Big Ten Confirms Apple Cup Moved to Peacock Due to Mariners’ Logistics

Big Ten faces backlash after moving Apple Cup to Peacock due to Mariners’ schedule conflicts.

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The Big Ten recently confirmed that the Apple Cup was moved to Peacock at 3:30 pm due to logistical issues with the Seattle Mariners.

[Dochterman] Big Ten confirms the Apple Cup was put on Peacock at 3:30pm because of conflicting logistics associated with the Mariners, who play the Rangers later that night.
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Summary

  • Big Ten faced criticism for moving the Apple Cup to Peacock.
  • Fans expressed disappointment as they believed the Apple Cup should have had a prime slot.
  • Some users found the reasoning behind the move more acceptable compared to other events.

Backlash from Fans

Several fans expressed frustration with the decision, feeling that the Apple Cup deserved better treatment.

Unique Reasoning

Others acknowledged that while the move was disappointing, the reasoning behind it was more understandable compared to previous decisions.

Alternative Broadcast Platforms

Some users suggested that the game could have been broadcast on other platforms, avoiding the scheduling conflict.

This situation highlights the challenges of scheduling major sporting events and the impact of logistics on broadcasting decisions.