2024 bowl projections thread

[CarolinaCuse]

McMurphy now predicting Pinstripe against Nebraska.

 

[JRHEETER]

McMurphy now predicting Pinstripe against Nebraska.

Yikes.

Have to assume if this is the case, it’s because we were relegated to the Sun Bowl and we told the ACC we would rather take a lower bowl than go to the Sun Bowl.

Wild how we fell from the Gator to the Pinstripe bowl this week without even playing

 

[sutomcat]

Yikes.

Have to assume if this is the case, it’s because we were relegated to the Sun Bowl and we told the ACC we would rather take a lower bowl than go to the Sun Bowl.

Wild how we fell from the Gator to the Pinstripe bowl this week without even playing

As Brett himself says, his projections are worthless unless his assumptions for conference championship,games are accurate.

It is imperative that Clemson wakes up and finally wins a big game this season.

 

[Irishsecra1]

All our major players will opt out of the Pinstripe Bowl.
Who wants to play in freezing cold weather.
Again, Pinstripe has never had a team with less than 4 losses.
Why would we go there? 7-5, maybe 8-4.
And I dont believe we would prefer Pinstripe to Sun.
We only go there if ACC is punishing us for beating Miami.

And why in blazes is Virginia Tech in the Mayo Bowl?

 

[Vorony]

Yikes.

Have to assume if this is the case, it’s because we were relegated to the Sun Bowl and we told the ACC we would rather take a lower bowl than go to the Sun Bowl.

Wild how we fell from the Gator to the Pinstripe bowl this week without even playing

Why would we want Pinstripe vs. Sun? Are they concerned about fan support making the trip to El Paso? I just don’t understand that one.

 

[OburgOrange]

Yikes.

Have to assume if this is the case, it’s because we were relegated to the Sun Bowl and we told the ACC we would rather take a lower bowl than go to the Sun Bowl.

Wild how we fell from the Gator to the Pinstripe bowl this week without even playing

Gawd no!

 

[JeremyCuse]

Why would we want Pinstripe vs. Sun? Are they concerned about fan support making the trip to El Paso? I just don’t understand that one.

Ding ding.

 

[GoSU96]

Why would we want Pinstripe vs. Sun? Are they concerned about fan support making the trip to El Paso? I just don’t understand that one.

If you aren’t getting a Florida bowl, must be they want friends and family to have a reasonable destination. This is definitely losing on let’s make a deal.

 

[Trueblue25]

Ding ding.

Perhaps the AD should reserve their concerns about fan support to basketball, and their own department. The Pinstripe over potential southern/western bowls would be horrendous.

 

[JeremyCuse]

Perhaps the AD should reserve their concerns about fan support to basketball, and their own department. The Pinstripe over potential southern/western bowls would be horrendous.

It would be choosing Pinstripe over a western bowl not a Southern one. SU wouldn't be turning down a Southern bowl game. Problem is Tech and Duke are much closer and are promising to move way more tickets for the Southern Bowls.

 

[Franz69]

Since Tuesday, McMurphy has had us in 3 different bowls, progressively getting worse.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

If my deduction from second-hand information is correct, don't worry about the Pinstripe.

 

[richmondcuse03]

It would be choosing Pinstripe over a western bowl not a Southern one. SU wouldn't be turning down a Southern bowl game. Problem is Tech and Duke are much closer and are promising to move way more tickets for the Southern Bowls.

From what I heard, I think the three choices are Gator (if Clemson wins), Pop Tart or Holiday. I haven't heard Pinstripe mentioned.

We can sell a lot of tickets to a Southern bowl that isn't El Paso.

 

[JeremyCuse]

From what I heard, I think the three choices are Gator (if Clemson wins), Pop Tart or Holiday. I haven't heard Pinstripe mentioned.

We can sell a lot of tickets to a Southern bowl that isn't El Paso.

I believe what your hearing is spot on. Those appear to be the three bowls SU would prefer and the Pinstripe would ony be a last resort versus an out west bowl.

Personally I'd rather see them play in the Sun versus yet another ice rink fest at Yankee stadium but I do get the rationale.

 

[upperdeck]

Teams don't move tickets though.. They pretty much all buy some allotment don't they? If Duke says they will buy 25k then match them.

I wonder how much Clemson fans coming off 9-4 and an ACC loss will want to travel like they usually do as well.

How would 6-6 VT get a bowl ahead of us anyway?

Doesn't the league usually do this in tiers? Or did they scrape that method of giving out the bowls years ago?

They must have a couple plans as well because its not even clear yet whether ACC gets 1-2-3 teams in the playoffs. Still a solid shot at 2.

 

[sufan59]

I believe what your hearing is spot on. Those appear to be the three bowls SU would prefer and the Pinstripe would ony be a last resort versus an out west bowl.

Personally I'd rather see them play in the Sun versus yet another ice rink fest at Yankee stadium but I do get the rationale.

If we do get Pinstripe, the only opponent that may prevent mass opt outs is Michigan. That would be a very juicy matchup. Unless these bowls have info on our potential opt outs, I think if you look at our turnout in Orlando in 2018, Boca last year, and Las Vegas this year. Cuse will travel very well. Duke home stadium always seems empty, so are they really going to travel for the bowl game? I think they’re fan base has moved on to Basketball season lol.

 

[storange]

Ding ding.

Sun Bowl always depends on locals for attendance because El Paso is so removed from …. well .. everywhere. I think players would rather go there than NY in winter. Maybe I’m wrong.

 

[sabach]

If you aren’t getting a Florida bowl, must be they want friends and family to have a reasonable destination. This is definitely losing on let’s make a deal.

Plus, the Yankees love SU.

 

[upperdeck]

I believe what your hearing is spot on. Those appear to be the three bowls SU would prefer and the Pinstripe would ony be a last resort versus an out west bowl.

Personally I'd rather see them play in the Sun versus yet another ice rink fest at Yankee stadium but I do get the rationale.

Playing in NY is fine when the team is supporting local fans. But its a kick in the teeth for a 9 win team.

Not to say it might not be warmer though in NY that in El Paso.

 

[Vorony]

If we do get Pinstripe, the only opponent that may prevent mass opt outs is Michigan. That would be a very juicy matchup. Unless these bowls have info on our potential opt outs, I think if you look at our turnout in Orlando in 2018, Boca last year, and Las Vegas this year. Cuse will travel very well. Duke home stadium always seems empty, so are they really going to travel for the bowl game? I think they’re fan base has moved on to Basketball season lol.

I don’t think opponent would matter if it’s Pinstripe. Players have seen how bad that field is. The horrible field conditions plus frigid weather = no brainer for opting out if you’re a potential draft pick.

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

Why would we want Pinstripe vs. Sun? Are they concerned about fan support making the trip to El Paso? I just don’t understand that one.

Ding ding.

Have they not been reading my posts? The Shrmdougluvrs are in for 4! Get ready TexanMark.

 

[richmondcuse03]

I believe what your hearing is spot on. Those appear to be the three bowls SU would prefer and the Pinstripe would ony be a last resort versus an out west bowl.

Personally I'd rather see them play in the Sun versus yet another ice rink fest at Yankee stadium but I do get the rationale.

We should all be rooting for Clemson is really the thing. They win, Gator it is.

I know why us core fans dont want the Pinstripe again but the reality is, the bowl likes Syr. and fan support in the city is always good. Plus, the team is a lot more popular with alums this year than others so if it helps with fundraising, I'm all for it. But it seems like a lot has to go wrong for us to end up there.

 

[Trueblue25]

It would be choosing Pinstripe over a western bowl not a Southern one. SU wouldn't be turning down a Southern bowl game. Problem is Tech and Duke are much closer and are promising to move way more tickets for the Southern Bowls.

Where are these Duke fans coming from? Our Camping World Bowl traveling crowd was like 80% of their typical ACC home game crowd lol

Based on record, brand and star power I’d be fairly disappointed if we lost a relevant southern bowl game to a team we already beat or Duke

 

[Irishsecra1]

Well, if it is Pinstripe, there will be massive opt outs.
And since the opponent is Nebraska with massive transfers, it should be a pretty crappy game.

I wont go and probably wont even watch.
The team deserves better, and frankly, so does the fanbase.

 

[cusefan88]

From what I heard, I think the three choices are Gator (if Clemson wins), Pop Tart or Holiday. I haven't heard Pinstripe mentioned.

We can sell a lot of tickets to a Southern bowl that isn't El Paso.

I've heard the same thing.