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Post by RiffelBooks on Nov 13, 2021 23:24:51 GMT -8
I've thought about this the last couple of weeks and I think we're getting closer to it becoming reality. If we get to 10 victories, ESPN will arrange an interesting bowl match-up for us. We'll have way to strong a resume to be limited to the Arizona Bowl. Kind of what happened with the Vegas Bowl match vs Houston a few years ago.
Some talk recently put us vs Coastal Carolina in Frisco or something, but that might be down the drain now that their QB is out, plus their loss today. Hopefully, it won't be vs BYU. Maybe SMU.
Bottom-line, beat UNLV next week and I think we'll enjoy bowl season no matter what happens in the Boise game.
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Post by jp92grad on Nov 13, 2021 23:32:01 GMT -8
The best bowl set up for this team this year is the SoFi bowl against USC or UCLA, I think that would be the biggest turn out for this team.
This game would really get the locals/Alumni excited no matter how bad USC or UCLA are doing this year. This would also give this program some serious momentum going into the new stadium.
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Post by fowl on Nov 14, 2021 0:10:12 GMT -8
I don't think any P5 is going to have extra schools, above and beyond the bowl games they are contracted to. So I think we (or whoever wins the MW) is going to get a good game. The PAc will most certainly not have enough schools bowl eligible to satisfy they tie ins. Same with the ACC and B1G. I think the SEC will come up one short and the Big 12 will have just enough to satisfy their allotment. So I think there will be four P5 slots open which should give the MW champ a decent bowl.
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Post by azman on Nov 14, 2021 0:35:17 GMT -8
The best bowl set up for this team this year is the SoFi bowl against USC or UCLA, I think that would be the biggest turn out for this team. This game would really get the locals/Alumni excited no matter how bad USC or UCLA are doing this year. This would also give this program some serious momentum going into the new stadium. Jimmy Kimmel Bowl or bust! |
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Post by canthandlethetecs on Nov 14, 2021 8:36:48 GMT -8
La bowl vs usc would be the ticket. Knock off a national brand
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Post by Snohomie-Aztec on Nov 14, 2021 8:50:06 GMT -8
Hey! Shouldn't that cart be BEHIND the horse???
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Post by sdcoug on Nov 14, 2021 12:16:16 GMT -8
I've thought about this the last couple of weeks and I think we're getting closer to it becoming reality. If we get to 10 victories, ESPN will arrange an interesting bowl match-up for us. We'll have way to strong a resume to be limited to the Arizona Bowl. Kind of what happened with the Vegas Bowl match vs Houston a few years ago. Some talk recently put us vs Coastal Carolina in Frisco or something, but that might be down the drain now that their QB is out, plus their loss today. Hopefully, it won't be vs BYU. Maybe SMU. Bottom-line, beat UNLV next week and I think we'll enjoy bowl season no matter what happens in the Boise game. Agreed, a 10-win Aztec team is going to be extremely attractive. Goal #1 is the Fiesta, assuming Cincinnati loses on Dec 4th & we win. #2 is obviously the LA Bowl (won't give JK credit), ideally against a UCLA (I don't think USC gets bowl eligible) or an ASU. After that Frisco is definitely a possibility. I wouldn't mind a game against Houston, assuming they lose to Cincy. The 4th would be Arizona, and frankly that's a terrific bowl. Great weather, close by, good timing, etc. The only downside is the MAC's best team is probably NIU, which isn't all that great. There's zero chance we play BYU - they're stuck in the First Responders bowl vs. a CUSA team. |
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Post by RiffelBooks on Nov 14, 2021 14:07:52 GMT -8
-- Agree that LA Bowl, meaning a conference championship, is the first priority. But it's nice to have Plan B looking more attractive.
-- USC needs two more wins between UCLA, BYU and the rescheduled Cal game to become bowl eligible. They'll beat the Bears, have a chance vs UCLA and might take BYU at home. That's three "hope both teams lose" games to finish their season.
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Post by standiego on Nov 14, 2021 17:26:02 GMT -8
Let's first make sure we handle UNLV - as they have won their last couple of games
Then a 9 AM meeting with BSU - who is coming on strong . Could that be considered a knock out game . Loser does Not get to play in the MW champs game . BSU also has a high quality QB - so that will really be an interesting game . Also what team has their players ready to play at 9 AM ?
Does ESPN get to choose who plays in what Bowl . Yes if we come in with only 1 loss is nice but offense -( unless you are the Georgia Bulldogs) is what TV viewers/ Networks want - unless we are trying to promote Matt ?
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Post by RiffelBooks on Nov 14, 2021 17:30:24 GMT -8
Let's first make sure we handle UNLV - as they have won their last couple of games Then a 9 AM meeting with BSU - who is coming on strong . Could that be considered a knock out game . Loser does Not get to play in the MW champs game . BSU also has a high quality QB - so that will really be an interesting game . Also what team has their players ready to play at 9 AM ? Does ESPN get to choose who plays in what Bowl . Yes if we come in with only 1 loss is nice but offense -( unless you are the Georgia Bulldogs) is what TV viewers/ Networks want - unless we are trying to promote Matt ? For sure, we have to win one of our final two regular season games, preferably both and the league title match. Boise needs Utah State to lose one, and the Aggies looked awfully good last night at SJSU. USU will finish with Wyoming and New Mexico, so the ponies are in some serious trouble. ESPN owns most of the bowls, so when conferences don't fill all their slots, which usually happens, they can do what they want. |
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Post by aztecnails on Nov 14, 2021 19:00:28 GMT -8
SDSU needs two wins to be the Pacific champ or San Jose beating Fresno. The Mountain side goes through Utah State who hosts Wyoming on Senior Night and visits New Mexico. Two likely Utah State wins means they win the Mountain.
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Post by Boise Aztec on Nov 14, 2021 20:58:54 GMT -8
I've thought about this the last couple of weeks and I think we're getting closer to it becoming reality. If we get to 10 victories, ESPN will arrange an interesting bowl match-up for us. We'll have way to strong a resume to be limited to the Arizona Bowl. Kind of what happened with the Vegas Bowl match vs Houston a few years ago. Some talk recently put us vs Coastal Carolina in Frisco or something, but that might be down the drain now that their QB is out, plus their loss today. Hopefully, it won't be vs BYU. Maybe SMU. Bottom-line, beat UNLV next week and I think we'll enjoy bowl season no matter what happens in the Boise game. Agreed, a 10-win Aztec team is going to be extremely attractive. Goal #1 is the Fiesta, assuming Cincinnati loses on Dec 4th & we win. #2 is obviously the LA Bowl (won't give JK credit), ideally against a UCLA (I don't think USC gets bowl eligible) or an ASU. After that Frisco is definitely a possibility. I wouldn't mind a game against Houston, assuming they lose to Cincy. The 4th would be Arizona, and frankly that's a terrific bowl. Great weather, close by, good timing, etc. The only downside is the MAC's best team is probably NIU, which isn't all that great. There's zero chance we play BYU - they're stuck in the First Responders bowl vs. a CUSA team. BYU won’t be playing State, but they have 50% or greater chance to get a NY6. They will move up to CFC #12/13 this week and will win out with several teams ahead of them likely to lose in the coming weeks. |
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Post by Boise Aztec on Nov 14, 2021 21:04:50 GMT -8
Let's first make sure we handle UNLV - as they have won their last couple of games Then a 9 AM meeting with BSU - who is coming on strong . Could that be considered a knock out game . Loser does Not get to play in the MW champs game . BSU also has a high quality QB - so that will really be an interesting game . Also what team has their players ready to play at 9 AM ? Does ESPN get to choose who plays in what Bowl . Yes if we come in with only 1 loss is nice but offense -( unless you are the Georgia Bulldogs) is what TV viewers/ Networks want - unless we are trying to promote Matt ? For sure, we have to win one of our final two regular season games, preferably both and the league title match. Boise needs Utah State to lose one, and the Aggies looked awfully good last night at SJSU. USU will finish with Wyoming and New Mexico, so the ponies are in some serious trouble. ESPN owns most of the bowls, so when conferences don't fill all their slots, which usually happens, they can do what they want. They need Air Force to lose also. |
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Post by wayno503 on Nov 14, 2021 23:23:15 GMT -8
A couple different folks have SDSU vs Oregon St. in the LA Bowl. I'd love to see that match up. Oregon St. is pretty good. Solid Defense, good QB and very good running backs. Plus since my two daughters go there, this game would be for bragging rights.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2021 9:02:05 GMT -8
I'd love to see USC win 2 of their final 3 and to play them, much more than OSU. Everyone in the country knows USC and most (especially E. Coast) think of OSU as the perennial loser they've been for the past half century.
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Post by sdcoug on Nov 15, 2021 13:05:13 GMT -8
For sure, we have to win one of our final two regular season games, preferably both and the league title match. Boise needs Utah State to lose one, and the Aggies looked awfully good last night at SJSU. USU will finish with Wyoming and New Mexico, so the ponies are in some serious trouble. ESPN owns most of the bowls, so when conferences don't fill all their slots, which usually happens, they can do what they want. They need Air Force to lose also. Nope. They only need a split to top AF, since they hold the tiebreaker. They're technically 1.5 games up on AF. The only team that can top USU right now is Boise since BSU holds the tiebreaker over USU. |
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Post by sdcoug on Nov 15, 2021 13:15:35 GMT -8
Agreed, a 10-win Aztec team is going to be extremely attractive. Goal #1 is the Fiesta, assuming Cincinnati loses on Dec 4th & we win. #2 is obviously the LA Bowl (won't give JK credit), ideally against a UCLA (I don't think USC gets bowl eligible) or an ASU. After that Frisco is definitely a possibility. I wouldn't mind a game against Houston, assuming they lose to Cincy. The 4th would be Arizona, and frankly that's a terrific bowl. Great weather, close by, good timing, etc. The only downside is the MAC's best team is probably NIU, which isn't all that great. There's zero chance we play BYU - they're stuck in the First Responders bowl vs. a CUSA team. BYU won’t be playing State, but they have 50% or greater chance to get a NY6. They will move up to CFC #12/13 this week and will win out with several teams ahead of them likely to lose in the coming weeks. Disagree about BYU getting the NY6 bid. They have 2 games that will not help them in the rankings - USC is not a credited win any more & definitely not Georgia Southern, and I think there are several teams that could leapfrog them. Reality is they'd need to get to #10 or #11, especially if the ACC plays out as expected. This week while they may, and I say "may" jump A&M, it's more likely Ole Miss will jump them, and would expect Wisconsin to close the gap & potentially jump them as well. I don't see BYU jumping 4 spots given their remaining schedule, and see them as needing chaos to get there. They're a long shot. They definitely need USC to blow out UCLA this weekend, and given how USC has looked for the past month that's a longshot as well. I think the greater likelihood is Shreveport against a good UTSA-type of team. |
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Post by rickdoerr on Nov 15, 2021 13:30:23 GMT -8
Assume for a moment it’s SDSU vs USU. where would the game be played?
As for a bowl game how about the Detroit Lions?
They’re terrible this year and eminently beatable.
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Post by uncledougy on Nov 15, 2021 15:08:07 GMT -8
I just wish the Aztecs could play in a bowl game after Xmas
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Post by Boise Aztec on Nov 15, 2021 15:13:49 GMT -8
They need Air Force to lose also. Nope. They only need a split to top AF, since they hold the tiebreaker. They're technically 1.5 games up on AF. The only team that can top USU right now is Boise since BSU holds the tiebreaker over USU. The conversation was not about USU, it is about what BSU needs to win the Mountain… BSU need both USU and Air Force to lose |
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