Bowl Logic

[jaxmc1023]

Opponent 10x more important, going into next season with a win against a P5 team would help quite a bit

[CajunRage]

Lowest travel cost. The "payout" comes from the tickets that the school sells. Not seeing any presale options or anything at this point.

[R1Letterman]

Also does every team get the same amount of extra bowl practice days or are they allowed to practice until the bowl? Ergo does later mean more practice?

[SMD7636]

Our athletic department usually taking bowl reservations by now.

[CajunFun]

My understanding is that the coaches want the latest bowl possible. It allows them to keep practicing when the NCAA doesn't permit other teams to practice, which helps for next year.

[LouisianaB]

My understanding is that the coaches want the latest bowl possible. It allows them to keep practicing when the NCAA doesn't permit other teams to practice, which helps for next year.

I’m sure most coaches in our situation would rather have a Dec 23rd bowl than a Dec 26th bowl. Three days ain’t much of a difference but it’s huge being home with family on the 24/25.

[old alum]

I fully expect that:

1) We will go to Birmingham on Dec 23 and Syracuse will beat us by 40+ points.
2) Des will be given a contract extension and a raise because he got us into a bowl game 2 years in a row.
3) We will have losing record for the next 4-seasons
4) Des will get a pay out to leave after the 2027 season.
5) We will have trouble finding a coach because our program will be recognized as one of those programs that will not make a commitment to football.

[Esqueleto]

I fully expect that:

1) We will go to Birmingham on Dec 23 and Syracuse will beat us by 40+ points.
2) Des will be given a contract extension and a raise because he got us into a bowl game 2 years in a row.
3) We will have losing record for the next 4-seasons
4) Des will get a pay out to leave after the 2027 season.
5) We will have trouble finding a coach because our program will be recognized as one of those programs that will not make a commitment to football.

I could definitely see it playing out just like this, minus the bowl game.

[CrazyCajun]

Nothing shows lack of commitment like a $100 million stadium renovation

[JMV JustMyView]

Nothing shows lack of commitment like a $100 million stadium renovation

$100 million?

[BeauCajun]

$100 million?

By the time east side is done, it’ll be close to that.

[ManAboutTown]

The only thing that matters about this bowl game is practice time and payout. If the game is in Alaska on Jan 2nd and paying $1.5 mm, you take it over a game close in proximity in Mid-December. Distance is irrelevant at this point. This fanbase won't travel, regardless. It is demoralized and disinterested.