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(12-04-2018 10:13 AM)EagleTough Wrote:  

(12-02-2018 07:15 PM)Motown Bronco Wrote:  EMU gets the warm climate, WMU gets the higher-profile opponent. Probably close to an even trade there.

Should be decent attendance with the large Mormon population in Idaho and Utah. Would rather have a good crowd even if it's mainly opponent fans, as opposed to a nearly empty stadium.

Likely not, but I wonder if our playing Ga Southern in 2015 and 2016 had anything to do with the pairings and missing Camellia. A "rubber match" would've been interesting, but it sorta feels like we just played them, even though it was a couple years ago.

Thrilled we're playing in a warm climate on a Saturday. Boise in December......worst bowl game by far for players and fans.

Heh. I know you're a newbie when it comes to football being played after Thanksgiving, so welcome to the party.

We've got memories of record-breaking attendance at Ford Field, Cotton Bowl, ESPN Game Day on campus. But if only we could've grabbed Montgomery, Alabama against a Sun Belt opponent we played twice recently, that would've been the icing on the cake.

(12-04-2018 10:13 AM)EagleTough Wrote:  

(12-02-2018 07:15 PM)Motown Bronco Wrote:  EMU gets the warm climate, WMU gets the higher-profile opponent. Probably close to an even trade there.

Should be decent attendance with the large Mormon population in Idaho and Utah. Would rather have a good crowd even if it's mainly opponent fans, as opposed to a nearly empty stadium.

Likely not, but I wonder if our playing Ga Southern in 2015 and 2016 had anything to do with the pairings and missing Camellia. A "rubber match" would've been interesting, but it sorta feels like we just played them, even though it was a couple years ago.

Thrilled we're playing in a warm climate on a Saturday. Boise in December......worst bowl game by far for players and fans.

WTF?!

27-24, junior.

While I am thrilled your Hurons qualified for a bowl - and I hope they win it - you really should not be trash talking a program that has beaten you for 5 consecutive years.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_MAC_Trophy

Enjoy the bowl game and bring home a victory for the MAC.

While "warm is better," location just isn't that important anymore.

Over 60% of schools get a bowl in a given season now. Unless our program really takes a dump (likely won't happen), we'll probably get a bowl, say, 5-7 times over the next 10 years. Teams will rotate in and out different spots.

Myrtle Beach will be added to the MAC tie-in bowls in 2020.

Echoing Gull, hope the MAC brings home some wins this bowl season. Our conference is usually abysmal in the post season.

Having spent enough time in both Boise and Montgomery to give an informed opinion:

Boise is a beautiful city and surrounding area. Great people with a small town feel but with plenty of activities. Almost guaranteed to be cold. But it being a high desert it will be a dry cold and yes, there is a big difference between a wet cold and a dry cold.

Montgomery is a typical medium deep south city with a population of around 200K. Limited things to do and you need to be aware of what part of the city you are in after dark. The sun will set around 4:30 that time of year so dark comes early. The weather could vary greatly. It could be in the high 20's or in the mid 70's. If you get the mid 70's you will also get the potential for tornados. Typically low 50's to low 60's with high humidity. Better than MI weather but certainly NOT warm.

Boise is one of my all time favorite cities. WMU is the clear winner here.

(12-04-2018 12:47 PM)DrDavis Wrote:  Having spent enough time in both Boise and Montgomery to give an informed opinion:

Boise is a beautiful city and surrounding area. Great people with a small town feel but with plenty of activities. Almost guaranteed to be cold. But it being a high desert it will be a dry cold and yes, there is a big difference between a wet cold and a dry cold.

Montgomery is a typical medium deep south city with a population of around 200K. Limited things to do and you need to be aware of what part of the city you are in after dark. The sun will set around 4:30 that time of year so dark comes early. The weather could vary greatly. It could be in the high 20's or in the mid 70's. If you get the mid 70's you will also get the potential for tornados. Typically low 50's to low 60's with high humidity. Better than MI weather but certainly NOT warm.

Boise is one of my all time favorite cities. WMU is the clear winner here.

I live 4 hours north of Montgomery. Your assessment of it is spot-on.

(12-04-2018 10:13 AM)EagleTough Wrote:  

(12-02-2018 07:15 PM)Motown Bronco Wrote:  EMU gets the warm climate, WMU gets the higher-profile opponent. Probably close to an even trade there.

Should be decent attendance with the large Mormon population in Idaho and Utah. Would rather have a good crowd even if it's mainly opponent fans, as opposed to a nearly empty stadium.

Likely not, but I wonder if our playing Ga Southern in 2015 and 2016 had anything to do with the pairings and missing Camellia. A "rubber match" would've been interesting, but it sorta feels like we just played them, even though it was a couple years ago.

Thrilled we're playing in a warm climate on a Saturday. Boise in December......worst bowl game by far for players and fans.

EMU trash talk. Lol.

(12-04-2018 01:51 PM)Fthechips Wrote:  

(12-04-2018 10:13 AM)EagleTough Wrote:  

(12-02-2018 07:15 PM)Motown Bronco Wrote:  EMU gets the warm climate, WMU gets the higher-profile opponent. Probably close to an even trade there.

Should be decent attendance with the large Mormon population in Idaho and Utah. Would rather have a good crowd even if it's mainly opponent fans, as opposed to a nearly empty stadium.

Likely not, but I wonder if our playing Ga Southern in 2015 and 2016 had anything to do with the pairings and missing Camellia. A "rubber match" would've been interesting, but it sorta feels like we just played them, even though it was a couple years ago.

Thrilled we're playing in a warm climate on a Saturday. Boise in December......worst bowl game by far for players and fans.

EMU trash talk. Lol.

They're still learning how, bless their hearts.

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(Today 11:47 AM)DrDavis Wrote:
Having spent enough time in both Boise and Montgomery to give an informed opinion:

Boise is a beautiful city and surrounding area. Great people with a small town feel but with plenty of activities. Almost guaranteed to be cold. But it being a high desert it will be a dry cold and yes, there is a big difference between a wet cold and a dry cold.

Montgomery is a typical medium deep south city with a population of around 200K. Limited things to do and you need to be aware of what part of the city you are in after dark. The sun will set around 4:30 that time of year so dark comes early. The weather could vary greatly. It could be in the high 20's or in the mid 70's. If you get the mid 70's you will also get the potential for tornados. Typically low 50's to low 60's with high humidity. Better than MI weather but certainly NOT warm.

Boise is one of my all time favorite cities. WMU is the clear winner here.
I live 4 hours north of Montgomery. Your assessment of it is spot-on.

Don't like Montgomery at all. Refuse to even get off 65 in Montgomery for gas. Nope - no thank you on Montgomery.

(12-04-2018 05:15 PM)DrDavis Wrote:  Don't like Montgomery at all. Refuse to even get off 65 in Montgomery for gas. Nope - no thank you on Montgomery.

Totally understand.

Birmingham, too, is on my list of places to generally avoid.

I've never been able to figure out why people have such low opinions on the Potato Bowl. Yes, it's in a bad location, but some pretty solid teams have played in it.

I also think BYU will be a much tougher opponent then Georgia Southern.

I've never been able to figure out why people have such low opinions on the Potato Bowl. Yes, it's in a bad location, but some pretty solid teams have played in it.

(12-04-2018 12:15 PM)Motown Bronco Wrote:  While "warm is better," location just isn't that important anymore.

Over 60% of schools get a bowl in a given season now. Unless our program really takes a dump (likely won't happen), we'll probably get a bowl, say, 5-7 times over the next 10 years. Teams will rotate in and out different spots.

Myrtle Beach will be added to the MAC tie-in bowls in 2020.

I think the Myrtle Beach Bowl will replace the Bahamas Bowl or Potato Bowl.

Enjoy the weather ladies!

(12-04-2018 07:25 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Enjoy the weather ladies!

Enjoy that sht-hole, aka Montgomery.

(12-04-2018 07:26 PM)Brindlee2015 Wrote:  

(12-04-2018 07:25 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Enjoy the weather ladies!

Enjoy that sht-hole, aka Montgomery.

BRRRRRR

Why you mad..........remember me when you're toes are frozen!

(12-04-2018 07:28 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  

(12-04-2018 07:26 PM)Brindlee2015 Wrote:  

(12-04-2018 07:25 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Enjoy the weather ladies!

Enjoy that sht-hole, aka Montgomery.

BRRRRRR

Why you mad..........remember me when you're toes are frozen!

Won't be there, will be in Huntsville watching my boy beat the hell out of BYU.

At Lawson on Saturday, the students behind me were talking about if Boise or Montgomery is the better location, and they were saying Boise is. (Sounded like they wanted the Boca Raton bowl, tho)

(12-04-2018 07:31 PM)Brindlee2015 Wrote:  

(12-04-2018 07:28 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  

(12-04-2018 07:26 PM)Brindlee2015 Wrote:  

(12-04-2018 07:25 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Enjoy the weather ladies!

Enjoy that sht-hole, aka Montgomery.

BRRRRRR

Why you mad..........remember me when you're toes are frozen!

Won't be there, will be in Huntsville watching my boy beat the hell out of BYU.

Of course.

(12-04-2018 07:38 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Of course.

What you have to look forward to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjqnOeXVtTI

My son:
https://wmubroncos.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7341

Eastern fans, a sincere congratulations to you and your team. It's been great watching you grow under this coach, and your bid is well deserved.

Good luck, represent the MAC well!

(12-04-2018 07:25 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Enjoy the weather ladies!

I enjoyed beating EMU again this year.

(12-04-2018 08:01 PM)wmubroncopilot Wrote:  

(12-04-2018 07:25 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Enjoy the weather ladies!

I enjoyed beating EMU again this year.

And last year... And the year before... And the year before... And the year before...



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