Bowl projections as of November 19, 2017
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Wise Owl
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I totally don't get anybody projecting the New Mexico bowl - why would we want to go, and why would they even want to invite us knowing people aren't going to go?
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Wise Owl
Member since 2005
owlsdad said
Curious, but why would you not be happy about getting to what most would consider a "bigger" bowl? More money, bigger named opponent, more eyeballs, etc. Is it just that it is in Shreveport? Everything else would seem like a good thing. I'd say FAU has to win both games left to make something other than the St. Pete bowl a reality. That being said, FAU vs USF seems to be a popular choice, and seems like a good game, too.
I totally don't get anybody projecting the New Mexico bowl - why would we want to go, and why would they even want to invite us knowing people aren't going to go?Posted On: Nov 20th 2017, 9:35 AM #373758
I grew up A Noles fan and went to FSU as well but I am an Owls fan first so it would be tough to root against the Noles.
I think the FAU/USF game would be the second option in Tampa, I don’t think there is any chance we go to NM.
GO OWLS!
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Wise Owl
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Wise Owl
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owlsdad said
Got it - the "not happy" makes sense now. I thought you meant you wouldn't be happy about that bowl and playing a big-time brand.Posted On: Nov 20th 2017, 9:41 AM #373763
Playing FSU is the big name Kiffin wants, could you imagine the publicity if we win?
GO OWLS!
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dusky256fc said
owlsdad said
Got it - the "not happy" makes sense now. I thought you meant you wouldn't be happy about that bowl and playing a big-time brand.Posted On: Nov 20th 2017, 9:41 AM #373763
Playing FSU is the big name Kiffin wants, could you imagine the publicity if we win?Posted On: Nov 20th 2017, 9:43 AM #373765
Exactly. The time is now.
Maybe we dont match up all that well with FSU (truth is, I dont think we may ever 'match up' with FSU that well) but RIGHT NOW is the best time to take a shot at beating them.
If we end up playing FSU, we will have 2 games in a row…Florida State and then Oklahoma that will have a ton of eyes on it. Further, we have the team to be at least competitive in I believe both.
If we beat FSU in a bowl game - there is no better publicity for our program. No AAC team, no SunBelt team, nothing else would be even close.
Teambeer is the most knowledgeable FAU sports fan I know, way smarter than me.
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Wise Owl
Member since 2014
Next year we should be more competitive against Oklahoma, since Baker Mayfield won't be there.walty12 said
Exactly. The time is now.dusky256fc said
Playing FSU is the big name Kiffin wants, could you imagine the publicity if we win?owlsdad said
Got it - the "not happy" makes sense now. I thought you meant you wouldn't be happy about that bowl and playing a big-time brand.Posted On: Nov 20th 2017, 9:41 AM #373763Posted On: Nov 20th 2017, 9:43 AM #373765
Maybe we dont match up all that well with FSU (truth is, I dont think we may ever 'match up' with FSU that well) but RIGHT NOW is the best time to take a shot at beating them.
If we end up playing FSU, we will have 2 games in a row…Florida State and then Oklahoma that will have a ton of eyes on it. Further, we have the team to be at least competitive in I believe both.
If we beat FSU in a bowl game - there is no better publicity for our program. No AAC team, no SunBelt team, nothing else would be even close.Posted On: Nov 20th 2017, 9:49 AM #373768
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Wise Owl
Member since 2014
Hopefully we still have Lane lol.
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Full Flight
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But I do think we play FSU closer than USF - they have a good mobile QB we would have trouble stopping IMHO!
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GeorgiaOwl said
Would be a HUGE letdown for FSU to play us in a Bowl. MANY real talented teams (possibly not good though - like FSU) have played poorly when not motivated in Bowl games while the opposition is up for it. Think FSU vs. Houston just 2 years ago in the Peach Bowl!
But I do think we play FSU closer than USF - they have a good mobile QB we would have trouble stopping IMHO!Posted On: Nov 20th 2017, 3:03 PM #373839
"Would be a HUGE letdown for FSU to play us in a Bowl." - lets be frank…this entire season has been a let down for FSU, why stop at the bowl game?
Our defense is designed to deal with mobile QB's and spread offenses.
We would struggle with the fact that FSU is simply bigger than us.
Either opponent is fine with me.
Teambeer is the most knowledgeable FAU sports fan I know, way smarter than me.
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