[NU Sports] Bowl Talk

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>From what I have heard about the Big XII-SEC game, the bowl destination is
yet to be worked out, so I wouldn't rule out the Fiesta Bowl just yet.
 While the leaders in the clubhouse are the Sugar Bowl (tradition) and
Cotton (money, Jerry Jones, money, Cowboys Stadium, money) I'm sure the
Fiesta will have it's shot at bidding.  It does have UofP Stadium to play
with so it could put together a viable bid.

The Holiday Bowl would most likely require another tie-up with the Pac-12
which is not a bad thing. After all, we already have two or three ties with
the SEC so why not another game with our true conference partner.  San
Diego is a better destination than any other bowl we have now, although I
wouldn't want to give up the Florida bowls.
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On Sat, May 19, 2012 at 8:18 PM, chuck herron <cherron604 at aol.com> wrote:

> The SEC-Big XII Bowl announcement,and some news earlier this week raises
> some interesting topics:
>
>
> - As SJT mentioned, the Fiesta Bowl is now lacking it's Big XII tie-in.
> - Dr Phillips, earlier this week, mentioned the Pinstripe Bowl to Jim
> Delaney
>
>
> Can the conference use this event as an excuse to improve our bowl lineup ?
>
>
> Are there any other bowl destinations that you would like to see ?
>
>
> Are there any current Big Ten bowls that you would like to see go away ?
>
>
> Our current lineup features one California bowl
>
>
> Three Florida bowls
>
>
> One Arizona bowl
>
>
> Two Texas bowls
>
>
> and one Detroit bowl.
>
>
> Clearly, we should try and get rid of Detroit on the day after Christmas.
>  That date makes national travel very difficult.  I know the Bowl in
> Detroit has been a very loyal partner, and George Perles obviously has
> strong ties, but this one practically screams out for MAC/at-large ties.
>
>
> I would like to see one more California bowl - the Holiday Bowl, perhaps ?
>  San Diego is one of the greatest cities to visit.
>
>
> Three Florida Bowls seems about right, and Orlando and Tampa are both
> great destinations.  Miami or Fort Lauderdale might be preferable
> destinations to Jacksonville, however.
>
>
> The two Texas bowls were both great destinations, and our recent bowl
> trips were both great experiences.  I do miss San Antonio and El Paso,
> however - those trips were extremely enjoyable also.
>
>
> Other ideas ?
>
>
> Chuck Herron  Tech '85
>
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