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Time changes
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:55 am
by Dr. Reality
I'm new to the web, so if my question has already been answered, you have my apologies. --- The Whisky game was originally scheduled to be played at 1:00 pm at the Brown's stadium. From my gangs point of view, that was a favorable option, i.e., ten of us were going to caravan. The move to a 7 pm game, however, nixed that. Why the change?? We talked about taking the Falcon bus, but they leave at 2:30 (four and a half hours before the game) and don't begin the return trip until one hour after the game. Even for me, that's too much football, too much hanging around. Also, the Buffalo game is listed on the Web for a 6 o'clock start; my ticket says 3:00 pm. If the ticket time is correct, that would leave only one night game (against Miami) at home. What goes??
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:03 am
by Schadenfreude
Starting time for the opener was changed to accomodate ESPN regional, which is airing the game in Toledo, Cleveland and (presumably) some Wisconsin markets.
I forget the reason for the Buffalo time change -- or, honestly, when the game starts. Check with bgsufalcons.com to make sure.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:10 am
by Schadenfreude
In fact, I'm certain that when ESPN told Bowling Green to kick it off at 7, Paul Krebs' only question was: "a.m. or p.m.?"
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:24 am
by BGfootballfan
Buffalo game was changed due to OSU vs TEXAS night game that evening.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:38 am
by hammb
Both games were changed to make me happier
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:53 am
by MIBGSUFan
Anyone have an idea on when the BGSU/OSU game will kickoff? I'm trying to make some plans and wouldnt mind flyin into Columbus/Dayton that morning of the 7th if I can.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:05 am
by Class of 61
MIBGSUFan wrote:Anyone have an idea on when the BGSU/OSU game will kickoff? I'm trying to make some plans and wouldnt mind flyin into Columbus/Dayton that morning of the 7th if I can.
MIBGSUFan: Since NONE of us has gotten our tickets yet, it's hard to say...the Cleve. Plain Dealer has OSU's schedule and the BG game is listed as TBA. I'm guessing, based on prior games against the Columbus crew, that we're looking at a noon start....but, as I said, no one seems to know.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:16 am
by MIBGSUFan
Well a noon start would be cutting it too close. I'll just book a flight for Friday night and be done with it.
GO FALCONS!
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:23 am
by transfer2BGSU
MIBGSUFan wrote:Well a noon start would be cutting it too close. I'll just book a flight for Friday night and be done with it.
GO FALCONS!
Count a 12:00 Noon start, and you are a very smart man for planning on arriving on Friday.
Re: Time changes
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:55 am
by Class of 61
Dr. Reality wrote:I'm new to the web, so if my question has already been answered, you have my apologies. --- The Whisky game was originally scheduled to be played at 1:00 pm at the Brown's stadium. From my gangs point of view, that was a favorable option, i.e., ten of us were going to caravan. The move to a 7 pm game, however, nixed that. Why the change?? We talked about taking the Falcon bus, but they leave at 2:30 (four and a half hours before the game) and don't begin the return trip until one hour after the game. Even for me, that's too much football, too much hanging around. Also, the Buffalo game is listed on the Web for a 6 o'clock start; my ticket says 3:00 pm. If the ticket time is correct, that would leave only one night game (against Miami) at home. What goes??
Dr. Reality:
No offense, but it seems as if you're complaining about the Wisky game being played at nite, then complaining that the UB game, among others, is scheduled for an afternoon start. Granted, the changes came AFTER the original schedules were out, but all of us know that TV tends to "rule the roost" when it comes to game times these days.... I for one, living over 2 1/2 hours away from BG, will be there for games, no matter what time they are played. Besides, how much football is "too much football"?
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:59 am
by TG1996
I swore I saw somewhere that the OSU game was at 3 or 3:30. Don't remember where, but it surprised me when I saw that.
As for the others, I'm cool with the time changes, but then again, I'm just glad to be back watching Falcon football!
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:12 am
by Warthog
I think OSU plays NIU at 3:30 on 9/2. And the Texas game on 9/9 is in prime time.
When the Buffalo game time was changed to 3, it was said it was because the University did not want to conflict with the city's Black Swamp Arts Festival. That may be partially true, but it was really changed to avoid conflicting with the OSU/Texas game.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:18 am
by MACMAN
Warthog wrote:I think OSU plays NIU at 3:30 on 9/2. And the Texas game on 9/9 is in prime time.
When the Buffalo game time was changed to 3, it was said it was because the University did not want to conflict with the city's Black Swamp Arts Festival. That may be partially true, but it was really changed to avoid conflicting with the OSU/Texas game.
I think the llive entertainment at the BS was the main reason and OSU secondary if at all.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:19 am
by hammb
Warthog wrote:I think OSU plays NIU at 3:30 on 9/2. And the Texas game on 9/9 is in prime time.
When the Buffalo game time was changed to 3, it was said it was because the University did not want to conflict with the city's Black Swamp Arts Festival. That may be partially true, but it was really changed to avoid conflicting with the OSU/Texas game.
Works for me, I've got tix to opening day in Cleveland on the 10th, so I'll be going to the Buffalo game, then crashing on the couch to watch OSU and get up at 4:00 AM to start the tailgating all over again...
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:20 am
by Warthog
MACMAN wrote:Warthog wrote:I think the llive entertainment at the BS was the main reason and OSU secondary if at all.
OK, that's the 'official' reason, but we both know the real reason. Do you think the people attending the BG-UB game are more likely to go to the Arts Fest Saturday night or be somewhere watching the OSU-Texas game?