NCAAF/National Scene

[btownqb]

1 minute ago, Steubenhoosier said:

Good ol' Laurel, MS. My wife can't get enough of it on HGTV

We went on a 4-5 day trip once in the Biloxi area... loved it. Also spent a weekend in Starkville (poop hole but we loved it) this past spring to watch some baseball. 

The coast is a pretty cool spot, imo. There is more of a creole/french connection ----as in they are LSU fans in that area, a lot more than Ole Miss/Miss St... or it seemed. Some GORGEOUS old plantation looking homes on that coast, as well. 

Plus casinos are fun, right? 

[Steubenhoosier]

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

We went on a 4-5 day trip once in the Biloxi area... loved it. Also spent a weekend in Starkville (poop hole but we loved it) this past spring to watch some baseball. 

The coast is a pretty cool spot, imo. There is more of a creole/french connection ----as in they are LSU fans in that area, a lot more than Ole Miss/Miss St... or it seemed. Some GORGEOUS old plantation looking homes on that coast, as well. 

Plus casinos are fun, right? 

too bad it's one of the poorest states in the country, with one of the worst education systems as well

[thirdgenhoosier]

To those who don't like all of the bowls....don't watch.  I love bowl season so I watch.  If people believe all of these bowls aren't worth it, I would argue there is more worth than just financial.  You get exposure in recruiting. Some of that may be because you're on TV, or some may be by playing a bowl game in Nashville and the exposure to local kids.  Teams also get those extra weeks of practice which can be invaluable to younger players especially.  Even if it is a lower tier bowl (maybe comparable to the NIT in hoops), coaches still have the opportunity to teach their players how to prepare for a big game.  Maybe the stage is bigger next season and now you've been through those experiences as a program.  Then there is the opportunity to connect with alumni outside of your state.  Those extras that they do at bowl games are partially for the fans and an IU alum living in Biloxi might not have a chance to get to Bloomington, but now they have a chance to connect and maybe donate.  Plus, as a player, I want to play.  My time as an athlete is finite.  Let's go play if the opportunity presents itself.  There's all kinds of possible reasons to go to these bowls even if they are "lesser" bowls. 

[NotIThatLives]

9 minutes ago, thirdgenhoosier said:

To those who don't like all of the bowls....don't watch.  I love bowl season so I watch.  If people believe all of these bowls aren't worth it, I would argue there is more worth than just financial.  You get exposure in recruiting. Some of that may be because you're on TV, or some may be by playing a bowl game in Nashville and the exposure to local kids.  Teams also get those extra weeks of practice which can be invaluable to younger players especially.  Even if it is a lower tier bowl (maybe comparable to the NIT in hoops), coaches still have the opportunity to teach their players how to prepare for a big game.  Maybe the stage is bigger next season and now you've been through those experiences as a program.  Then there is the opportunity to connect with alumni outside of your state.  Those extras that they do at bowl games are partially for the fans and an IU alum living in Biloxi might not have a chance to get to Bloomington, but now they have a chance to connect and maybe donate.  Plus, as a player, I want to play.  My time as an athlete is finite.  Let's go play if the opportunity presents itself.  There's all kinds of possible reasons to go to these bowls even if they are "lesser" bowls. 

And it's entertainment.  Starting tomorrow night, almost everyday for the next 3 weeks straight.  Who cares if there are only 100 fans in the stands at some of these games.  

[IU Scott]

1 hour ago, btownqb said:

We went on a 4-5 day trip once in the Biloxi area... loved it. Also spent a weekend in Starkville (poop hole but we loved it) this past spring to watch some baseball. 

The coast is a pretty cool spot, imo. There is more of a creole/french connection ----as in they are LSU fans in that area, a lot more than Ole Miss/Miss St... or it seemed. Some GORGEOUS old plantation looking homes on that coast, as well. 

Plus casinos are fun, right? 

All the list I have seen is that Mississippi is the worst state to live in the US.

[btownqb]

17 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

All the list I have seen is that Mississippi is the worst state to live in the US.

I cannot figure out what that has to do with post you quoted. 

[rico]

The bad thing about the bowl games is that ESPN has a monopoly on them.

[Seeking6]

So I decided to enter a confidence pool today for bowls. All picks due in morning for all games. With players opting out, not playing it's pretty tough to choose.

Anyone see some games that should be on upset alert? I just looked at spreads and it seems there's about 15 games around the 3 point spread. 

I love bowl season. PS....I haven't read the whole thread on Mississippi but the Gulf Coast/Shores....absolutely beautiful!

[rico]

Michigan's Mazi Smith:

Sentencing for Michigan DT Mazi Smith delayed until after end of season - mlive.com

[Naturalhoosier]

6 hours ago, rico said:

Michigan's Mazi Smith:

Sentencing for Michigan DT Mazi Smith delayed until after end of season - mlive.com

What a joke. 😤

[BeerBQ]

17 hours ago, Seeking6 said:

So I decided to enter a confidence pool today for bowls. All picks due in morning for all games. With players opting out, not playing it's pretty tough to choose.

Anyone see some games that should be on upset alert? I just looked at spreads and it seems there's about 15 games around the 3 point spread. 

I love bowl season. PS....I haven't read the whole thread on Mississippi but the Gulf Coast/Shores....absolutely beautiful!

I don’t have anything too technical but I feel good about Miss State and not so good about PU and OSU. They both seem to have a lot opting out. I haven’t seen much else but those stand out. 

[Seeking6]

1 minute ago, BeerBQ said:

I don’t have anything too technical but I feel good about Miss State and not so good about PU and OSU. They both seem to have a lot opting out. I haven’t seen much else but those stand out. 

Miss St is a tough one. Do they come out and play game of their lives for Coach Leach or do they miss his in game coaching? I know some key Illini players are opting out. Word on the street for them is Chase Brown might be coming back another year....even my Illini friends are curious why since his draft status can't go much higher.

Our favorite 3 letters is the reason why. NIL. Could make more next year at Illinois vs being a 3rd or 4th round draft pick. 

[btownqb]

1 minute ago, Seeking6 said:

Miss St is a tough one. Do they come out and play game of their lives for Coach Leach or do they miss his in game coaching? I know some key Illini players are opting out. Word on the street for them is Chase Brown might be coming back another year....even my Illini friends are curious why since his draft status can't go much higher.

Our favorite 3 letters is the reason why. NIL. Could make more next year at Illinois vs being a 3rd or 4th round draft pick. 

Dogs by a lot. You know what stadium they're playing in right? 

[Seeking6]

3 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Dogs by a lot. You know what stadium they're playing in right? 

As of this morning Vegas still has Illini favored by 2. Game in Tampa right?

[btownqb]

2 minutes ago, Seeking6 said:

As of this morning Vegas still has Illini favored by 2. Game in Tampa right?

Yes.... and that stadium is Pirate themed... think about it! Swing your sword! 

[Seeking6]

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

Yes.... and that stadium is Pirate themed... think about it! Swing your sword! 

Hahaha....wow. Totally missed that one. Good catch. 

[btownqb]

1 minute ago, Seeking6 said:

Hahaha....wow. Totally missed that one. Good catch. 

It certainly seems like the Miss St fans are going to show out. 

[btownqb]

https://atozsports.com/nashville/another-power-5-program-tennessee-recruiting-cheat-code-vols/

 

[13th&Jackson]

Frank Gore Jr runs for 329 yards, 2 TDS and threw a TD pass for S Miss in Lending Tree Bowl

[IU Scott]

Looks like Iowa just lost a 5 star OL commit to Alabama 

[Stlboiler23]

Ethan Trent (Tyler’s youngest brother) committed to Purdue as a preferred walk-on today. Super excited for him and his family and wanted to share for those who remember Tyler. 

[Hoosierinbham]

2 hours ago, Stlboiler23 said:

Ethan Trent (Tyler’s youngest brother) committed to Purdue as a preferred walk-on today. Super excited for him and his family and wanted to share for those who remember Tyler. 

What a great story and legacy for the family. Thanks for sharing.

[bronkonagurski]

Imagine getting to play a bowl game in Texas and it is 13 freaking degrees down there (Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth tonight) that is freaking brutal. 

[Seeking6]

11 hours ago, bronkonagurski said:

Imagine getting to play a bowl game in Texas and it is 13 freaking degrees down there (Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth tonight) that is freaking brutal. 

Baylor didn't even look remotely interested in playing that game.

[IU Scott]

Home today and bored and stopped flipping channels and saw a bowl game in. It is the Independence Bowl and not sure where they are playing.  It is 22 degrees and look like a couple of thousand people in the stands.

Edited December 23, 2022 by IU Scott