UNLV reportedly heading to Heart of Dallas Bowl on Jan. 1

[Harry]

UNLV will play North Texas in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on Jan. 1, a source confirmed Sunday morning. North Texas has officially announced its appearance in the game, and the Rebels are waiting until after the BCS announcement show tonight at 5:30 p.m.

The game is played at the Cotton Bowl and kicks off at 11 a.m. New Year’s Day on ESPNU.

Bowl scenarios for the Mountain West’s seven eligible teams, especially the bottom five, have been fluctuating all week. Fresno State won the inaugural Mountain West Championship Game on Saturday night and accepted a bid to the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl.

Read more: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/dec/08/unlv-football-bowl-bid/

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

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"chrischarlesscott1

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Winner keeps Neal Smatresk."

[SilverEagle]

Crap! I wanted us to play someone that we've never played before.

[HoustonEagle]

Could the Big Ten not fill all their spots?

[Green Mean]

Could the Big Ten not fill all their spots?

Would not surprised if many declined to play us because of who we are.

[SSP]

UNLV confirmed.

[mgfan]

I can't say how disappointed I am, but I will be there.

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

It amazes me what people find to complain about...

[filmerj]

I don't care who we play. Just man up and quite crying about it. For all that is holy. We're in a bowl game for God's sakes. Just be there. The team needs to show up. We have to show up. Win and then maybe we'll earn some respect. Or maybe others were too afraid to lose to us. Whatever the reason just get your ass in a seat and quite your bitching.

Edited December 8, 2013 by filmerj

[the green rokemi]

I don't care who we play. Just man up and quite crying about for all that is holy. We're in a bowl game for God's sakes. Just be there. The team needs to show up. We need to win and have fans show up then, maybe we'll earn some respect. Or maybe others were too afraid to lose to us. Whatever the reason just get your ass in a seat and quite your bitching.

Convinced me to show up :-\

[Side Show Joe]

If people are unhappy about having to play UNLV instead of a BIG 10, ACC, or any other team, then that is their right. It amazes me how some on this board choose to attack or belittle the opinions of other North Texas fans just because they feel differently. People can bitch if they want to.

Those of you that are glad we are playing the 4th best team in the MWC West, over one from the BIG 10, ACC, or any other conference, are welcomed to that opinion. I don't share it. -1 me all you like. Wit, sarcasm, and sugar coating won't change how some of us feel about having to look across the field on New Years Day and see UNLV.

Edited December 8, 2013 by Side Show Joe

[Eagle-96]

Hank D confirms UNLV.

[emmitt01]

If people are unhappy about having to play UNLV instead of a BIG 10, ACC, or any other team, then that is their right. It amazes me how some on this board choose to attack or belittle the opinions of other North Texas fans just because they feel differently. People can bitch if they want to.

Those of you that are glad we are playing the 4th best team in the MWC West, over one from the BIG 10, ACC, or any other conference, are welcomed to that opinion. I don't share it. -1 me all you like. Wit, sarcasm, and sugar coating won't change how some of us feel about having to look across the field on New Years Day and see UNLV.

I'll look down on the field and see North Texas.

[Mean Green 93-98]

If people are unhappy about having to play UNLV instead of a BIG 10, ACC, or any other team, then that is their right. It amazes me how some on this board choose to attack or belittle the opinions of other North Texas fans just because they feel differently. People can bitch if they want to.

Those of you that are glad we are playing the 4th best team in the MWC West, over one from the BIG 10, ACC, or any other conference, are welcomed to that opinion. I don't share it. -1 me all you like. Wit, sarcasm, and sugar coating won't change how some of us feel about having to look across the field on New Years Day and see UNLV.

In fairness, what would you want us to do about it? Refuse the invite, a la La Tech, because it's not our ideal opponent?

[Moobs]

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/dec/08/unlv-football-bowl-bid/

"a source confirmed"

[EastTexasMG]

If people are unhappy about having to play UNLV instead of a BIG 10, ACC, or any other team, then that is their right. It amazes me how some on this board choose to attack or belittle the opinions of other North Texas fans just because they feel differently. People can bitch if they want to.

Those of you that are glad we are playing the 4th best team in the MWC West, over one from the BIG 10, ACC, or any other conference, are welcomed to that opinion. I don't share it. -1 me all you like. Wit, sarcasm, and sugar coating won't change how some of us feel about having to look across the field on New Years Day and see UNLV.

There have already been several "who do you want to play?" threads. This isn't about our preference, we're playing in a New Year's Day bowl game in Dallas.......just quit being a kill-joy.

[MeanGreenDan]

I can't say how disappointed I am, but I will be there.

Should we turn it down and see if Hawaii wants us?

[oldguystudent]

In fairness, what would you want us to do about it? Refuse the invite, a la La Tech, because it's not our ideal opponent?

Ouch. Well played. I recall quite a few lambasting LA Tech last year for looking down on their would be opponents.

[Moobs]

http://www.unlvrebels.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/unlv-m-footbl-sched.html

This is a team that like to put up points. They have 4 wins with 38+ points on the board. This should be a fun game and a good match up.

[NT03]

And we finished tied as the 4th best team in CUSA ( probably 5th if tie breaker was broken by BCS) Let's not act like we deserved so much better.

We haven't been to a bowl game in a decade , we have a legitimate shot at Winning a bowl game , we have a bowl game that almost all of our fans can attend

There are a number of bowl eligible teams staying home this season. I don't care if we played Texas St , I'd be ecstatic. I get to Watch my Mean Green on New Years Day in the Cotton Bowl

This is a process. Have a few more winning seasons & then maybe we can get the higher profile opponents

No sorry , I can't complain here

[mgfan]

Should we turn it down and see if Hawaii wants us?

What's the payout?

[GrandGreen]

Is anyone happy with this opponent? NT has little if anything they can do about who the bowl pairs them with, but really a 7-5 team MWC team that I doubt brings a 1000 fans.

Yes, you can boo and hiss; but I don't understand this match up at all.

[risinggreen]

If people are unhappy about having to play UNLV instead of a BIG 10, ACC, or any other team, then that is their right. It amazes me how some on this board choose to attack or belittle the opinions of other North Texas fans just because they feel differently. People can bitch if they want to.

Those of you that are glad we are playing the 4th best team in the MWC West, over one from the BIG 10, ACC, or any other conference, are welcomed to that opinion. I don't share it. -1 me all you like. Wit, sarcasm, and sugar coating won't change how some of us feel about having to look across the field on New Years Day and see UNLV.

Hard to disagree with you, since beating an AQ school would had been more eye opening to recruits and people in general, but I'm happy regardless. I haven't been in the Cotton Bowl in years and it's gonna be fun. UNLV is going to be a tough challenge from a defensive point of view. They can score some points.

[risinggreen]

Is anyone happy with this opponent? NT has little if anything they can do about who the bowl pairs them with, but really a 7-5 team MWC team that I doubt brings a 1000 fans.

Yes, you can boo and hiss; but I don't understand this match up at all.

Yes, the opponents local fandom is certainly something to consider, and a Big 10 or ACC school would had brought a nice crowd. Oh well.

[risinggreen]

What's the payout?

1.2 mill. last I heard.