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reestuart
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Yep. I think a first or even second round upset is great. After that,

give me the better teams.
Posted: 04/01/2026 at 01:25 PM ET
(In response to this post by HokieNL)

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On3: UConn-Duke draws 13.4 million viewers
Will StewartAdmin • 04/01/26 10:16 AM ET
Gambling &’s: the gift that keeps on giving **
Lancelot Link • 04/02/26 09:44 AM ET
They keep downplaying the key reason
HokieAl • 04/01/26 01:23 PM ET
Interesting to read this counter-point on the ratings for that game
Roanokie • 04/01/26 03:22 PM ET
The changes for football viewers will be very clear in my data
HokieAl • 04/01/26 03:27 PM ET
The takeaway unfortunately is
Vippie1 • 04/01/26 11:11 AM ET
Everyone keeps predicting the death of college sports...
Will StewartAdmin • 04/01/26 11:12 AM ET
Hard to argue that Indiana winning the natty in football
WildTurkE • 04/01/26 03:37 PM ET
That’s what happens when a new Pro league is formed. **
ridgecreekhokie • 04/01/26 01:44 PM ET
It’s the death of meaningful college sports at VT**
Gator Hokie • 04/01/26 12:46 PM ET
Yes Babcock
hokie24210 • 04/01/26 02:23 PM ET
It will be the death for some. It’s a boom for college sports overall.
GBOHokie • 04/01/26 12:46 PM ET
Sports betting will do that **
HOaKIE • 04/01/26 12:43 PM ET
Yep**
40ozDistrict • 04/01/26 12:51 PM ET
In terms of college basketball the product it has created at the top...
Cvillehoops13 • 04/01/26 12:36 PM ET
You certainly can't complain about March Madness. IMO, it is THE BEST
TDVick • 04/01/26 12:21 PM ET
Like the World Cup and Super Bowl, it transcends normal fandom**
HokieNL • 04/01/26 01:46 PM ET
I think the on court product is way better than the Super Bowl.**
TDVick • 04/02/26 02:05 AM ET
Agree - best tournament I've watched in years
WildTurkE • 04/01/26 12:50 PM ET
Cheapest ticket for Saturday's session is $450+ on Stubhub.
reestuart • 04/01/26 01:19 PM ET
Also shows you that nobody really wants a Cinderella. These were all
reestuart • 04/01/26 12:19 PM ET
The Cinderellas are loved, as long as they don't go too far.
HokieNL • 04/01/26 01:22 PM ET
Yep. I think a first or even second round upset is great. After that, ◄
reestuart • 04/01/26 01:25 PM ET
Exactly, the Money Guys know crack addicts when they see em**
Vippie1 • 04/01/26 11:50 AM ET
True, but I think this would be a “slowly and then all at once” situation.
IV_Hokie12 • 04/01/26 11:18 AM ET
College sports aren’t dying, at least not yet. But they’re changing
DJ Golf • 04/01/26 11:16 AM ET
Their biggest risk is losing the students as fans
UpperQuad • 04/01/26 03:03 PM ET
Yes. And I keep comparing it to free agency hitting pro sports in the 70s.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/01/26 11:57 AM ET
I must be the odd man out then.
HokiesChemicals • 04/01/26 03:34 PM ET
I’m right there w you and a lot of my friends are the same way. I’m no
WV Gobbler • 04/01/26 05:10 PM ET
At least in College, your team will not threaten to pick up and move away**
HokieNL • 04/01/26 01:52 PM ET
Changing conferences is as close as they get!**
Will StewartAdmin • 04/01/26 02:26 PM ET
The biggest problem is that most NCAA schools are state schools
The_Stratman • 04/01/26 01:06 PM ET
Another difference is that in the pros fans do get to watch a lot of
IV_Hokie12 • 04/01/26 12:02 PM ET
Money players provide money intake. Duke and UConn are stalwarts in NCAA
Woe_un2_thee • 04/01/26 10:40 AM ET
Drives up Dukes ACC TV revenue so they can afford to keep their QB.**
vatechcowpatty • 04/01/26 10:26 AM ET