View Full Version : Georgia and A&M in the Independence Bowl?
farmerfan
12-02-2009, 12:17 AM
Everything I am hearing, not confirmed sources but a lot of talk is that the Music City Bowl is going to take Kentucky over Georgia and the Peach is going to take Tennessee which will leave UGA in going to Shereveport. It is looking like they will draw A&M in that match up too. If the A&M offense that came out against Texas shows up in Shreveport then they could make this a very fun football game that in essence doesn't mean a dang thing
http://www.dawgsports.com/2009/12/1/1181560/georgia-bulldogs-likely
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/120109/foo_530939545.shtml
DragonBand06
12-02-2009, 01:02 AM
That would be fun but I kinda hope we go to the Texas bowl cause I could probably actually go to a game in houston...
farmerfan
12-02-2009, 01:06 AM
That would be fun but I kinda hope we go to the Texas bowl cause I could probably actually go to a game in houston...
I think Georgia would travel ok to this game but not great. With it being between Christmas and New Years I don't know how many students would make the trip to Shreveport from the Southeast. It looks to be either A&M or Iowa State. I would think the Independence picks before the Texas does with their Big 12 teams and I would have to think A&M would be very appealing to them.
CCDawgs
12-02-2009, 01:11 AM
That would be fun but I kinda hope we go to the Texas bowl cause I could probably actually go to a game in houston...
Does the Big 12 still have the Alamo Bowl?
farmerfan
12-02-2009, 01:14 AM
Does the Big 12 still have the Alamo Bowl?
They do. Probably going to be Tech from most bowl projections. OU probably going to Sun and Missouri playing in the Insight with Nebraska going to Holiday.
CCDawgs
12-02-2009, 01:20 AM
They do. Probably going to be Tech from most bowl projections. OU probably going to Sun and Missouri playing in the Insight with Nebraska going to Fiesta.
Fify. ;)
farmerfan
12-02-2009, 01:22 AM
Fify. ;)
ill drink to that:notworthy
Fify. ;)
I just don't see a Texas forfeit. ;)
CCDawgs
12-02-2009, 02:06 AM
I just don't see a Texas forfeit. ;)
Well played my friend.
Katy06Tiger
12-02-2009, 07:09 PM
Im pretty sure the BIG XII wont be getting an at-large bid. sorry:confused:
CCDawgs
12-02-2009, 07:19 PM
Im pretty sure the BIG XII wont be getting an at-large bid. sorry:confused:
We know this. Only way we can is if Nebraska beats Texas.
Hoodleboy80
12-02-2009, 07:54 PM
Feel bad for anyone having to travel to Shreveport, fans and players.
farmerfan
12-02-2009, 08:19 PM
Feel bad for anyone having to travel to Shreveport, fans and players.
I concur with this. If this game does happen it will be a total contrast of fans. A&M fans for the most part are very classy and gracious people/fans, Georgia, well not so much. They are amongst the most arrogant and classless fans you will encounter.
farmerfan
12-02-2009, 08:21 PM
Another interesting piece from the junkyard blawg. This makes sense but it seems in the world of college football what makes the most sense is usually overlooked.
http://blogs.ajc.com/junkyard-blawg/2009/12/02/dogs-bowl-hopes-could-ride-on-jackets/?cxntfid=blogs_junkyard_blawg
JagFan
12-02-2009, 08:21 PM
I think Georgia would travel ok to this game but not great. With it being between Christmas and New Years I don't know how many students would make the trip to Shreveport from the Southeast. It looks to be either A&M or Iowa State. I would think the Independence picks before the Texas does with their Big 12 teams and I would have to think A&M would be very appealing to them.
The ones over 21 will.
JagFan
12-02-2009, 08:23 PM
They do. Probably going to be Tech from most bowl projections. OU probably going to Sun and Missouri playing in the Insight with Nebraska going to Holiday.
We have our hotel reservations in case they do go. I hope they do.
JagFan
12-02-2009, 08:23 PM
Feel bad for anyone having to travel to Shreveport, fans and players.
Can you say Harrahs:D
farmerfan
12-02-2009, 08:29 PM
The ones over 21 will.
Thats a good point. When we went to the Boise St - Georgia game back in '05 we had a few students around us who always wanted to bet.
This one guy paid more attention to us than he did to his girlfriend which cracked us up. He would always bet us, $10 Georgia gets a first down here or $5 Georgia gets a sack. We finally started to mess with him and say, running or passing though or defensive line or linebacker or defensive back on the sack? He took that serious and started throwing that out there too.
When we went to the Georgia/Awbarn game last year the same thing with the Awbarn people we met. Those studnets out there in the Southeast seem to have a huge gambling problem. But then again so do the UNT students. I used to laugh at all my friends who would drive up to exit 1 in Oklahoma and spend the entire night up there blowing their money. :)
JagFan
12-02-2009, 08:34 PM
Thats a good point. When we went to the Boise St - Georgia game back in '05 we had a few students around us who always wanted to bet.
This one guy paid more attention to us than he did to his girlfriend which cracked us up. He would always bet us, $10 Georgia gets a first down here or $5 Georgia gets a sack. We finally started to mess with him and say, running or passing though or defensive line or linebacker or defensive back on the sack? He took that serious and started throwing that out there too.
When we went to the Georgia/Awbarn game last year the same thing with the Awbarn people we met. Those studnets out there in the Southeast seem to have a huge gambling problem. But then again so do the UNT students. I used to laugh at all my friends who would drive up to exit 1 in Oklahoma and spend the entire night up there blowing their money. :)
I like to go but am really to cheap to bet big. I like the 5 or 10 dollar blackjack tables. We always follow my dad's advice. Take out what money you want to gamble with before you go. Don't plan on coming back with it, it is part of your vacation money. Have fun but when it is gone it is gone, step away from the tables. I have never run out and do OK but since I will not bet big I don't win big either.
Yes, alot of UNT students go to exit 1. They like to meet up with high school friends from OU.
Dawg Fan
12-02-2009, 09:14 PM
A & M will be playing Navy in the Texas bowl in Houston. Take it to the bank.
farmerfan
12-02-2009, 09:22 PM
I like to go but am really to cheap to bet big. I like the 5 or 10 dollar blackjack tables. We always follow my dad's advice. Take out what money you want to gamble with before you go. Don't plan on coming back with it, it is part of your vacation money. Have fun but when it is gone it is gone, step away from the tables. I have never run out and do OK but since I will not bet big I don't win big either.
Yes, alot of UNT students go to exit 1. They like to meet up with high school friends from OU.
I do not know how to gamble. Never been interested in it so I don't do it. I think Winstar makes a ton of money off of the OU and UNT students. I still hear people talking in class about going up to Exit 1 and I just have to shake my head.
farmerfan
12-02-2009, 09:23 PM
A & M will be playing Navy in the Texas bowl in Houston. Take it to the bank.
What makes you so sure of that Dawg? Not trying to pick a fight or argument just curious to know why oyu think that. Thanks
CCDawgs
12-02-2009, 11:43 PM
What makes you so sure of that Dawg? Not trying to pick a fight or argument just curious to know why oyu think that. Thanks
The Texas Bowl is going to be weak IMO. I think Iowa State gets there and plays Navy because an A&M/Georgia matchup in the Independence Bowl would draw more of an audience.
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 07:57 AM
What makes you so sure of that Dawg? Not trying to pick a fight or argument just curious to know why oyu think that. Thanks
talked to some folks that have some clout that say it is all but a done deal. Announcement on the 6th. It makes sense to have A & M in the Texas bowl if for no other reason than the huge fan base in Houston and the ability to fill the stadium. I will go to the one in Houston but not Shreveport as will so many others. I will be shocked to see it any other way.
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 08:00 AM
The Texas Bowl is going to be weak IMO. I think Iowa State gets there and plays Navy because an A&M/Georgia matchup in the Independence Bowl would draw more of an audience.
not even close, Reliant stadium holds more seats and the Aggies will fill them. Dollars my friend run this show. Hide and watch. Also it would be like another Army-Navy game which brings in a ton of viewers
Who has first choice from the Big XII teams, The Independence or Texas Bowl?
Can't reacll the ranking past BCS/Cotton/Holiday/Alamo.
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 08:01 AM
Who has first choice from the Big XII teams, The Independence or Texas Bowl?
Can't reacll the ranking past BCS/Cotton/Holiday/Alamo.
not sure, it all gets confusing after the main 3 or 4 bowls games
not even close, Reliant stadium holds more seats and the Aggies will fill them. Dollars my friend run this show. Hide and watch. Also it would be like another Army-Navy game which brings in a ton of viewers
Independence Bowl = 4PM on a Monday
Texas Bowl = 2:30 on NYE (Thursday)
I tend to agree with you, except of course the filling part Reliant part.
Firebird
12-03-2009, 08:06 AM
6-6 teams can't be choosers, but I would prefer the game with UGA. I am not going to either bowl but the game with another SEC team would have been more compelling.
not sure, it all gets confusing after the main 3 or 4 bowls games
From the Big XII site. HArd to see the Independence bypassing a$m.
Following is the selection order:
BCS - Fiesta
Cotton
Holiday
Alamo
Sun
Insight
Independence
Texas
http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=204777134
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 08:09 AM
Independence Bowl = 4PM on a Monday
Texas Bowl = 2:30 on NYE (Thursday)
I tend to agree with you, except of course the filling part Relaint part.
I forgot you are attendance aggy;) I am not saying they will fill every single seat but you are fooling yourself if you don't think the stadium will be at least 90% full. A bowl game for the Aggies will bring out the fans especially in Houston. Also It wouldn't hurt recruiting for A & M to play there. JMO
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 08:12 AM
From the Big XII site. HArd to see the Independence bypassing a$m.
http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=204777134
I think the teams have the opportunity to decline invitations and I would bet that talks have been done with the Texas Bowl folks. I would rather see A & M play Georgia but Navy would be just fine if they get to play in Houston.
Firebird
12-03-2009, 08:13 AM
Independence Bowl = 4PM on a Monday
Texas Bowl = 2:30 on NYE (Thursday)
I tend to agree with you, except of course the filling part Reliant part.
Reliant's capacity is somewhere in the 69-71K range. I believe that your spreadsheet will indicate that we put more than that in Kyle every game this season.
JagFan
12-03-2009, 08:13 AM
From the Big XII site. HArd to see the Independence bypassing a$m.
http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=204777134
Are they predicting a Big XII team for the Sun Bowl?
I forgot you are attendance aggy;) I am not saying they will fill every single seat but you are fooling yourself if you don't think the stadium will be at least 90% full. A bowl game for the Aggies will bring out the fans especially in Houston. Also It wouldn't hurt recruiting for A & M to play there. JMO
Reliant's capacity is somewhere in the 69-71K range. I believe that your spreadsheet will indicate that we put more than that in Kyle every game this season.
Reliant capacity = 71,500
Last time a$m played at the same bowl on 12/28/01 against an instate school, TCU, they filled it at 74.80%, 53,480.
They were 7-4 going into the game, not 6-6. In addition the average corwd at Kyel in 2001 was 82,711 or 100.13% of capacity including four sell outs(Okie State/ND/Iowa St/Tu), a near one with Baylor, only missing a sell out by 11 seats(82,589 or 99.99%).
That is comaperd to this year, with one sell out that Bill Byrne commented about how many sips were in attendance.
Perhaps the samller venue in Shreveport is more appropriate.
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 08:36 AM
Reliant capacity = 71,500
Last time a$m played at the same bowl on 12/28/01 against an instate school, TCU, they filled it at 74.80%, 53,480.
They were 7-4 going into the game, not 6-6. In addition the average corwd at Kyel in 2001 was 82,711 or 100.13% of capacity including four sell outs(Okie State/ND/Iowa St/Tu), a near one with Baylor, only missing a sell out by 11 seats(82,589 or 99.99%).
That is comaperd to this year, with one sell out that Bill Byrne commented about how many sips were in attendance.
Perhaps the samller venue in Shreveport is more appropriate.
I guess we will see huh? It really is a little unhealthy how you worry about attendance
bobcatfan
12-03-2009, 08:50 AM
Everything I had read prior to this post had the Aggies playing Navy in the Texas Bowl, but the Independence Bowl vs. Georgia would be nice to attend. Heck, since my son is a Freshman at A&M I'm just happy the Aggies are going to a bowl so he can experience that atmosphere.:D
farmerfan
12-03-2009, 08:50 AM
I may be crazy but last time I traveled to the Southeast I did so by vehicle. I even went to Knoxville, Tn and did so via motor vehicle. When I did I went through Shreveport and I could have sworn that Shreveport is an easy drive from the Texas A&M fan base in Dallas. That said, Texas A&M WILL FILL THEIR share of tickets if they go to Shreveport
I may be crazy but last time I traveled to the Southeast I did so by vehicle. I even went to Knoxville, Tn and did so via motor vehicle. When I did I went through Shreveport and I could have sworn that Shreveport is an easy drive from the Texas A&M fan base in Dallas. That said, Texas A&M WILL FILL THEIR share of tickets if they go to Shreveport
Funny enough a 7-4 a$m team played in that one recently as well, in 2000 against Missisippi State.
Indepence Bowl Capacity = 50,015
Attendance = 36,974 or 73.93% capacity
Game was on a Sunday evening 7PM on New Years Eve. I think it was in a snow storm.
Best fans in the world.
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 09:05 AM
BTW, how about we look at the attendance of the last bowl game A & M was involved in. The 2007 Alamo bowl. Seating capacity is 65,000 and attendance was 66,166.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Alamo_Bowl#cite_note-2
kinda shoots your theory down the tubes huh?
farmerfan
12-03-2009, 09:10 AM
Funny enough a 7-4 a$m team played in that one recently as well, in 2000 against Missisippi State.
Indepence Bowl Capacity = 50,015
Attendance = 36,974 or 73.93% capacity
Game was on a Sunday evening 7PM on New Years Eve. I think it was in a snow storm.
Best fans in the world.
That doesn't speak too highly of the Miss ST fans now does it?
FWIW I was at that game. I froze my butt off. Had a lot of fun though. It took us over an hour just to get out of that city because their traffic control was terrible
BTW, how about we look at the attendance of the last bowl game A & M was involved in. The 2007 Alamo bowl. Seating capacity is 65,000 and attendance was 66,166.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Alamo_Bowl#cite_note-2
kinda shoots your theory down the tubes huh?
Great point. a$m fans will attend Big Bowl games against big name teams, but won't for smaller bowls, closer to their school against lesser teams.
That sets them apart from most other fan bases.
farmerfan
12-03-2009, 09:13 AM
Yes Pied, it was in a snow storm. A very heavy snow storm at that. We could not even see the Miss St side from where we were. RC never went to Jamar when he should have. Jackie had Miss St prepared for them and beat his formar defensive cordiator
RedRage00
12-03-2009, 09:18 AM
ill drink to that:notworthy
You'll drink to anything :D
farmerfan
12-03-2009, 09:23 AM
You'll drink to anything :D
If only I drank;):D:)
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 09:29 AM
Great point. a$m fans will attend Big Bowl games against big name teams, but won't for smaller bowls, closer to their school against lesser teams.
That sets them apart from most other fan bases.
sorry, you don't get that luxury. you can't change the parameters of the discussion after the discussion has already started. I shot down your theory on attendance at Bowl games involving A & M and you spin it.
bobcatfan
12-03-2009, 09:33 AM
I would think that given the choice, A&M would attend the game with the biggest payout less expenses.
sorry, you don't get that luxury. you can't change the parameters of the discussion after the discussion has already started. I shot down your theory on attendance at Bowl games involving A & M and you spin it.
Really?
Texas Bowl against TCU = 75%
Independence Bowl against Miss St = 75%
Alamo Bowl against Penn St = almost 100%
That proves that a$m will fill the stands for Navy or Georgia. Is that what you are saying?
Really I think it has as much to do with momentum. I think a$m fans are frontrunners just like every other fan base and I think these numbers kind of show that. The first two games were coming off losses to Texas, and they were going to the Alamo Bowl fresh off an upset thumping of the sips in Austin.
It seems as if most a$m fans are as happy with losing to Texas at home by 10 than actually beating them. It would not surprise me to see them bring some fans, but history doesn't exactly tell the same story. of course it's not every year you can hang w/in ten to Texas though. Good things are happening.
I would think that given the choice, A&M would attend the game with the biggest payout less expenses.
payout = irrelevant. They will take the same money home as the Big XII team that makes the BCS game or Baylor who will be watching the game at home. Would you rather have a warm up suit from the Texas Bowl or an Independence Bowl watch?
dragonsdaddy
12-03-2009, 09:38 AM
I guess we will see huh? It really is a little unhealthy how you worry about attendance
seems disingenuous how you comment on another's attendence "obsession" when that's your reasoning for the game being in reliant. interesting.
bobcatfan
12-03-2009, 09:43 AM
payout = irrelevant. They will take the same money home as the Big XII team that makes the BCS game or Baylor who will be watching the game at home. Would you rather have a warm up suit from the Texas Bowl or an Independence Bowl watch?
I'm not being argumentative Pied, but if one bowl has a bigger payout then the other bowl then why wouldn't A&M take the bigger payout, even with the payout split amongst the entire Big 12? Unless of course the Big 12 has a qualifier to fill both bowls, then I understand your point and have answered my own question.:o I know last year the Independence Bowl had to look elsewhere due to a lack of qualifiers.
I'm not being argumentative Pied, but if one bowl has a bigger payout then the other bowl then why wouldn't A&M take the bigger payout, even with the payout split amongst the entire Big 12? Unless of course the Big 12 has a qualifier to fill both bowls, then I understand your point and have answered my own question.:o I know last year the Independence Bowl had to look elsewhere due to a lack of qualifiers.
All teams share the Bowl revenue minus expenses, but you do get to spend a bit more at the bigger Bowls.
Example with made up numbers:
Big XII first place team goes to National Title game for $12M payout. They are allowed to spend $750K leaving $11.250M
Big XII second place team goes to Cotton Bowl with payout of $4M and gets to spend $600K, leaving $3.4M
Big XII last place team goes to Independence Bowl with payout of $1.2M and gets to spend $550K leaving $450K.
After expenses there is $15.1M left over. All of that money is split equally between all 12 schools whether they won the National title or went 0-12. Inthis silly example each school would net $1.258M.
That's why the bowl payout is irrelevant at the school level and really only matters prestige wise.
bobcatfan
12-03-2009, 09:59 AM
All teams share the Bowl revenue minus expenses, but you do get to spend a bit more at the bigger Bowls.
Example with made up numbers:
Big XII first place team goes to National Title game for $12M payout. They are allowed to spend $750K leaving $11.250M
Big XII second place team goes to Cotton Bowl with payout of $4M and gets to spend $600K, leaving $3.4M
Big XII last place team goes to Independence Bowl with payout of $1.2M and gets to spend $550K leaving $450K.
After expenses there is $15.1M left over. All of that money is split equally between all 12 schools whether they won the National title or went 0-12. Inthis silly example each school would net $1.258M.
That's why the bowl payout is irrelevant at the school level and really only matters prestige wise.
Thanks Pied, and I should probably change my comment. A&M should go to the bowl that gives out the best gifts to the players and coaches.;):D
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 12:40 PM
seems disingenuous how you comment on another's attendence "obsession" when that's your reasoning for the game being in reliant. interesting.
have you been under a rock? I don't obsess about attendance but pied needs it to discount A & M's fan base saying they just profess their loyalty but don't sell out every home game so they must not be the true fans they represent they are. My reasoning for the game being in Houston is because of the recruiting and fan base they would enjoy in Houston. I really don't see how that is disingenuous.
have you been under a rock? I don't obsess about attendance but pied needs it to discount A & M's fan base saying they just profess their loyalty but don't sell out every home game so they must not be the true fans they represent they are. My reasoning for the game being in Houston is because of the recruiting and fan base they would enjoy in Houston. I really don't see how that is disingenuous.
You say not sell out every home game, I simply state they have one sell out of seven home games. Techincally we're both right. One is a bit more accurate thuogh.
Where was the fan base the last time they played in this game?
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 12:50 PM
You say not sell out every home game, I simply state they have one sell out of seven home games. Techincally we're both right. One is a bit more accurate thuogh.
Where was the fan base the last time they played in this game?
why do you care? seriously? In all honesty it doesn't make any difference at all except to you.
why do you care? seriously? In all honesty it doesn't make any difference at all except to you.
ummmm...... you're the one who brought it up.
talked to some folks that have some clout that say it is all but a done deal. Announcement on the 6th. It makes sense to have A & M in the Texas bowl if for no other reason than the huge fan base in Houston and the ability to fill the stadium. I will go to the one in Houston but not Shreveport as will so many others. I will be shocked to see it any other way.
When you make a statement and there is some serious question to it being accurate or not, why are you surprised when it is questioned?
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 01:02 PM
ummmm...... you're the one who brought it up.
When you make a statement and there is some serious question to it being accurate or not, why are you surprised when it is questioned?
oh my God,really...that is your shot....to check for accuracy.....on a football forum.....
you are the one obsessed with attendance. I do think there is a very big A & M fan base in Houston and the odds are they would sell more tickets in Houston. Do you dispute that?
oh my God,really...that is your shot....to check for accuracy.....on a football forum.....
you are the one obsessed with attendance. I do think there is a very big A & M fan base in Houston and the odds are they would sell more tickets in Houston. Do you dispute that?
The last time they played in each of these two bowl games they filled 75% of each.
Do you dispute that? Did Houston get a bunch more fans lately?
JagFan
12-03-2009, 01:10 PM
The last time they played in each of these two bowl games they filled 75% of each.
Do you dispute that? Did Houston get a bunch more fans lately?
Pied- I really don't think you can look at the attendance of a game in a major snowstorm. There will be less people there. The other one OK, it is what it is.
Pied- I really don't think you can look at the attendance of a game in a major snowstorm. There will be less people there. The other one OK, it is what it is.
That's the reason I mentioned the snow storm. I've also stated that I thought with the "only losing bny 10 points at home", appears to have created some positive vibes in College Station and that they may bring a large crowd.
My only point, is that smiply because the game is in Houston does not guarantee a large crowd. I think the numbers support that statement.
Dawg Fan disagrees.
JagFan
12-03-2009, 01:30 PM
That's the reason I mentioned the snow storm. I've also stated that I thought with the "only losing bny 10 points at home", appears to have created some positive vibes in College Station and that they may bring a large crowd.
My only point, is that smiply because the game is in Houston does not guarantee a large crowd. I think the numbers support that statement.
Dawg Fan disagrees.
I get what you are trying to say. But you keep saying in those two bowl games the attendence was only 75%. One was a snow storm. The other I have no response to. I am not taking sides on this. I see A&M attracting a huge crowd because they made it to a bowl game and have improved this year. There is a new excitement in the air. That is all.
I get what you are trying to say. But you keep saying in those two bowl games the attendence was only 75%. One was a snow storm. The other I have no response to. I am not taking sides on this. I see A&M attracting a huge crowd because they made it to a bowl game and have improved this year. There is a new excitement in the air. That is all.
Understood. The only reason I mention it is because it is the other bowl being discussed as a destination for a$m. I made sure to qualify the attendance, with the mention of the storm because it certainly may have impacted the number of people there. On the other hand, most Bowl attendees don't go to the host city and not attend the game. There may have been a little more anticipated walk up crowd because of the loaction of CS and Starkville however.
JagFan
12-03-2009, 01:47 PM
Understood. The only reason I mention it is because it is the other bowl being discussed as a destination for a$m. I made sure to qualify the attendance, with the mention of the storm because it certainly may have impacted the number of people there. On the other hand, most Bowl attendees don't go to the host city and not attend the game. There may have been a little more anticipated walk up crowd because of the loaction of CS and Starkville however.
True.
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 04:25 PM
That's the reason I mentioned the snow storm. I've also stated that I thought with the "only losing bny 10 points at home", appears to have created some positive vibes in College Station and that they may bring a large crowd.
My only point, is that smiply because the game is in Houston does not guarantee a large crowd. I think the numbers support that statement.
Dawg Fan disagrees.
I showed you the attendance of the last bowl game A & M was in and I would think that would be a better barometer to use than a bowl game 8 years ago. The fact that Houston has over 3 million people in it and is within 90 miles of college station does make a difference. San Antonio is smaller than Houston and they filled that stadium. I think that supports my statement.
Dawg Fan
12-03-2009, 09:51 PM
Well it looks like I may have been premature on the Texas Bowl. I am hearing now that the Independence Bowl may be the reality for A & M. :(
I am only disappointed because I could have worked it out to see them in Houston. Maybe I can make it to the Alamo Bowl if Tech plays there.
Dawg Fan
12-04-2009, 08:37 AM
bowl predictions.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions
http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections
http://cfn.scout.com/2/557866.html
http://www.football-bowl.com/bowl-projections.html
take your pick
More fuel to the Ga-a$m match up:
Looks like Ags vs. Georgia in Independence Bowl
By Randy Riggs | Friday, December 4, 2009, 02:05 PM
Assuming favored Texas beats Nebraska in Saturday’s Big 12 championship game, expect the Aggies to play the Georgia Bulldogs in the Dec. 28 Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La.
Plans are being made for the A&M-Georgia announcement on Sunday when bowl bids officially are extended. Should Nebraska upset the Longhorns, however, an A&M official said “All bets are off” as far as the Aggies’ bowl destination. Figuratively speaking, of course.
The Aggies last played in Shreveport in the famous snow bowl game of 2000 when they lost a 43-41 decision to Mississippi State in a blizzard.
The Texas Bowl, to be played Dec. 31 in Reliant Stadium against Navy, also was a possible destination for the Aggies. But the Independence Bowl’s pick comes one notch ahead of the Texas Bowl at the bottom of the Big 12 bowl partners’ pecking order.
http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/aggies/entries/2009/12/04/looks_like_ags_vs_georgia_in_i.html
Dawg Fan
12-04-2009, 05:15 PM
Does A & M have to accept the independence bowl offer if they know they would get the invite to the Texas Bowl? I know it would be much better having the option to play indoors if the weather is bad and Shreveport doesn't have that option.
farmerfan
12-05-2009, 03:15 AM
Does A & M have to accept the independence bowl offer if they know they would get the invite to the Texas Bowl? I know it would be much better having the option to play indoors if the weather is bad and Shreveport doesn't have that option.
They do not have to accept it but anything but accepting it would be seen as the Aggies running from this chance to play Georgia. If the A&M team that showed up and played Texas appears in Shreveport then the Ags have a great shot at pulling the upset. If not then it will be a very long evening for A&m
teamtopdog
12-05-2009, 08:43 AM
it will be the indy bowl. got my tickets last week.
BTHOg
Dawg Fan
12-05-2009, 11:32 AM
it will be the indy bowl. got my tickets last week.
BTHOg
just because you got tickets doesn't mean anything till the announcement is made. I think it will probably be Shreveport though.
I want to see A&M play Navy. Navy isn't a bad team at all, could be a very interesting game.
teamtopdog
12-06-2009, 03:37 PM
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index-main.html
BTHOg
and yes dawg it does........
farmerfan
12-08-2009, 03:56 PM
So, all you Aggies, what are your thoughts on this game. You are going up against a defense that has tons of talent but has played terrible this year. Arkansas lit them up as did Johnathan Crompton. Chances are JJ could do the same thing. The UGA offense has some real talent too. A very good running team and at times Joe Cox isn't a bad QB. It just depends on which Bobo shows up and what type of game he calls.
I think Georgia pulls it out but I think it will be closer then some people think. Georgia 38 A&M 35
the_phoenix612
12-08-2009, 04:03 PM
So, all you Aggies, what are your thoughts on this game. You are going up against a defense that has tons of talent but has played terrible this year. Arkansas lit them up as did Johnathan Crompton. Chances are JJ could do the same thing. The UGA offense has some real talent too. A very good running team and at times Joe Cox isn't a bad QB. It just depends on which Bobo shows up and what type of game he calls.
I think Georgia pulls it out but I think it will be closer then some people think. Georgia 38 A&M 35
both teams are of the variety of "which team will show up" could be tight, could be a blowout either way depending on what teams show up. Really hard to predict. I think A&M wins their blowout and the close game, though.
Dawg Fan
12-08-2009, 04:42 PM
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index-main.html
BTHOg
and yes dawg it does........
you could buy tickets to any bowl the week before they announce the teams. I know because i had the option to buy either Texas bowl tickets or Independence bowl tickets. It wasn't official till they extended the invitation and A & M accepted which they weren't allowed to do till last Sunday. All water under the bridge now. Looks like I will be going to Shreveport after all, got my tickets yesterday and made hotel reservations. Go Aggies!!!!!
Dawg Fan
12-08-2009, 04:45 PM
So, all you Aggies, what are your thoughts on this game. You are going up against a defense that has tons of talent but has played terrible this year. Arkansas lit them up as did Johnathan Crompton. Chances are JJ could do the same thing. The UGA offense has some real talent too. A very good running team and at times Joe Cox isn't a bad QB. It just depends on which Bobo shows up and what type of game he calls.
I think Georgia pulls it out but I think it will be closer then some people think. Georgia 38 A&M 35
Didn't really watch Georgia but they have a great history of outstanding teams. A & M can score quick and in bunches as was seen against one of the best defenses in the country. A & M's defense is just as porous as the offense is explosive. I expect a high scoring game that A & M can win if they don't turn the ball over. Should be fun anyway, you going farmer?
you could buy tickets to any bowl the week before they announce the teams. I know because i had the option to buy either Texas bowl tickets or Independence bowl tickets. It wasn't official till they extended the invitation and A & M accepted which they weren't allowed to do till last Sunday. All water under the bridge now. Looks like I will be going to Shreveport after all, got my tickets yesterday and made hotel reservations. Go Aggies!!!!!
I bet it's a sell out.
Dawg Fan
12-08-2009, 04:46 PM
I bet it's a sell out.
it is now;)
it is now;)
Only the sideline seats are sold out(I just looked).
I would be shocked if this one doesn't sell out. Seems to eb a lot of GA fans in Dallas(for smoe reason).
P.S. I like your user name.
farmerfan
12-08-2009, 04:53 PM
Didn't really watch Georgia but they have a great history of outstanding teams. A & M can score quick and in bunches as was seen against one of the best defenses in the country. A & M's defense is just as porous as the offense is explosive. I expect a high scoring game that A & M can win if they don't turn the ball over. Should be fun anyway, you going farmer?
A&M absolutley can win this game. The Georgia D has been just as pourous as the A&M D which is unacceptable in Athens. Anytime you let freaking Johnathan Crompton look like Peyton Manning and surrender 45 pts to Tennessee thats not good. The Georgia D struggled with the Arkansas O much like the Aggie D did. Georgia won that game in Fayetteville because their offense was explosive and Bobo actually called a very aggresive game and let Joe Cox go down feild to the Georgia receivers. Cox set a UGA record in passing that evening. THe biggest mismatch of the game witll be the A&M corners on AJ Green. If the Aggie corners continue to play taht cushion and stay soft in their attack then it will once again be a long day for the Aggie D. However if JJ can get going in teh A&M passing game then success can and will be had. The Georgia secondary may be talented but they are not very good at all. The front seven is actually good and they have the best pure tackler I have seen play this year in Rennie Curran. He should help stop the Aggie running game. But I think JJ can and will complete lots of passes and keep this game very close. IMO Blair Walsh is the best kicker in CFB so I say UGA wins this game on a Blair Walsh FG.
I try to avoid Shreveport as much as possible. I freaking hate Shreveport so going to this game probably won't happen.
farmerfan
12-08-2009, 04:55 PM
Only the sideline seats are sold out(I just looked).
I would be shocked if this one doesn't sell out. Seems to eb a lot of GA fans in Dallas(for smoe reason).
P.S. I like your user name.
Monday at 4 will make it tough to sell out IMO. I do think their will be more Aggie fans at this game than Georgia fans. Georgia typically travels well to Bowl games but those are good bowls, ie Outback, Capital One, Sugar etc. how well will they travel to Shreveport?
Dawg does have a fitting name for this game doesn't he? :D
Dawg Fan
12-08-2009, 05:44 PM
Monday at 4 will make it tough to sell out IMO. I do think their will be more Aggie fans at this game than Georgia fans. Georgia typically travels well to Bowl games but those are good bowls, ie Outback, Capital One, Sugar etc. how well will they travel to Shreveport?
Dawg does have a fitting name for this game doesn't he? :D
I tried changing my user name but got chastised for it. I won't be a Dawg Fan at this game.
farmerfan
12-08-2009, 05:47 PM
I tried changing my user name but got chastised for it. I won't be a Dawg Fan at this game.
I don't think many Aggie fans will be fans of Georgia after this game regardless of the outcome. Though iut wont be as bad as it would in Athens, Georgia has some of the rudest fans you will encounter. In all my travels across the SEC, Georgia fans are far and away the worst and this includes encountering, Auburn, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida, Arkansas, LSU, Vanderbilt, Mississippi St and Alabama.
I say this because I know how Aggie fans are seen as some of the most respectful in the entire country and are amongst some of the classiest. It is a total contrast here. lol
Dawg Fan
12-08-2009, 08:30 PM
Only the sideline seats are sold out(I just looked).
I would be shocked if this one doesn't sell out. Seems to eb a lot of GA fans in Dallas(for smoe reason).
P.S. I like your user name.
Just for arguments sake, if the A & M allotment is sold out but the stadium isn't, what will you do then? Can't blame it on A & M fans
Katy06Tiger
12-08-2009, 10:41 PM
We know this. Only way we can is if Nebraska beats Texas.
I know. He made the comment about nebraska going to the fiesta bowl
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