(09-24-2014 09:30 AM)airbornepirate Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 08:58 AM)WEARE Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 08:17 AM)airbornepirate Wrote:  

(09-23-2014 12:01 PM)WEARE Wrote:  If given the choice, Marshall will not play a MAC opponent. We have basically played the MAC East in OOC games. Not any reflection on the MAC champion, but it would be underwhelming to play the same conference this many times in a season.

What if it meant an easier road to a perfect season?

Lol. Marshall didn't start an easy schedule conspiracy five years ago knowing conference realignment would happen, Louisville would cancel, and the bowl sutuation would change. If our AD knew all of this, he is the modern day Nostradamus. He should quit and play the lottery.

We had no problem with Maryland. I don't think we're scared.

Settle down. My comment had absolutely nothing to do with your scheduling. I was just asking if you all were undefeated going in to bowl season, would you take the likelihood of beating the bowl opponent in to account when choosing a bowl? I mean I have to be honest, I know I would. If the choices were a pretty sure bet win against a MAC team and a not so sure win against a P5...I think I take the better chance at an undefeated season (especially when a NY Day bowl isn't an option, assuming it isn't in this scenario). The chance to have an undefeated season doesn't happen that frequently...

It gives you a chance to validate your team. Outside of the access bowl, any p5 team we play, we would annihilate. And i believe we compete with any p5 team this season. Just like i did in 99.

(09-24-2014 09:30 AM)airbornepirate Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 08:58 AM)WEARE Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 08:17 AM)airbornepirate Wrote:  

(09-23-2014 12:01 PM)WEARE Wrote:  If given the choice, Marshall will not play a MAC opponent. We have basically played the MAC East in OOC games. Not any reflection on the MAC champion, but it would be underwhelming to play the same conference this many times in a season.

What if it meant an easier road to a perfect season?

Lol. Marshall didn't start an easy schedule conspiracy five years ago knowing conference realignment would happen, Louisville would cancel, and the bowl sutuation would change. If our AD knew all of this, he is the modern day Nostradamus. He should quit and play the lottery.

We had no problem with Maryland. I don't think we're scared.

Settle down. My comment had absolutely nothing to do with your scheduling. I was just asking if you all were undefeated going in to bowl season, would you take the likelihood of beating the bowl opponent in to account when choosing a bowl? I mean I have to be honest, I know I would. If the choices were a pretty sure bet win against a MAC team and a not so sure win against a P5...I think I take the better chance at an undefeated season (especially when a NY Day bowl isn't an option, assuming it isn't in this scenario). The chance to have an undefeated season doesn't happen that frequently...

Settle down. I'm just reacting to the huge number of ECU fans who make their way to a CUSA board to explore their Marshall fetish. If not you, fair enough. It might be more authoritive for you to give a poster a command on a board where you are not a visitor...just guessing.

Again, we would not play the MAC if given the chance. I thought my first post was clear, but perhaps, you didn't understand.

(09-24-2014 11:57 AM)WEARE Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 09:30 AM)airbornepirate Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 08:58 AM)WEARE Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 08:17 AM)airbornepirate Wrote:  

(09-23-2014 12:01 PM)WEARE Wrote:  If given the choice, Marshall will not play a MAC opponent. We have basically played the MAC East in OOC games. Not any reflection on the MAC champion, but it would be underwhelming to play the same conference this many times in a season.

What if it meant an easier road to a perfect season?

Lol. Marshall didn't start an easy schedule conspiracy five years ago knowing conference realignment would happen, Louisville would cancel, and the bowl sutuation would change. If our AD knew all of this, he is the modern day Nostradamus. He should quit and play the lottery.

We had no problem with Maryland. I don't think we're scared.

Settle down. My comment had absolutely nothing to do with your scheduling. I was just asking if you all were undefeated going in to bowl season, would you take the likelihood of beating the bowl opponent in to account when choosing a bowl? I mean I have to be honest, I know I would. If the choices were a pretty sure bet win against a MAC team and a not so sure win against a P5...I think I take the better chance at an undefeated season (especially when a NY Day bowl isn't an option, assuming it isn't in this scenario). The chance to have an undefeated season doesn't happen that frequently...

Settle down. I'm just reacting to the huge number of ECU fans who make their way to a CUSA board to explore their Marshall fetish. If not you, fair enough. It might be more authoritive for you to give a poster a command on a board where you are not a visitor...just guessing.

Again, we would not play the MAC if given the chance. I thought my first post was clear, but perhaps, you didn't understand.

LOL I apologize for asking a valid question, your majesty. Obviously, that valid question necessitated a douchetastic response in your opinion. I understood your first post. I was just proposing a question sans any disrespect for the mighty Marshall Thundering Herd. I can fully understand not wanting to play the MAC again for a third or fourth time this season, but I think the possibility to lock up a "perfect" season is something that a lot of people would take in to consideration. What do I know though? We can't go undefeated this year. Hope you all get to pick one of those two bowls you mentioned.

(09-24-2014 12:54 PM)airbornepirate Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 11:57 AM)WEARE Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 09:30 AM)airbornepirate Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 08:58 AM)WEARE Wrote:  

(09-24-2014 08:17 AM)airbornepirate Wrote:  What if it meant an easier road to a perfect season?

Lol. Marshall didn't start an easy schedule conspiracy five years ago knowing conference realignment would happen, Louisville would cancel, and the bowl sutuation would change. If our AD knew all of this, he is the modern day Nostradamus. He should quit and play the lottery.

We had no problem with Maryland. I don't think we're scared.

Settle down. My comment had absolutely nothing to do with your scheduling. I was just asking if you all were undefeated going in to bowl season, would you take the likelihood of beating the bowl opponent in to account when choosing a bowl? I mean I have to be honest, I know I would. If the choices were a pretty sure bet win against a MAC team and a not so sure win against a P5...I think I take the better chance at an undefeated season (especially when a NY Day bowl isn't an option, assuming it isn't in this scenario). The chance to have an undefeated season doesn't happen that frequently...

Settle down. I'm just reacting to the huge number of ECU fans who make their way to a CUSA board to explore their Marshall fetish. If not you, fair enough. It might be more authoritive for you to give a poster a command on a board where you are not a visitor...just guessing.

Again, we would not play the MAC if given the chance. I thought my first post was clear, but perhaps, you didn't understand.

LOL I apologize for asking a valid question, your majesty. Obviously, that valid question necessitated a douchetastic response in your opinion. I understood your first post. I was just proposing a question sans any disrespect for the mighty Marshall Thundering Herd. I can fully understand not wanting to play the MAC again for a third or fourth time this season, but I think the possibility to lock up a "perfect" season is something that a lot of people would take in to consideration. What do I know though? We can't go undefeated this year. Hope you all get to pick one of those two bowls you mentioned.

Apology accepted....

Just saw the Scout bowl projection for this week and they have WKU at the New Mexico Bowl vs Fresno St and UTEP (about a 3.5 hour drive away from Albuquerque) in the Bahama Bowl vs NIU. Someone is throwing darts.

(09-23-2014 09:42 AM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote:  Not one bowl projection has figured it out and gotten it right for us.

If my hints haven't registered previously here's a more obvious one....

MURFREESBORO – The Middle Tennessee Athletic Department will offer the opportunity for the general public to gain applications for passports on Monday, September 29. This will take place in the Gameday Room adjacent to Floyd Stadium from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

http://goblueraiders.com/news/2014/9/18/...44009.aspx

I think that's pretty cool. I have to imagine that a plane ticket to the Bahamas during holiday season isn't cheap, but kudos to the athletic department doing something to help the fans prepare (assuming you are selected).

I think they have UTSA and UTEP reversed. UTSA would go to the Heart of Dallas bowl and UTEP to the New Mexico bowl.

(09-24-2014 03:36 PM)MinerInWisconsin Wrote:  Just saw the Scout bowl projection for this week and they have WKU at the New Mexico Bowl vs Fresno St and UTEP (about a 3.5 hour drive away from Albuquerque) in the Bahama Bowl vs NIU. Someone is throwing darts.

The only thing I'm sure of is that a team from the West is going to the New Mexico Bowl.

Worst. Projections. Ever. (Not for UAB, just overall stupid guesses.)

UAB and Virginia (Shreveport)
MT and Toledo (Bahamas)
Marshall and Nevada (Hawaii)
Rice and Bowling Green (Boca)
LA Tech and Air Force (New Mexico)

No team in Heart of Dallas. USAToday http://t.co/ITz7Tur6f7

ESPN:
McMurphy
Schlabach

Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Utah State vs. Louisiana Tech
Wyoming vs. Rice

Boca Raton Bowl
Marshall vs. Central Michigan
UAB vs. Central Michigan

Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
UAB vs. Toledo
Marshall vs. Northern Illinois

Hawaii Bowl
Middle Tennessee vs. Air Force
Middle Tennessee vs. Fresno State

Heart of Dallas Bowl
Rutgers vs. North Texas
Michigan vs. Louisiana Tech

I still think any projections with Marshall anywhere other than Dallas or Access are ignorant.

(10-15-2014 03:20 PM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  ESPN:
McMurphy
Schlabach

Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Utah State vs. Louisiana Tech
Wyoming vs. Rice

Boca Raton Bowl
Marshall vs. Central Michigan
UAB vs. Central Michigan

Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
UAB vs. Toledo
Marshall vs. Northern Illinois

Hawaii Bowl
Middle Tennessee vs. Air Force
Middle Tennessee vs. Fresno State

Heart of Dallas Bowl
Rutgers vs. North Texas
Michigan vs. Louisiana Tech

I still think any projections with Marshall anywhere other than Dallas or Access are ignorant.

What makes HoD better than the Bahamas?

(10-15-2014 03:37 PM)DowdyPirate Wrote:  

(10-15-2014 03:20 PM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  ESPN:
McMurphy
Schlabach

Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Utah State vs. Louisiana Tech
Wyoming vs. Rice

Boca Raton Bowl
Marshall vs. Central Michigan
UAB vs. Central Michigan

Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
UAB vs. Toledo
Marshall vs. Northern Illinois

Hawaii Bowl
Middle Tennessee vs. Air Force
Middle Tennessee vs. Fresno State

Heart of Dallas Bowl
Rutgers vs. North Texas
Michigan vs. Louisiana Tech

I still think any projections with Marshall anywhere other than Dallas or Access are ignorant.

What makes HoD better than the Bahamas?

Might be more interesting playing Michigan than Toledo

Truth.

(10-15-2014 03:47 PM)07owl Wrote:  

(10-15-2014 03:37 PM)DowdyPirate Wrote:  

(10-15-2014 03:20 PM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  ESPN:
McMurphy
Schlabach

Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Utah State vs. Louisiana Tech
Wyoming vs. Rice

Boca Raton Bowl
Marshall vs. Central Michigan
UAB vs. Central Michigan

Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
UAB vs. Toledo
Marshall vs. Northern Illinois

Hawaii Bowl
Middle Tennessee vs. Air Force
Middle Tennessee vs. Fresno State

Heart of Dallas Bowl
Rutgers vs. North Texas
Michigan vs. Louisiana Tech

I still think any projections with Marshall anywhere other than Dallas or Access are ignorant.

What makes HoD better than the Bahamas?

Might be more interesting playing Michigan than Toledo

But why would HoD take a Marshall team, who is across the country, instead of a team down the road? Plus Toledo and half of the MAC would probably beat Michigan this year.

It's not up to HOD to decide. Champ gets to choose first then bowls select from the rest. Playing a bad Michigan team is more exciting than playing another G5 opponent.

(10-15-2014 03:55 PM)DowdyPirate Wrote:  

(10-15-2014 03:47 PM)07owl Wrote:  

(10-15-2014 03:37 PM)DowdyPirate Wrote:  

(10-15-2014 03:20 PM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  ESPN:
McMurphy
Schlabach

Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Utah State vs. Louisiana Tech
Wyoming vs. Rice

Boca Raton Bowl
Marshall vs. Central Michigan
UAB vs. Central Michigan

Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
UAB vs. Toledo
Marshall vs. Northern Illinois

Hawaii Bowl
Middle Tennessee vs. Air Force
Middle Tennessee vs. Fresno State

Heart of Dallas Bowl
Rutgers vs. North Texas
Michigan vs. Louisiana Tech

I still think any projections with Marshall anywhere other than Dallas or Access are ignorant.

What makes HoD better than the Bahamas?

Might be more interesting playing Michigan than Toledo

But why would HoD take a Marshall team, who is across the country, instead of a team down the road? Plus Toledo and half of the MAC would probably beat Michigan this year.

Conference champion has the choice among the bowls. Since HoD has the highest profile opponent, the champion would most likely choose this bowl.

(10-15-2014 03:55 PM)DowdyPirate Wrote:  

(10-15-2014 03:47 PM)07owl Wrote:  

(10-15-2014 03:37 PM)DowdyPirate Wrote:  

(10-15-2014 03:20 PM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  ESPN:
McMurphy
Schlabach

Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Utah State vs. Louisiana Tech
Wyoming vs. Rice

Boca Raton Bowl
Marshall vs. Central Michigan
UAB vs. Central Michigan

Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
UAB vs. Toledo
Marshall vs. Northern Illinois

Hawaii Bowl
Middle Tennessee vs. Air Force
Middle Tennessee vs. Fresno State

Heart of Dallas Bowl
Rutgers vs. North Texas
Michigan vs. Louisiana Tech

I still think any projections with Marshall anywhere other than Dallas or Access are ignorant.

What makes HoD better than the Bahamas?

Might be more interesting playing Michigan than Toledo

But why would HoD take a Marshall team, who is across the country, instead of a team down the road? Plus Toledo and half of the MAC would probably beat Michigan this year.

Are you seriously telling us they wouldn't take a 13-0 or even 12-1 Marshall to take on a Michigan or other B1G also ran, over a 7-5 West team? You're crazy dude. Plus, I'm pretty sure the conference office retains most of the placement power, and I believe our champion may have its choice.

Champion does have the choice. There is no guarantee Marshall will be champion, but I would look for the CUSA champ to choose HoD bowl.

Nothing spells validation better than playing the 4th or 5th place MAC team to cap an undefeated season.

(10-15-2014 04:10 PM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  It's not up to HOD to decide. Champ gets to choose first then bowls select from the rest. Playing a bad Michigan team is more exciting than playing another G5 opponent.

And the AAC would know all about playing a bad P5 team.