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Originally Posted by Acajack
I am often surprised at how low TV ratings for certain things are in the U.S. Though I realize there is lots of competition down there for sports on TV.
But still, that Bayou Classic is something I am familiar with (don't ask why) and the ratings for something that's as hyped as it is aren't any better than a regular season Alouettes game on RDS.
This is for something that packs the Superdome, and that people travel hundreds of km to attend, spending the weekend in New Orleans and filling most of the city's hotels.
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In the 90s I remember it having a higher profile, especially since legendary Eddie Robinson was the coach. Although they pack a lot of people into the game I think it's more akin to the Ottawa game. Big locally, but doesn't really register on a national scale.
Both teams are in the 2nd division and are HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and have way less talent than the big 1st division teams.
Cool rivalry and fanfare down there, but I think few people without connections to the school want to watch something where they know it's on the lower end of the sport.