Cavaliers vs Bulls: Round One, Game Four Numbers and Words
April 26, 2010While We’re Waiting… LeBron’s Playoffs, Warped on Wahoo, and the 2007 NFL Draft
April 27, 2010With the 2009-10 NBA regular season officially over, ratings have been released for all of the markets and broadcasting channels. Per Sports Media Watch the Cavaliers and Fox Sports Ohio drew a rating of 8.59, the top rating of all NBA teams. Fox Sports Ohio’s Communications department has the figure reported as 8.55, a rating that is still good enough for best in the NBA for the second consecutive season.
“FOX Sports Ohio is proud to have been part of such an exciting season,” said FSO Senior Vice President Henry Ford. “As the TV home of the Cavaliers, we are delighted, both as fans and partners, at the team’s accomplishments.”
“Each game we set out to provide the most exciting and informative broadcast for our viewers, and they’ve acknowledged the effort with very impressive ratings this season. While the network enjoyed remarkable ratings, the excitement for the fans is where the real satisfaction lies.”
When comparing the number of households that have tuned in to the Cavaliers on Fox Sports Ohio, only the Los Angeles Lakers on Fox Sports West averaged a higher total (200,000) than the Wine and Gold (132,000, per FSO). Naturally, the deviation from rating to households can be attributed to the market size of the team in question as Los Angeles has the second-largest market in the nation where Cleveland ranks 18th. The list at Sports Media Watch compares the NBA to MLB and NHL. Atop the lists are the Boston Red Sox on NESN (9.46 rating) and the New York Yankess on YES Network (346,000 households).
Remarkably, the Philadelphia Phillies are among the top five in both categories due to their success, rabid fan base and market size. The 2009 Cleveland Indians and Sports Time Ohio come in 34th overall in rating (2.84) and 41st overall in average households (43,000). Interestingly enough, the Cavaliers on Fox Sports Ohio and Indians on STO each pulled a higher rating than the Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks, all teams that made the NBA playoffs – a very strong testament to the level of fandom located in Cleveland.
14 Comments
Replacing Fred & AC would be good for at least a 1-point jump.
I would be surprised if they could get someone I enjoy more than AC. And Fred, I imagine, is like the bread to AC’s butter.
From Deep in the Q!!!!!
Get that weak stuff out of here!!!
/kills self
Carlie gets +3 internet points for his comment.
“his comment”
Charlie might be the name of a woman with long auburn hair.
WHAT SAY YOU, CHAS?
Doesn’t FSO Senior Vice President Henry Ford owe Lebron at least a nice dinner or something. just another accomplishment made possible by the chosen one.
AC is awesome. I would much rather listen to a homer who is genuinely excited by the game instead of Reggie Miller or Fratello spouting poor information and ideas that are at least a year old.
We rock.
Long auburn hair – yes; Woman – no.
I agree with swig. AC may not be the best broadcaster in the league, but I certainly enjoy his enthusiasm.
“Get that weak stuff outta here.” I love it!
Charlie
I’m laughing just imagining you at your computer condescending to remark on that bit of silliness.
– A Heineken to your table.
Ugh Fred McLoud!
Throws da hamma down!
AC at least acknowledges he’s incredibly biased.