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Re: Which Bowl? - 2 for 2028 - 11-29-2014
(11-29-2014, 08:58 AM)garvin link Wrote:As an out-of-towner who hasn't been to the Bay Area since his last reunion in 2010, the San Francisco Bowl sounds pretty good to me. I also think it might the the one game where we would get a substantial turnout -- people who wouldn't fly anywhere to see this team play again might be willing to drive, especially given the chance to see the new stadium.
I had the same thought, but I would imagine that the players think otherwise. Isn't part of the fun for the players of going to a bowl game actually going to a bowl game (instead of staying home for another game)?
Re: Which Bowl? - CrazedZooChimp - 11-29-2014
(11-29-2014, 08:58 AM)garvin link Wrote:As an out-of-towner who hasn't been to the Bay Area since his last reunion in 2010, the San Francisco Bowl sounds pretty good to me. I also think it might the the one game where we would get a substantial turnout -- people who wouldn't fly anywhere to see this team play again might be willing to drive, especially given the chance to see the new stadium.
Aside from the fact it will be kind of nice to not spend a bunch of money on a last minute trip, it is definitely the best stadium of any other bowl we have a shot at, and I'd love to get to go to to a game there (presumably for less money than a Niners game, and maybe with a slightly less unbearable offense if Stanford plays like they did the last two games).
Mixed emotions - Redrum - 11-29-2014
The players I've known and credible people who say they've talked to Stanford players say the opinions are all over the place, geographically and otherwise. Stanford has a very geographically diverse roster, so some players would like to play closer to: a) home and b)where its easier for relatives and friends to attend. Despite different geographical choices, most players say bowl prep is so time consuming that a few official bowl events really don't make most bowl locations all that special... unless they get to stay after. Some might welcome minimum disruption and like the idea of using Stanford's own facilities to prep for a game in Santa Clara.
Re: Which Bowl? - StanFan88 - 11-29-2014
If Oregon wins the Pac-12 then I think Stanford is pretty much a lock for Foster Farms Bowl. If Arizona wins then it's chaos because there will be five 6-3/5-4 teams with the top two bowl games take by Arizona (Rose) and Oregon (Alamo).
Holiday Bowl will NOT take USC or UCLA. Foster Farms has already indicated strong preference for Bay Area team.
Even if the 59ers win today they aren't in the picture with a 3-6 conf record. Utah can get into the picture if they win today and finish 5-4 in conf.
Likely opponent in FF Bowl? TBD but Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, & Iowa seem most likely.
Re: Which Bowl? - CrazedZooChimp - 11-29-2014
(11-29-2014, 01:42 PM)StanFan88 link Wrote:If Oregon wins the Pac-12 then I think Stanford is pretty much a lock for Foster Farms Bowl. If Arizona wins then it's chaos because there will be five 6-3/5-4 teams with the top two bowl games take by Arizona (Rose) and Oregon (Alamo).
Holiday Bowl will NOT take U$ or UCLA. Foster Farms has already indicated strong preference for Bay Area team.
Even if the 59ers win today they aren't in the picture with a 3-6 conf record. Utah can get into the picture if they win today and finish 5-4 in conf.
Likely opponent in FF Bowl? TBD but Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, & Iowa seem most likely.
There is zero chance a 2 loss Oregon team doesn't make one of the Big-6 bowls.
Re: Which Bowl? - yvonne - 11-29-2014
(11-29-2014, 01:42 PM)StanFan88 link Wrote:Utah can get into the picture if they win today and finish 5-4 in conf.
That's a game worth watching. Colorado up by a field goal late in the third.
Re: Which Bowl? - StanFan88 - 11-29-2014
(11-29-2014, 01:52 PM)Yvonne link Wrote:That's a game worth watching. Colorado up by a field goal late in the third.
Unless of course you have DirecTV...
Re: Which Bowl? - yvonne - 11-29-2014
Utah just went ahead on a pick-6. Lifau threw it right to the DB.
Let me see if I understand this... - Redrum - 11-29-2014
Even though it will make my head explode, I should hope/pray for a No tre Dame win today to make a game at Levis for Stanford. How did it ever come to this?
Re: Which Bowl? - yvonne - 11-29-2014
ND/SC, that's the game where we hope for an earthquake.
Re: Let me see if I understand this... - BostonCard - 11-29-2014
(11-29-2014, 02:12 PM)Redrum link Wrote:Even though it will make my head explode, I should hope/pray for a No tre Dame win today to make a game at Levis for Stanford. How did it ever come to this?
I'd pray for an earthquake to swallow the coliseum. In any case, USC is destroying Notre dame 14-0 so far. Golson is 3/10. It is a measure of the dormers Domers dilutions delusions that they thought he belonged in the Voldemort conversation.
BC
Re: Which Bowl? - yvonne - 11-29-2014
Those Irish really need to learn to drink their whisky neat.
Re: Which Bowl? - BostonCard - 11-29-2014
Now 21-0 in the first. USC migh hit the over by itself.
Golson just threw an interception. He's 6/17 on the day for 53 yards and a pick.
BC
Re: Which Bowl? - BostonCard - 11-29-2014
So how long until Irish eyes looks down their message board. ð
BC
Re: Which Bowl? - stupac2 - 11-29-2014
Apparently the Chicken people like us: http://blog.sfgate.com/stanfordsports/2014/11/29/cardinal-probably-headed-for-santa-clara-bowl-after-big-day-for-hogan-o-line/
Re: Which Bowl? - BostonCard - 11-29-2014
Meanwhile, over at bear insider, I don't think they are having this thread.
BC
Re: Which Bowl? - Bruce Wang - 11-29-2014
A couple of the more vocal players are asking us to vote for Stanford for the Las Vegas Bowl. I trust that they will behave and they have worked hard to deserve our support. I dont blame them for the underachievement. I blame Bloomgren.
Lvbowl.com
It seems that Stanford is such the overwhelming favorite that I suspect one of them or their classmates hacked the site.
On the other hand, we can trust that the players from one of our opponents will misbehave and screw their eligibility. So if whoever hacked the site is reading this, turn the votes to $outhern©al.
Re: Which Bowl? - CrazedZooChimp - 11-30-2014
(11-29-2014, 04:02 PM)stupac2 link Wrote:Apparently the Chicken people like us: http://blog.sfgate.com/stanfordsports/2014/11/29/cardinal-probably-headed-for-santa-clara-bowl-after-big-day-for-hogan-o-line/
I forgot the guy in charge is a Stanford alum. That combined with the fact we've never been sure makes it seem like a lock.
Re: Which Bowl? - Hurlburt88 - 11-30-2014
Might be fun to go & combine with wine tasting!!!
Separately, I thought Caspers performed better. Other assessments out there??????
Re: Which Bowl? - stupac2 - 11-30-2014
(11-30-2014, 01:38 AM)CrazedZooChimp link Wrote:[quote author=stupac2 link=topic=11235.msg106898#msg106898 date=1417302171]
Apparently the Chicken people like us: http://blog.sfgate.com/stanfordsports/2014/11/29/cardinal-probably-headed-for-santa-clara-bowl-after-big-day-for-hogan-o-line/
I forgot the guy in charge is a Stanford alum. That combined with the fact we've never been sure makes it seem like a lock.
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Even though it's pretty far down the pecking order for the B1G it would be nice to play a team with a pulse, too. Some of those other lower-tier bowls have pretty crappy opponent.