The Book 2008 Football

[CDeb]

All of us are probably going to be challenged as to whether we would like to have a great seat at a bargain price to watch mediocre football, or get over our entitlement issues, ask for more money for improved benefits, and allow this program to elevate. _

Money quote.

[anhil8tor]

Why not one student pay for the tailgating spot.. then pass a hat around to get some of the money back and donate the rest to the RCAF?

[CajunZ1]

_ Why not one student pay for the tailgating spot.. then pass a hat around to get some of the money back and donate the rest to the RCAF? _

Doubt the bold part will ever happen. How bout take the rest and buy more beer??

Perhaps a concensus is close to being reached!

[anhil8tor]

is the RCAF even set up?

You just had two of your largest tailgating crowds in the last few years... Why not have a tent set up and try to get some of the buzzed donations?

[jllanclos]

I don't think that CUSA will fill all their slots, and New Orleans might be open.

Wouldn't this only happen if CUSA gets 3 or less teams in, since the N.O. Bowl is CUSA-4? Or is that not how it works?

[CajunZ1]

_ is the RCAF even set up?

You just had two of your largest tailgating crowds in the last few years... Why not have a tent set up and try to get some of the buzzed donations? _

I'm afraid the admin is overthinking the unveiling of RCAF. I realize it's important to wait until it's properly organized. I'd bet that it already is, but they're waiting for the "perfect moment." For me, the perfect moment is NOW. Get buzz donations, then after the football season, open with another big announcement (facility upgrades for XYZ). REintroduce the RCAF with stats on how much it has already raised in X months since the announcement.

[anhil8tor]

I think there is no time like the present... espically with all the buzz around the football program.. now would be a great time to push it to businesses and the rabid fan base that comes out now to the games....

[CajunZ1]

We're all armchair marketers

[Arkstfan]

I have a serious problem with Tech going to New Orleans.

Join in the Wayback machine and travel to 2001.

In the Sun Belt, MTSU has beaten Vandy and taken a share of the Sun Belt title on the way to an 8-3 record. They lose to North Texas who finishes 5-6 but clinched the New Orleans Bowl berth and is slated to face a Mountain West team.

In the WAC, La.Tech finishes first, Boise State and Fresno State tie for second. The champion is assured a spot in one of two bowls, Silicon Valley or Humanitarian. Both opponent slots are open. The Silicon Valley on shakey financial ground doesn't want La.Tech no how, no way. They announce they are taking Fresno. That leaves Boise having to take Tech. Opponents aren't determined. Boise State is shut out of a bowl.

A plan emerges.
New Orleans will send Colorado State to San Jose to face Fresno. Louisiana Tech will go to New Orleans to face North Texas. Middle will go to Boise to face Boise State.

Tech raises hell demanding to get one of the spots guaranteed because they don't want to smudge their greatness by facing UNT. Deal falls apart.

Middle gets shafted and stays home. Boise gets shafted and stays home. Silicon and Humanitarian basically sell their visitor spots.
Silicon gets Michigan State (who wins)
Boise gets Clemson (who wins)

North Texas and La.Tech get the honor of tying for the honor of worst margin of defeat in a bowl game for the 2001 bowl season.

I know they will likely get a bowl assignment the way things are falling but I'd much rather it be in some place like New Mexico or Hawaii.

[Arkstfan]

_ Wouldn't this only happen if CUSA gets 3 or less teams in, since the N.O. Bowl is CUSA-4? Or is that not how it works? _

C-USA 3-6 is split between St. Pete, Fort Worth, New Orleans, and Texas in no particular order, it is just based on agreement of the bowls.

Since St. Pete and Fort Worth are owned and operated by ESPN they will not likely be left short unless they choose to be left short. Texas is on NFL Network and is likely to be snubbed unless Rice or Houston is available and they insist on staying home.

[CajunFun]

I have a serious problem with Tech going to New Orleans.

Join in the Wayback machine and travel to 2001.

In the Sun Belt, MTSU has beaten Vandy and taken a share of the Sun Belt title on the way to an 8-3 record. They lose to North Texas who finishes 5-6 but clinched the New Orleans Bowl berth and is slated to face a Mountain West team.

In the WAC, La.Tech finishes first, Boise State and Fresno State tie for second. The champion is assured a spot in one of two bowls, Silicon Valley or Humanitarian. Both opponent slots are open. The Silicon Valley on shakey financial ground doesn't want La.Tech no how, no way. They announce they are taking Fresno. That leaves Boise having to take Tech. Opponents aren't determined. Boise State is shut out of a bowl.

A plan emerges.
New Orleans will send Colorado State to San Jose to face Fresno. Louisiana Tech will go to New Orleans to face North Texas. Middle will go to Boise to face Boise State.

Tech raises hell demanding to get one of the spots guaranteed because they don't want to smudge their greatness by facing UNT. Deal falls apart.

Middle gets shafted and stays home. Boise gets shafted and stays home. Silicon and Humanitarian basically sell their visitor spots.
Silicon gets Michigan State (who wins)
Boise gets Clemson (who wins)

North Texas and La.Tech get the honor of tying for the honor of worst margin of defeat in a bowl game for the 2001 bowl season.

I know they will likely get a bowl assignment the way things are falling but I'd much rather it be in some place like New Mexico or Hawaii.

Too smart by half. How dumb can they be, snubbing a bowl in their own state? Have they no concept of political karma?

I don't want UL to play Tech in a Bowl. They're much too far above us to have to stoop to our level.

Separation, baby, separation.

[CajunFun]

Here's what the students aren't telling you.........

Student tailgaiting IS free.

The entire east side of the stadium is reserved for student tailgaiting on a first come-first served basis.

The moaning and _____ing is coming from the areas that have been used by students, but were available to everyone on a first come first served basis.

The problems arose when folks started showing up to claim those spots before the time set up by the university, which was causing a cluster.....

In retrospect, the administration agrees that they should have done this prior to the start of the season.

But this business of having supper with the poor poor students is bogus. They still have the whole east side of the stadium. And, it's free.

And I gotta say, the kids aren't always the best tailgating neighbors.

The ones near us were using the slot to park their camper, and then park all of their friend's cars packed in there.... even overflowing into our slot.

And they were playing loud music, blowing their horns, running a siren.

I know they were just having fun, but they were loud, crowded, and interfering with MY fun.

I mean, interfering with me BEING Fun.

Whatever.