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For sure. The Vikings especially suck on Prime Time TV under the big lights. (and it's not just a Kirk Cousins thing)
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Does it have to do with the quality of opponent when on network tv?
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Network TV wants and get the "best" games.
the Gophers are not a helmet school. If the Gophers are on network TV, it's generally because they are playing a helmet school. So, when the Gophers are on network TV, they are typically going to be the underdog.
the exception is a rivalry or trophy game like MN vs IA or WI. that is something the Networks can promote.
the Gophers are not a helmet school. If the Gophers are on network TV, it's generally because they are playing a helmet school. So, when the Gophers are on network TV, they are typically going to be the underdog.
the exception is a rivalry or trophy game like MN vs IA or WI. that is something the Networks can promote.
The gophers have played two schools I would consider helmet schools this year
One on cable and one on network tv
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I saw a tweet that says NBC's two options for next week's Sat. night games are either Iowa/Wisconsin or Gophers/Illinois.
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I am sure they would take Iowa/wisky
They would’ve taken Illinois vs Minnesota if Minnesota had beaten Oregon, but that was about the only way.
Update:
Gophers 0-3 on network TV
5-0 on cable/streaming
Play on FS1 on Saturday