They just drag this crap out for no reason.
Since this is the only sporting event, they know a ton of eyes are on it and they want to maximize viewership.
I never really liked Fergy as a QB.
He threw way too many picks for my liking and he didn't seem like a good leader to me.
Then again, my only memories of him are starting with the 81 WCG till the end of 84, which was bad overall.