Bowl Projection USA Today
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I just really don’t want the Liberty bowl. I’ll still take the Texas bowl over that. Liberty bowl is a step downwards.
I get what Pollard said, but there is zero chance he will politic for the Houston game if Clemson is the likely opponent in Orlando. That matchup is a PR dream.
I agree except for one - Brett McMurphy - who actually has sources in Bowl committees so he knows better what they are thinking. He had us in Texas all the way up until mid week this past week. There was a Big 12 bowl teleconference mid-week. That tells me Cheez It prefers Cyclones if things work out with NY6.
I want was is best for the program which includes players, coaches and fans long-term and admittedly, I do not know what bowl that is. It does though feel a little bit like positioning so if we end up in a Jan 4 bowl game in Houston, fans will be on board. It feels like the competitive nature of athletes & coaches would want the biggest stage against the highest caliber opponent.
I think, should they get two teams in the CFP, conference teams should almost always play in the semifinals. NOBODY wants to watch an all SEC final game.
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I'm not leaning one way or the other on the two sides disagreeing on our 'possible' matchup with Clemson. Obviously, Clemson will be better than earlier in the year, and be so good on defense. And on the other side, I agree that playing a top notch opponent is more intriguing. But I was wondering for those that attended last time, do you think the Clemson/ISU matchup would be 'considered' as overwhelming as the Notre Dame vs. us was?
And as for the comment that all our guys would play for their stock to rise in pro eyes. Couldn't Breece say I don't need to be stuffed by Clemson but rather live on my merits of what I've already done? Not that I think he's built that way, or he wouldn't be the beast he's been. Obviously, everybody is concerned with our OL.
And as for the comment that all our guys would play for their stock to rise in pro eyes. Couldn't Breece say I don't need to be stuffed by Clemson but rather live on my merits of what I've already done? Not that I think he's built that way, or he wouldn't be the beast he's been. Obviously, everybody is concerned with our OL.
Did you see some of the Iowa fans in Indy, every goober in the state must have gone. Look like they were going to tractor pull or a free cheese handout.
If Bama and UGA are the 2 best teams I sure as hell want to watch an all SEC final.
We could very well end up in the Texas bowl, but I think Pollard quote is being taken a little out of context when he was stating what Campbell had said. I think Campbell was looking for positives of each bowl available and that is what he mentioned for the Texas bowl. I don’t think he was saying he preferred the Texas bowl or anything like that.
At least that is how I interpreted it
At least that is how I interpreted it
Normally I would agree but with the way thing shook out this year I"m not going to completely hate Georgia making it. With the system we have now, the one loss team probably deserves it. Definitively not a huge fan but it is what it is. Bring on at least 8 teams for a real playoff.
If ISU gets an offer to play Clemson in Orlando you have to take it. I see zero downside. Chance to beat a top 5 brand (which they can), and if you lose there isn’t much difference between 8-5 and 7-6. This isn’t the ND matchup from 2 years ago where a young Cyclone team seemed overwhelmed. This is an OLD roster with most of the starters having played in that game and learned from it. IMO the opportunity to beat Clemson really elevates what was a very disappointing regular season.
Who says they are the two best teams? Eye test from you? Totally disagree with your statement.
Who's better? Michigan? Cinci? They will have a chance to prove it.
I think we’d give Clemson a game. I mean, this year’s team is vastly different in performance from game to game but both teams at their best, I actually like our chances.
