TV ratings

[argotom]

Zelkovich always has a "but" when dealing with our numbers.
Also propping the NBA, meanwhile what about the NHL numbers being down all year long?

[Neely2005]

The division final ratings were down a bit from last year but still solid. A competitive Edmonton/Calgary game might have drawn 2 million viewers but, not surprisingly, it was not as interesting of a game as we might have liked with an unhealthy Mike Reilly at QB for the Esks: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/eh...3.html#more-id

Here are the most-watched sports events on English-language television for the past weekend, according to Numeris overnight ratings:

1. NHL, Habs-Bruins/Wings-Leafs/Pens-Isles, Saturday, CBC/Rogers: 2,200,000

2. CFL, Eskimos at Stampeders, Sunday, TSN: 1,505,000

3. CFL, Alouettes at Tiger-Cats, Sunday, TSN: 1,234,000 (RDS had an Additional 412,000 viewers)

4. NHL, Devils at Canucks, Saturday, CBC: 894,000

5. NHL, Hockey Night In Canada pre-game, CBC/Rogers: 717,000

6. NFL, Lions-Pats/Packer-Vikes, Sunday, CTV: 635,000

7. NFL, Dolphins-Broncos/Cards-Seahawks, Sunday, CTV2: 530,000

8. NFL, Cowboys at Giants, Sunday, TSN: 481,000 (NBC viewers not measured)

9. NHL, Canadiens at Rangers, Sunday, City: 437,000

10. NHL, Blackhawks at Canucks, Sunday, Sportsnet Pacific: 412,000

11. NBA, Bucks at Raptors, Friday, TSN: 365,000

12. Curling, Grand Slam National semis, Saturday, Sportsnet: 354,000

13. Curling, Grand Slam National final, Sunday, Sportsnet: 349,000

14. NBA, Raptors at Bulls, Saturday, TSN: 283,000

15. Figure skating, Trophee Bompard, Saturday, CBC: 235,000

16. Auto racing, F1 Abu Dhabi GP, Sunday, TSN: 232,000

17. Figure skating, Trophee Bompard, Sunday, CBC: 197,000

17. Soccer, Man U at Arsenal, Saturday, TSN: 197,000

19. NHL, Islanders at Penguins, Friday, Sportsnet One: 169,000

20. NHL, Hometown Hockey pre-game, Sunday, City: 165,000

21. NHL, Devils at Oilers, Friday, Sportsnet West: 152,000

22. CIS football, Mount Allison at McMaster, Saturday, Sportsnet360: 148,000

[Neely2005]

Zelkovich always has a "but" when dealing with our numbers.
Also propping the NBA, meanwhile what about the NHL numbers being down all year long?

I find him to be very fair across the board. He's mentioned numerous times that the NHL ratings are down. He's been brutally honest about TFC and even qualifies the Raptors ratings:

"the Toronto Raptors are watching theirs rise. They aren't exactly in the big leagues of Canadian TV ratings yet, but things are definitely looking up for the Raptors."

[Argocister]

There was a tweet somewhere on the SRC that had the Carabins/Bison game at 300,000 .... that doesn't include the sportsnet numbers. Not bad for limited marketing.
It will be interesting to see the numbers for the Vanier as well this weekend.

[ArgoRavi]

There was a tweet somewhere on the SRC that had the Carabins/Bison game at 300,000 .... that doesn't include the sportsnet numbers. Not bad for limited marketing.
It will be interesting to see the numbers for the Vanier as well this weekend.

I would assume that the Sportsnet numbers were less than 148k or they would have been on Zelkovich's list. Those are impressive numbers in Quebec though! Is the Vanier also on SRC?

[Argocister]

I would assume that the Sportsnet numbers were less than 148k or they would have been on Zelkovich's list. Those are impressive numbers in Quebec though! Is the Vanier also on SRC?

With Montreal Carabins in the Vanier, if SRC were not they would be now. But yes it will be. On the cisfootball.org forum, some were commenting that the SRC production was much better than the sportsnet product, so some were watching that instead.

[primetime1]

I have to concur with those who say that the SRC coverage was superior to that on Sportsnet 360. Keep in mind that SRC covers the Q regularly throughout the season and so is better able to comment on the players and have better camera angles at times.

[doubleblue]

One would think that the two big radio sports stations 590 & 1050 would look at the TV viewer numbers once and a while and think the CFL should have more coverage on their talk shows. I concede the Leafs will always be #1 on Sports Net but after that it is always the Raptors and NFL football. Blair on 590 does a lot of Blue Jay coverage seemingly year round, but again very little CFL on Sports Net. TSN 1050 is Leafs , NFL, Raptors and a token bit of CFL. I admit I listen to Leaf stuff and don't mind keeping up on the Blue Jays if it is news worthy, but when they pushing the Raptors and NFL I'm gone about as fast as I can hit another station button. But hey that's just me, I'm just one of the million who watch the CFL and apparently don't want to hear anything about it all week. We're suppose to listen to Raptor blah blah for the sake of the 100,000 who follow them.

[rdavies]

One would think that the two big radio sports stations 590 & 1050 would look at the TV viewer numbers once and a while and think the CFL should have more coverage on their talk shows. I concede the Leafs will always be #1 on Sports Net but after that it is always the Raptors and NFL football. I admit I listen to Leaf stuff and don't mind keeping up on the Blue Jays if it is news worthy, but when they pushing the Raptors and NFL I'm gone about as fast as I can hit another station button. I'm just one of the million who watch the CFL and apparently don't want to hear anything about it all week. We're suppose to listen to Raptor blah blah for the sake of the 100,000 who follow them.

Amen! (this extra bit is because this goofy forum is making me type ten characters and I still hate those stupid huge blue smilies)

[Neely2005]

One would think that the two big radio sports stations 590 & 1050 would look at the TV viewer numbers once and a while and think the CFL should have more coverage on their talk shows. I concede the Leafs will always be #1 on Sports Net but after that it is always the Raptors and NFL football. Blair on 590 does a lot of Blue Jay coverage seemingly year round, but again very little CFL on Sports Net. TSN 1050 is Leafs , NFL, Raptors and a token bit of CFL. I admit I listen to Leaf stuff and don't mind keeping up on the Blue Jays if it is news worthy, but when they pushing the Raptors and NFL I'm gone about as fast as I can hit another station button. But hey that's just me, I'm just one of the million who watch the CFL and apparently don't want to hear anything about it all week. We're suppose to listen to Raptor blah blah for the sake of the 100,000 who follow them.

Listen Prime Time Sports - November 25th - 5pm
November 25th, 5 pm: Nick Kypreos and Mark Cohon join Bob McCown and Elliotte Friedman.

[rdavies]

I have to concur with those who say that the SRC coverage was superior to that on Sportsnet 360. Keep in mind that SRC covers the Q regularly throughout the season and so is better able to comment on the players and have better camera angles at times.

Coming from someone who was in the biz, it was amateur hour. That's the type of commentary that you get on local cable.

[Will]

The Raptors are going to be a hot topic right now given the way that they have started their season. It will be interesting to track their TV #'s throughout the year assuming that they continue on this pace, which is doubtful, though they will still end up being a very good team.

[Argocister]

Coming from someone who was in the biz, it was amateur hour. That's the type of commentary that you get on local cable.

And thats what you would expect for the weekly games ... but for the last Bowl games of the season and probably the Vanier.Thats disappointing. ..... Glad I'm going to the Vanier (cheaper and less travel time than the Grey) and I don't have to watch it on Sportsnet 360.

[Will]

Listen Prime Time Sports - November 25th - 5pm
November 25th, 5 pm: Nick Kypreos and Mark Cohon join Bob McCown and Elliotte Friedman.

They have Mitchell on quite a bit. Is it just me or do the Ticats get more positive press on 590 than the Argos. To be sure they have a new stadium and are finalists, but it's the attitude also.

[ArgoRavi]

They have Mitchell on quite a bit. Is it just me or do the Ticats get more positive press on 590 than the Argos. To be sure they have a new stadium and are finalists, but it's the attitude also.

McCown has been bitter towards the Argos since his buddy, Cynamon, lost control of the team.

[argotom]

One would think that the two big radio sports stations 590 & 1050 would look at the TV viewer numbers once and a while and think the CFL should have more coverage on their talk shows. I concede the Leafs will always be #1 on Sports Net but after that it is always the Raptors and NFL football. Blair on 590 does a lot of Blue Jay coverage seemingly year round, but again very little CFL on Sports Net. TSN 1050 is Leafs , NFL, Raptors and a token bit of CFL. I admit I listen to Leaf stuff and don't mind keeping up on the Blue Jays if it is news worthy, but when they pushing the Raptors and NFL I'm gone about as fast as I can hit another station button. But hey that's just me, I'm just one of the million who watch the CFL and apparently don't want to hear anything about it all week. We're suppose to listen to Raptor blah blah for the sake of the 100,000 who follow them.

You are 100% correct as there is no difference and I no longer listen to 590 or the lite version of 1050.
It has nothing to do with TV numbers or that surprisingly there is interest on radio about the CFL and Argos.
The PRODUCERS have decide a long time ago how this wannabe US city has no place for the CFL and Argos.
Same thing in the print media, save and except and thank the baby Jesus for The Toronto Sun.
Awesome coverage of the CFL and Argos.

[shayman]

You are 100% correct as there is no difference and I no longer listen to 590 or the lite version of 1050.
It has nothing to do with TV numbers or that surprisingly there is interest on radio about the CFL and Argos.
The PRODUCERS have decide a long time ago how this wannabe US city has no place for the CFL and Argos.
Same thing in the print media, save and except and thank the baby Jesus for The Toronto Sun.
Awesome coverage of the CFL and Argos.

To say that there's no difference between 590 and 1050 is an insult to the fine work of Mike Hogan on TSN 1050. Thanks, Mike; your voice and viewpoint is one of the few in talk radio that I can stand.

[rdavies]

McCown has been bitter towards the Argos since his buddy, Cynamon, lost control of the team.

Braley wouldn't invite McCown to any parties.

[ArgoZ]

To say that there's no difference between 590 and 1050 is an insult to the fine work of Mike Hogan on TSN 1050. Thanks, Mike; your voice and viewpoint is one of the few in talk radio that I can stand.

I agree. I find plenty of Argo talk on 1050. My work allows me to listen to the radio almost all day. Mike Richards also often discusses the CFL on his morning show. 590 does talk CFL too, however, they always seem to take some shot at the league, which is frustrating to hear. One thing to remember guys, there is only 9 teams and a huge off-season. There is only so much to talk about. I find too many here are so dedicated to the Argos and nothing else. It's OK to like other sports. As many of you know, I love the Raptors and can listen to much Raptors talk. You can like other teams too!

[argotom]

To say that there's no difference between 590 and 1050 is an insult to the fine work of Mike Hogan on TSN 1050. Thanks, Mike; your voice and viewpoint is one of the few in talk radio that I can stand.

Save and except Hogan, all right I will grant you that.
Otherwise, both stations should be embarrassed with their pathetic all US sports coverage.