(10-13-2019 07:53 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  Mark Schlabach, one of the 2 espn.com writers who make weekly bowl-projections, now has Liberty U. playing in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis vs. TCU on 12/31/19.

And two other college football analysts —Jerry Palm of CBS Sports and Bill Bender of The Sporting News — both project Liberty to be playing in the Birmingham Bowl on January 02nd. Palm projects UCF as Liberty’s opponent; Bender has Liberty vs. SMU. Much as I would love to see Liberty in a bowl game, I gotta admit those sound like very bad matchups for the Flames, IMHO. We shall see.

I don't care who we play even if I want a win as much as anyone. TCU would be a better draw as (unfortunately) I feel more of their team would sit out to stay healthy for the NFL draft.

(10-13-2019 07:53 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  Mark Schlabach, one of the 2 espn.com writers who make weekly bowl-projections, now has Liberty U. playing in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis vs. TCU on 12/31/19.

And two other college football analysts —Jerry Palm of CBS Sports and Bill Bender of The Sporting News — both project Liberty to be playing in the Birmingham Bowl on January 02nd. Palm projects UCF as Liberty’s opponent; Bender has Liberty vs. SMU. Much as I would love to see Liberty in a bowl game, I gotta admit those sound like very bad matchups for the Flames, IMHO. We shall see.

Would we get blown out but it would look really good to have a game against TCU, UCF or SMU. Definitely a lot better than Eastern Michigan.

(10-25-2018 03:53 PM)whittx Wrote:  

(10-23-2018 11:45 AM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(10-23-2018 11:44 AM)Native Georgian Wrote:  Barring a lot of really shocking upsets, there is just no way that there will be 78 FBS teams with a 6-6 (or better) record. So from Liberty’s standpoint, the question is whether the Cure Bowl may if they choose (and if so, will they want to choose) a 5-7 APR team over a 6-6 (or hopefully 7-5) Liberty team.

If we are 7-5 the Cure Bowl has to take us if they can’t fill the spot.

7-5 with two FCS wins is the same as 6-6 with one FCS win as far as the selection goes.

7-5 would be a much better sell. Also Jerry Jr. and Huige need to put asses in those seats. If Liberty can sell out a bowl game they are much more likely to be on top of the list for next year.

Of course beating either Virginia or BYU would make it MUCH easier for a bowl bid.

Current projections:

-Cure Bowl on December 21st in Orlando, Florida against Arkansas State
-Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl on December 21st in Boca Raton, Florida against Miami (Ohio)
-Belk Bowl against Virginia Tech on December 31st in Charlotte, North Carolina

(10-26-2019 09:25 PM)voss749 Wrote:  

(10-25-2018 03:53 PM)whittx Wrote:  

(10-23-2018 11:45 AM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(10-23-2018 11:44 AM)Native Georgian Wrote:  Barring a lot of really shocking upsets, there is just no way that there will be 78 FBS teams with a 6-6 (or better) record. So from Liberty’s standpoint, the question is whether the Cure Bowl may if they choose (and if so, will they want to choose) a 5-7 APR team over a 6-6 (or hopefully 7-5) Liberty team.

If we are 7-5 the Cure Bowl has to take us if they can’t fill the spot.

7-5 with two FCS wins is the same as 6-6 with one FCS win as far as the selection goes.

7-5 would be a much better sell. Also Jerry Jr. and Huige need to put asses in those seats. If Liberty can sell out a bowl game they are much more likely to be on top of the list for next year.

Of course beating either Virginia or BYU would make it MUCH easier for a bowl bid.

Despite our losing to Rutgers, I think we could still possibly knock off BYU or UVA. BYU despite having beaten UT, USC, and Boise State did lose to Toledo. And last year, we matched up with and hung with UVA until the ridiculous 4th down call late in the 3Q. Obviously, just like Rutgers, we'll have to see exactly how we match up with them and the D will have to return to pre-Bye Week form in order for us to have a chance at an upset of either team.

(10-27-2019 09:45 PM)army56mike Wrote:  Current projections:

-Cure Bowl on December 21st in Orlando, Florida against Arkansas State
-Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl on December 21st in Boca Raton, Florida against Miami (Ohio)
-Belk Bowl against Virginia Tech on December 31st in Charlotte, North Carolina

I think we beat UMASS and NMSU and go to a lower tiered Bowl, such as the Cure Bowl. Although, I'd love and prefer the Belk Bowl, it's hard for me to see us going to that one or the Liberty Bowl, as another projection had pegged us for. But who knows if we upset the Cougars or the Wahoos.

The next bye week is critical to helping with the injuries. LU needs a healthy team for the NMSU game.

https://www.aseaofred.com/freeze-talks-r...-injuries/

The real question... if we make a bowl, are you going?

(10-29-2019 07:04 PM)army56mike Wrote:  The real question... if we make a bowl, are you going?

Really depends on location. If we were to make the Belk Bowl- absolutely. Another projection has us in the Belk vs. Wake. I like it.

(10-29-2019 07:04 PM)army56mike Wrote:  The real question... if we make a bowl, are you going?

Birmingham, I’ll make the trip. Put me in the category of it depends where.

(10-27-2019 09:45 PM)army56mike Wrote:  Current projections:

-Cure Bowl on December 21st in Orlando, Florida against Arkansas State
-Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl on December 21st in Boca Raton, Florida against Miami (Ohio)
-Belk Bowl against Virginia Tech on December 31st in Charlotte, North Carolina

Boca Raton Bowl would be a nice catch. 30,000 seat stadium which makes it easier for Liberty to fill it if they can with direct flights from richmond to fll on jetblue.

(11-03-2019 06:40 PM)voss749 Wrote:  

(10-27-2019 09:45 PM)army56mike Wrote:  Current projections:

-Cure Bowl on December 21st in Orlando, Florida against Arkansas State
-Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl on December 21st in Boca Raton, Florida against Miami (Ohio)
-Belk Bowl against Virginia Tech on December 31st in Charlotte, North Carolina

Boca Raton Bowl would be a nice catch. 30,000 seat stadium which makes it easier for Liberty to fill it if they can with direct flights from richmond to fll on jetblue.

FAU's stadium too.

(11-03-2019 07:20 PM)WesternSkillet Wrote:  

(11-03-2019 06:40 PM)voss749 Wrote:  

(10-27-2019 09:45 PM)army56mike Wrote:  Current projections:

-Cure Bowl on December 21st in Orlando, Florida against Arkansas State
-Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl on December 21st in Boca Raton, Florida against Miami (Ohio)
-Belk Bowl against Virginia Tech on December 31st in Charlotte, North Carolina

Boca Raton Bowl would be a nice catch. 30,000 seat stadium which makes it easier for Liberty to fill it if they can with direct flights from richmond to fll on jetblue.

FAU's stadium too.

We get the money no matter who plays in Boca bowl. Im just pointing out that its an easy access bowl game, in a nice location without an oversized stadium. playing in a packed 30,000 seat boca bowl would look nicer than a half full camping world stadium.

(11-03-2019 09:34 PM)voss749 Wrote:  

(11-03-2019 07:20 PM)WesternSkillet Wrote:  

(11-03-2019 06:40 PM)voss749 Wrote:  

(10-27-2019 09:45 PM)army56mike Wrote:  Current projections:

-Cure Bowl on December 21st in Orlando, Florida against Arkansas State
-Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl on December 21st in Boca Raton, Florida against Miami (Ohio)
-Belk Bowl against Virginia Tech on December 31st in Charlotte, North Carolina

Boca Raton Bowl would be a nice catch. 30,000 seat stadium which makes it easier for Liberty to fill it if they can with direct flights from richmond to fll on jetblue.

FAU's stadium too.

We get the money no matter who plays in Boca bowl. Im just pointing out that its an easy access bowl game, in a nice location without an oversized stadium. playing in a packed 30,000 seat boca bowl would look nicer than a half full camping world stadium.

I meant the "too" in a positive light. Probably should have out an ! at the end.
I've been to a game at Waldo stadium (30k) near full. The atmosphere is amazing at those those size stadiums.

As of 11-5-2019 from ASOR...
"There are 39 bowl games this year, equating to 78 bowl slots. There are currently 42 teams that have already become bowl eligible. ESPN’s FPI currently projects 71 teams to win at least 6 games and reach bowl eligibility, including Liberty."

https://www.aseaofred.com/breaking-down-...ther-bowl/

Just need one more win. I wouldn't be surprised if we beat either BYU or Virginia as they aren't that great but I am not expecting it. Ending the season at 7-5 before a bowl game is solid for our second year of FBS.

It should be noted that if we finish 6-6, we would essentially be the top of the list of non-bowl eligible schools if there aren't enough eligible teams. A 6-6 team with two FCS wins gets picked before 5-7 teams.

"CBS’ Jerry Palm projects Liberty into the Boca Raton Bowl against Western Michigan. The Boca Raton Bowl is played in Boca Raton, Florida on December 21st at 3:30 airing on ABC."

https://www.aseaofred.com/bowl-projectio...ys-future/



Not sure I could process that game lol.

(11-18-2019 03:32 PM)WesternSkillet Wrote:  "CBS’ Jerry Palm projects Liberty into the Boca Raton Bowl against Western Michigan. The Boca Raton Bowl is played in Boca Raton, Florida on December 21st at 3:30 airing on ABC."

https://www.aseaofred.com/bowl-projectio...ys-future/



Not sure I could process that game lol.

Win-Lose Lose-Win Situation I see haha

As of 11-21-2019: "15 games that will have an impact on where the Flames could end up in a bowl game."

https://www.aseaofred.com/games-to-watch...owl-hopes/

LU needs one more win. There are 39 bowl games for 78 bowl spots. 63 bowl eligible teams at this current time.
This was a helpful article for several games to watch.