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Why is the NCAA D-I women's hockey tournament so second-rate?
- Thread starter David De Remer
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Re: Why is the NCAA D-I women's hockey tournament so second-rate?
Here's a great article that echoes some similar sentiment to women's hockey and fan base in general surrounding the Clarkson Cup. Thought there were some good parallels here.
http://www.womenshockeylife.com/blogs_view_dsp.cfm?BlogId=976&CatId=3
Here's a great article that echoes some similar sentiment to women's hockey and fan base in general surrounding the Clarkson Cup. Thought there were some good parallels here.
http://www.womenshockeylife.com/blogs_view_dsp.cfm?BlogId=976&CatId=3
UCONN FAN
New member
Re: Why is the NCAA D-I women's hockey tournament so second-rate?
Basically we know the answer. Nobody at the NCAA cares about women's hockey or it's fan. Football and March Madness, That's it!
I'm going to do my best Oliver Stone here. Why would the NCAA support and actually try to grow women's hockey? Look at the decisions that are made when it comes to seeding vs. travel. I remember the up roar last year (some of it warranted) about the first round match ups. The NCAA couldn't have cared less about protecting the #1 seed vs travel costs. We know women's hockey is the one of if not the most expensive woman's collegiate sport. More interest means, increased teams, an increased tournament field, increased costs to run the championship. Hey if Oliver Stone can produce JFK I'll throw this theory out there........
Basically we know the answer. Nobody at the NCAA cares about women's hockey or it's fan. Football and March Madness, That's it!
OnMAA
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Re: Why is the NCAA D-I women's hockey tournament so second-rate?
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Hux
Alfond to Ridder & rinks in between
Re: Why is the NCAA D-I women's hockey tournament so second-rate?
As noted, it is all about the $$$$$. The NCAA isn't about to fork over coinage to get out of a contract so they can broadcast a game that is already being streamed for free. Additionally, broadcasting is expensive. You need to sell ads to cover expenses, never mind make a profit. That takes planning and additional money to have someone spend time drumming up ad revenue. Obviously, women's hockey is not a cash cow...it isn't worth the effort as far as they are concerned.
As noted, it is all about the $$$$$. The NCAA isn't about to fork over coinage to get out of a contract so they can broadcast a game that is already being streamed for free. Additionally, broadcasting is expensive. You need to sell ads to cover expenses, never mind make a profit. That takes planning and additional money to have someone spend time drumming up ad revenue. Obviously, women's hockey is not a cash cow...it isn't worth the effort as far as they are concerned.
Re: Why is the NCAA D-I women's hockey tournament so second-rate?
Just so you guys no, Arlan will be live blogging the FF today here: http://www.uscho.com/liveblogs/?p=184
Just so you guys no, Arlan will be live blogging the FF today here: http://www.uscho.com/liveblogs/?p=184
robertearle
Well-known member
Re: Why is the NCAA D-I women's hockey tournament so second-rate?
The NCAA web site where I go to find the video stream tells me the game is being played at "Riddler Arena".
Next to "Batman Field", if I'm not mistake.
The NCAA web site where I go to find the video stream tells me the game is being played at "Riddler Arena".
Next to "Batman Field", if I'm not mistake.
Badger Booster
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Re: Why is the NCAA D-I women's hockey tournament so second-rate?
According to my cable listings, here is what is on at 3:00 on some of the channels that would be logical for a NCAA Division 1 championship game.
1) ESPN - World Series of Poker
2) NBC Sports Channel - Formula One Racing
3) CBS Sports Network - NCAA basketball analysis & then NBA D-league
4) ESPNU - Women's College Softball
ESPN2 is showing NCAA women's basketball which I understand, but the others (especially CBS Sports & ESPNU) are a complete slap in the face to women's college hockey.
The fact the Frozen Four used to be televised and now not with more available sports channels is hard to believe.
According to my cable listings, here is what is on at 3:00 on some of the channels that would be logical for a NCAA Division 1 championship game.
1) ESPN - World Series of Poker
2) NBC Sports Channel - Formula One Racing
3) CBS Sports Network - NCAA basketball analysis & then NBA D-league
4) ESPNU - Women's College Softball
ESPN2 is showing NCAA women's basketball which I understand, but the others (especially CBS Sports & ESPNU) are a complete slap in the face to women's college hockey.
The fact the Frozen Four used to be televised and now not with more available sports channels is hard to believe.