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Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:57 pm
by Stallion
SMU Alum 11 is concerned that Santa Claus won't be able to find him in Honolulu among the Pagan Christians

He doesn't realize that Santa Claus visits all the good children across the world even if they are Commies or weren't born in "Merica

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:23 am
by SMU_Alum11
Lol Santa Claus... you saying the one at north park isn’t really real!!!

No I just take my Christian holidays more seriously than others I guess. Even from a secular view, I would rather spend time with family then watch tv. Just saying. Plus I like to travel to a bowl game since I couldn’t make it to Birmingham and last one was armed forces @ SMU. I’ll just never be able to travel to the Hawaii bowl unless they change the date.

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 6:38 am
by ALEX LIFESON
Frisco wouldn't be a reward for our players. Hawaii Bowl would at least give our fans an excuse for not showing up. December 20th in Frisco Tx: probably cold, Christmas Holiday travel and shopping, would give our pathetic fanbase, plenty of excuses for an embarrassing showing.

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 7:48 am
by CA Mustang
ALEX LIFESON wrote:Frisco wouldn't be a reward for our players. Hawaii Bowl would at least give our fans an excuse for not showing up. December 20th in Frisco Tx: probably cold, Christmas Holiday travel and shopping, would give our pathetic fanbase, plenty of excuses for an embarrassing showing.

Not to mention the hotels and restaurants sponsoring the bowl wouldn't be happy. They want folks to come and stay a few days (i.e. spend money), not show up only for the game.

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 7:57 am
by CA Mustang
St. Petersburg: SMU vs. North Texas
https://www.sbnation.com/college-footba ... pdated-new

Hawaii Bowl, Honolulu, (8:30 p.m., ESPN)
AAC vs. MWC
SMU vs. Fresno State
https://www.si.com/college-football/201 ... f-rankings

Hawai'i Bowl
Dec. 24, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Bonagura: SMU vs. Colorado State
Hale: SMU vs. Wyoming
http://www.espn.com/college-football/st ... tions-2017

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:41 am
by PonyTime
CA Mustang wrote:St. Petersburg: SMU vs. North Texas
https://www.sbnation.com/college-footba ... pdated-new

Hawaii Bowl, Honolulu, (8:30 p.m., ESPN)
AAC vs. MWC
SMU vs. Fresno State
https://www.si.com/college-football/201 ... f-rankings

Hawai'i Bowl
Dec. 24, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Bonagura: SMU vs. Colorado State
Hale: SMU vs. Wyoming
http://www.espn.com/college-football/st ... tions-2017


I doubt that Fresno wants to play us over there again...

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:49 am
by PerunasHoof
I thought they tried to avoid having re-matches from the regular season? I don't see us playing North Texas again....hopefully. That wouldn't be exciting at all.

I went to Hawaii in 2009. We actually had a pretty good showing. Wouldn't be surprised if we did again (SMU fans can afford it). Having said that, would rather play in a new bowl against hopefully a P-5 team.

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:03 am
by CA Mustang
PerunasHoof wrote:I thought they tried to avoid having re-matches from the regular season?

Agreed. Bleacher Report currently has SMU playing Arkansas State in Frisco. A double no!

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:06 am
by Nacho
bleacher report. lol

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:29 am
by tristatecoog
Yes, but the 2009 bowl was the first bowl in 25 years. A bit more special.

St Pete seems good but not against UNT. The last time UNT played a bowl game in the HOD Bowl it was against Army which was a repeat game from the regular season.

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:48 am
by SmooBoy
Would love to see Arky get to 6 wins and play an old SWC foe.

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:43 am
by SMU_Alum11
There should be a rule that you cant play a team twice in a season...

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:01 pm
by PonyTime
SMU_Alum11 wrote:There should be a rule that you cant play a team twice in a season...


Would also be nice if the NCAA did not allow you to play a team that you already lost to in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:05 pm
by mrydel
That would make the Big 12 Championship game a little difficult.

Re: Bowl Projections

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:08 pm
by H-E-B Mustang
mustangxc wrote:I am good with the Hawaii Bowl. The players deserve it! Sadly, our fans do not.

I agree. I went to both of our Hawaii Bowl games and had a terrific time. Going there this year would be a good reward for our players. And a good reason for me to go again.