It may have a bad name, and the pay out will almost certainly be horrible, but it is a bowl game. Good for the Belt. I hope we keep our spot in the New Orleans Bowl (another bowl that pays little money, but at least it is in New Orleans).

Speaking of the New Orleans Bowl and it's location... It would be nice if that game were between C-USA and the AAC and had a better pay out. With so many programs along the gulf coast, that game would be an easy trip for most teams in the AAC West (Tulane, Houston, SMU, Tulsa, & Memphis), and C-USA West (LA Tech, North Texas, UTSA, Southern Miss, & UAB).

I guess my suggestion (the Diamond Bowl) was ignored

(06-14-2013 07:35 PM)Sultan of Euphonistan Wrote:  Seriously at least it is a food/agriculture name! Aren't you guys sick of names based on corporations rather than the more classic names? For instance Peach was so much better than Chik Fillet for a bowl name. Tangerine is better than what it became (Champ Bowl?). At least to me. If it was not for history would Sugar, Orange, or ROSE (flowers really?) sound better?

I demand that more bowls go to more classic sounding names! lol

Bowls are solely about money, pure and simple. Money for "non-profit" bowl committees that run them, money for businesses in the host city, and money for ESPN to broadcast them. The wishes of the fans irrelevant.

Sounds to me like the state of Arkansas is making this their bowl. It's a big deal. Wished shreveport would get behind their bowl!

(06-15-2013 11:24 AM)RustonCAT Wrote:  Sounds to me like the state of Arkansas is making this their bowl. It's a big deal.

You bring up a pretty good point.....probably unintentionally. I can't see the Univ of Arkansas gods allowing ANYBODY else in their state --especially ASU-- to gain too much ground. So, I'm very surprised to hear this "Rice" bowl game gain a foothold in Little Rock without the UA controlling it. Make no mistake, UA doesn't want --and will not accept-- any "quality" competitors in their state. As a result, I don't think we've heard the last of this "Rice" Bowl yet. Expect changes.

what a terrible name for a bowl, says the Marshall fan whose last 2 bowl appearances were in the Beef O Brady Bowl and the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.

(06-15-2013 12:20 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 11:24 AM)RustonCAT Wrote:  Sounds to me like the state of Arkansas is making this their bowl. It's a big deal.

You bring up a pretty good point.....probably unintentionally. I can't see the Univ of Arkansas gods allowing ANYBODY else in their state --especially ASU-- to gain too much ground. So, I'm very surprised to hear this "Rice" bowl game gain a foothold in Little Rock without the UA controlling it. Make no mistake, UA doesn't want --and will not accept-- any "quality" competitors in their state. As a result, I don't think we've heard the last of this "Rice" Bowl yet. Expect changes.

War Memorial Stadium and UA have had issues. UA does not want play there...Little Rock insists.

UA ultimately play one or zero games in Little Rock. War Memorial has to diversify or dry up.

(06-15-2013 01:18 PM)ark30inf Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 12:20 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 11:24 AM)RustonCAT Wrote:  Sounds to me like the state of Arkansas is making this their bowl. It's a big deal.

You bring up a pretty good point.....probably unintentionally. I can't see the Univ of Arkansas gods allowing ANYBODY else in their state --especially ASU-- to gain too much ground. So, I'm very surprised to hear this "Rice" bowl game gain a foothold in Little Rock without the UA controlling it. Make no mistake, UA doesn't want --and will not accept-- any "quality" competitors in their state. As a result, I don't think we've heard the last of this "Rice" Bowl yet. Expect changes.

War Memorial Stadium and UA have had issues. UA does not want play there...Little Rock insists.

UA ultimately play one or zero games in Little Rock. War Memorial has to diversify or dry up.

That sounds like opportunity knocking for ASU. You (ASU) guys should try to schedule 2 games a year in LR for the next 5 years or so, and see if you can gain some foothold there. This is a great opportunity for ASU to turn casual Little Rock fans into ASU fans. And once you start picking up some fans in LR, you'll get the LR media on your side as well. This will FORCE UAF to either start playing games in LR again, or cede the state's largest city to ASU.

Hopefully you guys have an AD and school prez smart enough to figure this stuff out.

(06-15-2013 12:51 PM)perimeterpost Wrote:  what a terrible name for a bowl, says the Marshall fan whose last 2 bowl appearances were in the Beef O Brady Bowl and the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.

Who'd we play in that Pizza Bowl?

(06-15-2013 01:23 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 01:18 PM)ark30inf Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 12:20 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 11:24 AM)RustonCAT Wrote:  Sounds to me like the state of Arkansas is making this their bowl. It's a big deal.

You bring up a pretty good point.....probably unintentionally. I can't see the Univ of Arkansas gods allowing ANYBODY else in their state --especially ASU-- to gain too much ground. So, I'm very surprised to hear this "Rice" bowl game gain a foothold in Little Rock without the UA controlling it. Make no mistake, UA doesn't want --and will not accept-- any "quality" competitors in their state. As a result, I don't think we've heard the last of this "Rice" Bowl yet. Expect changes.

War Memorial Stadium and UA have had issues. UA does not want play there...Little Rock insists.

UA ultimately play one or zero games in Little Rock. War Memorial has to diversify or dry up.

That sounds like opportunity knocking for ASU. You (ASU) guys should try to schedule 2 games a year in LR for the next 5 years or so, and see if you can gain some foothold there. This is a great opportunity for ASU to turn casual Little Rock fans into ASU fans. And once you start picking up some fans in LR, you'll get the LR media on your side as well. This will FORCE UAF to either start playing games in LR again, or cede the state's largest city to ASU.

Hopefully you guys have an AD and school prez smart enough to figure this stuff out.

That's one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. ASU is not and never will be a major factor in Little Rock or anywhere outside of Jonesboro. I travel all over the state and ASU is a complete non-factor. UA wants to stop playing in LR because their stadium is bigger than War Memorial (which is not all that great) and they lose money playing in LR. ASU playing teams like Ga State and Appy St in LR will not magically change that.

(06-15-2013 03:19 PM)LR Eagle Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 01:23 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 01:18 PM)ark30inf Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 12:20 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 11:24 AM)RustonCAT Wrote:  Sounds to me like the state of Arkansas is making this their bowl. It's a big deal.

You bring up a pretty good point.....probably unintentionally. I can't see the Univ of Arkansas gods allowing ANYBODY else in their state --especially ASU-- to gain too much ground. So, I'm very surprised to hear this "Rice" bowl game gain a foothold in Little Rock without the UA controlling it. Make no mistake, UA doesn't want --and will not accept-- any "quality" competitors in their state. As a result, I don't think we've heard the last of this "Rice" Bowl yet. Expect changes.

War Memorial Stadium and UA have had issues. UA does not want play there...Little Rock insists.

UA ultimately play one or zero games in Little Rock. War Memorial has to diversify or dry up.

That sounds like opportunity knocking for ASU. You (ASU) guys should try to schedule 2 games a year in LR for the next 5 years or so, and see if you can gain some foothold there. This is a great opportunity for ASU to turn casual Little Rock fans into ASU fans. And once you start picking up some fans in LR, you'll get the LR media on your side as well. This will FORCE UAF to either start playing games in LR again, or cede the state's largest city to ASU.

Hopefully you guys have an AD and school prez smart enough to figure this stuff out.

That's one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. ASU is not and never will be a major factor in Little Rock or anywhere outside of Jonesboro. I travel all over the state and ASU is a complete non-factor. UA wants to stop playing in LR because their stadium is bigger than War Memorial (which is not all that great) and they lose money playing in LR. ASU playing teams like Ga State and Appy St in LR will not magically change that.

Your information is so old, it looks like a reply from the year 2003.

Take a deep breath. Everybody knows War Memorial is a much smaller venue than UAF's home stadium. Everybody also knows that's why UAF can't afford to play too many (if any) games there (at WAR Memorial). That's very old news. In fact, I'll bet your grand parents probably know this too.

But with a new Bowl game (allegedly) coming to Little Rock --and the fact that even YOU agree that UAF ain't coming back to Little Rock-- this clearly represents an opportunity for ASU to grab some locals who may feel ignored by UAF.

(06-15-2013 01:23 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 01:18 PM)ark30inf Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 12:20 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 11:24 AM)RustonCAT Wrote:  Sounds to me like the state of Arkansas is making this their bowl. It's a big deal.

You bring up a pretty good point.....probably unintentionally. I can't see the Univ of Arkansas gods allowing ANYBODY else in their state --especially ASU-- to gain too much ground. So, I'm very surprised to hear this "Rice" bowl game gain a foothold in Little Rock without the UA controlling it. Make no mistake, UA doesn't want --and will not accept-- any "quality" competitors in their state. As a result, I don't think we've heard the last of this "Rice" Bowl yet. Expect changes.

War Memorial Stadium and UA have had issues. UA does not want play there...Little Rock insists.

UA ultimately play one or zero games in Little Rock. War Memorial has to diversify or dry up.

That sounds like opportunity knocking for ASU. You (ASU) guys should try to schedule 2 games a year in LR for the next 5 years or so, and see if you can gain some foothold there. This is a great opportunity for ASU to turn casual Little Rock fans into ASU fans. And once you start picking up some fans in LR, you'll get the LR media on your side as well. This will FORCE UAF to either start playing games in LR again, or cede the state's largest city to ASU.

Hopefully you guys have an AD and school prez smart enough to figure this stuff out.

Gus wanted to do that but most of our fans DO NOT for the same reasons UA does not.

Why pay War Memorial rent for two games when we own a stadium? Why cheat our hometown businesses that support us out of 20+ thousand weekend customers?

It would be good for marketing but too many drawbacks.

Montgomery is now trying to get a bowl game.

The Legends Bowl

Here is a link to the story:

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/..._game.html

(06-15-2013 04:09 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 03:19 PM)LR Eagle Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 01:23 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 01:18 PM)ark30inf Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 12:20 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  You bring up a pretty good point.....probably unintentionally. I can't see the Univ of Arkansas gods allowing ANYBODY else in their state --especially ASU-- to gain too much ground. So, I'm very surprised to hear this "Rice" bowl game gain a foothold in Little Rock without the UA controlling it. Make no mistake, UA doesn't want --and will not accept-- any "quality" competitors in their state. As a result, I don't think we've heard the last of this "Rice" Bowl yet. Expect changes.

War Memorial Stadium and UA have had issues. UA does not want play there...Little Rock insists.

UA ultimately play one or zero games in Little Rock. War Memorial has to diversify or dry up.

That sounds like opportunity knocking for ASU. You (ASU) guys should try to schedule 2 games a year in LR for the next 5 years or so, and see if you can gain some foothold there. This is a great opportunity for ASU to turn casual Little Rock fans into ASU fans. And once you start picking up some fans in LR, you'll get the LR media on your side as well. This will FORCE UAF to either start playing games in LR again, or cede the state's largest city to ASU.

Hopefully you guys have an AD and school prez smart enough to figure this stuff out.

That's one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. ASU is not and never will be a major factor in Little Rock or anywhere outside of Jonesboro. I travel all over the state and ASU is a complete non-factor. UA wants to stop playing in LR because their stadium is bigger than War Memorial (which is not all that great) and they lose money playing in LR. ASU playing teams like Ga State and Appy St in LR will not magically change that.

Your information is so old, it looks like a reply from the year 2003.

Take a deep breath. Everybody knows War Memorial is a much smaller venue than UAF's home stadium. Everybody also knows that's why UAF can't afford to play too many (if any) games there (at WAR Memorial). That's very old news. In fact, I'll bet your grand parents probably know this too.

But with a new Bowl game (allegedly) coming to Little Rock --and the fact that even YOU agree that UAF ain't coming back to Little Rock-- this clearly represents an opportunity for ASU to grab some locals who may feel ignored by UAF.

Times have changed a bit in Arkansas. Red Wolves are getting a lot more traction than Indians did.

(06-15-2013 04:28 PM)Side Show Joe Wrote:  Montgomery is now trying to get a bowl game.

The Legends Bowl

Here is a link to the story:

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/..._game.html

I actually would not have a problem with this bowl game. Hell, I would probably attend it before going to the B'ham Bowl.

(06-15-2013 05:51 PM)BamaScorpio69 Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 04:28 PM)Side Show Joe Wrote:  Montgomery is now trying to get a bowl game.

The Legends Bowl

Here is a link to the story:

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/..._game.html

I actually would not have a problem with this bowl game. Hell, I would probably attend it before going to the B'ham Bowl.

I'm not familiar with the area. Is Montgomery a better location then Little Rock?

(06-15-2013 05:55 PM)Side Show Joe Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 05:51 PM)BamaScorpio69 Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 04:28 PM)Side Show Joe Wrote:  Montgomery is now trying to get a bowl game.

The Legends Bowl

Here is a link to the story:

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/..._game.html

I actually would not have a problem with this bowl game. Hell, I would probably attend it before going to the B'ham Bowl.

I'm not familiar with the area. Is Montgomery a better location then Little Rock?

I am pretty sure Little Rock population is larger than Montgomery. I have never been to Little Rock either. I do know ASU stadium is nicer and Montgomery does have an airport that services Delta and American Airlines.

(06-15-2013 04:09 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 03:19 PM)LR Eagle Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 01:23 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 01:18 PM)ark30inf Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 12:20 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  You bring up a pretty good point.....probably unintentionally. I can't see the Univ of Arkansas gods allowing ANYBODY else in their state --especially ASU-- to gain too much ground. So, I'm very surprised to hear this "Rice" bowl game gain a foothold in Little Rock without the UA controlling it. Make no mistake, UA doesn't want --and will not accept-- any "quality" competitors in their state. As a result, I don't think we've heard the last of this "Rice" Bowl yet. Expect changes.

War Memorial Stadium and UA have had issues. UA does not want play there...Little Rock insists.

UA ultimately play one or zero games in Little Rock. War Memorial has to diversify or dry up.

That sounds like opportunity knocking for ASU. You (ASU) guys should try to schedule 2 games a year in LR for the next 5 years or so, and see if you can gain some foothold there. This is a great opportunity for ASU to turn casual Little Rock fans into ASU fans. And once you start picking up some fans in LR, you'll get the LR media on your side as well. This will FORCE UAF to either start playing games in LR again, or cede the state's largest city to ASU.

Hopefully you guys have an AD and school prez smart enough to figure this stuff out.

That's one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. ASU is not and never will be a major factor in Little Rock or anywhere outside of Jonesboro. I travel all over the state and ASU is a complete non-factor. UA wants to stop playing in LR because their stadium is bigger than War Memorial (which is not all that great) and they lose money playing in LR. ASU playing teams like Ga State and Appy St in LR will not magically change that.

Your information is so old, it looks like a reply from the year 2003.

Take a deep breath. Everybody knows War Memorial is a much smaller venue than UAF's home stadium. Everybody also knows that's why UAF can't afford to play too many (if any) games there (at WAR Memorial). That's very old news. In fact, I'll bet your grand parents probably know this too.

But with a new Bowl game (allegedly) coming to Little Rock --and the fact that even YOU agree that UAF ain't coming back to Little Rock-- this clearly represents an opportunity for ASU to grab some locals who may feel ignored by UAF.

No one really cares about ASU other than alums. The casual fan is not paying $30 plus concessions to watch ASU play some Belcher squad like Ga St. If you think that ASU playing a game or two in LR will matter than you're a fool.

(06-15-2013 12:20 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(06-15-2013 11:24 AM)RustonCAT Wrote:  Sounds to me like the state of Arkansas is making this their bowl. It's a big deal.

You bring up a pretty good point.....probably unintentionally. I can't see the Univ of Arkansas gods allowing ANYBODY else in their state --especially ASU-- to gain too much ground. So, I'm very surprised to hear this "Rice" bowl game gain a foothold in Little Rock without the UA controlling it. Make no mistake, UA doesn't want --and will not accept-- any "quality" competitors in their state. As a result, I don't think we've heard the last of this "Rice" Bowl yet. Expect changes.

Last I checked...Univ of Arkansas is in the SEC...I don't think they will worry too much if the Sunbelt/CUSA/MAC decide to host a bowl game in their state.

In matter of fact...they would probably like it...as many UA alums probably businesses (hotels, restaurants, transportation, etc...) in Little Rock that suffer due to the holiday season (i.e. no business travelers) so any excuse for an uptick in travelers during that time would be appreciated.

I personally like the idea for the local economy. In a state without a pro football team, any events like these are a plus. War Memorial stadium has been renovated in recent years and has a capacity of just over 54,000. That is a little larger than Independence stadium in Shreveport (53K the last I checked). I've been to a couple of the tailgating events at War Memorial and I always have a good time. The people are typically really friendly.

Our airport isn't too far out. They have many carriers (Delta, United, Southwest, American, etc) and downtown area has added lots of nice hangout spots with live music. There are hotels and restaurants all over the city that would also see an added benefit.

However, the weather can be hit and miss in December. It varies wildly at times :) I wouldn't mind seeing Tech or any other CUSA school play here.