Is it true that the Kickoff is actually filmed and recorded?

[P. Fuller]

Does anyone know why they are pre-recording it this year, instead of doing Kickoff live? I feel like it kinda takes a bit of the excitement out of it, instead of watching a live broadcast.

[Marc S.]

Originally Posted by P. Fuller

Does anyone know why they are pre-recording it this year, instead of doing Kickoff live? I feel like it kinda takes a bit of the excitement out of it, instead of watching a live broadcast.

I can think of two reasons,

1. The New Hampshire primary debates next week; probably want to save people the trouble of high hotel rates vs. getting the same quality kickoff at home(minus the field of course).

2. To make things go smoothly; potentially cutting time out of the boring stuff.

Originally Posted by Marc S.

2. To make things go smoothly; potentially cutting time out of the boring stuff.

Boring stuff?! *exaggerated voice* What part of kickoff would be boring for any reason!

[artK]

Originally Posted by SuperNerd256

Boring stuff?! *exaggerated voice* What part of kickoff would be boring for any reason!

Only the reveal of the game.

[Joe G.]

I think the impressive list of guests that will be speaking has something to do with it. Can you imagine the security involved in having two former presidents, Will.I.Am, Stephen Colbert, and others in the same place?

[RedLeader342]

Originally Posted by RoboMom

So maybe we get to look at the FIRST logo for 30 minutes?

thats my favorite part!!