ChicagoBull Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I'm not buying the "we must be 7-5" to get to a bowl. I think it has more to do with our opponent. If there is an opponent who will provide for decent ticket sales, then the storylines associated with this Buffalo team will help to make for a compelling broadcast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBull Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Through last Saturday there are 72 teams eligible for a bowl game. This is the lowest number entering the "final"* regular season week. There are 14 schools that can get win 6 this weekend fort he final six slots. No word as to how many may be a a match up of 5-6 teams. This per the D1-Ticker email. * Army -Navy is a regular season game played after the conference championship games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 There are no 5-6 teams playing 5-6 teams this week. That said, it is likely that 6-6 teams will be left home this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verandaman Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 5 hours ago, rma said: There are no 5-6 teams playing 5-6 teams this week. That said, it is likely that 6-6 teams will be left home this year. Don't think I share your view that many, if any, 6-6 teams stay home this year.....in fact, I'd say there is as good a chance that 1 or 2, 5-7's sneak in. Guess we'll know Sooner (no bias) than later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBull Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 6 hours ago, verandaman said: 11 hours ago, rma said: There are no 5-6 teams playing 5-6 teams this week. That said, it is likely that 6-6 teams will be left home this year. Don't think I share your view that many, if any, 6-6 teams stay home this year.....in fact, I'd say there is as good a chance that 1 or 2, 5-7's sneak in. Guess we'll know Sooner (no bias) than later! The only way for a 5-7 team to make it would be if 9 of the 14 5-6 teams lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gxtrex Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 I know the MAC has tie ins with 5 or so bowls, but which one is "best" (in terms of prestige, $$ for the program, possible opponent)? Other than the national championship and new years 6 bowl games, I dont know much of a difference between the rest of the bowls besides where they are located. Is there a hierarchy of all bowls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verandaman Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 10 hours ago, BrooklynBull said: The only way for a 5-7 team to make it would be if 9 of the 14 5-6 teams lose. Which has about a 25% chance of happening....so not likely, but possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verandaman Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 36 minutes ago, Gxtrex said: I know the MAC has tie ins with 5 or so bowls, but which one is "best" (in terms of prestige, $$ for the program, possible opponent)? Other than the national championship and new years 6 bowl games, I dont know much of a difference between the rest of the bowls besides where they are located. Is there a hierarchy of all bowls? Not a hard fact, but a guideline: the closer a game is played to New Years Day, the higher the payout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TML1000 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 23 hours ago, BrooklynBull said: Through last Saturday there are 72 teams eligible for a bowl game. This is the lowest number entering the "final"* regular season week. There are 14 schools that can get win 6 this weekend fort he final six slots. No word as to how many may be a a match up of 5-6 teams. This per the D1-Ticker email. * Army -Navy is a regular season game played after the conference championship games. Here are 14 remaining 5-6 teams and who they play. Boston College - at Pitt(7-4 record) UNC - at NC State(4-7 record) TCU - v West Virginia(4-7 record) Michigan State - v Maryland(3-8 record) Nebraska - v Iowa(8-3 record) Army - at Hawaii(8-4 record) and v Navy(8-2 record) Ohio - at Akron(0-11 record) Kent State - at Eastern(6-5 record) Oregon State - at Oregon(9-2 record) Colorado - at Utah(10-1 record) Liberty - v New Mexico State(2-9 record) Mississippi State - v Ole Miss(4-7 record) Troy - v App State(10-1 record) ULM - at ULL(9-2 record) In my opinion, Michigan State, Liberty and Ohio are locks to win. I have UNC, TCU, Kent and Mississippi State as very close or "pick'em" games. The other 7 I have as solid underdogs. I would be surprised if more than 7 of the 14 teams win, which would essentially leave one 6-6 team out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TML1000 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Liberty is 6-5 but need to win 7 to be eligilble due to two FCS wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verandaman Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 See where Mizzou is out...and the word now is that at least one 5-7 team will qualify for a bowl. May not be correct, but have seen it from SI and also on Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TML1000 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 20 hours ago, verandaman said: See where Mizzou is out...and the word now is that at least one 5-7 team will qualify for a bowl. May not be correct, but have seen it from SI and also on Twitter. It is possible if only 5 of the 5-6 teams win this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Good story in the Buffalo News today about Lance’s reaction to bowl predictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubbyHubby Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Whoa! Nearly the exact same words I hear at home if I mention the Bowl Projections. I wonder why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoBull Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 So, what are your preferences? 1. Camellia Bowl, Montgomery, AL. Mostly because I like southern cities (e.g. BBQ and bars). 2. Cheribundi Bowl, Boca Raton, FL. Lots of options to fly into. 3. Makers Wanted Bowl, Nassau, Bahamas. Partly because Makers Wanted is a Chicago thing. Not sure how to predict. The MAC bowl selections always baffle me in terms of logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotherobot Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 5:57 PM, ChicagoBull said: So, what are your preferences? 1. Camellia Bowl, Montgomery, AL. Mostly because I like southern cities (e.g. BBQ and bars). 2. Cheribundi Bowl, Boca Raton, FL. Lots of options to fly into. 3. Makers Wanted Bowl, Nassau, Bahamas. Partly because Makers Wanted is a Chicago thing. Not sure how to predict. The MAC bowl selections always baffle me in terms of logic. Boca is easiest to get to. Montgomery you can fly to Atlanta and drive 2 hours. Even Nassau isn't bad flight-wise. Unfortunately all airfares go up that week for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verandaman Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 We had ADMA come by our tailgate early on Friday, selling 50/50 tickets...students were all home for Thanksgiving. Last comment to him was, "let's get a win and go bowling". His reply, "ya, hopefully somewhere warm...and where you need a passport"! Was he hinting, hoping, or chumming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weareub46 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Can someone remind me when we find out the bowl selections? Is it just anytime now or do they wait until after conference championships? I couldn’t remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigo230 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 39 minutes ago, weareub46 said: Can someone remind me when we find out the bowl selections? Is it just anytime now or do they wait until after conference championships? I couldn’t remember I believe i heard that Sunday December 8th is the big selection show for all the Bowls and playoff games. Of course there could be leaks before then, and the Bahamas Bowl will likely be announced earlier because the two programs involved will need extra time to obtain the proper travel documents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecoveringHillbilly Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Bahama's Bowl will be announced at 1:30pm today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Bahamas it is! Vs Charlotte. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeyG Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 How do we stack up vs Charlotte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, HomeyG said: How do we stack up vs Charlotte? Their rushing defense is pretty bad. I think this is a good matchup for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDerekRx Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Theyve won 5 in a row but not the highest competition. Like RMA said looks like Patterson and Marks could have some fun against this defense. Would love to get a Bowl W in the program here. I dont know why but I always think of these schools as D2ish/basketball only still even though I think theyve had D1 football since 2013... Also this has to be the best bowl travel destination right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubbyHubby Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I don't know about the best destination. It will be the most expensive destination for those that want to attend. A bit of a logistics nightmare for staff, especially equipment staff. Everything has to go through Customs. I think somewhere in the Southern US would have been better. Boca, Texas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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