(11-30-2014 01:15 AM)stAteNation Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 12:57 AM)gostAte870 Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 12:52 AM)stAteNation Wrote:  I think it'll come down to us and USA for 1 spot. Benson will politic hard for Texas State. That's one of his programs he's added.

I agree that UL and Texas State are in. A-State is likely in(90% chance), but there is enough doubt for us to worry. Benson doesn't like us that much.

We are not his favorites.

We are his favorite...his favorite enemy.

Can someone give me the quick synopsis of why Arkansas St fans think Benson hates them. What happened n the past?

Someone on our board did a high level analysis:

76 bowl spots.
78 teams bowl eligible.

2 will be sitting home.

He said (and this is by no means a statement of fact) he was betting on a 6-6 MAC team and USA sitting at home.

(11-30-2014 02:54 PM)TheRevSWT Wrote:  Someone on our board did a high level analysis:

76 bowl spots.
78 teams bowl eligible.

2 will be sitting home.

He said (and this is by no means a statement of fact) he was betting on a 6-6 MAC team and USA sitting at home.

There are currently 79 bowl eligible teams. 80 if Temple wins next week as expected. 81 if Ok St pulls upset vs Ok.

(11-30-2014 03:05 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 02:54 PM)TheRevSWT Wrote:  Someone on our board did a high level analysis:

76 bowl spots.
78 teams bowl eligible.

2 will be sitting home.

He said (and this is by no means a statement of fact) he was betting on a 6-6 MAC team and USA sitting at home.

There are currently 79 bowl eligible teams. 80 if Temple wins next week as expected. 81 if Ok St pulls upset vs Ok.

That's what my math says. I've been keeping track hoping there wouldn't be enough to fill all of the bowls. I've got to say that as a fan of a team that's never been around the bowl system, it's been interesting to sit back and watch the process and all of the politics that go on behind the scenes. I still think its a flawed system that doesn't reward the "best" teams but it's exciting. Hopefully we'll be part of it next year.

(11-30-2014 03:48 PM)GST-bone09 Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 03:05 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 02:54 PM)TheRevSWT Wrote:  Someone on our board did a high level analysis:

76 bowl spots.
78 teams bowl eligible.

2 will be sitting home.

He said (and this is by no means a statement of fact) he was betting on a 6-6 MAC team and USA sitting at home.

There are currently 79 bowl eligible teams. 80 if Temple wins next week as expected. 81 if Ok St pulls upset vs Ok.

That's what my math says. I've been keeping track hoping there wouldn't be enough to fill all of the bowls. I've got to say that as a fan of a team that's never been around the bowl system, it's been interesting to sit back and watch the process and all of the politics that go on behind the scenes. I still think its a flawed system that doesn't reward the "best" teams but it's exciting. Hopefully we'll be part of it next year.

I sincerely doubt that the teams in this conference will so drastically improve and your team will so dramatically decline that you won't win at least 7 or 8 games next season. But what do I know?

(11-30-2014 04:08 PM)lcitsh Wrote:  I sincerely doubt that the teams in this conference will so drastically improve and your team will so dramatically decline that you won't win at least 7 or 8 games next season. But what do I know?

see UTSA. You never know... especially considering that Fritz is almost certain to be picked up shortly.

The belt will also be a lot stronger next year.

(11-30-2014 04:08 PM)lcitsh Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 03:48 PM)GST-bone09 Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 03:05 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 02:54 PM)TheRevSWT Wrote:  Someone on our board did a high level analysis:

76 bowl spots.
78 teams bowl eligible.

2 will be sitting home.

He said (and this is by no means a statement of fact) he was betting on a 6-6 MAC team and USA sitting at home.

There are currently 79 bowl eligible teams. 80 if Temple wins next week as expected. 81 if Ok St pulls upset vs Ok.

That's what my math says. I've been keeping track hoping there wouldn't be enough to fill all of the bowls. I've got to say that as a fan of a team that's never been around the bowl system, it's been interesting to sit back and watch the process and all of the politics that go on behind the scenes. I still think its a flawed system that doesn't reward the "best" teams but it's exciting. Hopefully we'll be part of it next year.

I sincerely doubt that the teams in this conference will so drastically improve and your team will so dramatically decline that you won't win at least 7 or 8 games next season. But what do I know?

We were a couple of plays away from losing three or four of those. We lose the majority of an o-line that is one of the biggest reasons for our success. Appy looks dangerous and If they look anything like they did near the end of the season I don't want to play them at the Rock. Texas State probably should have beaten us and I could easily see them beating us again. UL-M had the D-line to offset our O-line and that's dangerous. NMSU gave us fits and GASt put up some points (even though their defense was as thin as paper). I hope you're right but I'm not so confident.

I'll be interested to see how Georgia Southern does next year. Thought I read somewhere that they are losing most of their starters on the O-Line.

(11-30-2014 04:23 PM)GST-bone09 Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 04:08 PM)lcitsh Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 03:48 PM)GST-bone09 Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 03:05 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 02:54 PM)TheRevSWT Wrote:  Someone on our board did a high level analysis:

76 bowl spots.
78 teams bowl eligible.

2 will be sitting home.

He said (and this is by no means a statement of fact) he was betting on a 6-6 MAC team and USA sitting at home.

There are currently 79 bowl eligible teams. 80 if Temple wins next week as expected. 81 if Ok St pulls upset vs Ok.

That's what my math says. I've been keeping track hoping there wouldn't be enough to fill all of the bowls. I've got to say that as a fan of a team that's never been around the bowl system, it's been interesting to sit back and watch the process and all of the politics that go on behind the scenes. I still think its a flawed system that doesn't reward the "best" teams but it's exciting. Hopefully we'll be part of it next year.

I sincerely doubt that the teams in this conference will so drastically improve and your team will so dramatically decline that you won't win at least 7 or 8 games next season. But what do I know?

We were a couple of plays away from losing three or four of those. We lose the majority of an o-line that is one of the biggest reasons for our success. Appy looks dangerous and If they look anything like they did near the end of the season I don't want to play them at the Rock. Texas State probably should have beaten us and I could easily see them beating us again. UL-M had the D-line to offset our O-line and that's dangerous. NMSU gave us fits and GASt put up some points (even though their defense was as thin as paper). I hope you're right but I'm not so confident.

If your coach cannot parlay this season's success into a monumental recruiting class to shore up whatever holes graduation creates, then he doesn't deserve to be an FBS coach. Remember: success breeds success. Your alums will now be throwing money at your athletic director to guarantee a bowl game for you next season.

(11-30-2014 03:48 PM)GST-bone09 Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 03:05 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  

(11-30-2014 02:54 PM)TheRevSWT Wrote:  Someone on our board did a high level analysis:

76 bowl spots.
78 teams bowl eligible.

2 will be sitting home.

He said (and this is by no means a statement of fact) he was betting on a 6-6 MAC team and USA sitting at home.

There are currently 79 bowl eligible teams. 80 if Temple wins next week as expected. 81 if Ok St pulls upset vs Ok.

That's what my math says. I've been keeping track hoping there wouldn't be enough to fill all of the bowls. I've got to say that as a fan of a team that's never been around the bowl system, it's been interesting to sit back and watch the process and all of the politics that go on behind the scenes. I still think its a flawed system that doesn't reward the "best" teams but it's exciting. Hopefully we'll be part of it next year.

The system doesn't have any component to reward the "best" teams, only to make the most money possible for the bowl. As long as the bowl system is in place, that will be the primary objective. The best way to get selected to a bowl is to bring plenty of bodies when you get to go.

(11-30-2014 04:23 PM)TheRevSWT Wrote:  I'll be interested to see how Georgia Southern does next year. Thought I read somewhere that they are losing most of their starters on the O-Line.

Not sure if this is accurate or not...One good thing for App State is that they are young. I thought I recall someone on ESPN saying that they had the 'youngest' team in the SunBelt, and pretty much our whole team (both sides of the ball) will be back next year - and even the next :)

Oklahoma State defeats Oklahoma, 38-35 in overtime, to be the 7th team to qualify from the Big 12.

(12-06-2014 07:19 PM)lcitsh Wrote:  Oklahoma State defeats Oklahoma, 38-35 in overtime, to be the 7th team to qualify from the Big 12.

I already hated Oklahoma... just gives me another reason.

well. it was a fun season... good luck to our bowl attendees and a big FU to the belt bowls for overlooking us.

All I want for Christmas is a CUSA invite.

(12-06-2014 07:25 PM)bokobobcat1919 Wrote:  

(12-06-2014 07:19 PM)lcitsh Wrote:  Oklahoma State defeats Oklahoma, 38-35 in overtime, to be the 7th team to qualify from the Big 12.

I already hated Oklahoma... just gives me another reason.

well. it was a fun season... good luck to our bowl attendees and a big FU to the belt bowls for overlooking us.

All I want for Christmas is a CUSA invite.

I guess this is kind of like what was said to the newest guys. Win the whole thing so you have to go and prove you will show up for a bowl. If you can't do that quit crying. Or get out leave run off. You have to have it handed to you. You want to gripe about USA fine. They are like you. UL and stAte have proved ourselves in the one thing the bowls want ...fans that go to the games. It also sounds like USA is doing the same thing. You won't get in over UL and stAte and USA is local. I really believe there are more crying fans on here that I have ever heard. Still hope you are GIVEN a bowl tomorrow.

(12-06-2014 07:25 PM)bokobobcat1919 Wrote:  

(12-06-2014 07:19 PM)lcitsh Wrote:  Oklahoma State defeats Oklahoma, 38-35 in overtime, to be the 7th team to qualify from the Big 12.

I already hated Oklahoma... just gives me another reason.

well. it was a fun season... good luck to our bowl attendees and a big FU to the belt bowls for overlooking us.

All I want for Christmas is a CUSA invite.

1-2 CUSA teams will get left out too.

(12-06-2014 07:34 PM)slycat Wrote:  

(12-06-2014 07:25 PM)bokobobcat1919 Wrote:  

(12-06-2014 07:19 PM)lcitsh Wrote:  Oklahoma State defeats Oklahoma, 38-35 in overtime, to be the 7th team to qualify from the Big 12.

I already hated Oklahoma... just gives me another reason.

well. it was a fun season... good luck to our bowl attendees and a big FU to the belt bowls for overlooking us.

All I want for Christmas is a CUSA invite.

1-2 CUSA teams will get left out too.

Yes, but the chances of getting a bowl would be significantly higher with the CUSA bowls than the ones we currently have.

All I want for Christmas is another bowl tie in for the Sun Belt west of New Orleans.

(12-06-2014 08:42 PM)TheRevSWT Wrote:  All I want for Christmas is another bowl tie in for the Sun Belt west of New Orleans.

Exactly right.

(12-06-2014 07:34 PM)slycat Wrote:  

(12-06-2014 07:25 PM)bokobobcat1919 Wrote:  

(12-06-2014 07:19 PM)lcitsh Wrote:  Oklahoma State defeats Oklahoma, 38-35 in overtime, to be the 7th team to qualify from the Big 12.

I already hated Oklahoma... just gives me another reason.

well. it was a fun season... good luck to our bowl attendees and a big FU to the belt bowls for overlooking us.

All I want for Christmas is a CUSA invite.

1-2 CUSA teams will get left out too.

Both MTSU and UAB should be out.