College Gameday in Ames?

[huntt26]

I was kind of wondering the same. I'm likely watching the featured game if it doesn't conflict w/ ISU. But I am watching b/c it's the best game that day and therefore ESPN/CGD goes there, not watching b/c Kirk told me to and Lee put on some headgear after swearing on live tv.

If the CGD site features a game not on an ESPN family network, does Kirk get the night off? Or does he hop a plane and go call the night game (somewheres in B1G country)?

Also, we must get #CollegeAmesDay trending.

He flies to another game to broadcast the ABC primetime game.

 

[JM4CY]

He flies to another game to broadcast the ABC primetime game.

Sucks that isn't us regardless of CGD

 

[UNI1ISU2]

"A game" or the game that was hosting the show?

The game that is hosting the show is a later game every week... so A GAME

 

[huntt26]

Sucks that isn't us regardless of CGD

Agreed. I'd like the Cyclones to be the home team during the ABC prime time game of the week sometime. Those just have a different feel and get a ton of publicity.

 

[VeloClone]

The game that is hosting the show is a later game every week... so A GAME

So they are watching a different game. So hosting Gameday doesn't appreciably increase viewership on the game that is hosting. That was my point.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

I'd rather have it for isu vs texas. Just like this website all the dbag iowa fans would come out of the woodwork

This is getting way over played.

 

[NorthCyd]

Sucks that isn't us regardless of CGD

The team will have their chance if they get their sh*t together. Kicking Iowa's ass would be a good start.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Is Randy's source at ESPN his TV, his computer or his radio?

I'm going with his smart watch.

 

[jcyclonee]

This is getting way over played.

True. Most of their homes are made of corrugated metal and the Walmarts they hang out in are made of poured concrete and cheap steal from China.

 

[Cyforce]

This is getting way over played.

Really, "Hawkeye on my Belly" is from Rippey. Bet he hitches a ride.

 

[Cyclone.TV]

UPDATE:: I checked back with my sources and its still a go. New development is they might not even be waiting on the Iowa vs. Rutgers game and will announce it at the end of the show this Saturday at about 10:59am

Yup, just heard it's for sure happening. Gameday in Ames next weekend.

 

[snowcraig2.0]

Yup, just heard it's for sure happening. Gameday in Ames next weekend.

Cyclones.TV said it, must be true.

 

[WooBadger18]

So they are watching a different game. So hosting Gameday doesn't appreciably increase viewership on the game that is hosting. That was my point.

I don't know that anyone has ever done a study on that. But I think it would increase viewership because it increases exposure. If you're a fan of one of those teams you'll be watching regardless. And you're a fan of a team playing opposite the gameday game, you'll be watching your game. But if your team isn't playing at that time, or you're losing in a blowout, I could see you switching over to the featured game. Because you've watched a two-hour commercial for that game and those teams. If nothing else, more people will be aware that it's going on.

 

[UNI1ISU2]

Yup, just heard it's for sure happening. Gameday in Ames next weekend.

You are correct sir

 

[Sirkruser]

When do they release the location for CGD?

 

[huntt26]

When do they release the location for CGD?

Usually Saturday night.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

When do they release the location for CGD?

Depends. Sometimes they announce the site during the show or sometimes they wait until Saturday night.

 

[UNI1ISU2]

When do they release the location for CGD?

This week it should be at the end of the show

 

[ZB4CY]

This week it should be at the end of the show

I'm not saying you're wrong.. maybe you do have a strong source. You seem very, very confident that they'll be in Ames!

 

[VeloClone]

I don't know that anyone has ever done a study on that. But I think it would increase viewership because it increases exposure. If you're a fan of one of those teams you'll be watching regardless. And you're a fan of a team playing opposite the gameday game, you'll be watching your game. But if your team isn't playing at that time, or you're losing in a blowout, I could see you switching over to the featured game. Because you've watched a two-hour commercial for that game and those teams. If nothing else, more people will be aware that it's going on.

I respectfully disagree. The last few times I have watched GD, they have mentioned the host's game a few times but spent half an hour talking about the premiere big 10 game and about an hour talking about a big SEC game.