Comments on: Texas A&M Looks To Increase National Exposure Via SEC Move

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:11:05 +0000

I live in Des Moines, Iowa. This year, I have been able to watch virtually every Texas A&M Big XII game. Most of them were on ABC or ESPN2. A couple were on FX. However, they will get much broader exposure through the SEC.

I agree that on the field success helps a lot. It will also help a lot that nearly 30 million people live in Texas and Texas A&M will no longer have to compete with other Texas teams for the same television channel. A&M will get the nod over many of the SEC teams just because of the market size.

By: skillet

skillet — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:13:47 +0000

While I have no dog in the fight, I live in Dallas, I'm surprised how many times A&M games haven't been available at all the last few years…or at least were buried with minimal coverage.

That being said, winning cures a WHOLE lot. OU is half the size of A&M with tiny TV markets – but they are always on TV and get a good fair of national games becuase of their on-field success.

Moving to CBS will expand coverage….but living up to their immense potential on the field is a lot more important.

By: Old Sarge

Old Sarge — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:13:33 +0000

John, the AD's met yesterday, any word on scheduling for next year?