Several years ago the Pac-12 Conference had an idea to have early 11 am games in the hopes it helped exposure for the Conference in the afternoon, specifically on the East Coast. For years now Pac-12 After Dark has been not only a well-followed hashtag but something to be followed on social media. It meant a big upset, s surprise play, and even an overtime thriller or two.
Now, Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott has the idea and the network to make games in the Pac-12 even earlier. 9 am. The Conference has heard from fans over the last few seasons that the number of night games was getting – well, exhausting.