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Post by goaztecs on Nov 30, 2015 12:35:20 GMT -8
They way I'm reading it is if KSU losses and we win Sat then we are in the Cactus bowl. If KSU wins then we are basically screwed since it now sounds like BYU will get the Vegas bowl.
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Post by namssa on Nov 30, 2015 13:08:14 GMT -8
That's basically it. With a West Virginia win we are likely in the Cactus Bowl with a win over Air Force (and maybe even in with a loss).
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Post by aztecsfaninaz on Nov 30, 2015 13:15:44 GMT -8
As an alum who lives in Phoenix, I'm selfishly hoping we get the Cactus Bowl.
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Post by wayno503 on Nov 30, 2015 13:17:42 GMT -8
As I posted in another tread, Thompson on his conf. call today said the NCAA is meeting RIGHT NOW to see if they will allow some 5-7 teams into bowl games. He said if Cactus has a contract with one of those teams, his hands are tied. I hope this doesn't happen but sounds like it's a possibility. Keep an eye on the news to see what the committee decided.
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Post by aztecfred on Nov 30, 2015 13:24:17 GMT -8
When will the announce bowl teams? Sun? Why are they giving are affiliated bowl(LV) to BYWHO? Thought we had a deal with 5 or 6 bowls LV included?
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Post by wayno503 on Nov 30, 2015 13:27:50 GMT -8
Thompson also said he is exploring some "interesting combinations" hinting we may or a MWC team may be in the mix for a bowl in the SE.
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Post by aztecfred on Nov 30, 2015 13:35:31 GMT -8
Bad enough we get shut out of LV and Cactus, then have try to get a flt and hotel($) to the Shreveport Tampon Bowl or some other $#!t hole on short notice sucks and really pays to have a Championship winning team for players,family and fans when some 5-7 teams gets to go bowling.
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Post by davdesid on Nov 30, 2015 13:44:52 GMT -8
Bad enough we get shut out of LV and Cactus, then have try to get a flt and hotel($) to the Shreveport Tampon Bowl or some other $#!t hole on short notice sucks and really pays to have a Championship winning team for players,family and fans when some 5-7 teams gets to go bowling. Hawhawhaw, Shreveport Tampon bowl...I love it. Could be a step up from Smelly Mel's Porta-potty bowl. |
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Post by Boise Aztec on Nov 30, 2015 13:48:06 GMT -8
Again, people need to chill.
1. OU will be in the Final Four
2. Baylor or TCU will be in the Sugar bowl.
3. If KSU wins on Saturday the Big12 will have 7 eligible for 8 spots.
4. The only other Big12 team that could even get to 5-7 is Texas and they would have to win at Baylor.
5. Chance that both KSU And Texas win on Saturday is 2.5%
6. MWC has a backup tie in for the Cactus Bowl which has said it wants SDSU, especially after we win on Saturday.
SDSU will be in Phoenix in 1/2/2016 playing in the Cactus Bowl.
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Post by goaztecs on Nov 30, 2015 14:01:50 GMT -8
Again, people need to chill. 1. OU will be in the Final Four 2. Baylor or TCU will be in the Sugar bowl. 3. If KSU wins on Saturday the Big12 will have 7 eligible for 8 spots. 4. The only other Big12 team that could even get to 5-7 is Texas and they would have to win at Baylor. 5. Chance that both KSU And Texas win on Saturday is 2.5% 6. MWC has a backup tie in for the Cactus Bowl which has said it wants SDSU, especially after we win on Saturday. SDSU will be in Phoenix in 1/2/2016 playing in the Cactus Bowl. I like this. I also just read that a 5-7 team can't go instead of us. |
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Post by Village Aztec on Nov 30, 2015 14:31:19 GMT -8
We did not get Bowls because we could not sell tickets. Nothing has changed.
No new stadium with out people who will sit in them.
Our weak fan base is our problem. Every thing else has kept up.
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Post by aztecfanatico on Nov 30, 2015 14:35:03 GMT -8
Again, people need to chill. 1. OU will be in the Final Four 2. Baylor or TCU will be in the Sugar bowl. 3. If KSU wins on Saturday the Big12 will have 7 eligible for 8 spots. 4. The only other Big12 team that could even get to 5-7 is Texas and they would have to win at Baylor. 5. Chance that both KSU And Texas win on Saturday is 2.5% 6. MWC has a backup tie in for the Cactus Bowl which has said it wants SDSU, especially after we win on Saturday. SDSU will be in Phoenix in 1/2/2016 playing in the Cactus Bowl. Espero Dios! That being said, there are AD's, Universities and commissioners in this conference that need to STOP bending over backwords for YbU. Join a conference if you want to schedule games after September and would like to play in our Bowl games! ENUFF! GO AZTECS, Beat AF, Bring us a MWCC Trophy! |
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Post by tonatiuh on Nov 30, 2015 15:46:02 GMT -8
As an alum who lives in Phoenix, I'm selfishly hoping we get the Cactus Bowl. I hear you, and I would be interested also since I live just a couple hours away. Also, the Catus Bowl would mean much more money$ !!!!! ($3.3 Mil.) |
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Post by Gaztec on Nov 30, 2015 15:54:09 GMT -8
I live in Atlanta, and Id be there for sure.
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Post by sdcoug on Nov 30, 2015 16:32:13 GMT -8
Again, people need to chill. 1. OU will be in the Final Four 2. Baylor or TCU will be in the Sugar bowl. 3. If KSU wins on Saturday the Big12 will have 7 eligible for 8 spots. 4. The only other Big12 team that could even get to 5-7 is Texas and they would have to win at Baylor. 5. Chance that both KSU And Texas win on Saturday is 2.5% 6. MWC has a backup tie in for the Cactus Bowl which has said it wants SDSU, especially after we win on Saturday. SDSU will be in Phoenix in 1/2/2016 playing in the Cactus Bowl. Texas can't go to a bowl; their APR is too low and aren't even an option. The only teams which will go bowling are Nebraska, KSU, Minnesota and yes, SJSU if a 4th team is needed! If a 5th 5-7 team is needed, then it's Illinois, but think one of the current 5-6 teams will win Saturday. Missouri, who WOULD get a bowl if they desired, decided against it. They won't play in a bowl.
The fly in the ointment here are KSU & the BX teams, as their conferences are/were going to fall short of their allotment, possibly opening up the Foster Farms bowl in San Jose and of course the Cactus. Comes down to how they set the rules - do 5-7 teams serve only as a last second regional filler, OR are they eligible to fill their respective conference bowl contracts (e.g. Cactus), even if it means a 5-7 team jumping over MUCH more desirable teams (e.g. SDSU)? It's really unclear.
Rocky didn't want Vegas, given the date (19th - too soon after season plus we've already been there this year). Would guess same applies to Hawaii. We'll end up in a bowl played closer to the 24th-31st and in Dallas or closer IMO.
FYI, on Saturday, we need to win & then we should be pulling for WVU and USA to win! That happens and the bowl possibilities only get brighter.
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Post by gamer2101 on Nov 30, 2015 20:34:13 GMT -8
Again, people need to chill. 1. OU will be in the Final Four 2. Baylor or TCU will be in the Sugar bowl. 3. If KSU wins on Saturday the Big12 will have 7 eligible for 8 spots. 4. The only other Big12 team that could even get to 5-7 is Texas and they would have to win at Baylor. 5. Chance that both KSU And Texas win on Saturday is 2.5% 6. MWC has a backup tie in for the Cactus Bowl which has said it wants SDSU, especially after we win on Saturday. SDSU will be in Phoenix in 1/2/2016 playing in the Cactus Bowl. Want! |
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Post by Aztec For Life on Nov 30, 2015 21:16:16 GMT -8
Just spent some time on the Cactus Bowl site and man, I want that for us soooooooo bad. Money is great. Cool experience playing at Diamondbacks stadium. Probably a Pac 12 opponent. Only about a 5 hour drive so I expect us to travel well. This could be just the jolt we need!
I remember going to Tucson for the first couple rounds in the tourney 4 or 5 years ago. We took over that city. We traveled very well. I'd expect 10k to 15k Aztecs in Phoenix if we get this January 2nd bowl game. Please kick ass this Saturday and let's get in this game!!!!
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Post by Motown Monty on Nov 30, 2015 21:26:29 GMT -8
It's been stated multiple times here and in print that a 5-7 Big XII team CANNOT be selected over a winning MWC team (ie, SDSU). Besides it's widely held that the Cactus Bowl covets the Aztecs. Relax, State will land an advantageous bowl berth especially if they win the CCG.
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Post by aztecfan1 on Nov 30, 2015 21:39:24 GMT -8
It's been stated multiple times here and in print that a 5-7 Big XII team CANNOT be selected over a winning MWC team (ie, SDSU). Besides it's widely held that the Cactus Bowl covets the Aztecs. Relax, State will land an advantageous bowl berth especially if they win the CCG. Heard AD Sterk on the radio late pm and he brought up the subject of the San Francisco area bowl which has a new sponsor and name got past me. This was the third possibility he mentioned after Las Vegas then Cactus. Sounds like LV is going with BYU which is their option every few years. |
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Post by Montezumas Revenge 88 on Nov 30, 2015 21:39:43 GMT -8
It's been stated multiple times here and in print that a 5-7 Big XII team CANNOT be selected over a winning MWC team (ie, SDSU). Besides it's widely held that the Cactus Bowl covets the Aztecs. Relax, State will land an advantageous bowl berth especially if they win the CCG. Even if we somehow lost to Air Force on Saturday, I would imagine they would still rather land the Armed Forces Bowl in Texas. There are at least a half dozen Air Force bases within the vicinity of that game not to mention that the DFW area is somewhat closer to Colorado Springs than Phoenix. |
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