Nebraska AD Troy Dannen’s Comments Spark Debate About Friday Night Games

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Nebraska’s Athletic Director, Troy Dannen, stirred up controversy with his comments on Friday night games. The discussion centers around the financial implications and impact on traditional schedules.

Nebraska AD Troy Dannen on Friday night games: “We can be upset about it all we want, but we’re cashing a pretty large check from our television contract every year. This is the price of that check. In order to fund what we want to do, you end up with a Friday night game here and there."
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Summary

  • Nebraska’s stance on Friday night games questioned.
  • Debate on the financial benefits versus traditional considerations.
  • Impact of Friday games on local communities and high school football discussed.

Debate on Financial Implications

Nebraska fans express mixed feelings about the necessity of Friday night games for financial gain. While some acknowledge the financial benefits, others lament the disruption to traditional schedules.

Impact on Local Communities

Users debate the broader implications of Friday games on local communities, including disruptions to traffic, school schedules, and attendance at other events like high school football games.

Fan Reactions

Opinions differ on whether Friday night games are preferable to early Saturday kickoff times, highlighting the complexities of balancing financial incentives with fan interests.