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<blockquote data-quote="TechCubed" data-source="post: 128533" data-attributes="member: 491"><p>From a GTAA <a href="http://www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062514aab.html" target="_blank">scheduling FAQ</a> last summer:</p><p></p><p><em>In addition, a good portion of our fan base asked us to take a break from Thursday games. We listened and asked the ACC to take a one-year hiatus. We do not want to end our participation in Thursday night games altogether because there are some real positives to playing in that slot, including the tremendous coverage and exposure ESPN provides.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>The current ACC deal with ESPN includes a Labor Day game, five Thursday night games and three Friday night games. We will certainly look to be part of these unique (non-Saturday) game days in the future.</em></p><p></p><p>That's pretty clear that asking out of Thursday night was a one-time request, so that debunks those who think ACC is screwing us. From what's been reported, each school submits several requests each year regarding the schedule. A few years ago, GT (under DRad) asked to switch the Clemson series. Last year, they didn't want a Thursday night home game. Not sure what the requests were for 2015, but seems like we have gotten what we have asked in recent years.</p><p></p><p>If you're ESPN, why not pick GT for a Thursday night game? It's a team that got lots of positive attention last season, plus pulled in some strong TV ratings. Plus, I'm sure ATL is a lot easier for their crews to get to (and get out of) mid-week than places like Blacksburg, Clemson, Charlottesville, etc.</p><p></p><p>Honestly, I think Thursday night games are always a great atmosphere at Bobby Dodd. Student turnout tends to be good, and there's a good buzz in the city. I'd take a Thurs night game over early Sat kickoff every time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TechCubed, post: 128533, member: 491"] From a GTAA [URL='http://www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062514aab.html']scheduling FAQ[/URL] last summer: [I]In addition, a good portion of our fan base asked us to take a break from Thursday games. We listened and asked the ACC to take a one-year hiatus. We do not want to end our participation in Thursday night games altogether because there are some real positives to playing in that slot, including the tremendous coverage and exposure ESPN provides. The current ACC deal with ESPN includes a Labor Day game, five Thursday night games and three Friday night games. We will certainly look to be part of these unique (non-Saturday) game days in the future.[/I] That's pretty clear that asking out of Thursday night was a one-time request, so that debunks those who think ACC is screwing us. From what's been reported, each school submits several requests each year regarding the schedule. A few years ago, GT (under DRad) asked to switch the Clemson series. Last year, they didn't want a Thursday night home game. Not sure what the requests were for 2015, but seems like we have gotten what we have asked in recent years. If you're ESPN, why not pick GT for a Thursday night game? It's a team that got lots of positive attention last season, plus pulled in some strong TV ratings. Plus, I'm sure ATL is a lot easier for their crews to get to (and get out of) mid-week than places like Blacksburg, Clemson, Charlottesville, etc. Honestly, I think Thursday night games are always a great atmosphere at Bobby Dodd. Student turnout tends to be good, and there's a good buzz in the city. I'd take a Thurs night game over early Sat kickoff every time. [/QUOTE]
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