2014-15 Bowl Chatter and Predictions

Projections are all over the place for which Bowl Tech will play in. Of course step # 1 is becoming bowl eligible.Marshall is bowl eligible and MTSU will probably be soon.

College Sports Madness has Tech vs Colorado State in the New Mexico Bowl, and ULM vs Rice in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. Say what?!?!?!?!?
http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/football/bowl-projections

Jerry Palm has Tech playing Central Michigan in the Boca Raton Bowl
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions

Phil Steele has Tech playing Northern Illinois in the Bahamas Bowl
https://www.philsteele.com/bowls/14-15/bowlprojections.html

Brett McMurphy has Tech playing Utah State in the New Mexico Bowl, while Mark Schlabach has Tech playing Michigan in the Heart of Dallas Bowl.
http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections/_/week/8

Which bowl do you think Tech will play in? Of the C-USA options, I like the Heart of Dallas Bowl the best.

HoD v Michigan would be nice
We are 8-4 against teams from Michigan

For the moment, just to focus on the next game at hand!
Let the chips fall where they will...

HoD Bowl, hands down. Need to continue building that relationship and send 25k to the game.

At some point, start playing UNT/Rice/UTEP/UTSA yearly during the Texas State Fair. Oklahoma does this, giving up a home game every other year, and they have reaped HUGE recruiting benefits.

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Originally Posted by BlindDog

For the moment, just to focus on the next game at hand!
Let the chips fall where they will...

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I certainly agree that the players and coaches need to just focus on the next game at hand, but I think it is okay for the fans to dream about what can be. I'll be as nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof until we have at least 7 wins. I'm not taking anything for granted. As we have seen from watching the Top 25 this year, no one is immune from getting spanked at any given time. Know what I mean Baylor, LSU, Texas A&M? And the list goes on.

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Originally Posted by DJDAWG

At some point, start playing UNT/Rice/UTEP/UTSA yearly during the Texas State Fair. Oklahoma does this, giving up a home game every other year, and they have reaped HUGE recruiting benefits.

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OU does not just "give up a home game every other year" for recruiting benefits. They and Texas each get a $500,000 game guarantee plus they split the tickets sales 50-50. That is a $4M+ payday for each school.

HofD Bowl against a Big 10 would be great

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Originally Posted by DJDAWG

HoD Bowl, hands down. Need to continue building that relationship and send 25k to the game.

At some point, start playing UNT/Rice/UTEP/UTSA yearly during the Texas State Fair. Oklahoma does this, giving up a home game every other year, and they have reaped HUGE recruiting benefits.

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The Heart of Dallas Bowl could try the Heart of Dallas Classic again, this time with Louisiana Tech and North Texas.

HoD would be awesome. Just about the only bowl option I would be able to make.

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Originally Posted by TechAlum05

The Heart of Dallas Bowl could try the Heart of Dallas Classic again, this time with Louisiana Tech and North Texas.

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I don't know if we played in the HoD Classic every year we would still be attractive to the HoD Bowl. Just a thought.

I want a shot at LSU while we have Diaz!

I don't like bowl projections, but I'll comment anyway. :)

If we don't win the C-USA Championship and 2 of Florida/Tennessee/Arkansas don't miraculously become bowl eligible, I'd say it's a 98% probability that we get placed against an ACC team in Shreveport (assuming we are bowl eligible). If our guys would rather play a Big Ten team in Dallas, then they better win the C-USA Championship.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

I don't like bowl projections, but I'll comment anyway. :)

If we don't win the C-USA Championship and 2 of Florida/Tennessee/Arkansas don't miraculously become bowl eligible, I'd say it's a 98% probability that we get placed against an ACC team in Shreveport (assuming we are bowl eligible). If our guys would rather play a Big Ten team in Dallas, then they better win the C-USA Championship.

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The Independence Bowl outranks HOF this year:

higher payout
better time slot
better TV--2:30 pm, Saturday, ABC

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

The Independence Bowl outranks HOF this year:

higher payout

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Payout gets reduced when teams like us get placed

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Originally Posted by maddawg

Payout gets reduced when teams like us get placed

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Either way, that particular time slot at 2:30pm on ABC will reach many more than whenever Heart of Dallas is on.

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

The Independence Bowl outranks HOF this year:

higher payout
better time slot
better TV--2:30 pm, Saturday, ABC

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Yeah, this would be a great year to play in Indy, although I'm salivating over the possibility of playing Michigan in the Cotton Bowl Stadium. Location, opponent, TV, time, and date are important, but I think the payout doesn't matter. The secondary agreement won't be as much as the primary contracted payout. I haven't been able to find the C-USA codebook, but I assume the payout goes to the conference for distribution and reimbursement, not directly to the participating school.

From what I understood, the CUSA champ gets their pick of whichever contract bowl, and then the runner-up gets to pick, and so on.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

From what I understood, the CUSA champ gets their pick of whichever contract bowl, and then the runner-up gets to pick, and so on.

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Just the champ gets to pick their bowl game if they aren't the highest ranked G5 champ that gets to go to one of the big 6 bowls. Currently, Marshall trails ECU in that race. After the champ gets their pick, then the rest of the C-USA teams are placed by Banowsky and the bowl committees.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

Just the champ gets to pick their bowl game if they aren't the highest ranked G5 champ that gets to go to one of the big 6 bowls. Currently, Marshall trails ECU in that race. After the champ gets their pick, then the rest of the C-USA teams are placed by Banowsky and the bowl committees.

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Gotcha. I just do *not* wanna play in the I-bowl...they don't deserve it.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

Gotcha. I just do *not* wanna play in the I-bowl...they don't deserve it.

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It's not about "them" it's about us. With Duck Commander being the new sponsor, along with the excellent date/time, TV coverage--the IBowl outranks any other tie-in CUSA has.

I just want to play in a bowl

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

It's not about "them" it's about us. With Duck Commander being the new sponsor, along with the excellent date/time, TV coverage--the IBowl outranks any other tie-in CUSA has.

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What does DC have to do with it? Still dont like it, and dont know how its better.

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

I just want to play in a bowl

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Yea. At least we will hold the cards this time (assuming bowl-eligible) as we have the tie-in.

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

I just want to play in a bowl

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+1

Baby steps.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

What does DC have to do with it? Still dont like it, and dont know how its better.

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Those guys attract a certain "niche" demographic that overlaps our fanbase. It's a good way to win over more regional fans.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

Gotcha. I just do *not* wanna play in the I-bowl...they don't deserve it.

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It's not about how the I-Bowl "deserves", it's about the best way to promote Tech football and Louisiana Tech.

A bowl game against Michigan at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas would be a great place for Tech. However, a bowl game on a Saturday afternoon timeslot on ABC against an ACC team (possibly) with Duck Commander and the Robertson family attached to it is also a great opportunity to draw eyeballs on the university.

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

Those guys attract a certain "niche" demographic that overlaps our fanbase. It's a good way to win over more regional fans.

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Good point, but it'll still be in Shreveport and a tiger...errr pilot....doesn't change his stripes.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

Good point, but it'll still be in Shreveport and a tiger...errr pilot....doesn't change his stripes.

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It can happen, Blue Dawg. If Tech doesn't try to win the hearts and minds of Shreveport and Bossier City, then it will never happen. If Tech tries to win over that fanbase, sure they could fail...but they could also succeed.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

Good point, but it'll still be in Shreveport and a tiger...errr pilot....doesn't change his stripes.

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The LaTech brand is much more prominent in North Bossier (where I reside) than 10 years ago. There are many who maintain a vicarious attachment to LSU out of habit. They have no real connection to the institution. They can be won over. LaTech is one of the few places where it's easy to get "in".

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Originally Posted by TechAlum05

It can happen, Blue Dawg. If Tech doesn't try to win the hearts and minds of Shreveport and Bossier City, then it will never happen. If Tech tries to win over that fanbase, sure they could fail...but they could also succeed.

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

The LaTech brand is much more prominent in North Bossier (where I reside) than 10 years ago. There are many who maintain a vicarious attachment to LSU out of habit. They have no real connection to the institution. They can be won over. LaTech is one of the few places where it's easy to get "in".

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You make good points. I retain the right to be grumpy about it in the event we play it.

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

Those guys attract a certain "niche" demographic that overlaps our fanbase. It's a good way to win over more regional fans.

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Plus this game is on a Saturday afternoon this year and has now been moved to ABC.
THIS is the year we should want to play at this bowl. The locals will be out for this one, the NATIONAL audience will see the kickoff at 2:30, and DC brings a whole story & demo should we be playing in it. ESPN(ABC) will want it. Should we win 6+ games, and either the SEC or ACC not fullfill, I think we will end up there. And I think it would be good for us.

I could see ABC/ESPN, Marshall, and I-Bowl interested in matching up an undefeated Marshall team against an ACC team in this spot.

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Originally Posted by CaseyDawg

I could see ABC/ESPN, Marshall, and I-Bowl interested in matching up an undefeated Marshall team against an ACC team in this spot.

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If Marshall is undefeated, they won't be in the mix.

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

If Marshall is undefeated, they won't be in the mix.

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They will be in the mix if ECU wins out.

In that case, Marshall would have a very interesting decision on their hands. It'd all be in their court. What would they choose? I have no idea. Strongest opponent? Biggest name? Would that be in Dallas or Shreveport if available? Boca to play in Florida where they heavily recruit? Reward themselves with a vacation to the islands of Hawai'i or the Bahamas?

Would the I-Bowl folks want us? Has the new administration mended that fence? I agree with Boxer that this would be a good bowl for us this year but isn't the view of the Indy people one that we slighted them?

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

They will be in the mix if ECU wins out.

In that case, Marshall would have a very interesting decision on their hands. It'd all be in their court. What would they choose? I have no idea. Strongest opponent? Biggest name? Would that be in Dallas or Shreveport if available? Boca to play in Florida where they heavily recruit? Reward themselves with a vacation to the islands of Hawai'i or the Bahamas?

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Does the AAC have a championship game? CUSA has outplayed AAC head-to-head, that might also play into the final rankings.

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Originally Posted by sportkid

Would the I-Bowl folks want us? Has the new administration mended that fence? I agree with Boxer that this would be a good bowl for us this year but isn't the view of the Indy people one that we slighted them?

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Yes. They would desperately need us. If not us, they're likely stuck with schools like Rice, UAB, Middle Tennessee, and UTSA.

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Originally Posted by sportkid

Would the I-Bowl folks want us? Has the new administration mended that fence? I agree with Boxer that this would be a good bowl for us this year but isn't the view of the Indy people one that we slighted them?

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I think we're a good fallback option for them. Not waiting hurt the bowl as much as it hurt Tech. The Ohio-ULM match-up damn near killed the entire thing.

Just accept a damn bid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

Does the AAC have a championship game? CUSA has outplayed AAC head-to-head, that might also play into the final rankings.

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Nope, not til next year when Navy joins. ECU has a 5-place lead on Marshall right now. They only way I see Marshall jumping ECU is if ECU loses.

Don't get me wrong. I want what will be best for Tech. If it's between a bigger payout in Dallas vs the I-Bowl I'm all for the Heart of Dallas Bowl. 100%!
And considering the rumor that DC didn't sponsor with cash I expect the I-Bowl to look at lessoning their payout.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

Nope, not til next year when Navy joins. ECU has a 5-place lead on Marshall right now. They only way I see Marshall jumping ECU is if ECU loses.

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An undefeated Marshall team (with a win in a conference championship) stands a legit chance of jumping them imo.

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

The Independence Bowl outranks HOF this year:

higher payout
better time slot
better TV--2:30 pm, Saturday, ABC

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What is HOF? Are you referring to the HOD Bowl in Dallas?

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

What is HOF? Are you referring to the HOD Bowl in Dallas?

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yes, my bad

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

Nope, not til next year when Navy joins. ECU has a 5-place lead on Marshall right now. They only way I see Marshall jumping ECU is if ECU loses.

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Technically the poll used to determine this has not come out yet. It's entirely possible that the committee is unimpressed by ECU. That said it is more likely that Marshall is considered less impressive.

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Originally Posted by GatorDawg

Technically the poll used to determine this has not come out yet. It's entirely possible that the committee is unimpressed by ECU. That said it is more likely that Marshall is considered less impressive.

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The Virginia Tech win is what got them on the radar. That win doesn't look as impressive now. Va Tech may finish .500.

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Originally Posted by sportkid

Would the I-Bowl folks want us? Has the new administration mended that fence? I agree with Boxer that this would be a good bowl for us this year but isn't the view of the Indy people one that we slighted them?

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Well I saw an I-Bowl rep at the UTSA game. He was wearing a red blazer with the new duck commander IBowl logo embroidered.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

Yes. They would desperately need us. If not us, they're likely stuck with schools like Rice, UAB, Middle Tennessee, and UTSA.

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I just want a bowl- but I certainly hope that is NOT the one we get stuck with. I hope we keep winning and control where we go. It would suck to go to the I-bowl.

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Originally Posted by Cal&Ken

I just want a bowl- but I certainly hope that is NOT the one we get stuck with. I hope we keep winning and control where we go. It would suck to go to the I-bowl.

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AMEN!

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

The Virginia Tech win is what got them on the radar. That win doesn't look as impressive now. Va Tech may finish .500.

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Yea but it's still better than any Marshall OOC win. Probably better than any Marshall win period. Their schedule sucks this year. That is the problem. C-USA is better than the American this year but ECU scheduled VT, UNC, and South Carolina while Marshall scheduled the MAC.

It shouldn't matter for this year but if I am Marshall, I start circulating last years box score vs ECU. Apart from another ECU loss, that's their only chance.

Do you think wounds are healed with Ibowl folks?...of course crowd and ticket sales help heal wounds...

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Originally Posted by bulldogbacker2

Do you think wounds are healed with Ibowl folks?...of course crowd and ticket sales help heal wounds...

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I think so,

We got a new Pres and AD.

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Originally Posted by bulldogbacker2

Do you think wounds are healed with Ibowl folks?...of course crowd and ticket sales help heal wounds...

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In my opinion, it is OUR wound. They were a**holes and couldn't wait one day. We made mistakes too, of course, but it was pettiness on their part that was the real problem.

Anyway, with the NWState loss, I don't think our crowd would be big from Shreveport, no matter what. I would MUCH rather land the Heart of Texas Bowl in Dallas.

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Originally Posted by GatorDawg

Yea but it's still better than any Marshall OOC win. Probably better than any Marshall win period. Their schedule sucks this year. That is the problem. C-USA is better than the American this year but ECU scheduled VT, UNC, and South Carolina while Marshall scheduled the MAC.

It shouldn't matter for this year but if I am Marshall, I start circulating last years box score vs ECU. Apart from another ECU loss, that's their only chance.

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I heard they were stuck by teams (like ECU) moving over to the AAC, and couldn't get any better teams to play them in short notice. I don't know if that's true though.

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Originally Posted by bulldogbacker2

Do you think wounds are healed with Ibowl folks?...of course crowd and ticket sales help heal wounds...

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The only wound they have it because of their stupidity and trying to stick it to TECH. Who cares if they are still crying.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/...on=2014&week=9

2014 Bowl Projections - Week 9
BOWL (MATCHUP)	Brett McMurphy	Mark Schlabach
Gildan New Mexico Bowl (MWC vs. CUSA)	Utah State vs. Rice	Air Force vs. UTEP
Boca Raton Bowl (C-USA vs. MAC)	UAB vs. Toledo	Middle Tennessee vs. Bowling Green
Popeyes Bahamas Bowl (C-USA vs. MAC)	Louisiana Tech vs. Western Michigan	Marshall vs. Northern Illinois
Hawaii Bowl (C-USA vs. MWC)	Air Force vs. Middle Tennessee	Louisiana Tech vs. Boise State
Heart of Dallas Bowl (Big Ten vs. C-USA)	Rutgers vs. Marshall	Penn State vs. Rice
Duck Commander Independence Bowl (ACC vs. SEC)	Miami (FL) vs. UTEP	Miami (FL) vs. Oregon State
Birmingham Bowl (AAC vs. SEC)	California vs. UCF	Memphis vs. UAB

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

I heard they were stuck by teams (like ECU) moving over to the AAC, and couldn't get any better teams to play them in short notice. I don't know if that's true though.

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Reality is Marshall was a preseason thought to represent G5. ECU was not. No doubt Marshall had a tougher time filling their schedule. But I'm sure they could've done better. Miami (OH) went 0-12 last year. You don't play the worst FBS team and still schedule FCS. Their FBS OOC combined for a 12-25 record in 2013. Atleast play better G5 teams if the big boys are scared. This was their year and they failed to get a schedule that matched their expectations.

IMO, the only thing that I care about with the I Bowl is the opponent. ACC or PAC-10 team would be good. MAC or Sunbelt just doesn't do it for me. We need to play the bowl with the best opponent.

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Originally Posted by tigtoo30

IMO, the only thing that I care about with the I Bowl is the opponent. ACC or PAC-10 team would be good. MAC or Sunbelt just doesn't do it for me. We need to play the bowl with the best opponent.

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That's how I feel too!

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Originally Posted by GatorDawg

Reality is Marshall was a preseason thought to represent G5. ECU was not. No doubt Marshall had a tougher time filling their schedule. But I'm sure they could've done better. Miami (OH) went 0-12 last year. You don't play the worst FBS team and still schedule FCS. Their FBS OOC combined for a 12-25 record in 2013. Atleast play better G5 teams if the big boys are scared. This was their year and they failed to get a schedule that matched their expectations.

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I'm pretty sure their Ohio series was scheduled a long time ago. It's a rivalry game that's been played every year for a while. The Miami (Ohio) deal was inked in 2009. It also appears the Akron deal was signed before then. A Louisville deal was also signed in 2009. Louisville was supposed to play at Marshall this year, but Louisville paid Marshall to push it back so Louisville could get another home game. At that point, everybody knew how good Marshall was going to be, and they couldn't find any takers so they ended up with Rhode Island.

The same thing happened with Hawai'i in 2007. Wisconsin realized how good they were supposed to be so they canceled their trip to the islands. All Hawai'i could get to replace them was a second FCS team.

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Originally Posted by bulldogbacker2

Do you think wounds are healed with Ibowl folks?...of course crowd and ticket sales help heal wounds...

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Yes. Missy has favorited several Tech tweets in the last few weeks and tweeted about watching our game against North Texas. As QNG mentioned above, I think Tech is the only school they've even sent a rep to yet.

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Originally Posted by Cal&Ken

The only wound they have it because of their stupidity and trying to stick it to TECH. Who cares if they are still crying.

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If Tech gets the choice between the HoD or I-Bowl and they choose the I-Bowl, I will not attend.

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Originally Posted by sportkid

Would the I-Bowl folks want us? Has the new administration mended that fence? I agree with Boxer that this would be a good bowl for us this year but isn't the view of the Indy people one that we slighted them?

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If the Indy Bowl calls, just tell 'em to wait a short while so you can verify if the Heart of Dallas will be interested instead.






Just kidding, just kidding.:)

Tech needs to just win next two and become Bowl eligible! Then the number of wins
after will determine where they play!

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Originally Posted by DJDAWG

If Tech gets the choice between the HoD or I-Bowl and they choose the I-Bowl, I will not attend.

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You are certainly not alone there, however this year there are two things to consider that have not been there before: CSC and Duck Commander. Provided Independence Stadium doesn't rust completely to the ground or become condemned by December 27th, I personally believe the Phil Robertson/Tech connection will bring much attention to the game and our partnering with Computer Science Corporation will present a strong urge for our university to play in the Shrev/Boss area and by that I mean Bossier. Absent these two new pieces to the puzzle, there is no question in my mind that Dallas is the best place for us to show our presence and that we should have no dealings with the I-bowl whatsoever.

And it's on ABC

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And it's on ABC

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Indy bowl is? Hummmm, since HOD is the worst bowl for TV, I would take Indy and ABC.

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Indy bowl is? Hummmm, since HOD is the worst bowl for TV, I would take Indy and ABC.

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HOD isn't on ESPNU anymore. It's on the main mothership channel now that ESPN owns it.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

HOD isn't on ESPNU anymore. It's on the main mothership channel now that ESPN owns it.

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I like Heart of Texas against Penn State! That would be awesome! All we have to do is win out and beat Marshall in the CUSA Championship game!

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Originally Posted by champion110

I like Heart of Texas against Penn State! That would be awesome! All we have to do is win out and beat Marshall in the CUSA Championship game!

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Oh, is that all? Piece of cake....:rolleyes:

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Oh, is that all? Piece of cake....:rolleyes:

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BUT - if Marshall wins out, including beating us in the champ game, they will possibly be in line for a bowl upgrade, leaving us with our pick of CUSA bowls.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

BUT - if Marshall wins out, including beating us in the champ game, they will possibly be in line for a bowl upgrade, leaving us with our pick of CUSA bowls.

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They only way we really get to pick our bowl game is if we win the championship... or if we are eligible but all the C-USA bowls pass on us and we have multiple offers to fill leftover open bowl spots. After the champ chooses their bowl, the conference office works with the bowl committees to assign all the non-champion C-USA teams to bowl games.

I will worry about this when we become bowl eligible -

If we had beaten NWSt they would be playing for bowl eligibility this Saturday...

That was a huge loss

Huge game this week. Then we'll see how we are looking.

Just saw that Zaxby's is the new sponsor of the HOD Bowl

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

I will worry about this when we become bowl eligible -

If we had beaten NWSt they would be playing for bowl eligibility this Saturday...

That was a huge loss

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4 huge wins -- 1 bad loss. I will take that anytime. 3-0 cusa with tie breaker over UTEP. Recruiting win and shut cajuns up . Learned lesson on NSU. Beat South Miss / Rice== win division. Beat Rice win division. Right now the New Mexico Bowl projecting Tech vs Nevada or Utah state on their web site... Ibowl and Cusa reps touring shreveport thursday and centry tel ( future cusa tourney?) -- Cusa Bowl site showing us as possible I-bowl third conference choice. I would not be surprised to see us tie in over next few yrs. CUSA make sense for I-bowl-- current tie in gets worst team from each conference. Like everyone I would prefer Dallas. Boca Raton, Bahamas and Hawaii for Christmas?? does not feel right.

Check out New Mexico Bowl website-- most of journalists are picking Tech

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Originally Posted by DJDAWG

If Tech gets the choice between the HoD or I-Bowl and they choose the I-Bowl, I will not attend.

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i will go to any bowl Tech is invited to--period--. get used to it, probable tie in with Cusa and I bowl over next few yrs-- CUSA reps in town this week inspecting stadium and centry tel for conference BB tourney. I will support team anywhere they play--supporting team trumps hurt feeling of the past

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Originally Posted by Dogsince65

4 huge wins -- 1 bad loss. I will take that anytime. 3-0 cusa with tie breaker over UTEP. Recruiting win and shut cajuns up . Learned lesson on NSU. Beat South Miss / Rice== win division. Beat Rice win division. Right now the New Mexico Bowl projecting Tech vs Nevada or Utah state on their web site... Ibowl and Cusa reps touring shreveport thursday and centry tel ( future cusa tourney?) -- Cusa Bowl site showing us as possible I-bowl third conference choice. I would not be surprised to see us tie in over next few yrs. CUSA make sense for I-bowl-- current tie in gets worst team from each conference. Like everyone I would prefer Dallas. Boca Raton, Bahamas and Hawaii for Christmas?? does not feel right.

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You can't lose to NWSt in football or any other FCS school -

Everything else is just spin

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

Nope, not til next year when Navy joins. ECU has a 5-place lead on Marshall right now. They only way I see Marshall jumping ECU is if ECU loses.

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No school has any lead on any other school yet. Not until the first playoff rankings come out next Tuesday night.

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Originally Posted by rebelboi

Just saw that Zaxby's is the new sponsor of the HOD Bowl

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I'm good with that since Zaxby's started just up the road from me in Statesboro, GA. I love, love, their zalads!

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Originally Posted by Dawg Fan

I'm good with that since Zaxby's started just up the road from me in Statesboro, GA. I love, love, their zalads!

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Wings and Things for me...miss having a Zaxby's close.

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

You can't lose to NWSt in football or any other FCS school -

Everything else is just spin

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It happened and now it's time to get over it. I bet the team and staff have it in their rearview mirror and have learned from it. That's all that counts. Much like the 73 - 0 loss (or whatever it was) to Houston by JRP's team. You just bury it and move on.
So move on.

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Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS

It happened and now it's time to get over it. I bet the team and staff have it in their rearview mirror and have learned from it. That's all that counts. Much like the 73 - 0 loss (or whatever it was) to Houston by JRP's team. You just bury it and move on.
So move on.

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So......we shouldn't beat a dead horse? Not sure we are capable.

Zaxby's sucks...

Ray - look at our attendance the last two home games - that's a direct reflection of the NWSt loss

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Zaxby's sucks...

Ray - look at our attendance the last two home games - that's a direct reflection of the NWSt loss

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I agree. But we will learn from it, move on and get over it. There's no other choice. But the fans need to get over it as well. Upsets happen in pro and college football. It was a terrible fluke no doubt.

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

You can't lose to NWSt in football or any other FCS school -

Everything else is just spin

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. Not justifying loss -- but we can live with one every 20-30 yrs. Alabama lost to us twice and ulm. Didn't we beat both miss state and ole miss last time we played??? Just saying you CAN lose to anybody and recover-- especially if you learn to get ready for everybody and stay focused for 60 minutes. We may play 14 games this year-- we get 10 wins and the NSU game will haunt us. During Dykes error I still think about how close Grambling came to beating us. Not good to focus on any game but next one-- that includes letting go of a pts one, good or bad

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It happened and now it's time to get over it. I bet the team and staff have it in their rearview mirror and have learned from it. That's all that counts. Much like the 73 - 0 loss (or whatever it was) to Houston by JRP's team. You just bury it and move on.
So move on.

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. And that year we had great year-- we just forgot about it and moved on . Sportsdog and brothers were ballboys on sideline of game. Joe ferguson kept them out at halftime but they were impressed with JRP's command of foul language

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Zaxby's sucks...

Ray - look at our attendance the last two home games - that's a direct reflection of the NWSt loss

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. Difference between casual fan and die hard supporter. I put you in top 1% of supporters. Not just about contributions, more about your passion for Tech. Fans are fickle, heck-- cowboy crud coming out now andl Saints stuff disappearing-- Only 2 more home games and neither team will make "casual fan" excited-- even if we play Rice for division championship. We were , supposedly, playing for Orange Bowl and top 20 with greatest offensive team in nation. We had great crowd but less than NSU game.

I was thinking ( dangerous) about top 4 teams in nation-- we beat the 3 we played last time ( I think-miss state?). Back to thread--? New Mexico bowl?

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I was thinking ( dangerous) about top 4 teams in nation-- we beat the 3 we played last time ( I think-miss state?). Back to thread--? New Mexico bowl?

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We beat ole miss the last time we played, 2011? We lost to MS State I believe that same year but beat them a couple years before that. Not sure about bama, before my time.

Losing to fun N gun UH and losing to a dormant FCS NWSt is not even comparing apples to oranges

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Losing to fun N gun UH and losing to a dormant FCS NWSt is not even comparing apples to oranges

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Yes it is. We were in total control of both games until the melt down happened late.

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Yes it is. We were in total control of both games until the melt down happened late.

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He's talking about 73-3 beating - 1990

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He's talking about 73-3 beating - 1990

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Oh.. yeah... that was a butt-kicking. No comparison since then (that I remember).

1 comparison I remember was LSU the first time we played them: 49-3 at the half. They could have scored 100 if they wanted to.

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1 comparison I remember was LSU the first time we played them: 49-3 at the half. They could have scored 100 if they wanted to.

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The first time we played them it was even worse than that.

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But they might have played their starters all game. Les beat us 58-10, but he was trying to run it up. Saban called off the dogs at half time. They really could have beaten us 100 (or more) to 10 (or less) if they wanted to.

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1 comparison I remember was LSU the seventeenth time we played them: 49-3 at the half. They could have scored 100 if they wanted to.

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That was the game dad became a Freddie King fan (sarcasm)

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On the next play, McCown connected with wide receiver Freddie King for 67 yards to the LSU 1-yard line.After King was chased down (because he was showboating) by LSU cornerback Corey Webster, he was called for unsportsmanlike conduct. The 15-yard penalty pushed Tech to the 16-yard line and caused the Bulldogs seven points.

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How is the CUSA western division decided? Best record versus teams in the west or best overall CUSA record?

I tried looking on the CUSA website but couldn't find a clear answer.