I wake up at 4:40 AM. I have missed the fourth quarter of both Patriots night games because I fell asleep. This annoys me. Furthermore, attending a night game is a nightmare and nobody wants to buy tickets for a night game.
I'm awake about 430 am and last Thursday was no exception. First day back to work after a nice little vacation, I didn't make 730pm last Thursday night. Saw the score when I awoke at 4am and watched the NFLN replay until shower time at 515am. Was funny, I saw NE score quickly near the 2 minute warning, did my "triple S" thing only to see them still playing (and scoring again) the first half when I was dressing for work!
I posted how it produced lame product, didn't allow players to prepare their bodies, etc, etc. Then funny thing happened....
Patriots started winning all Thursday games by out preparing , and game planning basically for 2games in 4days. Now I like it. It basically demands improved player conditioning too.
That said it could be better. With computer scheduling why can't Thursday teams have bye week prior? this might involve adding 2nd bye to schedule... Why TF not? NFL has lobbied for 18 game season.. just add 2nd bye ... Then ThursdayNF much better.
Usually the matchups are dreadful but there have been a few interesting ones this year. My viewing has declined in recent years but I would say I find myself tuning in more this season sinice the games are decent. Its also a tough game for me to bet since short rest and travel and such can be big factors vs just whos playing and coaching so I tend not to put $ on it and then not watch it.
I'll watch it every time, but I will say that suffering through watching the Giants play football ended my night pretty early. Couldn't keep my eyes open.
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