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Bobcats television ratings worst in NBA
(By Roger Van Der Horst, (Raleigh) News & Observer) Anyone watching the Charlotte Bobcats? > /p> > Or maybe the more relevant question is: Did Fox Sports Carolinas and Time Warner Cable bet on the wrong horse? p> > /p> > Nielsen put out a report last week showing that, in the first month of the ...
Bosh Wines, Dines and Thirty Nines the 'Cats
Bosh Wines, Dines and Thirty Nines the 'Cats
hoopheadsnorth.blogspot.com — Raps were on a mission tonight. This was a so-called "must win" game against the Charlotte Bobcats. Friday, they face the Hawks......and then after that?...... (more) Bosh Wines, Dines and Thirty Nines the 'Cats
Source: Brown makes scout's job tougher
blogs.charlotte.com — I had to chuckle Monday night, listening to a friend describe how the Charlotte Bobcats’ coaching change added to his workload. This guy is an advance scout for another Eastern Conference team. He says the Bobcats firing Sam Vincent and... (more) Source: Brown makes scout's job tougher
Raptors game day - Bobcats/Raps
Raptors game day - Bobcats/Raps
cuzoogle.com — Charlotte Bobcats at Toronto Raptors Yes it is only a month into the season but this game is a gut-check for the Raps. How they play in the next two home games will really show to the fans what they are all about. The last two games were kicks to ... (more) Raptors game day - Bobcats/Raps
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Pop the Pacers, Please
Rufus on Fire — ... Now that we know the Bobcats are drawing horrendous TV ratings, I'm more afraid than ever that Bob Johnson and Michael Jordan have botched this thing beyond saving. There is so much ill will to overcome at the moment, and the current regime isn't up to addressing it.

The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com — ... Roger Van Der Horst of The Charlotte Observer:  “Anyone watching the Charlotte Bobcats? Or maybe the more relevant question is: Did Fox Sports Carolinas and Time Warner Cable bet on the wrong horse? Nielsen put out a report last week showing that, in the first month of the NBA season, several teams were getting better ratings in their local TV markets. New Orleans, Cleveland and Atlanta all showed significant gains. Nowhere to be found: the Charlotte Bobcats. In response to our request, Nielsen provided the entire list, and the Bobcats were last in the league in local TV ...

The ratings game.
Sports Media Watch — Through the first month of the NBA season, the Charlotte Bobcats have taken the lead in at least one statistic -- the team is averaging the lowest television ratings in the entire NBA. Bobcats telecasts are averaging a 0.4 rating in Charlotte , down 65% from a year ago, and the lowest average rating in the league. The good news for the MLS: The MLS Cup, featuring the Columbus Crew's first championship in team history, ...

Charlotte Bobcats to OKC Thunder: WTF?
The Sports Culture — ... In fact, the Charlotte Bobcats (5-12) are the least watched team, having the worst TV ratings. Why in the world wouldn’t your eyes be glued to Adam Morrison, aka, the dirtiest looking player in the league? ...

Ballin’: Here Come the Bobcats (Yes, Really)
The Big Lead — ... Minnesota 90, Charlotte 100: We made passing mention of it over the weekend - the Bobcats may have turned the corner. (Not that anyone’s watching!) Ray Felton had 14 points and 14 assists, J Rich (25 points) continued his strong play since returning from injury and Emeka Okafor added 24 as the Bobcats improved to 6-11. Kevin Love for Minny, in 15 games: 23 minutes a game, 40 percent from the field, eight points, six boards a night. Decent. ...

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