What if the I Bowl called us a few weeks ago...

[zephyr]

oh okay, so that one of three sides to a story then.

and, is this a possibility? Everyone asked when we got to 6 wins "when are we getting the public NOLA bowl invite?" say that we agreed to a deal with NOLA early on, and in GOOD BUSINESS told IBOWL "hey, listen, just letting you know we already have a deal with NOLA. we just havent gone public yet, don't waste your time and resources on trying to get us there, we are locked up else where."

and i don't want to hear, "well, we should have held out to see what was out there", because at 6 wins everyone wanted that NOLA bowl invite right away.

And...at 8 wins with a possibility of getting to 10 wins people wanted to know what options might present themselves for a potentially better bowl

[TuffGuy84]

And...at 8 wins with a possibility of getting to 10 wins people wanted to know what options might present themselves for a potentially better bowl

I was told we had no other options...oh this thread has been delicious vindication. For the record though, I was not one wanting to accept at 6 wins. You're crazy if you don't think that the New Orleans bowl would wait for us, 30,000+ people in the stands tells me they would do anything possible to hold out for us until they would be forced to take us. With that said, I'm going back to my popcorn.

[cajunfan337]

My head hurts

[alum81]

When it comes to any and all questions having to do with the football team, Farmer and Savoy should handle each question exactly the same way. "What should we do, Coach HUD?"

[Zeebart21]

My head hurts

When you actually look back at the original topic of my original post, then see all the bizarre twists and turns its taken.. Its surprising anything gets accomplished in these United States of America

Z

[cajunhawk]

When you actually look back at the original topic of my original post, then see all the bizarre twists and turns its taken.. Its surprising anything gets accomplished in these United States of America

Z

God Bless 'Murica!!!

[moorecajun]

Just to get something straight ... this is the same bowl that didn't want us a few years back because they wanted to capture the Chicago market, right?

[Hammer58]

While I think we should have listened to the I-Bowl proposal, I am not sure that we or the NO bowl for that matter should have to put all of our / their plans on hold for the I Bowl. After all which Bowl was there for this conference whne we were looking for any Bowl ite-in period? Did the I Bowl in Louisiana come looking to help out a conference with offices in Louisiana? No they looked out for themselves and reached out to the ACC. Its understandable. But then it should also be understandable that we look out for our best interests as well with no consideration about what might help the I Bowl or any other conference member. As for our relations with Benson and the other conference members, ____ 'em. When have they looked out for us? When scheduling us to play basketball at WKU how many years in a row? When refering to us by the names we ask them not to use? When they fail to back us up in media incorrectly refering to our program (Geaux Leopards!!!) When the I Bowl screwed us over the last time? Did that AState guy on the I Bowl convince them to take us rather than NIU? The only concern I have in this issue is another example of poor decision making by our AD / Admin (Listen to all offers before making the decision) and any ill will this causes with Coach Hud. Otherwise, screw Benson, every other program in this suckass conference and Missy and the I Bowl.

And one other thing, if AState has a member on the I Bowl committee wy are they having so much trouble getting the I Bowl to offer them? Yea, but its our fault.

[Zeebart21]

Just to get something straight ... this is the same bowl that didn't want us a few years back because they wanted to capture the Chicago market, right?

Yes sir, you still have to listen to what is said. Its good business on our part. What we have done is cause ill will between UL and the I Bowl... Word travels fast... Not a position we want to be in as a mid major.

Z

[cajunhawk]

While I think we should have listened to the I-Bowl proposal, I am not sure that we or the NO bowl for that matter should have to put all of our / their plans on hold for the I Bowl. After all which Bowl was there for this conference whne we were looking for any Bowl ite-in period? Did the I Bowl in Louisiana come looking to help out a conference with offices in Louisiana? No they looked out for themselves and reached out to the ACC. Its understandable. But then it should also be understandable that we look out for our best interests as well with no consideration about what might help the I Bowl or any other conference member. As for our relations with Benson and the other conference members, ____ 'em. When have they looked out for us? When scheduling us to play basketball at WKU how many years in a row? When refering to us by the names we ask them not to use? When they fail to back us up in media incorrectly refering to our program (Geaux Leopards!!!) When the I Bowl screwed us over the last time? Did that AState guy on the I Bowl convince them to take us rather than NIU? The only concern I have in this issue is another example of poor decision making by our AD / Admin (Listen to all offers before making the decision) and any ill will this causes with Coach Hud. Otherwise, screw Benson, every other program in this suckass conference and Missy and the I Bowl.

And one other thing, if AState has a member on the I Bowl committee wy are they having so much trouble getting the I Bowl to offer them? Yea, but its our fault.

It's a bit tit for tat. In 2011 we kind of needed each other. We needed a bowl game...they needed butts in the seats. I don't think we owe the New Orleans Bowl anything more than they owe us for basically making their game relevant and well attended for the past two seasons. I could care less about how Benson or Arkansas State feel about us...but I do not like our administration lying to our faces. If they come out and say...sorry our bad we were just trying to play things close to the vest...that's all hunky dory...but you know they won't. They will act like it never happened...and get ready for their spa day in New Orleans. It's good to be the king.

[Turbine]

While I think we should have listened to the I-Bowl proposal, I am not sure that we or the NO bowl for that matter should have to put all of our / their plans on hold for the I Bowl. After all which Bowl was there for this conference whne we were looking for any Bowl ite-in period? Did the I Bowl in Louisiana come looking to help out a conference with offices in Louisiana? No they looked out for themselves and reached out to the ACC. Its understandable. But then it should also be understandable that we look out for our best interests as well with no consideration about what might help the I Bowl or any other conference member. As for our relations with Benson and the other conference members, ____ 'em. When have they looked out for us? When scheduling us to play basketball at WKU how many years in a row? When refering to us by the names we ask them not to use? When they fail to back us up in media incorrectly refering to our program (Geaux Leopards!!!) When the I Bowl screwed us over the last time? Did that AState guy on the I Bowl convince them to take us rather than NIU? The only concern I have in this issue is another example of poor decision making by our AD / Admin (Listen to all offers before making the decision) and any ill will this causes with Coach Hud. Otherwise, screw Benson, every other program in this suckass conference and Missy and the I Bowl.

And one other thing, if AState has a member on the I Bowl committee wy are they having so much trouble getting the I Bowl to offer them? Yea, but its our fault.

You always listen, if for no other reason you have something to compare next years offer to.

You always absorb knowledge even if the benefits are not immediately tangible.

The only way I would hang up on a proposal was if it opened with an offer to dance to the "wait for us" tango.

[GeauxCajuns]

stAte guy says we didn't listen, we'll case closed. We didn't listen.

Sarcasm off