March Madness - And then there were Two

[BillyL]

The Final Four isn’t a big enough deal for broadcast TV? CBS shuttles the games over to TBS while CBS broadcast network is showing “This is UFC” and a couple episodes of 48 Hours during prime time tonight? Really?

I agree, it seems a bit effed up to me as well.

 

[UNCatTech]

You still watch?

When Duke is out I'm done. Move on and ignore it. I'll check scores but nah no interest

I still watch, Duke losing has never changed that for me.

 

[Centerpiece]

Illini grow ‘em tall in Europa

 

[Centerpiece]

Re: CBS… we all know what that’s about…

 

[Granville]

The Final Four is on TBS in 2026 as part of a long-term broadcast partnership between CBS Sports and Turner Sports (TNT Sports). Under this agreement, the two partners share the tournament, with TBS airing the Final Four in even-numbered years (e.g., 2024, 2026) to boost cable viewership, while CBS broadcasts the games in odd-numbered years. [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

[StoneColdHeel]

The Final Four is on TBS in 2026 as part of a long-term broadcast partnership between CBS Sports and Turner Sports (TNT Sports). Under this agreement, the two partners share the tournament, with TBS airing the Final Four in even-numbered years (e.g., 2024, 2026) to boost cable viewership, while CBS broadcasts the games in odd-numbered years. [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

[mpaer]

I have a weird hate/love thing with the 3 pointer in College
When my team makes them I love them-in general i do not

 

[StoneColdHeel]

Pretty ugly shooting from both teams so far. Illinois doesn't have an assist yet.

 

[Centerpiece]

Pretty ugly shooting from both teams so far. Illinois doesn't have an assist yet.

FF jitters. The team which settles down in the 2nd half will prevail

 

[BillyL]

Illinois could use a couple better ballhandlers.

 

[DiehardHeelFan]

Refs have been inconsistent.

 

[SnoopRob]

The Final Four isn’t a big enough deal for broadcast TV? CBS shuttles the games over to TBS while CBS broadcast network is showing “This is UFC” and a couple episodes of 48 Hours during prime time tonight? Really?

Live sports is one of the only thing that keeps folks from cutting cable or incentivizes them to subscribe to streaming services. Putting championships or other major games on cable/streaming is a way to push consumers into paying for the ability to watch the games.

 

[BillyL]

Refs have been inconsistent.

It certainly seems so.

 

[donbosco]

Live sports is one of the only thing that keeps folks from cutting cable or incentivizes them to subscribe to streaming services. Putting championships or other major games on cable/streaming is a way to push consumers into paying for the ability to watch the games.

Proving once again that as a nation we are far more dedicated to capitalism than we are to democratic values.

 

[StoneColdHeel]

The picture quality on TBS is pretty crappy.

 

[JCTarheel82]

Good grief, how many point blank shots can Illinois miss...

 

[Bigs23]

Good grief, how many point blank shots can Illinois miss...

A lot

 

[BillyL]

Good grief, how many point blank shots can Illinois miss...

More than the usual from a team tonite, so close too . . . that and those rolling around on the back of the rim for what must have seemed like forever.
Not rolling, but, creeping on the back of the rim.

 

[nycfan]

This game has not been all that entertaining overall. At least with 2:31 left.

 

[Centerpiece]

Chalk in first semi.
#2 over #3
To be expected.

Now the next game may be more interesting.
#1 vs #1
May the best team win.