Memphis more than likely

[Dwayne From Minden]

I think it's going to come down to when the I Bowl comes out of that hat.

With thier luck lately, it will be WMU....

[Tech77]

Van de Velde says look for: ND, loser of Tulsa/ECU game.

He also said that when he and Dooley were looking over bowl possibilities, they decided that of we were going to play a Sun Belt team in the Indy we would turn down the invite! His words, guys.

I don't know what he said, but I don't see us selling a ton of tickets to the Independence Bwol, then declining the invitation. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot.

[Westv]

If he drop the IB bid, he's lost his mind. Way too much money to loose. Regardless of who the opponent, Tech will be in the Independence bowl.

[CChandler]

I don't know what he said, but I don't see us selling a ton of tickets to the Independence Bwol, then declining the invitation. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot.

This is because we aren't playing a SBC team and we knew this before we started taking orders.

[DAWG DUDE]

Tulsa will NOT fall down from the CUSA Championship game and then be trade to the I-Bowl...

ND is going to Texas in alikelyhood -

IF NCST doesn't agree to come to Shreveport - it could very well be a SBC team -

That's what Van de Velde said at the Lions Club Meeting, but I'm sure you were there. Maybe my dad misunderstood him.

This is because we aren't playing a SBC team and we knew this before we started taking orders.

Right.

[Cool Hand Clyde]

As far as Memphis goes, I would expect them to bring less than 5,000. Casinos aren't a draw for their fans, they went to the NO Bowl last year, and basketball season has started.

[touchdown123]

You mean the big bad non bcs juggarnate that Memphis is won't bring 5k?

[Westv]

I think Memphis will travel OK... Not the best travel game in the world. They clearly state that BB games get in the way of the Ibowl on the website.

[domangue]

Don't kid yourself, the I Bowl wants ND #1, then I agree with your order. ESPN wants it too.

Hmmm..

Remember

Texas Bowl = NFL Network

Independence Bowl = ESPN

Sun Bowl = CBS

There might just be some lobbying going on with ESPN trying to get ND in one of their bowls.

[Westv]

I would love to get ND here. I just can't see it. I can wish though. ....Dear Santa, I want a new red bike and Notre Dame in the Independence Bowl!

[RealityCheck]

How did your insider say this would happen? CUSA has just enough teams to fill their bowl affiliations. Unless one of the CUSA bowls gives up their team, Memphis would be required to fill one of those slots (most likely GMAC).

I know that ESPN has been working to create a Boise State / Ball State matchup but that has not come to pass. I think your "insider" was assuming the GMAC bowl would provide the stage for that match up which would indeed free up a CUSA team.

But if Boise State goes to the GMAC, the WAC doesn't have enough 7-win teams to fill its bowls plus the Poinsettia.

[personofbluecolor]

I took a look on the Memphis Rivals board and they seem to think they are going to the St. Petersburg Bowl. A couple of other prediction sites have that as well. All this guessing is kind of crazy, but kind of fun.

[Westv]

Kinda like dice.....Never know what you'll roll.