Football on a school night doesn't sit right with college presidents. There are actual students to be considered. This is the era of studio football. The XFL tried it and failed but not because the crowds stunk. The product stunk.
College football brings a certain cachet.
The concept that the overnight rating matters more than the attendance is nothing new. The oldest profession in the world. But while everyone wets their beaks, consider the student-athlete. He will be asked to play on three school nights next season. Friday, the night traditionally reserved for pep rallies and walk-throughs, will clash head on with high school football.