2012 New Orleans Bowl

[ZoomZoom]

It was $359,610 the year NIU went to Shreveport.

[cajunwarhawks23]

We may have some pimples right now... after all, we are only teenagers in athletics. But, you don't get to your goal of a better situation by waiting for someone else to see your "potential". Our leadership has to put together our arguments and pound on the doors of better and better options, daily.

UL management reminds me of the guy that sees a really nice looking girl late in life. She says, "hey, why didn't you ever ask me out?". UL: "I just figured you'd never be interested (along with a silent admission that he was scared she might say "yes")". Girl: "Oh no, I always thought you were a great guy. You should have asked me out. By the way, have you met my husband?". UL: (Silently... "Dear Lord... what a loser"). She dismisses her worthless husband and turns and says (as she lifts her skirt over her head) "All of this could have been yours for the asking. Oh, and my dad is rich and he hates my husband. He likes guys like you. I "did" too... and I only love monogamous sex more than cooking and keeping up my husband. But, apparently, when they were handing out balls, you were reading a political science textbook and arguing with a true intellectual that has a more worldly view than you. I'm going to put my skirt down now... one last look at what you could have had... you dumbass."

best way to explain the situation I have ever heard...hahaha

[moorecajun]

We may have some pimples right now... after all, we are only teenagers in athletics. But, you don't get to your goal of a better situation by waiting for someone else to see your "potential". Our leadership has to put together our arguments and pound on the doors of better and better options, daily.

UL management reminds me of the guy that sees a really nice looking girl late in life. She says, "hey, why didn't you ever ask me out?". UL: "I just figured you'd never be interested (along with a silent admission that he was scared she might say "yes")". Girl: "Oh no, I always thought you were a great guy. You should have asked me out. By the way, have you met my husband?". UL: (Silently... "Dear Lord... what a loser"). She dismisses her worthless husband and turns and says (as she lifts her skirt over her head) "All of this could have been yours for the asking. Oh, and my dad is rich and he hates my husband. He likes guys like you. I "did" too... and I only love monogamous sex more than cooking and keeping up my husband. But, apparently, when they were handing out balls, you were reading a political science textbook and arguing with a true intellectual that has a more worldly view than you. I'm going to put my skirt down now... one last look at what you could have had... you dumbass."

Not to go off topic, but I was reminded; did anybody else see our new mascot? He "came out" during the halftime show ... do you remember when the ECU band came out, then just started scattering around ... did anybody see Wong Thong, all draped in a shiny new red thong?

Or was it just the beer?

[moorecajun]

I don't mean to indicate that they have an annual subsidy (although given he history of this state I guess it is possible). I was referring to their habit of going to the state after the fact to cover their losses as was the case when they picked NIU and lost their asses due to poor ticket sales. That was not the first time they received state funds.

Nor was I thinking that ... it's just that IFF the I-Bowl can go to the state and get funding (subsidies) because of gross mismanagement AND the state will continue to cut higher education funding because of lack of funds ... can't we do a better job of managing the funds in the first place?

I guess that really isn't question.

[I_Bleed_RED]

If we were going to Detroit, might not be too bad a rule. Guess it depends on whose ox is being gored. Only the BCS schools benefit from rules like this. Not us.

Even if we went to a bowl that far away we still wouldn't benefit. No other SBC team would generate as much revenue as we do at the New Orleans Bowl

[Hammer58]

Not to go off topic, but I was reminded; did anybody else see our new mascot? He "came out" during the halftime show ... do you remember when the ECU band came out, then just started scattering around ... did anybody see Wong Thong, all draped in a shiny new red thong?

Or was it just the beer?

I didn't see him at the game but afterward as Z and I enjoyed our celebratory Cubans and glasses of fine single malt on a Canal St bench we potted the notorious Thong Diva in front of the Custom's House.

[moorecajun]

Even if we went to a bowl that far away we still wouldn't benefit. No other SBC team would generate as much revenue as we do at the New Orleans Bowl

Can someone point me to where this was written or posted ... I would like to know the details of the agreement.

[RaginScotsman]

Got it on dvr. It'll probably stay on there for a while just like just years game.

[Zeebart21]

Enjoy the moment for at least a few hours, jerk.

Merry Christmas Raoul! Who are you addressing here?

Z

[Zeebart21]

I didn't see him at the game but afterward as Z and I enjoyed our celebratory Cubans and glasses of fine single malt on a Canal St bench we potted the notorious Thong Diva in front of the Custom's House.

That glorious bastard was all aglow after the win! His podnuh, George Stephanopolous was in fine shape as well'. Thongs for everyone!

[Crawfish]

We made millions in good will, made many new fans and had a blast in the process. If we allow it to happen, we can also parlay this into the gateway to a conference that does not include a certain neighbor to the north.

[raoul]

Merry Christmas Raoul! Who are you addressing here?

Z

Not you,Z, but all those who cannot stop

being negative for 3 days. You offer constuctive comments, which is what we need. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all! Let's build on this.