shitty bowl games

[Mosi]

guess this is the thread for the bowl week, couple interesting starts
http://accfootballnews.net/2012/12/23/no-one-showed-up-at-the-beef-o-bradys-bowl-in-tampa/
guess we're not the only ones who don't travel
http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20121216/SPORTS20/312160031/Bowl-economics-101-BSU-s-fiscal-challenge
this gives breakdown on Ball state's money losing trip, not Yukonish but almost

[HJS]

No one showed up for the ACCCG this year. And, the first ever P12 game which was a home game for the favorite may have had even less people attending (despite it being a match-up of top 10 teams). Didn't check, but I doubt the B1G Champ game was a major draw either. Outside of the SEC (where the champ game has national title implications every year and the bowl games are all within a quick drive), BC fans were way the fuck ahead of the curve on having no interest on overpaying for forced vacations to shitty locations. The economy and evolving intelligence is catching up with the rest of the underdeveloped areas of this once-great nation.

[mod6A]

i like to watch them on tv sometimes.

[ryrob]

No one showed up for the ACCCG this year. And, the first ever P12 game which was a home game for the favorite may have had even less people attending (despite it being a match-up of top 10 teams). Didn't check, but I doubt the B1G Champ game was a major draw either. Outside of the SEC (where the champ game has national title implications every year and the bowl games are all within a quick drive), BC fans were way the fuck ahead of the curve on having no interest on overpaying for forced vacations to shitty locations. The economy and evolving intelligence is catching up with the rest of the underdeveloped areas of this once-great nation.

I agree with you on all but the conference championship games being held at the home of the better team. I don't know what the fuck Stanford was doing (I know weather was a big factor), but you can't tell me that a night game ACC championship against VT, GT, Miami, or UNC with an Orange Bowl on the line wouldn't sell out. I think that's the case at 90% of BCS schools.

[EagleDave]

No one showed up for the ACCCG this year. And, the first ever P12 game which was a home game for the favorite may have had even less people attending (despite it being a match-up of top 10 teams). Didn't check, but I doubt the B1G Champ game was a major draw either. Outside of the SEC (where the champ game has national title implications every year and the bowl games are all within a quick drive), BC fans were way the fuck ahead of the curve on having no interest on overpaying for forced vacations to shitty locations. The economy and evolving intelligence is catching up with the rest of the underdeveloped areas of this once-great nation.

I agree with you on all but the conference championship games being held at the home of the better team. I don't know what the fuck Stanford was doing (I know weather was a big factor), but you can't tell me that a night game ACC championship against VT, GT, Miami, or UNC with an Orange Bowl on the line wouldn't sell out. I think that's the case at 90% of BCS schools.

Stanford's issue was that tickets for that game 2-3x more expensive than regular season games (for students too) and season ticket holders had to purchase the game separately. It was poorly executed.

[ryrob]

No one showed up for the ACCCG this year. And, the first ever P12 game which was a home game for the favorite may have had even less people attending (despite it being a match-up of top 10 teams). Didn't check, but I doubt the B1G Champ game was a major draw either. Outside of the SEC (where the champ game has national title implications every year and the bowl games are all within a quick drive), BC fans were way the fuck ahead of the curve on having no interest on overpaying for forced vacations to shitty locations. The economy and evolving intelligence is catching up with the rest of the underdeveloped areas of this once-great nation.

I agree with you on all but the conference championship games being held at the home of the better team. I don't know what the fuck Stanford was doing (I know weather was a big factor), but you can't tell me that a night game ACC championship against VT, GT, Miami, or UNC with an Orange Bowl on the line wouldn't sell out. I think that's the case at 90% of BCS schools.

Stanford's issue was that tickets for that game 2-3x more expensive than regular season games (for students too) and season ticket holders had to purchase the game separately. It was poorly executed.

That is completely retarded if so. I can see charging a slight premium (maybe $25-30 per ticket?), but I have no doubt that BC would sell this out even with that extra fee. The Stanford turnout was mind boggling regardless given the implications - maybe BCS game burnout?

[EagleDave]

No one showed up for the ACCCG this year. And, the first ever P12 game which was a home game for the favorite may have had even less people attending (despite it being a match-up of top 10 teams). Didn't check, but I doubt the B1G Champ game was a major draw either. Outside of the SEC (where the champ game has national title implications every year and the bowl games are all within a quick drive), BC fans were way the fuck ahead of the curve on having no interest on overpaying for forced vacations to shitty locations. The economy and evolving intelligence is catching up with the rest of the underdeveloped areas of this once-great nation.

I agree with you on all but the conference championship games being held at the home of the better team. I don't know what the fuck Stanford was doing (I know weather was a big factor), but you can't tell me that a night game ACC championship against VT, GT, Miami, or UNC with an Orange Bowl on the line wouldn't sell out. I think that's the case at 90% of BCS schools.

Stanford's issue was that tickets for that game 2-3x more expensive than regular season games (for students too) and season ticket holders had to purchase the game separately. It was poorly executed.

That is completely retarded if so. I can see charging a slight premium (maybe $25-30 per ticket?), but I have no doubt that BC would sell this out even with that extra fee. The Stanford turnout was mind boggling regardless given the implications - maybe BCS game burnout?

Live and learn for them. They'll figure it out.

Easy fixes...and this would have to be applied for BC as well:

#1- free admission for students
#2- build price of title game into season ticket packages
#3- slight premium on single game seats (not 2-3x)

Done. Sellout.

[31southst]

Not to mention the Stanford game started 5:00 local time I believe.

[DomingoOrtiz]

Not to mention the Stanford game started 5:00 local time I believe.

Are you saying that was good or bad?

[MilitantEagle]

Not to mention the Stanford game started 5:00 local time I believe.

Are you saying that was good or bad?

For a Friday, bad.

[claver2010]

Not to mention the Stanford game started 5:00 local time I believe.

Are you saying that was good or bad?

For a Friday, bad.

Not making excuses for them as the issues clearly have been enumerated above. Honestly, how many of us would be able to get to campus at 5:00 on a Friday with 5 days notice? I probably would be able to, but it's a struggle to get to the Friday 7:00 hockey games and weekday basketball games

[BearTerritory]

No one showed up for the ACCCG this year. And, the first ever P12 game which was a home game for the favorite may have had even less people attending (despite it being a match-up of top 10 teams). Didn't check, but I doubt the B1G Champ game was a major draw either. Outside of the SEC (where the champ game has national title implications every year and the bowl games are all within a quick drive), BC fans were way the fuck ahead of the curve on having no interest on overpaying for forced vacations to shitty locations. The economy and evolving intelligence is catching up with the rest of the underdeveloped areas of this once-great nation.

I agree with you on all but the conference championship games being held at the home of the better team. I don't know what the fuck Stanford was doing (I know weather was a big factor), but you can't tell me that a night game ACC championship against VT, GT, Miami, or UNC with an Orange Bowl on the line wouldn't sell out. I think that's the case at 90% of BCS schools.

Stanford's issue was that tickets for that game 2-3x more expensive than regular season games (for students too) and season ticket holders had to purchase the game separately. It was poorly executed.

And it was raining.

[mod6A]

No one showed up for the ACCCG this year. And, the first ever P12 game which was a home game for the favorite may have had even less people attending (despite it being a match-up of top 10 teams). Didn't check, but I doubt the B1G Champ game was a major draw either. Outside of the SEC (where the champ game has national title implications every year and the bowl games are all within a quick drive), BC fans were way the fuck ahead of the curve on having no interest on overpaying for forced vacations to shitty locations. The economy and evolving intelligence is catching up with the rest of the underdeveloped areas of this once-great nation.

I agree with you on all but the conference championship games being held at the home of the better team. I don't know what the fuck Stanford was doing (I know weather was a big factor), but you can't tell me that a night game ACC championship against VT, GT, Miami, or UNC with an Orange Bowl on the line wouldn't sell out. I think that's the case at 90% of BCS schools.

Stanford's issue was that tickets for that game 2-3x more expensive than regular season games (for students too) and season ticket holders had to purchase the game separately. It was poorly executed.

And it was raining.

was there adequate RV parking?

[GT BoSox]

Belk Bowl last night was pretty entertaining.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

Belk Bowl last night was pretty entertaining.

in a "officials controlled the game and fucked duke up the ass" way

[HJS]

Did anyone ever identify what conference those officials were from??? Truly among the worst I've ever scene.

[Mosi]

Did anyone ever identify what conference those officials were from??? Truly among the worst I've ever scene.

I thought they said it was the SEC, and I watched both the Belk (whatever the fuck that is) and the Russell Athletic Bowl (both VT and SUNJ wearing Nike)

they were both train wrecks, Cinn with 3 asst coachs and 2 GA's running the team still beats Dooookie, and VT/SUNJ set the game back 50 years

how the fuck did we lose to VT, oh yeah, Logna Thomas made Drunken Uncle Dave look like Tom Brady

[claver2010]

Went to the pinstripe bowl, had a good time.

I understand AngryDick's fear and loathing in morgantown better now. As a nerd who only knows the ACC I had never been subjected to the mountaineers. Some suggestions for when we play at Yankee Stadium seating wise next year. Get seats in the 300s, 100s you can't see shit, 200s are ok but the 300s are cheaper and give you some altitude and perspective.

It was also nice going to a college game where they sell beer.

[DuchesneEast]

This is soooooooooooooooo appropriate in a thread entitle shitty bowl games:

[HJS]

The funniest thing I have seen this bowl season is the dye job Les Miles is sporting. He looks like Jack Nicholson as the Joker. Did he lose the worst bet ever and have to visit the same hair stylist as Eva Webster???

[Iggle]

The Chick-Fil-A bowl was a pretty fantastic game. Lot of fun.

[BCdee]

The Chick-Fil-A bowl was a pretty fantastic game. Lot of fun.

Crazy game, what fun!!

[claver2010]

ACC! ACC! ACC!

[BCdee]

ACC! ACC! ACC!

Lol the Clemson fans were cheering that last night after the game ended. ACC! ACC!

[hansen]

ACC! ACC! ACC!

What's the ACCs bowl record so far this year?

[BCdee]

ACC! ACC! ACC!

What's the ACCs bowl record so far this year?

Duke lost, nc state lost, Clemson won, gtech won and va tech won. Fl state plays tonight. Did I miss anyone?

[BCdee]

Is anyone watching this SCAR vs Michigan game?!?!? SCAR just got screwed with a first down call and on the next play, Clowney just BLEW UP the Michigan running back. His helmet flew off and he fumbled the ball. SCAR ball. Wow!!!!

[Onyx Blackman]

Is anyone watching this SCAR vs Michigan game?!?!? SCAR just got screwed with a first down call and on the next play, Clowney just BLEW UP the Michigan running back. His helmet flew off and he fumbled the ball. SCAR ball. Wow!!!!

Cyborg move.

[Reverend Mike]

Is anyone watching this SCAR vs Michigan game?!?!? SC just got screwed with a first down call and on the next play, Clowney just BLEW UP the Michigan running back. His helmut flew off and he fumbled the ball. SC ball. Wow!!!!

That was amazing. I'm not easily amazed.

Clowney crushed that kid.

[h2o]

He just crushed Robinson as well. And MI just scored to take the lead! I hate USC and Spurrier.