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How NBC/Notre Dame can amp ratings
http://www.fannation.com/blogs/post/206899
NBC and Notre Dame football have extended their exclusive TV contract through 2015, even though the 3-9 Fighting Irish drew their lowest ratings last season since the network started airing their games in 1991.
Though the terms were not disclosed, the current contract (which runs through 2010) is reportedly worth $9 million a year. So we're talking a fair chunk of change for the last-place network to be tossing around.
As always, the 10 Spot is eager to dispense unsolicited advice. Here are some things NBC and Notre Dame might tweak to juice the ratings:
10. Replace the leprechaun mascot with Regis Philbin
9. Schedule games against Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and the cast of Stripes
8. Network cross-promotion -- hand defensive coordinator job to The Office's Michael Scott and let the laughs begin!
Fannation.com
6/21/08
