Date for Independence Bowl set

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SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — The 2011 Independence Bowl will kick off at 4 p.m. on Dec. 26 from Independence Stadium in Shreveport. The I-Bowl will be played at 4 p.m. on a Monday for the third-straight year but will be played on Dec. 26 for the first time ...

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Originally Posted by NewsCopy

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I would think they would have to make sure they can pay for it first.

It's not a bad day to have a bowl game; it will be a holiday and an easy trip.

Too bad we'll be in the New Orleans Bowl!

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Originally Posted by moorecajun

_ I would think they would have to make sure they can pay for it first.

It's not a bad day to have a bowl game; it will be a holiday and an easy trip.

Too bad we'll be in the New Orleans Bowl! _

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you make it sound like the New Orleans bowl is better than the Independence. Isn't the Independence better?

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Originally Posted by cajunfan32

_ you make it sound like the New Orleans bowl is better than the Independence. Isn't the Independence better? _

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In prestige, maybe, but where would you rather spend a day or 2, Shreveport or New Orleans. Thats an easy answer for me.

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Originally Posted by TuffGuy84

_ In prestige, maybe, but where would you rather spend a day or 2, Shreveport or New Orleans. Thats an easy answer for me. _

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I dont care where it is. I wouldn't mind spending a day or 2 in Shreveport if it meant more money and better exposure for our school.

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Originally Posted by cajunfan32

_ I dont care where it is. I wouldn't mind spending a day or 2 in Shreveport if it meant more money and better exposure for our school. _

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Neither provide much of either.

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Originally Posted by Oiler

_ Neither provide much of either. _

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New Orleans will. BANK ON IT. .~..~..~.

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Originally Posted by NOCajun

_ New Orleans will. BANK ON IT. .~..~..~. _

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JUST WIN BABY Bowl Game?