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VTHokie2000

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I would not make that assumption because a good percentage


of CT residence could be Big Ten alumni and view the Big Ten as their "local conference." I would say the DMV is probably split between the ACC and Big Ten.

Also, I would not assume that everyone would consider a P5 conference to be their "local conference." If given the choice some may prefer watching their team play than watching a P5 game on the TV. If their team isn't playing on TV, then they may not have a preference on which conference they watch on the TV. Regardless if their team is playing or not, they even may decide to watch multiple games from multiple conferences. I know I have watched multiple games whenever a VT game is being televised. Some weeks the VT game may be the only ACC game I watch that day or at the very least I end up watching more games from another conference (P5 and/or G5) than the ACC. It all depends on what games I find either more interesting or more compelling to watch.

Also you can't compare the NFL model with college football. The NFL developed its model because it received antitrust exemption from the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. As a result, the NFL defined the "territory" for each team which then became that team's "market." It is no different than what MLB has done to define each team's "market."
[Post edited by VTHokie2000 at 08/23/2016 1:03PM]

(In response to this post by HOO86)

Posted: 08/23/2016 at 1:03PM



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