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

[MetryCajun]

It's there for you to read plain as day. Supporters were told they were talking to a number of bowls. Fact. An agreement was in place for the New Orleans Bowl when this was told to supporters. Fact. I don't know how much more you need...or what it will ever take for you to see the light. Don't electrocute yourself...or if it helps you understand facts...you might wanna try it.

One more time. You do not know the timing of any of these facts. You are putting them in the order you see fit to advance your story. I have instances at work all the time where I tell a vendor or potential hire we need this at this time. I have supervisor approval. When it comes to signing the contract, by supervisor says no. Did I lie? No I didn't. Although the person I deal with probably thinks I did. Not saying your version of the story is wrong, just saying you do not know this for a fact.
First time someone here has encouraged me to get electrocuted. You seem like a great guy.

[CajunT]

you think indy bowl wont call back again next year. give me a break T, i know you know alot of things that go on, but bowls work very closely with each other. indy told other bowls that tech big manned them and that doesnt resonate well with other bowls and they stay home. we dont tell indy to pi$s off, but tell them "hey here's a heads up. we agreed to NOLA don't burn resources trying to get us, just trying to save you time and energy" it wasnt a public bowl snub like Tech did, and this doesn't come out except Zee's buddy out of stAte wants to say "yea, well watch this" and we have fans that look at any reason to jump on the admin and run with it.

like scott said, i'm not a fan of farmer's at all, and frankly TJoe leaves much to be desired, but this one isn't on them.

Who knows what the Indy Bowl will do in the near future or if it will be around without ADVOCARE as a sponsor. But knowing the way they have opperated in the past, I would say no they will not be enthusiastic about calling UL in the future. As I said, there is no conspiracy here other then Dr. Savoie had made his mind up before the Indy Bowl called. UL will do just fine in the NO Bowl and 99% of our fans are okay with that destination. But the question remains, why not ask the Indy what they were willing to offer or put on the table? Most businesses don't operate in that manner and while most fans could care less, it is a fair question to ask. If it is all about the money, then how is any comparison done when the figures were never put on the table?

[GeauxCajuns]

and with co-champs having to be placed. say nola offers us and we say "wait we are going to see what else may be out there" wouldnt that be them fulfilling their obligation to invite a co champ. i think the rule is that they have to extend an invitation, not make sure we are placed in a bowl.

[cajunhawk]

Yes, we were all told that we were talking to numerous bowls. Haven't we talked to numerous bowls....? We all received the pamphlet with our potential bowl destinations. We talked, nothing came out concrete, we took the OFFER. Who else offered? SunBelt will have 6 teams bowl eligible, maybe even 7. The numbers game is not something that you want to play even if you're champs/co-champs. You start snubbing bowls publically you become LaTech. Certainty is the best option. I can assure that we were cordial and polite, listened to I-Bowls interests, nothing seemed certain and we respectfully decline thanking them but stating that we're accepting a for sure Bowl. What am I missing? Did someone bug Farmer's office when he burped his Judice Inn burger on the phone and hung up after laughing at the I-Bowl?

You are missing the point...it was all for show. The multiple choices on the order form...the speech Farmer gave at the QB Club. The decision was made already. So the question I keep asking is...why the need for a show? Just come out and tell us it's New Orleans. The fact that they went through the trouble of showing their were choices outside of New Orleans means they are hiding how they came to agree upon New Orleans.

[CajunT]

One more time. You do not know the timing of any of these facts. You are putting them in the order you see fit to advance your story. I have instances at work all the time where I tell a vendor or potential hire we need this at this time. I have supervisor approval. When it comes to signing the contract, by supervisor says no. Did I lie? No I didn't. Although the person I deal with probably thinks I did. Not saying your version of the story is wrong, just saying you do not know this for a fact.
First time someone here has encouraged me to get electrocuted. You seem like a great guy.

The Advocate article stated that UL had a verbal agreement in place to play in the NO Bowl according to their sources for for a week or so, which jobs with what Benson and Indy reps have told Arkansas State. The QB Club as last Wednesday, so according to that time line, yes UL knew that is was going to play in the NO Bowl when he made those statements.

[Turbine]

Tiebreaker to who gets placed...back then there was only one bowl tie in...Arkansas State won the tie breaker and got the bid.

Only after they kicked ULM out of the tiebreaker equation. UL won the 3 team tiebreaker.

[AstroCajun]

You are missing the point...it was all for show. The multiple choices on the order form...the speech Farmer gave at the QB Club. The decision was made already. So the question I keep asking is...why the need for a show? Just come out and tell us it's New Orleans. The fact that they went through the trouble of showing their were choices outside of New Orleans means they are hiding how they came to agree upon New Orleans.

If what your saying is true then what difference does it make? How does confirming your suspicions advance our program?

[cajunhawk]

One more time. You do not know the timing of any of these facts. You are putting them in the order you see fit to advance your story. I have instances at work all the time where I tell a vendor or potential hire we need this at this time. I have supervisor approval. When it comes to signing the contract, by supervisor says no. Did I lie? No I didn't. Although the person I deal with probably thinks I did. Not saying your version of the story is wrong, just saying you do not know this for a fact.
First time someone here has encouraged me to get electrocuted. You seem like a great guy.

There is no timing problem here...the speech was made and Bowl Order forms were sent out when the agreement had already been made. You can try to refute it all you want it's there in black and white.

I heard a story about a kid with no musical talent got too many concussions and quit sports all together only to find out he had this new found musical ability. I'm just trying to unlock something in your brain so you will see what I see. If electrocution is that medium...so be it. Oh...and where in the hell is my Michael Dyer money!!!

[cajunhawk]

Only after they kicked ULM out of the tiebreaker equation. UL won the 3 team tiebreaker.

Correct but ULM was...survey says!!! Not bowl eligible.

[CrazyCajun]

Actually multiple bowl selections on the forms are smart, helps them gauge how our attendance would fair in those places. We grouped forms together for 42 tickets for Nola, would have been 18 in mobile and 22 in Shreveport.