There's A Proposal To Ban Noon Games At Ohio State
- Ohio Representative Tex Fischer introduced a bill to ban Ohio State football games from starting before 3:30 p.m. ET when facing Top 10 opponents, including the Aug. 31 game against Texas scheduled for noon in Columbus.
- Fischer proposed the legislation in response to dissatisfaction with the Big Ten and FOX's scheduling of early kickoff times, arguing noon games reduce fan experience and recruit exposure.
- The bill would impose a $10 million fine on broadcasters or conferences that schedule these early games and aims to restore tradition and improve game-day atmosphere for marquee matchups.
- Fischer stated via The Columbus Dispatch, noon kickoffs “greatly degrade the fan experience” and deny recruits the chance to enjoy an “absolutely incredible atmosphere.”
- The bill reflects growing fan frustration over frequent noon games on FOX's Big Noon Kickoff, though it is uncertain whether this legislation will pass or significantly change scheduling practices.
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An Ohio Lawmaker Has Proposed A Bill To Prevent Networks From Making Ohio State Play Big Games At Noon (Except Michigan)
Alright let's cut the bullshit I see spewing around the internet regarding this story, as I want to be very clear with a few things here:1. This is a publicity stunt that makes the great state of Ohio...
Possibly Insane Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Bill To Prevent Buckeyes From Playing At Noon on Fox
One Ohio lawmaker has decided that he's had enough of Ohio State being forced to play noon games on FOX, so he is introducing a bill that would punish the network if the Buckeyes are forced to play a game before 3:30 p.m. ET. Yes, you read that write. Ohio Representative Tex Fischer, which is such a good name, is presenting a bill to state leaders in the hopes that Ohio State can get away from playing games at noon, as opposed to 3:30 or later. …
Ohio Lawmaker's Bill Would Ban Noon Kickoffs For Big Buckeyes Games—With One Notable Exception
Ohio State logo on football There aren’t many college football fans who’d prefer to see their team play in a game that kicks off at noon, a time slot that tends to be reserved for the least anticipated contests on the weekly slate. There’s only so much schools can do to control the schedule, but one lawmaker in Ohio has proposed a bill that’s seemingly designed to spare the Buckeyes that particular fate. College football teams have a fair amount…
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