Bowl Projections
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This. Sure there's plenty to do in Orlando, but best part of bowl is having a weekend full of exposure to other fans/friends/family. KC P&L, Memphis Beale St, San Antonio river walk... etc.
After seeing Sigmapolis 538 link of an 80% chance at the CFP I'm ready to get hurt again so here is my preference:
CFP (wet, highly unlikely dream)
Sugar Bowl (NOLA would be fun; never been)
Fiesta Bowl (Attractive destination but would like a chance to win a different NY6 bowl)
Alamo Bowl (Didn't get to go to this one in 2018 and really regret missing it)
Cheeze It (if we can draw Clemson)
Liberty Bowl (disappointing if this is where we settle)
CFP (wet, highly unlikely dream)
Sugar Bowl (NOLA would be fun; never been)
Fiesta Bowl (Attractive destination but would like a chance to win a different NY6 bowl)
Alamo Bowl (Didn't get to go to this one in 2018 and really regret missing it)
Cheeze It (if we can draw Clemson)
Liberty Bowl (disappointing if this is where we settle)
The Big 12 doesn't have a tie in with the Orange Bowl and the only way Iowa State is getting a NY6 at large this year is if OU gets snubbed from the playoffs and has to settle for the Sugar and that is a REALLY long shot since that would mean we have 3 losses.
yeah they want UNLV bad
Being a bowl game rep has to be the best job in the world. Travel to watch CFB games all season on companies dime with no regard to tie ins or probabilities team will even make your bowl.
I think most fans go to bowl games as fans, not tourists. I'd love to make it a golf/bowl trip, but that's not everyone's thing.
The best experience is similar to the Big 12 tournament in KC with everything in close proximity where you can effectively take over a couple square miles and party all day with your fans and the opposing fans. With cities like Orlando or Houston, you often have fans staying all over the city and having to drive everywhere. It's disjointed, and it doesn't feel organic.
In conclusion, we want to party on a patio in warm weather, in a decent neighborhood, close to the stadium, near our hotels, and with our fellow fans. We don't really care about hitting Disney World or Kennedy Space Center.
As much as I would be curious to see how we fared against them … I would rather play OU any day!
I love New Orleans, and that's the game I want most. Iowa State fans in New Orleans would be quite the culture clash. My parents (mid 60s and like to have a good time) would be less excited, but it would be fun to show them such a unique place.
My parents late 60's/early 70's are not known to like to have a good time and love New Orleans
My parents late 60's/early 70's are not known to like to have a good time and love New Orleans
My parents are from small towns in Iowa and don't like anything much bigger than KC. They do like to drink beer and cheer for the Cyclones, so specific bowl locations are less important to them.
The Orange Bowl is a CFP Semi-Final Game this year, and that slim chance ended in Waco.
So, Iowa State lost @ West Virginia and bumps up from Memphis to Orlando vs. N.C. State according to Jerry Palm. Go figure!
www.cbssports.com
2023 College Football Bowl Predictions - NCAA Bowl Game Projections
CBS Sports bowl expert Jerry Palm picks the teams he feels will comprise the National Semi-final at the end of the season along with bowl projections for every single game.
So much belly aching about Orlando after years of just wishing to get to a bowl. Strange times.
