If Akron beats Miami, (hopefully WHEN and not IF), what are the odds that the Zips have lock on a bowl game. Traditionally, the MAC division champs have gone bowling, but would Akron get much attention if they win the East and lose the MACC? Of course, if they win the MACC (and now I hope it's IF and not WHEN), they SHOULD go bowling regardless. Akron's only averaging a little over 15k at home, how well do they travel? I only ask because I know that these are questions that the bowls ask. I suppose Akron might travel well to Detroit for the MCB, but what about the GMAC or as has been stated as a MAC slot elsewhere - the Silicon Valley Bowl?
I only ask these questions because I don't know much about Akron football and how rabid their fanbase is.
Will Akron draw a big crowd for the showdown with Miami this week?
I really wish that for all teams in the MAC, anyone that can get to a game WOULD get to a game. I wish I could get to more games myself. I'd LOVE to go to a bowl game, that would be a blast. Perhaps if Toledo makes the MCB this year, I'll beg for tickets for Christmas.
rteynor Wrote:Will Akron draw a big crowd for the showdown with Miami this week?
I think so. They got nearly 30,000 for their last home game. Miami travels pretty well. And -- after that Marshall win -- I'm thinking Zip fans may actually be believing in their team.
I don't. I think Miami wins. But... if you even a casual Zip fan, you have to go. The title is on the line.
To be honest, I think Akron and Miami are pretty much in the same "boat" in terms of the prospects for getting a bowl slot.....if BG wins and knocks Toledo out, then I suspect that BG takes the SVB slot (since they still won't be in the MACC), and then the two MACC representatives get the MCB (Akron or Miami) and GMAC (NIU) slots.
If Toledo beats BG, then the "plot thickens". In that case I think that the MAC East champ (Akron or Miami) probably have to win the MACC to guarantee themselves a bowl slot, because if Toledo wins I could see the GMAC going with NIU (great home attendance, bowl fever, and some national attention that last two years in and out of the rankings) with Toledo headed to the MCB.
I guess if a 4th bowl does open up, although I may be biased I think Miami's national reputation might give us a better shot at some unknown bowl than Akron, although the Herdies might think they'd have a shot at 6-5 due to their fan base. Our home attendance (or lack thereof this year) obviously hurts us, but we supported the GMAC well last year and travel well to big OOC games. And of course Akron might fill the Rubber Bowl this weekend.
So, all in all, hard to say, although in the end I think it's a long-shot (but not impossible) that a 4th bowl will be available to the conference.
Don't rule out this bowl opportunity. . .
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Seriously, due to the lack of fan support and a program not known for producing great football, Akron would need to beat Miami and win the MACC in order to go bowling. If Akron beats Miami but loses the MACC, I could see two MAC West teams getting invites due to the perception of being better teams (better TV draw) and their fans will travel and spend $$$ at a bowl.
Should the East champ be shut out of a bowl, for any reason whatsoever, Toledo fans should march on Cleveland and lynch Chryst.
Schadenfreude Wrote:rteynor Wrote:Will Akron draw a big crowd for the showdown with Miami this week?
I think so. They got nearly 30,000 for their last home game. Miami travels pretty well. And -- after that Marshall win -- I'm thinking Zip fans may actually be believing in their team.
I don't. I think Miami wins. But... if you even a casual Zip fan, you have to go. The title is on the line.
Weather will be a big factor. If it's not too cold and/or raining, the RB should be pretty full. And depending how the game goes it may actually be *loud*.
As for Akron going bowling, I have to admit I'm skeptical. Since we've never been to a 1A bowl and our home attendance has not been very good, I think the bowls will look elsewhere first. Honestly I would have to be happy to settle for a win this Sat. and a MACC appearance.
Go Zips !
Oddball Wrote:Should the East champ be shut out of a bowl, for any reason whatsoever, Toledo fans should march on Cleveland and lynch Chryst.
You're in the West, right?
HuskieDan Wrote:Oddball Wrote:Should the East champ be shut out of a bowl, for any reason whatsoever, Toledo fans should march on Cleveland and lynch Chryst.
You're in the West, right?
Yep. When Toledo went 10-1 after pasting the 6-5 MAC "champs" 42-0 we were told that they got the bowl because being champs had to mean something. We then were forced to pony up cash to pay off the bowl that didn't want them, and again to cover their overspending while at the bowl.
That being the case, if you win your division, it should mean something. At least according to Chryst's past logic.
Quote: Yep. When Toledo went 10-1 after pasting the 6-5 MAC "champs" 42-0 we were told that they got the bowl because being champs had to mean something. We then were forced to pony up cash to pay off the bowl that didn't want them, and again to cover their overspending while at the bowl.
That being the case, if you win your division, it should mean something. At least according to Chryst's past logic.
MAC Conference Champs vs. MAC Division Champs. Big difference.
Besides, wouldn't Rocket fans rather be selected over the MAC East Champs? Hopefully all of this will be a moot point should a 4th bowl opportunity arise.
Oddball Wrote:Yep. When Toledo went 10-1 after pasting the 6-5 MAC "champs" 42-0 we were told that they got the bowl because being champs had to mean something. We then were forced to pony up cash to pay off the bowl that didn't want them, and again to cover their overspending while at the bowl.
That being the case, if you win your division, it should mean something. At least according to Chryst's past logic.
Boo hoo hoo hoo hoo.
Akron's bowl chances?
One = Win the MACC
Oddball Wrote:When Toledo went 10-1 after pasting the 6-5 MAC "champs" 42-0 we were told that they got the bowl because being champs had to mean something. We then were forced to pony up cash to pay off the bowl that didn't want them, and again to cover their overspending while at the bowl.
That being the case, if you win your division, it should mean something. At least according to Chryst's past logic.
Aww. Did you get to watch it on TV? A great time was had by all. Thanks for the $$. :crying: :crying:
I knew that would make certain scumbags show their @sses again. Funny how the biggest crybabies when they imagine they've been slighted are also the ones who feel no shame taking what they haven't earned.
Oddball Wrote:HuskieDan Wrote:Oddball Wrote:Should the East champ be shut out of a bowl, for any reason whatsoever, Toledo fans should march on Cleveland and lynch Chryst.
You're in the West, right?
Yep. When Toledo went 10-1 after pasting the 6-5 MAC "champs" 42-0 we were told that they got the bowl because being champs had to mean something. We then were forced to pony up cash to pay off the bowl that didn't want them, and again to cover their overspending while at the bowl.
That being the case, if you win your division, it should mean something. At least according to Chryst's past logic.
After the MACC , we were 7-5 , and went onto to finish 8-5 , but I see your point..
SAHerdFan Wrote:Oddball Wrote:HuskieDan Wrote:Oddball Wrote:Should the East champ be shut out of a bowl, for any reason whatsoever, Toledo fans should march on Cleveland and lynch Chryst.
You're in the West, right?
Yep. When Toledo went 10-1 after pasting the 6-5 MAC "champs" 42-0 we were told that they got the bowl because being champs had to mean something. We then were forced to pony up cash to pay off the bowl that didn't want them, and again to cover their overspending while at the bowl.
That being the case, if you win your division, it should mean something. At least according to Chryst's past logic.
After the MACC , we were 7-5 , and went onto to finish 8-5 , but I see your point..
I see his point too. Winning a division should mean something. But it isn't everything.
If the MAC had two bowls in 2000, I tend to think Toledo would have gone bowling no matter what, with the title game deciding the other bid.