DRC: Source confirms -- UNT headed to New Mexico Bowl

[NTEX91]

Just got my ticket!  On the sofa in front of my 65” TV.  Ready for this season to be a memory but it’s turning into a nightmare.  At least we have basketball to look forward to.

[MrStrange18]

Still crickets from the AD... 

2:30 is the big announcement?

[MGNation92]

7 minutes ago, southsideguy said:

Has CUSA team ever won in the New Mexico bowl?

 

Marshall beat Colorado State last year

[southsideguy]

thanks for the info

 

[Matt from A700]

1 minute ago, MrStrange18 said:

Still crickets from the AD... 

2:30 is the big announcement?

Was about to question this, too.

I'd expect since we're waiting this long for the official announcement, the AD is going to come out with some special ticket offers, student/fan bus, Albuquerque graduation ceremony, etc.

[meangreanmick]

8 minutes ago, Matt from A700 said:

I am not knocking on Utah State or their accomplishments at all. Just like Troy, if we lose to USU it's because they're a great football team. But I still think a lot of students, who probably can't name more than three teams in the MWC (if that many), look at the score/opponent and think: WTF

I can’t see how anyone that follows football even casually doesn’t know Utah State will be the best team we have ever played in a bowl game.  

 

Stuents dont worry me, it’s the so called dedicated and knowledgeable fans on this forum.  We wanted a better opponent , now we got it.    But now. We don’t want that, we only want a convenient location.  

[southsideguy]

kinda of feels like this.

[greeneagle1]

56 minutes ago, Cerebus said:

I'll go, but I can easily afford to. There are tons of people who can't, not going to crap on them when air fare is going to be incredible with such a short turn around.

I can see NO not wanting us again after a subpar showing last year, but if another CUSA team is in the first responder bowl I am going to be very angry with our leadership and I'll want justifications.

This^^^ 

id even be upset if someone gets Indy from CUSA vs P5. We should have gone to Indy last year and not USM vs FSU. I would have been ok if FAU made Indy last year. 

[UNTMike81]

Mean green mimick: Yes sir, I knew it was coming. I knew someone  was going to question the intelligence of the UNT fateful fan! Way to go sir. This is where I take the really high road and not say anything else whatsoever.

I don't have one problem with the record and competency is a football team of Utah State. Having said that again it's time for me to say nothing more, about mean green mimick's post

Edited December 2, 2018 by UNTMike81
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[FirefightnRick]

10 minutes ago, meangreanmick said:

I can’t see how anyone that follows football even casually doesn’t know Utah State will be the best team we have ever played in a bowl game.  

 

Stuents dont worry me, it’s the so called dedicated and knowledgeable fans on this forum.  We wanted a better opponent , now we got it.    But now. We don’t want that, we only want a convenient location.  

That’s correct.  Don’t forget perfect weather.  It’s also gotta be perfect weather to attend.

 

Rick

[Matt from A700]

It's official...

Looks like the only reason it was taking so long for the announcement was because we were finishing the graphic.

[Green Crazy]

I dont think we have as much choice in where we play as some think.  It's the bowl game, the conference and the schools who split the decision. 

[FirefightnRick]

For those that are always crabbing about conference affiliation and pining for us to go to the Mountain West Conference?

Well now here’s your chance folks.  

For one weekend you finally get to see how much of a bitch it is to have to play in a different time zone, only it would be every other weekend for us every season.

 

Rick

[LongJim]

Best opponent UNT has faced in a bowl that I can ever remember. 

Edited December 2, 2018 by LongJim

[meangreenlax]

$400? Seems like a hopeful estimate. Not much of a spin job, Wren.

[greeneagle1]

Just now, meangreenlax said:

$400? Seems like a hopeful estimate. Not much of a spin job, Wren.

@Cerebus you called it. He’s even rolling out the price tag.

[UNTLifer]

1 minute ago, meangreenlax said:

$400? Seems like a hopeful estimate. Not much of a spin job, Wren.

Just can't help yourself, can you?

[Mean Green Matt]

Maybe the opportunity to play a P5 closer to home in Indy or HOD simply wasn't there.  I suppose we will see when the rest of the games are announced.  Utah State is a great team, which, like Troy, is both exciting and also a problem.

[NorthTexan95]

Utah State had an excellent season.  This will be a tough game to win. 

[NorthTexasWeLove]

Just now, UNTLifer said:

Just can't help yourself, can you?

There isn't a flight for $400. Does WB have super secret person booking his flight for him? 

Personally, I am seeing 0 direct flights. The cheapest is a two stop flight for $580. A 1 stop flight will run you around $630. 

[greeneagle1]

3 minutes ago, meangreenlax said:

$400? Seems like a hopeful estimate. Not much of a spin job, Wren.

This easily turns into a $1200-$1500 trip for two people. 

Airfare $400 ea

2 night hotel $300

rental car for 3 days $150

parking $20-$50

food $150 each

tickets $50 each.

 

imagine having to take 4 or more people. Too expensive for not a prestigious bowl game.

[Got5onIt]

1 minute ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

There isn't a flight for $400. Does WB have super secret person booking his flight for him? 

Personally, I am seeing 0 direct flights. The cheapest is a two stop flight for $580. A 1 stop flight will run you around $630. 

 

I’ll strap you to the top of my Tahoe for $100 round trip. 

[Cerebus]

1 minute ago, greeneagle1 said:

This easily turns into a $1200-$1500 trip for two people. 

Airfare $400 ea

2 night hotel $300

rental car for 3 days $150

parking $20-$50

food $150 each

tickets $50 each.

 

imagine having to take 4 or more people. Too expensive for not a prestigious bowl game.

I expect to see quite a few club/suite faces, but I don't know how many other fans make it.

[NorthTexasWeLove]

1 minute ago, greeneagle1 said:

This easily turns into a $1200-$1500 trip for two people. 

Airfare $400 ea

2 night hotel $300

rental car for 3 days $150

parking $20-$50

food $150 each

tickets $50 each.

 

imagine having to take 4 or more people. Too expensive for not a prestigious bowl game.

I would say $1200 is being frugal for two people. 

[MeanGreengdub]

I’m going. Only a 4 hour drive for me from Amarillo. I like our chances.