Bowl Projections 11/12/2017

mgfan · November 12, 2017

1 minute ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

UNT would only be at the Frisco bowl if it was the only offer.. it will not be the only offer.. Armed Forces, HoD are the likely targets with Independence (if offered) could over take a DFW game, then New Mexico as the dark horse with not a big choice I would think.

Lmao so dumb..

does it matter? Is it going to effect the outcome? This isn't some deep throat stuff. It's a Bowl game

Anywhoo SI has us HOD vs Texas Tech.... Source... Internet.( but shhhhh). #sourcenosource #justsayingnotsaying

Got5onIt · November 12, 2017

Here’s to playing Army for the upteenth time in 2 years. Should be a rivalry by now, right?

BTG_Fan1 · November 12, 2017

2 minutes ago, mgfan said:

does it matter? Is it going to effect the outcome? This isn't some deep throat stuff. It's a Bowl game

Anywhoo SI has us HOD vs Texas Tech.... Source... Internet.( but shhhhh). #sourcenosource #justsayingnotsaying

Could it affect the outcome? Uhh yes, the individual that is giving the information to Austin likely would not be given that info in the future thus affecting the outcome..

Edited November 12, 2017 by BTG_Fan1

emmitt01 · November 12, 2017

24 minutes ago, AustinFromUNT said:

For what it’s worth: The Armed Forces Bowl & The New Mexico Bow have already contacted UNT. In fact, they have been at the past few home games in the press area.

Have you considered asking them why they weren't at our other home games? I hear twitter is a good place to make such inquiries.

PlummMeanGreen · November 12, 2017

16 hours ago, oldguystudent said:

Army has already accepted the invitation to the Armed Forces bowl. That is the one piece that is set in stone.

Well, LaLa Land won Best Movie then they un'won it?

GMG!

Edited November 13, 2017 by PlummMeanGreen

GreenN'walinsVet · November 12, 2017

We will not be in Frisco. You can mark that down as a Guarantee.

I am hearing leadership is wanting a bowl game outside of DFW for what its worth.

Censored by Laurie · November 12, 2017

NOLA v ULL or bust

1 hour ago, mgfan said:

source?

Jub

MeanGreenFan94 · November 12, 2017

I vote for any local or within driving distance bowl games and no more games with Army.

*not that anyone cares just what I want 😀

Mean Green 93-98 · November 12, 2017

Going to a bowl game sounds good to me.

El Paso Eagle · November 12, 2017

1 hour ago, Got5onIt said:

Here’s to playing Army for the upteenth time in 2 years. Should be a rivalry by now, right?

So Wren's master Plan - We canceled two games with Army because we will from this point forward play them in a Bowl Game every year :)

Side Show Joe · November 12, 2017

No to Army in the Armed Forces- It would be the second time we played in a month. I'd be okay with the Armed Forces Bowl if Army wasn't tied to it. Army should take the AAC's spot in the Hawaii Bowl and the Armed Forces should fill their spot with an AAC west team like Houston, Navy, or even SMU. That would be better for everyone.

If Army stays tied to the Armed Forces and we can't fill a spot in the HOD verses a P5, then I hope we are able to fill in a spot at the Independence Bowl.

wardly · November 12, 2017

I would rather play Army in Ft. Worth than another HOD outing.

emmitt01 · November 12, 2017

I was against going to the HOD Bowl again but, given that I promised the family I would take them to Jellystone on the 16th, it's ok with me now

wardly · November 12, 2017

If the football pundits are correct its Dallas,Ft. Worth, or Albuquerque. UTSA in mentioned in the same breath for a couple of them, so our options might expand if they lose their final 2 games against Marshall and La. Tech to finish 5 & 6[Houston home game was cancelled.]

dmaxel · November 12, 2017

Please, no Frisco Bowl.

Please, no Army bowl game again. They already accepted the Armed Forces Bowl so stop saying "I'd love to play there if it's not against Army." I agree with that statement, but that's not going to happen.

I think our best bowl option would be HoD. At least we'd also have the best chance at a good opponent there. Texas Tech would be my pick there although I know we'd be the underdogs.

I'd still be pretty ok with the Independence Bowl, although I'd expect UNT attendance to be cut in half compared to HoD.

New Mexico Bowl would be even less attended, but might still be ok if we get at least Colorado State.

N.O. Bowl only if it's not against the Sun Belt (doubtful) -- we gain nothing by playing the Sun Belt.

bstnsportsfan3 · November 13, 2017

i can only make something in houston, san antonio, dfw or maybe shreveport...so one of those cities

cdizzle86 · November 13, 2017

Listen to us. Little ole North Texas arguing about which bowl to play in. #WinningProblems :)

PlummMeanGreen · November 13, 2017

1 hour ago, wardly said:

If the football pundits are correct its Dallas,Ft. Worth, or Albuquerque. UTSA in mentioned in the same breath for a couple of them, so our options might expand if they lose their final 2 games against Marshall and La. Tech to finish 5 & 6[Houston home game was cancelled.]

So it's possible that as Conference-USA West Division Champion we don't get a bowl game that could be considered conducive to our maximum fan support, but UTSA gets a bowl game in our backyard (Armed Services Bowl) & gets the recruiting percs that will come with that? What a damn revolting development of bullshit that could become if it materializes that way.

I know New Orleans is a destination "mystique" city & Albuquerque has its uniqueness, but what do they do for our fan base most of whom will not travel to the tune of approx 30,000 plus fans as we'd understandably do in DFW) & what about our recruiting (which is mostly) Texas? We don't seem to be recruiting Louisiana to where it would help being at the NO's Bowl. If we don't get a Texas-based bowl game, New Orleans would probably be the best consolation prize.

Anyhow, a bowl game is a big deal no matter where it would be but as Division Champ it seems we could do better as it relates to the entire University & Mean Green family? Just sayin' what others are thinking (or soon will be).

GMG!

Edited November 13, 2017 by PlummMeanGreen

Censored by Laurie · November 13, 2017

10 minutes ago, PlummMeanGreen said:

So it's possible that as Conference-USA West Division Champion we don't get a bowl game that could be considered conducive to our maximum fan support, but UTSA gets a bowl game in our backyard (Armed Services Bowl) & gets the recruiting percs that will come with that? What a damn revolting development of bullshit that could become if it materializes that way.

I know New Orleans is a destination "mystique" city & Albuquerque has its uniqueness, but what do they do for our fan base most of whom will not travel to the tune of approx 30,000 plus fans as we'd understandably do in DFW) & what about our recruiting (which is mostly) Texas? We don't seem to be recruiting Louisiana to where it would help being at the NO's Bowl.

Anyhow, a bowl game is a big deal no matter where it would be but as Division Champ it seems we could do better as it relates to the entire University & Mean Green family? Just sayin' what others have thought.

GM!

We had really good crowds in New Orleans before.

Those post-finals road trips for NOLA bowl run created some of the best college memories, win or losses, for those in school between 01-04...and I'd wager a guess that it created a loyalty that has carried over for many now in their mid 30s.

Figure in what ULL would bring, and I think that'd create the best unt game experience...maybe ever.

Were not at a point of caring too much about perception.

Monkeypox · November 13, 2017

My #1 choice will always be the biggest bowl with the best opponent.

blurbeard · November 13, 2017

I believe the Frisco Bowl has to take an AAC team. Would love to see a UNT/SMU rematch!

PlummMeanGreen · November 13, 2017

54 minutes ago, Censored by Laurie said:

We had really good crowds in New Orleans before.

Those post-finals road trips for NOLA bowl run created some of the best college memories, win or losses, for those in school between 01-04...and I'd wager a guess that it created a loyalty that has carried over for many now in their mid 30s.

Figure in what ULL would bring, and I think that'd create the best unt game experience...maybe ever.

Were not at a point of caring too much about perception.

Agree. The NO's Bowl in the early 2000's was a nationally televised fan-builder for the MG football program. A UNT/ULL game would be a regional televised winner. A bowl game with a more national program would be better (and I'm sure ULL would say the same) but those kind of matchups are in the hands of the bowl people.

CbL, I suppose my main problem with this is that after we beat UTSA (and "assuming" they end up in Fort Worth, ) it will be the SA Beep! Beeps! who will be the DFW area recruiting winner. Our recruiting, Censored by Laurie, still needs some improvement on an annual basis. If we could have solid recruiting every year, then we would not have these 2 winning seasons every 10 year droughts. Littrell shows more promise in stopping that modus opp than anyone we've had lately. Hope he stays around to pull it off.

Peace and...GMG!

Edited November 13, 2017 by PlummMeanGreen

FirefightnRick · November 13, 2017

1 hour ago, Censored by Laurie said:

We had really good crowds in New Orleans before.

Those post-finals road trips for NOLA bowl run created some of the best college memories, win or losses, for those in school between 01-04...and I'd wager a guess that it created a loyalty that has carried over for many now in their mid 30s.

Figure in what ULL would bring, and I think that'd create the best unt game experience...maybe ever.

Were not at a point of caring too much about perception.

This. ^

And mind you.....those four bowl game crowds were on a Tuesday back then. Its still amazing to me to this day.

Rick

Green Lantern · November 13, 2017

1 hour ago, Censored by Laurie said:

We had really good crowds in New Orleans before.

Those post-finals road trips for NOLA bowl run created some of the best college memories, win or losses, for those in school between 01-04...and I'd wager a guess that it created a loyalty that has carried over for many now in their mid 30s.

Figure in what ULL would bring, and I think that'd create the best unt game experience...maybe ever.

Were not at a point of caring too much about perception.

The NO Bowl a couple years back where ULL played Tulane had a massive crowd. Looked and sounded great on tv. Really believe us matched with ULL would produce a similar turnout, especially with it being a Saturday game.

That said if Texas Tech - UNT were to become available in the HOD bowl, that’d quickly shift my preference.

wardly · November 13, 2017

ULL is 4 & 5 and must win 2 of last 3 to be bowl eligible. Why we want to play a middling Sun Belt team?[see what winning the West does to your expectations]. I have been to New Orleans 4 times, to the HOD twice, and would like a change of locations. I would love to play Army in Ft. Worth, but barring that Albuquerque against either SDSU or CSU looks a greater challenge that U La La. Also, it seems that bowl matchups are more about television that butts in the seat, otherwise we would be in Dallas or Ft. Worth, UAB in Birmingham,New Mexico State in Albuquerque, etc.