I think the reason is because folks like me have dumped cable, but...

[VOLveeta]

I do agree, I'm sick to freaking death of Alabama.  I respect the program and its success, but I'm sick of them.  But not sure that's the reason for the ratings.  Had the game been on one of the big networks, I think this would not have been as bad.

http://www.breitbart.com/video/2016/01/12/cowherd-espns-national-championship-ratings-are-down-from-last-year-bama-to-blame/

[droner]

It's not just that people are bored with Alabama or the SEC or southern football. Clemson is not a national draw. And I don't say thatbecause I hate the tiglets. If that game had been Bama vs. Ohio State or Southern Cal, the ratings would have been stronger.

[Creek Walker]

My first question was what in the world is Volveeta doing reading Breitbart? 

[PirateVOL]

My first question was what in the world is Volveeta doing reading Breitbart? 

I don't even read Breitbart

[Black Diamond Vol]

Having the title game kickoff at almost 9PM and end at almost 1AM on a Monday night doesn't help, either. 

[volsboy]

I just hope it never gets to where the committee considers how much of a TV ratings draw a team has as part of the playoff criteria.

[VOLveeta]

My first question was what in the world is Volveeta doing reading Breitbart? 

Hahaha!  I read ALL OF THEM.  From Breitbart to Salon, both equally obnoxious.  😊

[Tnphil]

Be interesting to see what the committee does about having the semis on NYE. IMO that was stupid of them.

I did read something the other day that made sense.....It said the low viewer numbers were probably not as bad as it seemed....A lot of people were watching it at gatherings and restaurants, etc. I know here on NYE you couldn't get in the door at Buffalo Wild Wings....I'm sure 300 or so were watching the game in there in just that one place. So I'm sure a lot of that was going on across the country.