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that were walking around?

The Citrus Bowl lady was kinda like "well, there's four B10 teams vying for the playoff, and since only three will probably make it, we have the first pick, and are checking things out here."

We were all kinda like "no offense, but we're not really interested in the Citrus Bowl right now....sorry." 😄

About 5 mins later the Orange Bowl guys come walking by. I call them over to the tailgate, tell them the Citrus Bowl guys were just there, and they were like "nah, you guys don't want to play in that trash Bowl, you need to come to us". 😄

We were all like..."yeah, we agree." 👍
 
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YOTHN said:
I don't get the purpose of them going to games. Pretty sure they can so the same research from a TV.
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Bowl committees are a pure boondoggle. Some of those guys get $500k+ salaries and all expense paid trips for kinda organizing a bowl game as a part-time gig.

Plus, they get sweet ass blazers...

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YOTHN said:
I don't get the purpose of them going to games. Pretty sure they can so the same research from a TV.
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It's more to make the people on the Committee feel like They are important and contributing something. Flying to different locations, staying at first class hotels, running up dollars on unlimited expense accounts on food and booze at top dollar bars and restaurants, all at the bowl Game's Expense. You know, living the lifestyle of a Politician.
 
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76-1 said:
And they Had to run into MattnDallas first...
🙉🙈.🙄😖😳.

Gasparilla Bowl here we come... 🙁

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Ha. 😄

We were actually hanging with the AD in charge of the Varsity Club when I went over and snagged the Orange Bowl guys. He told my wife there's no better guy he'd wants schmoozing bowl dudes than me when I went over to BS with them. 😄👍
 
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mattndallas said:
Ha. 😄

We were actually hanging with the AD in charge of the Varsity Club when I went over and snagged the Orange Bowl guys. He told my wife there's no better guy he'd wants schmoozing bowl dudes than me when I went over to BS with them. 😄👍
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What's that say about That guy? 😉🤣

I'm sure you did a fine job... 😎

Here's hoping a Bowl game destination isn't something we need to be concerned about...
 
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If they go anywhere other than the Playoffs,they will have numerous guys opt out,including Rourke most likely.
But it will be a great experience for those who do play,not to mention the extra practice time and exposure for the program.
 
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What's that say about That guy? 😉🤣

I'm sure you did a fine job... 😎

Here's hoping a Bowl game destination isn't something we need to be concerned about...
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That was the best part....once I explained to our crew that the Citrus wasn't a playoff bowl (while talking to the Citrus guy/girl)...everyone kinda got less interested in going to Orlando. 😄
 
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mattndallas said:
that were walking around?

The Citrus Bowl lady was kinda like "well, there's four B10 teams vying for the playoff, and since only three will probably make it, we have the first pick, and are checking things out here."

We were all kinda like "no offense, but we're not really interested in the Citrus Bowl right now....sorry." 😄

About 5 mins later the Orange Bowl guys come walking by. I call them over to the tailgate, tell them the Citrus Bowl guys were just there, and they were like "nah, you guys don't want to play in that trash Bowl, you need to come to us". 😄

We were all like..."yeah, we agree." 👍
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I don’t understand why the Orange Bowl reps would talk as though they’re in competition with the Citrus Bowl. They’re not.

The Orange Bowl is the site of one of the two national semifinal games this year. The CFP committee’s seeding of the playoff teams, and what happens in the early rounds, will dictate which two teams are playing in the Orange Bowl.

I have no idea why Orange Bowl reps would be at the IU game and talking up their bowl game. They don’t need to. As I said, they’re hosting a natty semifinal. There won’t be invitations to play in the Orange Bowl. Participants will have to earn their way there.
 
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Bowlmania said:
I don’t understand why the Orange Bowl reps would talk as though they’re in competition with the Citrus Bowl. They’re not.

The Orange Bowl is the site of one of the two national semifinal games this year. The CFP committee’s seeding of the playoff teams, and what happens in the early rounds, will dictate which two teams are playing in the Orange Bowl.

I have no idea why Orange Bowl reps would be at the IU game and talking up their bowl game. They don’t need to. As I said, they’re hosting a natty semifinal. There won’t be invitations to play in the Orange Bowl. Participants will have to earn their way there.
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I don’t blame them! If I have that job, I am milking the system until they change the budget with a big thanks for the memories Capital One!
 
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JohnsyRick said:
They were at our tailgate for about 20 minutes, I can assure you, they were indeed Orange Bowl committee members
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I'm not looking to argue but am genuinely curious, as I'm obviously missing something. Why do you believe Orange Bowl reps were at our game? For an official purpose (and, if so, what purpose), or just taking in a good B1G game on somebody else's dime?
 
Bowlmania said:
I'm not looking to argue but am genuinely curious, as I'm obviously missing something. Why do you believe Orange Bowl reps were at our game? For an official purpose (and, if so, what purpose), or just taking in a good B1G game on somebody else's dime?
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Bowl reps have visited later season games of possible participants as long as I can remember, I guess because they can ! Salo Sredni , the treasurer, and another member spent about 20 minutes with us.
You can look up Salo and find his Orange Bowl committee photo.
 
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JohnsyRick said:
Bowl reps have visited later season games of possible participants as long as I can remember, I guess because they can ! Salo Sredni , the treasurer, and another member spent about 20 minutes with us.
You can look up Salo and find his Orange Bowl committee photo.
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First, I believe you that Orange Bowl reps were in attendance. I wish someone had asked them why they were there.

Yes, bowl reps have historically attended late-season games in order to better size up teams, get a feel for fan enthusiasm, and decide whether the school/team is a good fit for their bowl. If there's a fit, then there's the sale, and then plans for a joint announcement of the bowl match-up. Conference tie-ins/affiliations mean individual bowls no longer have broad discretion like they used to, but some of the glad-handing and selling (both ways) still takes place.

As everyone knows, this year, for the first time, there is a 12-team tournament. The Orange Bowl is the site of a late game (semi-final) in the tournament. (The Cotton Bowl has the other semi). The Orange Bowl, to my knowledge, has no say in the selection of the tournament field, the rankings or the seeding of teams. They won't be extending invitations to teams, and they have no control over who will play in their game on January 9.

Then again, who knows what goes on behind the scenes. For all I know maybe these bowls do have some influence with the committee. I'm not suggesting anything improper, but maybe one of the reasons (or even the main reason) Orange Bowl reps were in Bloomington on Saturday was to meet with Michigan's AD, Warde Manuel, chair of the CFP selection committee. Maybe they're making a push for the committee to seed Miami/put Miami (assuming they still make the field) in a bracket that leads to the Orange Bowl. Or maybe they talked to the Gator Bowl people and learned how well IU travels for bowl games, and they want us in that bracket! Just spitballing here.
 
Bowlmania said:
First, I believe you that Orange Bowl reps were in attendance. I wish someone had asked them why they were there.

Yes, bowl reps have historically attended late-season games in order to better size up teams, get a feel for fan enthusiasm, and decide whether the school/team is a good fit for their bowl. If there's a fit, then there's the sale, and then plans for a joint announcement of the bowl match-up. Conference tie-ins/affiliations mean individual bowls no longer have broad discretion like they used to, but some of the glad-handing and selling (both ways) still takes place.

As everyone knows, this year, for the first time, there is a 12-team tournament. The Orange Bowl is the site of a late game (semi-final) in the tournament. (The Cotton Bowl has the other semi). The Orange Bowl, to my knowledge, has no say in the selection of the tournament field, the rankings or the seeding of teams. They won't be extending invitations to teams, and they have no control over who will play in their game on January 9.

Then again, who knows what goes on behind the scenes. For all I know maybe these bowls do have some influence with the committee. I'm not suggesting anything improper, but maybe one of the reasons (or even the main reason) Orange Bowl reps were in Bloomington on Saturday was to meet with Michigan's AD, Warde Manuel, chair of the CFP selection committee. Maybe they're making a push for the committee to seed Miami/put Miami (assuming they still make the field) in a bracket that leads to the Orange Bowl. Or maybe they talked to the Gator Bowl people and learned how well IU travels for bowl games, and they want us in that bracket! Just spitballing here.
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I believe you are waaaay over thinking this !
 
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So if IU ends up ninth, and I think that is where they want a 53K seat stadium team...and we go to say TN or Pen St. Will there be just the normal visitors section or more seats for us?

Then the loser is done? That was their bowl game?

Kinda sucks to go play in a shitty destination like Penn St with no seats and lose.
 
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So if IU ends up ninth, and I think that is where they want a 53K seat stadium team...and we go to say TN or Pen St. Will there be just the normal visitors section or more seats for us?

Then the loser is done? That was their bowl game?

Kinda sucks to go play in a shitty destination like Penn St with no seats and lose.
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Word is usual visitor sections. Personally, I think it would be cool if it were like the FA Cup and visitors got larger allotments. But, is what it is.

They have 106K seats, you can get your hands on a ticket.

I think we have a decent shot against them.
 
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Tammany Hall said:
Word is usual visitor sections. Personally, I think it would be cool if it were like the FA Cup and visitors got larger allotments. But, is what it is.

They have 106K seats, you can get your hands on a ticket.

I think we have a decent shot against them.
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Reseating an venue is a big deal I know and would not go over well.

That said, not getting a bowl where 25,000 of your fans can go to a warm spot and party also sucks.
 
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