Another updated bowl projection says Pitt

[Harry]

This one was updated right before 11pm CST - projects us in HOD vs. Pitt

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/college-gridiron-365/os-bowl-projections-florida-state-auburn-20131207,0,1736331.post?main=true

[Mean Green Matt]

Unfortunately it doesn't sound like we will be getting a "big name" opponent...at least in the mind of people down here...whoever the opponent is we just need to win.

[FirefightnRick]

I worked the Fort Worth Cowboy Santa's kick off fund raiser event last week and the starting bid for a framed, autographed Tony Dorsett Pitt jersey was $1200.

Im willing to bet people who know college football know who the Pitt Panthers are.

Rick

[untwillrise]

Ill take pitt over cuse. If it were basketball it would be the other way round.

[LakeTravis]

Unfortunately it doesn't sound like we will be getting a "big name" opponent...at least in the mind of people down here...whoever the opponent is we just need to win.

Same could be said about us from the other fan base

Especially after being off the bowl map for a decade which in modern era is light years

We need to show up reguardless who we play

Go mean green

[Harry]

Our other modern era bowl opponents were Colorado State, Cincy, Memphis and Southern Miss. It will be interesting to see where this team will stack up against those.

[UNTexas]

I don't care who we play as long as we don't play like we came off a bye week.

[Eastwood Eagle]

Isn't/wasn't Dodge at Pitt. If so, lol, bring it.

[meangreenfreak]

Isn't/wasn't Dodge at Pitt. If so, lol, bring it.

TD is now the HC at Marble Falls High School. Left Pitt after one season.

[steve1983]

I would like to see either Syracuse or Pittsburgh. They are both big, physical teams that can wear you down but I think we could hold our own against either. Pittsburgh has been in a lot of good games with quality opponents so it would be a major challenge. Same with Syracuse and they beat up Tulane pretty good. Hopefully our speed could neutralize (somewhat) their size. Looking forward to the game whoever the opponent is. Just glad to be in a bowl!

[JesseMartin]

They may not be a juggernaut right now, but I'd still consider Pitt a pretty big name - especially if we're trying to get lots of average Joe and Jane Alumni to come that don't follow the standings every year. A recognizable opponent will help with that...maybe not at the top of our wish lists, but in order to get disconnected alumni and fans involved, just about any of the names recently mentioned - Pitt, Syracuse, or BC - would help with that goal. It may not be a "strong" win in the eyes of the experts, but for our purposes, any of these should serve fairly well as we continue to build under Mac.

[Got5onIt]

I'm happy with any ACC team, but I'm thinking BC gets the nod to Dallas. I just posted this 3 times.

[NM Green]

I think any of those Eastern schools would be great for the exposure we would get in those power markets. We would get some good eyeballs from cities such as New York, Pittsburgh or Boston if any of those schools were chosen, and we were to of course.

I think having two Cowboys on the sidelines in Dorsett and Dunbar would be pretty awesome if it could be worked out. First let's get the bowl bid and then work like heck to bring the house in attendance over the next 3 weeks.

GMG

[jdennis82]

Here's why I'd like to see Pitt as the opponent...

2000 Insight.com Bowl - Iowa State 37, Pittsburgh 29

http://www.cyclones.com/pdf1/76735.pdf

Would love a chance to make it 2-0 for Mac.

Edited December 8, 2013 by jdennis82

[greenit]

Based on the number of Pittsburgh fans at Cowboys games, I think there are a ton of people from that area in the DFW that would come out of the woodwork.

Put me down for Pitt. I think it would be well attended and a good game.

[letsgiveacheer]

Happy days on the Pitt fan board:

"Seriously North Texas? Lose to them and Pitt will need to shut down their program."

[adman]

I think BC as an opponent would "bring" the most fans. As Notre Dame light I'd wager many Dallas area catholics would come out for the game.

[greenit]

Love to hear the fear from the privileged when faced with the reality that they are not so 'special'.

[UNT 90 Grad]

Happy days on the Pitt fan board:

"Seriously North Texas? Lose to them and Pitt will need to shut down their program."

Ahh. Bulletin board material. Bring 'em on! Edited December 8, 2013 by UNT 90 Grad

[TheColonyEagle]

Happy days on the Pitt fan board:

"Seriously North Texas? Lose to them and Pitt will need to shut down their program."

OK....I want Pitt now

[greenminer]

Comments like that are made by posters that would say it for 60% of the teams out there.

[3XL]

CBS sports....says Syracuse.

[NT03]

Seems to down to Cuse, Pitt & BC.

Maryland is expected to accept the Military Bowl vs Marshall

[emmitt01]

Happy days on the Pitt fan board:

"Seriously North Texas? Lose to them and Pitt will need to shut down their program."

Awesome. Now we will DEFINITELY win if we play them. Talking smack on a fan message board leads to bad karma and poor play. I called and verified it.

[Moobs]

Same could be said about us from the other fan base

Especially after being off the bowl map for a decade which in modern era is light years

We need to show up reguardless who we play

Go mean green

Great point...