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Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - sctvman - 08-10-2013 08:54 AM
Today in the Charleston Post and Courier, there was an article posted saying that Charleston may be looking at having a bowl game at Johnson-Hagood Stadium. The article hasn't been posted online yet.
It would be called the Legends Bowl, held between a Mid-American Conference and a Sun Belt Conference team, and the game would be held December 20, 2014 on NBC Sports Network.
As with any other event that has tried to occur in SC since 2000, the Confederate flag may be in the way. With schools like Appalachian State and Georgia Southern in the Sun Belt, they would bring a lot of fans to Charleston.
I think it would be a good idea if it gets through.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Gamecock - 08-10-2013 08:58 AM
How big is that stadium though?
Charleston and myrtle beach would be great spots for bowl games
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - sctvman - 08-10-2013 09:13 AM
21,000 or so at Johnson-Hagood.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - mufanatehc - 08-10-2013 09:40 AM
Montgomery, AL is also looking at creating a "Legends Bowl," unless these are the same organizers who switched cities. And if thats the case, it would be a rather large red flag about the viability of their proposition.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - GSU Eagles - 08-10-2013 09:44 AM
Charleston would be an awesome place for a bowl game. Great destination city.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Native Georgian - 08-10-2013 10:51 AM
(08-10-2013 08:54 AM)sctvman Wrote: As with any other event that has tried to occur in SC since 2000, the Confederate flag may be in the way.Coincidence or not, but "since 2000" South Carolina's rates of economic- and population-growth have far exceeded the country overall.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - andy76 - 08-10-2013 10:54 AM
I thought the MAC and SBC were going to set up a bowl game in Arkansas. Are they thinking about doing Charleston instead of Little Rock? And is the MAC still planning on having a bowl game in Detroit? Charleston would be a better vacation spot than Detroit, Mobile, Boise, or Little Rock. Especially considering that its near Myrtle Beach. But I still think the MAC champ and SBC champ should play each other, preferably in New Orleans but Charleston would be great too.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Native Georgian - 08-10-2013 10:59 AM
I agree that Charleston is a wonderful destination in mid/late December. My only question is whether a stadium that maxes out at 21,000 is a suitable venue for a bowl game between two conference champions.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Miami (Oh) Yeah ! - 08-10-2013 11:14 AM
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RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Miami (Oh) Yeah ! - 08-10-2013 11:19 AM
Details
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RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Ned Low - 08-10-2013 11:32 AM
It could work. I'm sure that the game would out-draw bowls in Detroit and possibly even Boise during that time of year.
I really think that the bowl game needs to be about destination and not the stadium... plus, how many schools are going to actually sell out of their allotments anyway? I know that ECU would sell 10K for a game in Charlotte and I'm pretty sure that App would as well; but Miami? Bowling Green? UL-Monroe or Texas State?
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Miami (Oh) Yeah ! - 08-10-2013 11:35 AM
(08-10-2013 11:32 AM)Ned Low Wrote: It could work. I'm sure that the game would out-draw bowls in Detroit and possibly even Boise during that time of year.
I really think that the bowl game needs to be about destination and not the stadium... plus, how many schools are going to actually sell out of their allotments anyway? I know that ECU would sell 10K for a game in Charlotte and I'm pretty sure that App would as well; but Miami? Bowling Green? UL-Monroe or Texas State?
I'd bet this game would draw good local support and fans similar to the Mobile Bowl where half of Mobile is involved and cheer for whatever team's fans spend the most money in Mobile the week leading up to the game. Stadium would likely be renovated and expanded seating in some fashion. I could see this bowl routinely selling out and 30,000+. Charleston and/or the state would kick in some money to get this done.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Miami (Oh) Yeah ! - 08-10-2013 11:40 AM
(08-10-2013 10:59 AM)Native Georgian Wrote: I agree that Charleston is a wonderful destination in mid/late December. My only question is whether a stadium that maxes out at 21,000 is a suitable venue for a bowl game between two conference champions.
Stadium would need some renovation, the article sounds as if there are many state senators supporting this and could throw some money at this to make it happen to showcase the state and city to potential tourists.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Kittonhead - 08-10-2013 11:43 AM
(08-10-2013 09:13 AM)sctvman Wrote: 21,000 or so at Johnson-Hagood.
The NCAA requires a 30,000 seat capacity for hosting a bowl game making this SC proposal a non-starter.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Miami (Oh) Yeah ! - 08-10-2013 11:45 AM
(08-10-2013 11:43 AM)Kittonhead Wrote:(08-10-2013 09:13 AM)sctvman Wrote: 21,000 or so at Johnson-Hagood.
The NCAA requires a 30,000 seat capacity for hosting a bowl game making this SC proposal a non-starter.
You think they don't know that? Renovations would happen to the stadium.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Kittonhead - 08-10-2013 11:47 AM
(08-10-2013 11:40 AM)Miami (Oh) Yeah ! Wrote:(08-10-2013 10:59 AM)Native Georgian Wrote: I agree that Charleston is a wonderful destination in mid/late December. My only question is whether a stadium that maxes out at 21,000 is a suitable venue for a bowl game between two conference champions.
Stadium would need some renovation, the article sounds as if there are many state senators supporting this and could throw some money at this to make it happen to showcase the state and city to potential tourists.
If they put the additional seats in the stadium for a bowl game it could make the The Citadel a legit candidate for the SBC.
I realize the SBC isn't the ideal fit for the Citadel but once up in FBS they'll have a chance to explore other conference alignments 5-10 years down the road.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - MidnightBlueGold - 08-10-2013 11:47 AM
(08-10-2013 11:32 AM)Ned Low Wrote: It could work. I'm sure that the game would out-draw bowls in Detroit and possibly even Boise during that time of year.
No way, Jose. The last 5 Little Caesar's Bowls (which includes the 3 worst attended LCB) averaged 34,700+. The last 10 LCB averaged 43,800+.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - Kittonhead - 08-10-2013 11:49 AM
(08-10-2013 11:45 AM)Miami (Oh) Yeah ! Wrote:(08-10-2013 11:43 AM)Kittonhead Wrote:(08-10-2013 09:13 AM)sctvman Wrote: 21,000 or so at Johnson-Hagood.
The NCAA requires a 30,000 seat capacity for hosting a bowl game making this SC proposal a non-starter.
You think they don't know that? Renovations would happen to the stadium.
Renovations which they have until April 30th of 2014 to pull off.....
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - GSU Eagles - 08-10-2013 11:56 AM
(08-10-2013 11:47 AM)Kittonhead Wrote:(08-10-2013 11:40 AM)Miami (Oh) Yeah ! Wrote:(08-10-2013 10:59 AM)Native Georgian Wrote: I agree that Charleston is a wonderful destination in mid/late December. My only question is whether a stadium that maxes out at 21,000 is a suitable venue for a bowl game between two conference champions.
Stadium would need some renovation, the article sounds as if there are many state senators supporting this and could throw some money at this to make it happen to showcase the state and city to potential tourists.
If they put the additional seats in the stadium for a bowl game it could make the The Citadel a legit candidate for the SBC.
I realize the SBC isn't the ideal fit for the Citadel but once up in FBS they'll have a chance to explore other conference alignments 5-10 years down the road.
The citadel has never expressed any interest in FBS. None.
RE: Charleston looking at new MAC-Sunbelt bowl - blunderbuss - 08-10-2013 12:34 PM
(08-10-2013 11:47 AM)Kittonhead Wrote: If they put the additional seats in the stadium for a bowl game it could make the The Citadel a legit candidate for the SBC.
I realize the SBC isn't the ideal fit for the Citadel but once up in FBS they'll have a chance to explore other conference alignments 5-10 years down the road.
ok.