LSAClassOf2000

June 11th, 2015 at 6:53 PM ^

Of course, it is UNLV and probably any UNLV / (your Big Ten team here) ends up on the BTN at noon, so of all the games on the schedule, this one was easily a noon kick on a network which - by agreement - gets the seconds of the ESPN / ABC cut. Not shocked at all. I'll be there, of course - I've never seen UNLV attempt football before.

Wolverine Devotee

June 11th, 2015 at 6:54 PM ^

This is hopefully the first of three straight Noon games.

UNLV is in the Mountain time, so it'll be a 10am game for them.

JOHNNAVARREISMYHERO

June 11th, 2015 at 7:12 PM ^

I am happy to see a noon game.

 

Now just need to add Oregon State and BYU as noon games as well.

 

 

rob f

June 11th, 2015 at 7:25 PM ^

the early trip, early tailgating, early game, and being able to get home before dark---especially since I plan on bringing my 6-yr-old granddaughter to that game (her 3rd time to The Big House).

Perfect!

Wolverine Devotee

June 11th, 2015 at 10:52 PM ^

Trust me, I know about the 2006 game. I still remember that week vividly, almost 9 years later.

I also remember the 1pm starts on ABC Sports (RIP).

1pm used to be the Noon of ABC Sports before ESPN raped it of its individuality as a brand. 

What I'm saying is that, unless it's another #1 vs #2, The Game will never not be played at Noon again. 

 

WolverineHistorian

June 11th, 2015 at 8:41 PM ^

I'm torn.  I personally prefer noon starts.  But the last 4 years, noon starts means the student section is going to be roughly 60% empty in the first quarter ...and that's an embarrassing sight to behold. 

At least with 3:30 starts, the student section is only 30% empty.

MGoBender

June 11th, 2015 at 9:26 PM ^

It will be interesting to see if a return to relevance brings back crowds for noon games.  In 2006 we had plenty of noon games and it was always packed before kick.  We were also #2 overall heading into OSU.

Now the social media age has come pretty far since 2006, but I guarantee the drinking/partying isn't any wilder. Just wake up early and start drinking by 7 kids!  Then you get your nice mid-afternoon nap before heading back out!  It's perfect!