Assuming we beat Kentucky, which bowl game do you guys see us getting a bid for? The MCB again? I just looked at ESPN's bowl predictions and they seem to think we'll be playing in the Liberty Bowl gainst Southern Miss. At this point, I'll take any bowl game for the extra practice time. Not going out too far on a limb, but I think we close this season at 7-6. I hate to say that the Vandy game was a turning point, but let's be honest. Bray is back and will only get better and it's quite obvious the offense is much more efficient with him at the helm. The Vandy win probably created a much needed spark for this team.
I don't see any way the MCB doesn't take us, and they pick before the Liberty. With Miami off the board, I'm officially calling a UT/Wake Forest MCB because I don't think ACC gets two teams in BCS.
Which one is the better bowl? I'm trying to find a bowl game pecking order and can't seem to locate one. Obviously they're accepting 6 win teams, so they aren't that glamorous...just curious.
Wasn't last year the biggest crowd the bowl has had? Do they have any visions of actually trying to increase their bowl stature, or are they content being what they are?
Would like to see Birmingham Bowl - so I could pop over and see them. I went to the Pitt/UK game last year and it was pretty decent.
The Vols would certainly be a wise choice purely from a numbers standpoint as far as tickets go. The only downside would be the rest of the city not making it's usual since there wouldn't be as many people staying in Nashville (hotels, bars, etc).
Disagree. I was there last year and there were a ton of people who just decided to go to Nashville and make a New Year celebration out of it. 2nd avenue was swamped before and after game. I'd say the economy did very well.
I'm sure it was rocking and rolling but I can't help think that the city would not make as much with a somewhat local team being in the bowl. There simply wouldn't be that many people staying in hotels since most would be within driving distance to the game.
Probably depends on overall attendance (high with UT) vs # of overnight visitors (lower as a % of fans with UT). If Miss St. would send 10K fans and UT would send 30K fans it's still a better economic outcome for them with UT.
The city does not run the bowl. The bowl committee wants a full stadium and good TV ratings, and that's about it. Yes. It was the first sellout at LP.
I think if they can repeat last year's atmosphere, attendance, and interest on a regular basis, they will be tickled pink.