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Topic: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

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Mark Lembright '85
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Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/27/2016 5:28:23 PM

Not that we have any say in the matter, thank goodness, but I was curious-what are YOU'RE bowl preferences this year? Where do you want to see Ohio go?

As much as it pains me, the Rose Bowl is out ( seriously though-that remains on the Mark Lembright bucket list).

I hope it's true that Ohio goes back to Mobile for the now Dollar General Bowl. For those that didn't go in 2007, the then GMAC Bowl was a GREAT time, or at least I had a great time. Dauphne St. seemed to be Mobile's version of Court Street. Plus the weather was great (at least warmer than Cleveland in early January) and the local citizenry were very friendly. Plus, I like the Dec. 23rd date-it gives the players a little bit of time to mend and isn't on the very first day of the bowl season.

Last Edited: 11/27/2016 5:28:42 PM by Mark Lembright '85

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/27/2016 6:15:51 PM

Mark Lembright '85 wrote:

My preference is anywhere in Florida or the Bahamas. I'm not sure why (if Ohio has the choice) they would go to Mobile instead of the choices in Florida or the Bahamas? Prestige? I guess I don't know enough about the differences in these smaller bowl games. Example, is Dollar General (Mobile, Alabama) bigger and better than the Miami Beach Bowl or the Boca Raton Bowl or the Bahamas Bowl? I don't know the answer, but I think I know where I would rather be on a December day.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/27/2016 7:06:10 PM

Bahamas. Frank wins MAC and earns himself a trip to the Bahamas.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/27/2016 8:49:58 PM

I cant go this year, but if I could I'd love a warm weather locale near major airport for ease/cost.

Miami would be first choice.

I'd like to see the team go to Bahamas, what a neat experience.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/27/2016 9:14:25 PM

Based on our finish and other teams, I think we are most likely to secure a bid to either the Dollar General in Mobile or the Miami Beach Bowl.

I've heard great things about the experience folks had at the GMAC in Mobile, but that date is the worst possible for me. Miami works, however, and I like the idea of matching up with an AAC team.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/27/2016 9:53:14 PM

The Miami, Mobile and Bahama bowls all would be good. The issue is what ones actually are doable. The Mobile and Bahama are on Fri. 23rd. That's a bitch for flights. Bahama flights are around $500 R/T and the Mobile flights will also be around $500 r/t due to flying on Christmas weekend.

Mobile had a great bowl. The parade was fantastic. The drive would be possible, but 11-12 hours. We flew into New Orleans last time and drove over, just don't think airfare will be worth it on Christmas weekend though.

An option for Bahama bowl would be take the Carnival Cruise Liberty out of Port Canaveral. It's a 3 day that departs on Thur 22nd and gets to Nassau at noon on Friday...would have to tailgate on the ship and catch cab directly to stadium. The ship stays in Nassau until 8pm...so plenty of time to enjoy game and then maybe some extra time to look around. The pricing is around $228-$328 a person depending on cabin. The ship gets back to Port Canaveral on Christmas day though...so not an option for most people doing family Christmas stuff.

I like the Miami bowl..it's reasonable airfare still at around $200 R/T because weekend before Christmas and less disruptive to Christmas...could fly down Friday or Saturday for the weekend, hit the game and catch a late Monday flight home.

Last Edited: 11/27/2016 9:59:19 PM by Bobcat110

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/28/2016 2:14:19 AM

The only bowls that I could make would be late December or January. That's why I really liked the date of the old Mobile bowls (GMAC, GoDaddy), which were just before the so-called national championship game.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/28/2016 9:17:17 AM

Winnable game is more important to me than location. Getting bowl win #3 would be a nice Christmas gift.

We don't match up well with some of the American Conference teams that we are aligned with for bowls. I cringe at the thought of what Greg Ward Jr. would do to our secondary if we had to play Houston.

The Bahamas Bowl would be a great experience for our players as it is a nice, warm destination that would really feel like a reward for a good season. It would also allow the players an opportunity to visit another country who would otherwise not get the chance.

Last Edited: 11/28/2016 9:19:47 AM by OUcats82

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/28/2016 10:36:17 AM

Mark Lembright '85 wrote:

For those that didn't go in 2007, the then GMAC Bowl was a GREAT time, or at least I had a great time. Dauphne St. seemed to be Mobile's version of Court Street. Plus the weather was great (at least warmer than Cleveland in early January) and the local citizenry were very friendly.

Agree 100%.

I want to go to whatever bowl an impressive MACC victory will earn.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 7:38:28 AM

EMU to the Bahamas Bowl

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 10:21:59 AM

Ted Thompson wrote:

EMU to the Bahamas Bowl

Will EMU sell 50 tickets to this bowl?

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 10:33:47 AM

Never gonna happen,but I'd love the Pinstripe Bowl.

Yankee Stadium is about a 1/2 hour drive (without traffic) from my house.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 10:41:34 AM

MFRONE wrote:

Ted Thompson wrote:

EMU to the Bahamas Bowl

Will EMU sell 50 tickets to this bowl?

I'd take the over. Granted not by much, but hey at least they'll hit it.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 12:27:12 PM

Buckeye to Bobcat wrote:

MFRONE wrote:

Ted Thompson wrote:

EMU to the Bahamas Bowl

Will EMU sell 50 tickets to this bowl?

I'd take the over. Granted not by much, but hey at least they'll hit it.

I'm not sure Ohio would sell too much over 50 either.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 12:28:36 PM

MFRONE wrote:

Ted Thompson wrote:

EMU to the Bahamas Bowl

Will EMU sell 50 tickets to this bowl?

Wouldn't be too quick to dis' EMUs bowl ticket sales. Glass houses and such

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 12:54:29 PM

I know it shouldn't matter, but Mobile is ruined for me with that Dollar General name. It's just asking for ridicule and every casual fan is going to assume it's the worst bowl out there.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 1:37:49 PM

LOL @ Donuts.....I thought the same thing......The last update I read as of today was the Miami Beach Bowl, whereas yesterday it was the Dollar General Bowl....We shall see....

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 1:55:42 PM

I was in the Bahamas last month. I thought it was run down and really dirty, but I'd bet that would be a fun experience for the team. It would also be interesting to see how passports are expedited for that bowl game. How many of those in the program already have a passport?

I'd take any Florida city over Nassau. I agree about Mobile being a great time, but I think we were all hyped up over not having any experience with Bobcats in bowl games. I loved that trip, but doubt I would go back.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 8:00:13 PM

It looks to me like it will be the Miami Beach Bowl. The payout is $1,000,000 per team vs. The Dollar General Bowl at $750,000.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 8:53:10 PM

Cats2014 wrote:

It looks to me like it will be the Miami Beach Bowl. The payout is $1,000,000 per team vs. The Dollar General Bowl at $750,000.

The payout doesn't really matter. All the money goes to the conference, who then sends an amount to the teams who play to cover costs, with the rest being split.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/29/2016 10:56:29 PM

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Cats2014 wrote:

It looks to me like it will be the Miami Beach Bowl. The payout is $1,000,000 per team vs. The Dollar General Bowl at $750,000.

The payout doesn't really matter. All the money goes to the conference, who then sends an amount to the teams who play to cover costs, with the rest being split.

So the entire MAC will be rooting for WMU.

Win means a potential NYD bowl with big payout.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/30/2016 7:57:28 AM

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L.C. wrote:

Cats2014 wrote:

It looks to me like it will be the Miami Beach Bowl. The payout is $1,000,000 per team vs. The Dollar General Bowl at $750,000.

The payout doesn't really matter. All the money goes to the conference, who then sends an amount to the teams who play to cover costs, with the rest being split.

So the entire MAC will be rooting for WMU.

Win means a potential NYD bowl with big payout.

If it helps all of Maryland is rooting for the Cats so that Navy can get into the Cotton Bowl! My wife works at the Academy is involved with bowl planning - everyone is going to be watching with great anticipation Friday night.

Navy pulled withing two slots in the CFP rankings last night so a WMU win doesn't necessary guarantee them the Cotton Bowl as Navy could leapfrog them with a strong showing against Temple and Army (Navy put up 66 and 75 the last two weeks so they are surging).

One other note that could have an implication on the MAC bowl situation: if Navy wins the AAC Saturday the CFP committee has already said it will wait to make a determination until after the Army-Navy game on 12/10 on who from the Group of 5 gets the Cotton Bowl. They announced they will have a conference call after that game. To me this indicates a WMU win Friday doesn't guarantee them that game. This also could have a downstream effect on who gets what bowl in the MAC. I know the MAC doesn't having a pecking order, but I'm wondering if the Dollar General Bowl would wait to see if it would invite WMU or Ohio.

Last Edited: 11/30/2016 8:01:09 AM by Maryland Bobcat

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/30/2016 8:15:18 AM

Maryland Bobcat wrote:

OhioStunter wrote:

L.C. wrote:

Cats2014 wrote:

It looks to me like it will be the Miami Beach Bowl. The payout is $1,000,000 per team vs. The Dollar General Bowl at $750,000.

The payout doesn't really matter. All the money goes to the conference, who then sends an amount to the teams who play to cover costs, with the rest being split.

So the entire MAC will be rooting for WMU.

Win means a potential NYD bowl with big payout.

There's an article in today's The Record,by Ralph Russo of the AP on college football.
Based on that article,unless Navy can "leap frog" over WMU,it would appear that, if they beat us,WMU would get the Cotton Bowl.

What would be interesting is what happens if we beat WMU and Navy loses to Temple.

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/30/2016 10:06:52 AM

OhioStunter wrote:

L.C. wrote:

Cats2014 wrote:

It looks to me like it will be the Miami Beach Bowl. The payout is $1,000,000 per team vs. The Dollar General Bowl at $750,000.

The payout doesn't really matter. All the money goes to the conference, who then sends an amount to the teams who play to cover costs, with the rest being split.

So the entire MAC will be rooting for WMU.

Win means a potential NYD bowl with big payout.

Don't tell anyone...

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RE: Do BAers Have a 2016 Bowl Preference?

Posted: 11/30/2016 10:13:40 AM

rpbobcat wrote:

What would be interesting is what happens if we beat WMU and Navy loses to Temple.

San Diego State or South Florida could be in the mix then.

To me it's crazy that Western Michigan should have to be concerned about going undefeated and getting passed by a two-loss team. What more could the Broncos have done? Basically the only thing anyone can hold against them is they almost lost a road game to a Big Ten team that finished above .500 in the league.

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