Why is this game nationally televised?

[E CaT PanTHer]

Don't get me wrong, I love the fact that this game is on ESPN, but how come they didn't pick the Saints/Patriots game tonight. I guess I'm just surprised.

[RazzleDazzle]

Moore interesting game in my opinion.

[Jbro]

Moore interesting game in my opinion.

I heart puns

[gmonet]

May have been a regional decision. Is it (PvsB) being shown in the NE? It could also be a contractual thing that the Pats have...they are quite complex in what games get broadcast. I'd be peezed if they had cut the Kats for the Pats!

[carolinarolls]

ESPN just pumping their chest.

exec 1) I bet we could buy Carolina Baltimore preseason and hype it enough through all the outlets to make it get great ratings on a Thursday.

exec 2) Nah, surely not. No way. Ya think?

exec 1) The usual wager?

exec 2) Sure why not. I'll set it up.

[SnarkAttack]

Nah - it's national tonight...

[SCP]

The answer to the original question: Because the Panthers are f*cking awesome.

The Saints and their new found "fan base" can eat my turds and die.

[Purity-Control]

I'm just glad I get to see it live and not have to wait for one of those 4am wed re-airs on NFLN

[Dpantherman]

Jimmy Clausen.

[carolinarolls]

Jimmy Clausen.

i think we have a winner:eek:

[marcopolo]

because they didnt give us any prime time games during the season... this was a mercy game

[SCP]

because they didnt give us any prime time games during the season... this was a mercy game

yea, that Panthers/Steelers game at 8:20PM on December 23rd is not prime time. Nope. Primetime starts at 9pm.

[Khyber53]

Sadly, it probably has more to do with the Ravens than us.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

I'm just glad I get to see it live and not have to wait for one of those 4am wed re-airs on NFLN

7am saturday to be exact.