Bowl Projections
by Husker Mike
on Nov 17, 2008 10:47 PM CST
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Now that Nebraska is bowl eligibile, it's not a question of "if" as much as "where" and "who." So here's some "expert" prognostications about bowl scenarios for the Big Red and the rest of the Big XII.
Stewart Mandel, Sports Illustrated
- Sun: Nebraska vs. Arizona, El Paso, Dec. 31st, 1 pm CST, CBS
- Championship: Texas Tech vs. Florida, Miami, Jan 8th, 7 pm CST, Fox
- Fiesta: Texas vs. Ohio State, Phoenix, Jan 5th, 7 pm CST, Fox
- Cotton: Oklahoma vs LSU, Dallas, Jan 2nd, 1 pm CST, Fox
- Holiday: Oklahoma State vs. Oregon State, San Diego, Dec 30th, 7pm CST, ESPN
- Alamo: Missouri vs. Northwestern, San Antonio, Dec 29th, 7pm CST, ESPN
- Insight: Kansas vs. Minnesota, Tempe, Dec 31st, 4:30 pm, NFL Network
- Texas: Western Michigan vs. Rice, Houston, Dec 30th, 7 pm, NFL Network
- Hawaii: Buffalo @ Hawaii, Honolulu, Dec 24th, 7pm, ESPN
Note: Either the Gator or Sun Bowls will take a Big XII team, so these prognostications are definitely faulty.
- Insight: Nebraska vs Iowa
- Championship: Texas vs. Florida
- Fiesta: Oklahoma vs. Utah
- Cotton: Texas Tech vs. LSU
- Alamo: Missouri vs. Northwestern
- Holiday: Oklahoma State vs. Oregon
- Texas: Kansas vs. Rice
- Independence: Buffalo vs. Louisiana-Lafayette
- Hawaii: Western Michigan @ Hawaii
- Sun: Nebraska vs. California
- Championship: Oklahoma vs. Florida
- Fiesta: Texas Tech vs. Ohio State
- Cotton: Texas vs. LSU
- Holiday: Oklahoma State vs. Oregon State
- Alamo: Missouri vs. Northwestern
- Insight: Kansas vs. Wisconsin
- International: Buffalo vs. UConn
- Hawaii: Western Michigan @ Hawaii
Mark Schlabalch & Bruce Feldman, ESPN
- Championship: Texas Tech vs. Florida
- Fiesta: Texas vs. USC or Utah
- Cotton: Oklahoma vs. LSU or Georgia
- Holiday: Missouri vs. Oregon or Arizona
- Alamo: Oklahoma State vs. Northwestern
- Sun: Nebraska (MS) or Kansas (BF) vs. California
- Insight: Kansas (MS) or Nebraska (BF) vs. Minnesota
- Hawaii: Buffalo vs. Hawaii or Nevada
- International: Western Michigan vs. UConn
- Alamo: Nebraska vs. Iowa
- Championship: Oklahoma vs. Florida
- Fiesta: Texas vs. Utah
- Cotton: Missouri vs. LSU
- Holiday: Oklahoma State vs. Oregon State
- Sun: Texas Tech vs. Oregon
- Insight: Kansas vs. Minnesota
- Hawaii: Buffalo @ Hawaii
- International: Western Michigan vs. UConn
So what's your preference? Are you looking for the best matchup? Best perceived bowl? Best destination, because you're thinking about attending? Best date/time, because you don't want to have to take vacation to watch a Husker game? Best TV coverage because your cable company doesn't carry the NFL Network?
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Gator or bust for me
When I got the University’s e-mail, I requested a ticket to the Gator Bowl. For me, I’m going to be in New York for Christmas, not getting home until the 28th. The Alamo (which I’ve been to, and would definitely go again) is on the 29th. Not enough time. Have no interest in El Paso. The Gator is on New Year’s Day (gives me some time at home before heading to the game), and my nephew is stationed in Jacksonville. So, that’s my game. Any other, and I guess I’ll be watching at home.
If I wasn’t already going to be gone, Gator, Alamo, maybe even Insight.
by Wolvie on
Nov 18, 2008 12:07 AM CST
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The only people interested in the Insight Bowl...
…are people looking for a trip to the Phoenix area, rather than the game itself…
by Husker Mike on
Nov 18, 2008 6:44 AM CST
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Nebraska Vs. Minnesota
I would like to see that as they are the two states that I refer to as home. Of course, I’ll be pulling for the Huskers.
The idea of playing a Florida team (Florida St.) in Florida does not appeal to me in the slightest. Those rarely turn out well.
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by BaldViking on
Nov 18, 2008 9:23 AM CST
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why Hawaii?...
..I’m not a regular here, so forgive my ignorance. I think you put Buffalo in there b/c their coach has NU roots, but why Hawaii?
Anyways, I think if you matched up w/ Iowa, it would be a good game. I’ve been to the Alamo Bowl w/ Neb. (against Mich.) and Iowa (vs. UT), and I think they both have a big following, so that would add to the game.
by vy til i die on
Nov 18, 2008 2:58 PM CST
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Why Hawaii?
Honolulu in the middle of winter. Need I say more? (Well, that and Turner Gill coaching the Bulls…)
by Husker Mike on
Nov 18, 2008 9:40 PM CST
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beautiful
I guess I’ve been to Jax in FL, it’s not a bad place to go. In fact, looking at this, I’ve been to everywhere but Hawaii, and Mike can be an expert on that.
San Antonio is a wonderful city. I loved going to the Missions there and the River Walk.
El Paso… ugh. Be careful.
Tempe – Loved the desert, it has a beauty that is certainly alluring, although I doubt you’ll see that if you stick with Bowl stuff. I have a story about Tempe… but I’ll share that some other time. Like when I have more time. Or if we get selected to go there.
But…the opponent line up is interesting. I’d love to see us play every one of those teams with the exception of Buffalo. Turner Gill is maybe my favorite Husker player and person ever…. I never like watching my relatives fight. It’s a lose – lose situation for me.
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by corn blight on
Nov 18, 2008 11:12 PM CST
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Nebraska vs. Iowa
I like this matchup. Neighbors and bragging rights on the line. And the thought of playing a Florida team in Florida isn’t that appealing to me either. But hey, after last year I take whatever comes our way!! I think we have a great shot to beat any of those teams.
by Huzkerfan on
Nov 20, 2008 2:22 PM CST
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one thing
to remember.
Playing in Florida gives us more publicity there and we want some of those guys to play for Nebraska…..
Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by corn blight on
Nov 23, 2008 8:15 AM CST
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Notre Dame
losing to Syracuse yesterday….. I have to assume that moves us up in a better position for the Gator Bowl?
BTW….. HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAH Charlie Weis – his suckage is great!
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by corn blight on
Nov 23, 2008 8:14 AM CST
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How about the Tech and OU
What a disappointing game that turned out to be. Tech forgot to show up. They looked as bad or worse than we did. At least we weren’t expected to have a chance. Looked like Stoops was reading Leach’s mind. I seriously thought OU might put up 80 points because of the need for votes.
by Huzkerfan on
Nov 23, 2008 10:19 AM CST
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