The Wiz of Odds: ESPN's 'Game Day' Problem
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zoogs
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Yeah, I saw that, but the times were already listed on the graphs and I don't think there's any additional data there. From what you posted, it seems like any "non conference specific" airtime was simply not included. So assuming both Gamedays had the same 3-hour broadcast time, it's worth noting that there was an additional near 25 minutes of conference coverage Oct 25, compared to Nov 1.
Assuming the percentages are based only on the times provided, here's how the graphs should look:
Minor quibbles, I suppose. It just seems the %s shown are a little off, in different directions, and for no reason.
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throwing bones
Four-Star Recruit
Danny Bateman
Heisman Trophy Winner
The aside between Polo and Jarvis made me laugh. I don't know why.
I think ESPN has their defenses pretty well up on this bias thing and they're sticking to their guns. They'll continue to deny any bias, and we'll continue to all see right through it. But I think the path to leading us past this is two-fold:
1) The other four Power 5 conferences HAVE to find a way to win some championships. We've got to string together consecutive championships in a row. FSU was a good start last year, especially knocking off Auburn. It's a shame the sideshow circus act that that program has become in the meantime.
2) The other conference networks have to continue to flourish. Obviously the SEC network has a direct tie-in with ESPN. I think the Big 10 network has done the best of any of them, so far. They've been around the longest and are pretty well available. By contrast, you can't even get the Pac-12 network here (unless you have Dish), and the Big 12 and ACC don't even have their own networks. Being able to cater to all fans would be a good thing and even the playing field, at least slightly. Truly, I think we should hope that a network like FS1 rises up and becomes a legitimate entity. Another sports provider that does NOT have financial incentives to pump a specific conference would be a GREAT step forward, and the conference networks will probably always be regionally limited, by nature.
I think ESPN has their defenses pretty well up on this bias thing and they're sticking to their guns. They'll continue to deny any bias, and we'll continue to all see right through it. But I think the path to leading us past this is two-fold:
1) The other four Power 5 conferences HAVE to find a way to win some championships. We've got to string together consecutive championships in a row. FSU was a good start last year, especially knocking off Auburn. It's a shame the sideshow circus act that that program has become in the meantime.
2) The other conference networks have to continue to flourish. Obviously the SEC network has a direct tie-in with ESPN. I think the Big 10 network has done the best of any of them, so far. They've been around the longest and are pretty well available. By contrast, you can't even get the Pac-12 network here (unless you have Dish), and the Big 12 and ACC don't even have their own networks. Being able to cater to all fans would be a good thing and even the playing field, at least slightly. Truly, I think we should hope that a network like FS1 rises up and becomes a legitimate entity. Another sports provider that does NOT have financial incentives to pump a specific conference would be a GREAT step forward, and the conference networks will probably always be regionally limited, by nature.
Hooked on Huskers
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Stumpy1
All-American
It's the ESPN bias that landed those SEC teams in the top 5.
If they had been bias toward the Pac, we would see Oregon and ASU and possibly Arizona all at the top.
FrankWheeler
Starter
Yeah, that 1993 team got screwed ... by previous team affiliates who go them banned from the post-season. Definitely disproves the assertion.
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That is a really surprising graphic. My interest in College Game Day has wavered greatly over the last few years. Mostly it is due to the fact that I think it is getting old and stale and it does have a lot SEC talk all of the time.
The crew that has been on for the longest are ok, but I can't believe they have Paul Finebaum on ever. That is just blatant unabashed bias. Pollack is one step above Finebaum in the SEC bias category. Throw in Luganbill and you have a great trifecta.
Should they cover the best teams in the nation sure, but to be that much in one direction is showing some bias.
The crew that has been on for the longest are ok, but I can't believe they have Paul Finebaum on ever. That is just blatant unabashed bias. Pollack is one step above Finebaum in the SEC bias category. Throw in Luganbill and you have a great trifecta.
Should they cover the best teams in the nation sure, but to be that much in one direction is showing some bias.
NUpolo8
Banned
Saunders
Heisman Trophy Winner