CBS' National Title Fast-National Ratings Down Slightly From '07

CBS earned a 12.1/20 fast-national Nielsen rating for last night’s Kansas-Memphis NCAA men's National Championship game, which is down 0.8% from a 12.2/20 for Florida-Ohio State last year (John Ourand, THE DAILY). The following shows a five-year ratings trend for the game on CBS.

TEXAS HOSPITALITY: Before last night's NCAA men's basketball championship, Univ. of Memphis coach John Calipari said, "It’s a great environment, San Antonio. What a great place to have a Final Four, and we were lucky enough to be able to come down here when it’s in one of the best places you can have a Final Four” (CBS, 4/7). In Boston, Mark Blaudschun wrote the city received positive reviews as host of the Final Four. Blaudschun: "Nice city, good weather, easy access to the Alamodome and the Riverwalk for dining, shopping, and entertainment." However, there is speculation this year "could be the last time San Antonio hosts a Final Four as the NCAA branches out to cities whose domed stadiums have better seating configurations" (BOSTON GLOBE, 4/6).