(12-17-2014 04:27 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 04:11 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  Why is this game not being played at Joe Robbie (Sun Life) Stadium?

Because that's where the Orange Bowl is played.

NO bowl played in superdome, so that is no excuse

we can put AutoZone Liberty Bowl in AutoZone Park and not worry about tarping the end zones

...but...but...but, at least the seats are blue (though probably the wrong shade).

(12-17-2014 05:39 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 04:27 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 04:11 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  Why is this game not being played at Joe Robbie (Sun Life) Stadium?

Because that's where the Orange Bowl is played.

NO bowl played in superdome, so that is no excuse

They have a different arrangement than Sun Life does.

at least the seats are blue

(12-17-2014 05:39 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 04:27 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 04:11 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  Why is this game not being played at Joe Robbie (Sun Life) Stadium?

Because that's where the Orange Bowl is played.

NO bowl played in superdome, so that is no excuse

Its just a whole separate bowl game. They choose to play in a different venue. And man, that venue is nice. It just happens to be a baseball stadium most of the time.

It's pretty weak.

It's a bowl game.

Quit your whining.

(12-17-2014 05:39 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 04:27 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 04:11 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  Why is this game not being played at Joe Robbie (Sun Life) Stadium?

Because that's where the Orange Bowl is played.

NO bowl played in superdome, so that is no excuse

Are you saying that the Miami Beach Bowl should be played in the Superdome?

(12-17-2014 03:20 PM)umbluegray Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 03:17 PM)gotigers1 Wrote:  Playing football in a baseball stadium is never a good idea

That's what Louisville used to do prior to Papa John's.

Again I say, never a good idea

(12-17-2014 04:27 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 04:11 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  Why is this game not being played at Joe Robbie (Sun Life) Stadium?

Because that's where the Orange Bowl is played.

What difference does that make? The Orange Bowl is like 10 days after our game. They played the Fiesta Bowl and then the BCS Title game in the same stadium within a similar time frame a few years ago. Try again.

(12-17-2014 10:28 PM)gotigers1 Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 04:27 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 04:11 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  Why is this game not being played at Joe Robbie (Sun Life) Stadium?

Because that's where the Orange Bowl is played.

What difference does that make? The Orange Bowl is like 10 days after our game. They played the Fiesta Bowl and then the BCS Title game in the same stadium within a similar time frame a few years ago. Try again.

Because the Orange Bowl doesn't want another Bowl played in Sun Life. It's their call. Ross makes exceptions for BCS title games, etc because of how much money they make.

When the AAC was creating this Bowl, don't you think they called Ross first before settling with a baseball stadium? Ross doesn't allow it because of their contract with the OB. It's been that way since around 2001 when the Carquest Bowl went north to Orlando.

Guys, as also a baseball fan, and have attended games at the park, it is very nice for sporting events. Yeah, it will resemble a baseball stadium but you will love the intimacy. Here are a couple of points. First, the lower level is designed so when you leave your seat for food and/or beverages, the concourse is very wide and designed in such a way that you still see all the action. Lots of TVs everywhere and it is intimate. Only seats 37,000 for baseball and that includes the upper deck. I've attended many games at Joe Robbie/Sun Life etc.... named stadium and I bet you'll find the game much more enjoyable at Marlins park. Great concessions with ethnic foods and, if they open the Clevelander, that will a great place to congregate. The stadium is nice and new and has wifi. Enjoy the game.

memphis played usf in the st. pete bowl game (not the official name)

where the rays play, indoors

it was not that bad

(12-18-2014 03:41 PM)Unionman76 Wrote:  memphis played usf in the st. pete bowl game (not the official name)

where the rays play, indoors

it was not that bad

By looking at that photo I was wondering if they are bringing in some bleachers. Some of those seats are going to be a long way from the field.

Boca Bowl at FAU.
Miami Beach Bowl at Marlins Park.
Orange Bowl at Sunlife.

Orlando doubles up...same stadium.

Cotton Bowl and Title game both at Jerry World.

Two at SD Qualcomm.

(12-17-2014 05:03 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 05:00 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  There's no conflict with the date. I hate seeing football fields being crammed into baseball stadiums.

The date isn't the point. The fact that the Orange Bowl has a partnership with Sun Life is the point. They're not going to allow another Bowl there.

The New Orleans Bowl and the Sugar Bowl are both played in the Superdome.

This is an out and out embarrassment. Total Bush-League.

(12-18-2014 11:05 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 05:03 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 05:00 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  There's no conflict with the date. I hate seeing football fields being crammed into baseball stadiums.

The date isn't the point. The fact that the Orange Bowl has a partnership with Sun Life is the point. They're not going to allow another Bowl there.

The New Orleans Bowl and the Sugar Bowl are both played in the Superdome.

This is an out and out embarrassment. Total Bush-League.

I agree, I wonder what the BYU people are thinking about the venue?

(12-18-2014 11:05 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 05:03 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 05:00 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  There's no conflict with the date. I hate seeing football fields being crammed into baseball stadiums.

The date isn't the point. The fact that the Orange Bowl has a partnership with Sun Life is the point. They're not going to allow another Bowl there.

The New Orleans Bowl and the Sugar Bowl are both played in the Superdome.

This is an out and out embarrassment. Total Bush-League.

That's a completely different stadium with completely different ownership. I agree that it's an embarassment, however.

(12-19-2014 08:14 AM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  That's a completely different stadium with completely different ownership. I agree that it's an embarassment, however.

The players and coaches got what they wanted. I'm going down to support them. If they enjoy themselves AND whip BYU, I will be very satisfied.