Will now be played the night of December 23rd. 7:00 CT start

Oof

Wednesday night two days before Christmas. That seems pretty rough. Shouldn't be bad for USA, Troy, or Georgia Southern to handle though.

My question I guess would be why. Kinda liked its date. I would think with waiting for championship it being the only game in town so to speak. Maybe someone could enlighten me.

(06-05-2015 05:56 AM)RoyK Wrote:  My question I guess would be why. Kinda liked its date. I would think with waiting for championship it being the only game in town so to speak. Maybe someone could enlighten me.

Did you ever watch it on TV? If you did, you know that the announcers barely acknowledge that the two teams actually playing are there. The entire broadcast is essentially an ad for the NC game.

(06-05-2015 04:33 AM)slycat Wrote:  Wednesday night two days before Christmas. That seems pretty rough. Shouldn't be bad for USA, Troy, or Georgia Southern to handle though.

That date makes it more attractive to many Cajuns fans, as well.

I liked that it was the only game on but by the time it was played everyone's attention had turned to the championship game. Pre-Christmas will probably be a better date for this game.

(06-05-2015 04:33 AM)slycat Wrote:  Wednesday night two days before Christmas. That seems pretty rough. Shouldn't be bad for USA, Troy, or Georgia Southern to handle though.

Unfortunately there is no good way to get from Statesboro or Savannah to Mobile, 7.5 to 8 hour drive from either IF you don't experience traffic complications. I'm guessing it would actually be easier for our and GA State's fans in Atlanta to make that trip. Having said that, I'd be there!

Not sure WHERE App will end up for bowling but one thing is for sure - I'll be there in Black and Gold !

(06-05-2015 08:32 AM)Vobserver Wrote:  

(06-05-2015 04:33 AM)slycat Wrote:  Wednesday night two days before Christmas. That seems pretty rough. Shouldn't be bad for USA, Troy, or Georgia Southern to handle though.

That date makes it more attractive to many Cajuns fans, as well.

Can we possibly cover both bowl games?

(06-05-2015 08:30 AM)Vobserver Wrote:  

(06-05-2015 05:56 AM)RoyK Wrote:  My question I guess would be why. Kinda liked its date. I would think with waiting for championship it being the only game in town so to speak. Maybe someone could enlighten me.

Did you ever watch it on TV? If you did, you know that the announcers barely acknowledge that the two teams actually playing are there. The entire broadcast is essentially an ad for the NC game.

Doesn't matter when or which G5 bowl game is being played, the announcers aren't watching the game, just pimping the next P5 bowl or championship game. Even halftime reports are about other games, nothing about the game your actually watching.

The January date has been pretty convenient for most stAte fans. Dealing with the holidays and family events, this date will be more difficult. Hopefully, we will get a different bowl this year, as I think 5 times in a row in Mobile might be too much. This bowl season will be up in the air for me as my second child is expected to be brought into this world on December 14th.

This is better for the schools ... Don't have to keep the players longer during the break

(06-05-2015 12:39 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  This is better for the schools ... Don't have to keep the players longer during the break

We never had a problem with it.

(06-05-2015 08:54 AM)Loyaleagle Wrote:  

(06-05-2015 04:33 AM)slycat Wrote:  Wednesday night two days before Christmas. That seems pretty rough. Shouldn't be bad for USA, Troy, or Georgia Southern to handle though.

Unfortunately there is no good way to get from Statesboro or Savannah to Mobile, 7.5 to 8 hour drive from either IF you don't experience traffic complications. I'm guessing it would actually be easier for our and GA State's fans in Atlanta to make that trip. Having said that, I'd be there!

But, what about the love affair between the Cure Bowl and your school? Are y'all cheating on them already?

I actually thought this was a great time slot from a TV Perspective. It will probably draw higher ratings than the Sunday Night game. I really thought ESPN would be moving it to the Saturday Dec 19th slot 11am to go against the Cure Bowl. It looks like ESPN may not use that time slot unless they put St. Pete in it. All the other Bowl Games left have at least one P5 in them.

(06-05-2015 11:13 AM)GoBigRed26 Wrote:  The January date has been pretty convenient for most stAte fans. Dealing with the holidays and family events, this date will be more difficult. Hopefully, we will get a different bowl this year, as I think 5 times in a row in Mobile might be too much. This bowl season will be up in the air for me as my second child is expected to be brought into this world on December 14th.

This X 1000 it was a perfect date before now it really just screws anyone playing in it..

(06-05-2015 09:35 AM)Usajags Wrote:  

(06-05-2015 08:30 AM)Vobserver Wrote:  

(06-05-2015 05:56 AM)RoyK Wrote:  My question I guess would be why. Kinda liked its date. I would think with waiting for championship it being the only game in town so to speak. Maybe someone could enlighten me.

Did you ever watch it on TV? If you did, you know that the announcers barely acknowledge that the two teams actually playing are there. The entire broadcast is essentially an ad for the NC game.

Doesn't matter when or which G5 bowl game is being played, the announcers aren't watching the game, just pimping the next P5 bowl or championship game. Even halftime reports are about other games, nothing about the game your actually watching.

This happens during all games not named the new playoff or national championship. I just think two days before Christmas is kinda short changing it.

(06-05-2015 12:56 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  

(06-05-2015 12:39 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  This is better for the schools ... Don't have to keep the players longer during the break

We never had a problem with it.

January bowl games mean you have to bring players on campus during the break ... That costs money, wether it's a big deal or not, still money that doesn't have to be spent if you can crossover when they are still in school.

(06-05-2015 01:48 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-05-2015 12:56 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  

(06-05-2015 12:39 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  This is better for the schools ... Don't have to keep the players longer during the break

We never had a problem with it.

January bowl games mean you have to bring players on campus during the break ... That costs money, wether it's a big deal or not, still money that doesn't have to be spent if you can crossover when they are still in school.

The whole reason we have athletics is for exposure. This date change reduces exposure and therefore is worse for the schools.

(06-05-2015 01:09 PM)trojanbrutha Wrote:  

(06-05-2015 08:54 AM)Loyaleagle Wrote:  

(06-05-2015 04:33 AM)slycat Wrote:  Wednesday night two days before Christmas. That seems pretty rough. Shouldn't be bad for USA, Troy, or Georgia Southern to handle though.

Unfortunately there is no good way to get from Statesboro or Savannah to Mobile, 7.5 to 8 hour drive from either IF you don't experience traffic complications. I'm guessing it would actually be easier for our and GA State's fans in Atlanta to make that trip. Having said that, I'd be there!

But, what about the love affair between the Cure Bowl and your school? Are y'all cheating on them already?

Not if I have a vote, I'd much prefer the Cure Bowl. I was just throwing in my $.02 related to slycat's post.