- The U, the latest ESPN 30 in 30 documentary, drew a 1.6 U.S. rating and 2.4 million viewers on ESPN Saturday night. The 2.4 million viewers is the most ever for an ESPN documentary, topping the previous high of 1.8 million for last year’s The Greatest Game Ever Played. Not coincidentally, The U and The Greatest Game Ever Played each had a lead-in from the Heisman Trophy Presentation. (ESPN)
- The Home Depot College Football Awards drew a 1.0 U.S. rating and 1.6 million viewers on ESPN Thursday, up 43% and 48%, respectively, from a 0.7 and 1.1 million last year, and the network’s most-viewed college football awards show since ’96. (ESPN)
- Through 28 games, Blue Jackets telecasts are averaging a 1.82 rating on FOX Sports Ohio, up 38% from a 1.32 through 28 games last year. Ratings were up 54% for games in October, and 37% for games in November. (Fang’s Bites)
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