many fans are upset LSU decided to open its season at that time of day against Appalachian State on Aug. 30. Actually, LSU didn’t make the decision. School...
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Hindi		 01:29 PM
07/04/2008
I would be more worried about the giant-killer than the weather. If LSU wants a shot at a National Title, good ESPN exposure won't hurt.
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althetiger		 07:20 PM
07/09/2008
I think you overestimate the effect of heat on LSU fans; (is the coach complaining?) After serious tailgating they usually aren't feeling much pain of any kind. Besides who are these whiners anyway? You could identify one fan who is so upset about the heat, or at the least give us a profile. What exactly does Billy Bobbeaux from Breaux Bridge say about the heat?

As to the time, last year there were six day games and six night games, all broadcast either by ESPN or CBS. In each game LSU was either No. 1 or a contender.

Probably the most important factor is the money received by LSU from ESPN (or CBS). Exactly how much does the team get? And how much does ESPN expect to make on the broadcast? As they used to say in politics, follow the money.
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