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ChristopherRyanWilkes
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My favorite thing about this thread is that we are arguing about whether Dallas or Fort Worth is a better bowl destination for us, under a young first year head coach, after 1-11 & Portland State.

FirefightnRick
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We may not bring 10k to the giant toilet in Fair Park.   Rick

FirefightnRick
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LOL....we're actually here and have the possible choice of the two...(internet wishing wise)...and the two stadiums...and more importantly..the two bowl games are 180 degrees different.   The AFB

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2 minutes ago, ChristopherRyanWilkes said:

My favorite thing about this thread is that we are arguing about whether Dallas or Fort Worth is a better bowl destination for us, under a young first year head coach, after 1-11 & Portland State. #GMG. 

Yep! 

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oldguystudent Newbie

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I'm really hoping for Armed Forces Bowl right now.  Checked my calendar, and I'll be down Waco way on the 27th.  There is part of me hoping for the Las Vegas Bowl too.  Even though it would be stretch to fly out there, hey, who doesn't love going to Vegas? 

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MeanGreenDan Mentor

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2 minutes ago, North Texas Shep said:

There is zero chance we will play a 13-0. WMU will play a power 5 in a bowl. It is silly to think we would play them.

Well this all was based on Navy winning today and next week.

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Honestly UNT vs Army in FTW with LAT vs Navy is great for both sides.. LAT gets their game in Dallas, and UNT plays in DFW.. LAT may not like the Navy match up because of them possibly not being ranked but its a solid name for them to be matched up with.

 

But the real question is, why is the HoD viewed as a bigger bowl than AF? is the payout bigger? 

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TreeFiddy Proficient

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10 minutes ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

Honestly UNT vs Army in FTW with LAT vs Navy is great for both sides.. LAT gets their game in Dallas, and UNT plays in DFW.. LAT may not like the Navy match up because of them possibly not being ranked but its a solid name for them to be matched up with.

 

But the real question is, why is the HoD viewed as a bigger bowl than AF? is the payout bigger? 

The HOD has a tie in to a P5 team.  That is the draw.  The payout is irrelevant since the money goes to the conference.  The trouble is, that the HOD has had trouble getting a P5 in the game since they are so far down the P5 pecking order.

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ChristopherRyanWilkes Enthusiast

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Miss State filling in at St Petersberg. Houston to play MWC champ in Vegas. Looking more and more like DFW at least is a lock for us. Still HoD as most likely. Navy will be playing in Armed Forces. More to come...

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Ben Gooding Newbie

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5 minutes ago, ChristopherRyanWilkes said:

Except it'd be hard for them to play two bowl games. Miss State going to Florda. St. Pete.

That would be hard. I just read a couple bowl projections that are only 3 or 4 hours old and they both had miss st playing latech. I stand corrected. 

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Cerebus Experienced

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5 minutes ago, ChristopherRyanWilkes said:

On the flip side, where else would North Texas go? 

I agree (Army vs North Texas) and (Navy vs LaTech) make sense, but I am not sure how HoD can pass on LaTech because all non APR teams have to be seated first.  

HoD is a contracted bowl slot with CUSA, can they leave a CUSA eligible bowl team to wait for an APR team?  I guess the real question is does LaTech want the HoD instead of the Armed Forces enough to complain.  

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11 minutes ago, Cerebus said:

I agree (Army vs North Texas) and (Navy vs LaTech) make sense, but I am not sure how HoD can pass on LaTech because all non APR teams have to be seated first.  

HoD is a contracted bowl slot with CUSA, can they leave a CUSA eligible bowl team to wait for an APR team?  I guess the real question is does LaTech want the HoD instead of the Armed Forces enough to complain.  

I thought the same but then someone reminded me of the golden rule: those with the gold make the rules. These are both ESPN games, and I am sure they have kindly "negotiated around" these little rules. 

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Ryan Munthe Newbie

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16 hours ago, FirefightnRick said:

LOL!!  In what universe?

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Underwhelming amenities, clearly a glossed up old stadium, little legacy, poor sight lines. Cotton Bowl any day of the week. Not to mention TCU's awful in-game presentation.

Cotton Bowl is a classic no-frills stadium with a good atmosphere empty or full with good sight lines and a fun legacy. 

It's like going to Wrigley or Fenway. Not the best "stadium" but the aura emanating from it makes up for any shortcomings.

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BTG_Fan1 Newbie

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1 hour ago, Cerebus said:

I agree (Army vs North Texas) and (Navy vs LaTech) make sense, but I am not sure how HoD can pass on LaTech because all non APR teams have to be seated first.  

HoD is a contracted bowl slot with CUSA, can they leave a CUSA eligible bowl team to wait for an APR team?  I guess the real question is does LaTech want the HoD instead of the Armed Forces enough to complain.  

I may hoping for UNT/Army in FTW... game could be sold sold out wth the free tickets by the bowl to Vets and UNT fanbase

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