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    Quote Originally Posted by Cajun Express View Post
    _ Kal it is all about the fans. The cities that host these bowls only make money from fans in attendance. The New Orleans Bowl is part of a group that is sponsored by the New Orleans Sports Foundation. The New Orleans Sports Foundation handles the Super Bowls, NBA Allstar Game, Saints, Hornets subsidies, BCS Championship games, NCAA Games, you get the picture. Believe me when I tell you fan attendance is the most critical factor. These guys want the hotels and restaurants filled. They represent the business class in these cities. The television revenue is not passed on to the businesses who actually sponsor the games.

    You can ask Commissioner Waters what is the most important single ingredient in getting a second bowl. It will be teams bringing fans to this bowl. _
    Yeh, when you explain it like that I guess you are right. I guess for the cities to get a bowl they need fans. But I think that for the bowls to get the big sponsors, you need better ratings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kal View Post
    But I think that for the bowls to get the big sponsors, you need better ratings.

    You are absolutely correct about ratings, and one thing that adds to ratings are stands with panoramic shots instead of tight shots to make the stands appear more full.

    I do not have the answers, but I think it is the schools fans who are responsible for making it a happening. I do not think that just because I live near New Orleans it is my responsibility to year after year go and watch other schools play in the bowl. I did not do it for the Sugar long before there was a New Orleans Bowl.

    Speaking of fans, Lafayette sure let the Sun Belt down when it came to stepping up to the plate when they hosted the event. A very strong showing might have created an opportunity for that second bowl. The Tabasco bowl, now that would be a "hot" event located in the heart of Cajun Country.

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    The McIlhenny Tobasco Bowl. That does have a nice ring to it.


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    I think UL would draw fans to New Orleans. It's too bad we haven't had the opportunity.


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