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HubbaHubba wrote:

dr rc wrote:Some of y'all's attitude over refusing to go to the Frisco Bowl is exactly why no better bowls are ever going to want SMU.

When you have [deleted] poor attendance from an apathetic fanbase you aren't getting the better bowl slots. Period.

It will be a real test of HCCM leadership abilities to get the team fired up to play in a high school stadium.

You know the Frisco Bowl is not at the High School stadium, right? It's at Toyota Stadium, which is a great facility for a game like that.

SMU_Alum11 wrote:I was kidding. I just dont think the hotels and restaurants are going to pick up their pitchforks over the selection of the team. I could see it if it were like NTCC vs SMU or Coog High.

I wouldn't rule out UH v. North Texas in Frisco.....

He might be referring to it as a high school stadium as the Toyota park holds on 20,500 and a high school like Allen holds 18,000. We are getting dangerously close to insulting our own stadium, lol.

03Mustang wrote:

HubbaHubba wrote:

Bergermeister wrote:I'm sure all of the Frisco hotels and eateries are hoping a Dallas team gets picked.

A vacation paradise. How are the Motel 6 and Cracker Barrel going to survive if we stay home?

Apparently you haven't spent much time in Frisco

Apparently you've spent too much time in Frisco. Not exactly a "destination" for fans to go to a bowl game.

Mustangsabu wrote:

HubbaHubba wrote:

dr rc wrote:Some of y'all's attitude over refusing to go to the Frisco Bowl is exactly why no better bowls are ever going to want SMU.

When you have [deleted] poor attendance from an apathetic fanbase you aren't getting the better bowl slots. Period.

It will be a real test of HCCM leadership abilities to get the team fired up to play in a high school stadium.

You know the Frisco Bowl is not at the High School stadium, right? It's at Toyota Stadium, which is a great facility for a game like that.

"Frisco ISD High School Football returns Toyota Stadium in 2017!"

https://www.fcdallas.com/stadium/football

Still has SMU playing LA Tech in Frisco, but a few other notes on bowl game negotiations (one may impact AAC). https://www.facebook.com/TheBrettMcMurp ... 1127453277

LA Tech wonΓÇÖt be fun but at least Frisco is good for the fans.

SMU_Alum11 wrote:He might be referring to it as a high school stadium as the Toyota park holds on 20,500 and a high school like Allen holds 18,000. We are getting dangerously close to insulting our own stadium, lol.

Actually, at the moment, with the National Soccer Hall of Fame building under construction in the south end zone, capacity is at 16.5k.... Maybe Allen should host the Bowl.....


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Note they already have SMU highlites all over their website promotional video-5 out of about 8 clips have SMU in there with UH also in a few

https://www.dxlfriscobowl.com/

Mustangsabu wrote:

HubbaHubba wrote:

dr rc wrote:Some of y'all's attitude over refusing to go to the Frisco Bowl is exactly why no better bowls are ever going to want SMU.

When you have [deleted] poor attendance from an apathetic fanbase you aren't getting the better bowl slots. Period.

It will be a real test of HCCM leadership abilities to get the team fired up to play in a high school stadium.

You know the Frisco Bowl is not at the High School stadium, right? It's at Toyota Stadium, which is a great facility for a game like that.

http://www.texasbob.com/stadium/stadium.php?id=246

It's a HS stadium that they play soccer in. Frisco ISD is a major tenant and uses the stadium more than the soccer team does. High School Stadium. Not even a good football stadium at that.

Might as well play in Allen if they wanted to put it in a good HS stadium. Allen has had crowds over 22K before and there is plenty of room in the End Zone to add additional temporary seating.

Locks like additional seating is completed in South Endzone but the National Soccer Hall of Fame Building behind seating will not be completed

We sold out the Armed Forces Bowl and brought somewhere close to 10,000 to Birmingham. Plus showed better than Reno or Fresno in Hawaii. SMU fans are bowl friendly and spend money.

After analyzing the AAC Bowl projections I think the reason for the Frisco Bowl selection might be correct is because the 2 other AAC bowls are Cure on December 16 and Boca Raton on December 19th which would have a larger conflict with SMU final exam schedule which SMU has identified before as a consideration. Usually the team arrives 4-5 days early so the Cure Bowl especially would be problematic. Hey it might suck but so would several players flunking their exams

People around UH believe they are headed to Hawaii-makes sense

Since this past summer (July or August) I have been told the Frisco Bowl was wanting SMU to get eligible.
It kind of makes since. Yes, there are things to do, Tour Jones World practice facility, Shop at the mall, indoor skydive, Long walks out in the countryside... lol ( only a few miles from Oklahoma! )

My plans are to get a hotel room and listen to music, have a few drinks, maybe play a round of golf and get ready for tailgate. Think about the Jimmy Buffet concerts there. Bring out the tailgate BIG TIME.

Chad and Team have 7 freaking wins. No comment on DC.

SMU_Alum11 wrote:LA Tech wonΓÇÖt be fun but at least Frisco is good for the fans.

A great reward for the team, too. You remember, the TEAM. Busted their ars to get to go to FRISCO?