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Originally Posted by Webster
I think there is always a chance of the occasional stinker game but it was only a few years ago when they would still wait to schedule games only a few weeks in advance so they make sure to get the best games on tv. unfortunately because they have to lock in the game so far ahead because of all the $$$$ in stadium bookings and other bs stuff related to tv they have to pick the matchups so far in advance now.
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It is also because ESPN now has the Monday night contract, but has no Sunday games so switching a game to a different day a few weeks in advance isn't going to happen. When ABC had the Monday night gig perhaps that was possible.