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(07-17-2019 05:28 PM)doss2 Wrote:  

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(07-16-2019 10:18 AM)cinbinsportsfan Wrote:  

(07-16-2019 10:08 AM)CliftonAve Wrote:  Pretty much. There are 2-3 opportunities to get a 6-6 P5 team, but most of the games will be against CUSA and SBC opponents. A little disappointed the conference could not secure the Quick Lanes Bowl in Detroit vs. a B10 opponent. Seemed like that was going to happen but for whatever reason it fell through. Would have been an easy travel game for us. Not so sure what a bowl game in New Mexico does for anyone in the conference, including the Texas schools.

Honestly, that might be for the best.

If UC didn't make the Access Bowl, there's a good chance they'd be slotted for that game due to the fact that Cincinnati is the closest AAC team and Bearcats fans have a history of travelling well. And I'd much rather get the the coaches and players get a trip to Annapolis, Boston, etc. out of a successful season than Detroit. Plus, a chance for coaches to recruit new areas and whatnot.

I disagree. As far as fans and recruiting, a bowl game in Detroit is a very nice fit. Granted the weather will likely be very subpar, but it's not like the team and fans can't have a very good time for a few days in Detroit and/or Windsor. I'm not saying I want it every year, but I'm sure it would still be a memorable trip for all involved.

I remember two UC trips to a Detroit-based Bowl--back in the days of the Silverdome. Our fans turned out; it's a short drive and inexpensive trip for a family wanting a bowl experience. We had a good time.

The weather--well it's not Pasadena. But, we've been in dreadful cold in Birmingham and Charlotte too so unless you can get to the west coast or a tropical climate it's a risk for many of the December venues.

So I'd take Detroit as part of the rotation, especially with a B10 opponent.

The weather in Birmingham was decent enough to tailgate until it turned cold in the 4th Quarter of Ben Mauk overcoming USM. I suppose you were not there or your memory is bad. Charlotte (Belk) was similar.

Maybe because I was in the cheap seats in Charlotte conditions were different than you experienced.

We were layered up and still experienced a steady wind that dropped the chill factor that night to a very uncomfortable level. Birmingham was a day game, but just a damp chill as I recall. Certainly not the sunny south in either case for me.

Alternately, I think we all have good memories from Memphis as we caught some unseasonably warm, sunny weather that afternoon for the Liberty Bowl.