Would love to beat Texas A&M in a bowl.
Bowl Game Projections
- Thread starter BigJCy
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OU to the Rose
TCU/OSU to NY6
TCU/OSU to Alamo
WV/ISU to Camping World
WV/ISU to Texas
If ISU and WV end up with the same record, I would think the Orlando folks take Iowa State knowing we haven't been to a bowl in a few years and we've had a lot of national attention this season. Of course that requires us to win out.
TCU/OSU to NY6
TCU/OSU to Alamo
WV/ISU to Camping World
WV/ISU to Texas
If ISU and WV end up with the same record, I would think the Orlando folks take Iowa State knowing we haven't been to a bowl in a few years and we've had a lot of national attention this season. Of course that requires us to win out.
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Camping World Bowl had West Virginia just last season so that should give us a big advantage. If this team can finish 8-4, the Alamo has a chance of happening just based off our fanbase
FWIW, a friend of mine met one of the Camping World Bowl reps at the game yesterday. They are very interested in us and it sounds like we are a shoe-in as long as we don't lose our last two games. They loved our fans.
What to root for IMO
Alamo
1.) OU to the Playoff
2.) TCU to New Year’s Six
3.) OSU loses to KSU or OSU wins out and makes the New Year’s Six with TCU
4.) ISU wins 2 more games
OSU is going to finish 9-3 (6-3) at worst plus it’s only a 8 hour drive from Stillwater to San Antonio. OSU was in the Alamo bowl last year which is in our favor though.
Orlando
1.) OU to the Playoff
2.) TCU to New Year’s Six
3.) WVU loses at least 1 more (likely since they play at OU)
4.) ISU wins at least 1 more game
I think that’s the high end of possibilities. WVU very well might finish higher than ISU in the standings, but ISU should get picked over them. WVU was also in Orlando last year. We just need to get two Big 12 teams in the New Year’s Six
Alamo
1.) OU to the Playoff
2.) TCU to New Year’s Six
3.) OSU loses to KSU or OSU wins out and makes the New Year’s Six with TCU
4.) ISU wins 2 more games
OSU is going to finish 9-3 (6-3) at worst plus it’s only a 8 hour drive from Stillwater to San Antonio. OSU was in the Alamo bowl last year which is in our favor though.
Orlando
1.) OU to the Playoff
2.) TCU to New Year’s Six
3.) WVU loses at least 1 more (likely since they play at OU)
4.) ISU wins at least 1 more game
I think that’s the high end of possibilities. WVU very well might finish higher than ISU in the standings, but ISU should get picked over them. WVU was also in Orlando last year. We just need to get two Big 12 teams in the New Year’s Six
ISU needs the following teams to loose...KSU, WVU and Texas. If any of those teams win out, ISU would fall behind them.
Even if ISU wins out they will fall behind TCU, OSU and WVU. All of those teams in front of ISU would have to lose their remaining games to even give ISU a chance.
Yeah really the only chance of the Alamo is getting 3 in the playoffs/NY6 or the Alamo decides they don't want OSU in back to back years...Also hope WV loses
Lower bowl's don't select on order of finish in the conference. They can take anyone they want at any time.
I'm sure it would be hard to take a 9 win team over a 7 win team. Plus, if Texas has the same record as us, I'm worried that their name/brand will jump over ISU.
I hope JP is angling for Memphis.
1) It's a better date. It's a weekend game and will make travel easier.
2) It's a beatable SEC opponent. Great way to finish the year, and they'll likely bring a ton of fans, making for a better atmosphere.
3) It's a MUCH easier to reach destination for our fanbase.
4) Memphis is vastly superior to Orlando as an interesting, cultural destination. Blues, BBQ, and partying on Beale Street >>>>>>> Mickey Mouse, strip malls, and swamps.
It's the best combination of easy travel, intriguing opponent, and destination. Everything you want in a bowl game. We will bring more fans to this game than any. San Antonio would be my 2nd choice.
1) It's a better date. It's a weekend game and will make travel easier.
2) It's a beatable SEC opponent. Great way to finish the year, and they'll likely bring a ton of fans, making for a better atmosphere.
3) It's a MUCH easier to reach destination for our fanbase.
4) Memphis is vastly superior to Orlando as an interesting, cultural destination. Blues, BBQ, and partying on Beale Street >>>>>>> Mickey Mouse, strip malls, and swamps.
It's the best combination of easy travel, intriguing opponent, and destination. Everything you want in a bowl game. We will bring more fans to this game than any. San Antonio would be my 2nd choice.
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could not agree more. Memphis would be my choice as well. Orlando... no thanks. I've been there plenty of times, and no thanks. It's the Applebees of American cities.
I agree with your bullet points, but I also think many ISU fans would prefer to go to a new destination as opposed to Memphis again. I went to the Liberty Bowl last time and had a blast, but I could see why families with younger kids would also rather go to Orlando. The partying scene in Memphis was fun, but I’m not sure how much that would appeal to families. Also, even though the bowl pecking order has changed, if we went back to Memphis again after this season it would feel like a bit of a letdown IMO.
LSU fans are a blast to tailgate with. If you are matched up with them, make friends with an LSU tailgate and you will be in Cajun heaven. Very generous and know how to party.
