(12-11-2013 02:48 PM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote: I really don't understand the need for an article about something that happened a year ago and how its similar (used loosely) to something that happened to somone else this year. Who cares? Pointless article.
Indeed, and aside from the fact that it's mostly conjecture.
For instance. Was WKU more attractive last year as a Belt member but somehow less attractive this year as a Belt member departing for C-USA? With Petrino as coach, and coupled with their departure, some said that WKU would make a great bowl team this year for their storyline. Ark State fans certainly were in hysterics for a while because they were sure they'd be bumped by WKU. Didn't happen.
Some argue that the Belt doesn't work as hard for departing members. If that's the case, then it is a crappy league because WKU (like MTSU last year) was still a member in good standing and deserved every chance possible. Then there's the published memo from Benson saying he actually tried to buy a bowl spot for another Belt member.....I assume WKU.
Aside from otherwise guaranteed bowl tie-ins, ie XYZ bowl takes the conference champ, the bowl selection process is mostly tied to money....ie, who will bring them the most money for the opponent offered this year. Last year WKU seemed to be the best fit for their bowl invite. This year, apparently not.
I still think with their record it sucked that they didn't get a chance for their seniors to bowl.