2024 bowl projections thread

[sufan59]

So did Gator select Duke over Syracuse in the end. Or Holiday selected Syracuse first before Gator.

 

[Sherman20]

I agree it’s freaking crazy

Gator is more prestigious and a better opponent.

Totally get that. I wish everyone who wanted to go could go, I just wish some people would stop acting like this is a fourth tier bowl, Washington State being the opponent or not

Holiday not a fourth tier but a third tier bowl. Pop Tarts get first ACC pick, so Miami or Syracuse makes sense. Gator picks second and we’re the third or fourth best ACC team, by most consensus, and we got shafted in favor of freakin Duke.

 

[orangeinohio]

Did we play every home game at Rich that year?

All over NY: 1979 Syracuse Orangemen football team - Wikipedia

 

[OrlandoCuse]

San Diego is my favorite US City that I have visited. Great spot. That time of year the average high is 65 so I doubt there is going to be a lot of beach time unless you are a seal.

There’s rarely ever any beach time in San Diego. Never gets too cold but really never gets too warm. I think the weather in December is probably better than June. Just a weird micro-climate

 

[anomander]

so Gator bowl wanted but the ACC decided? If this is true… what in the actual fluck

 

[PhatOrange]

Old Miss’s defensive front would get Kyle killed. Would not be a good matchup.

doubt it.

 

[Ozzie0075]

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so Gator bowl wanted but the ACC decided? If this is true… what in the actual fluck

No sure some random lawyer is a reliable source.

 

[hoopsupstate]

doubt it.

To beat the really good SEC teams you have to have a quarterback who can run. That’s why GT gave Georgia a great game. Their defensive lines just go after you. You’re not just going to stand in the pocket all day. It’s not a knock on Kyle, but you have to make plays with your legs.

 

[orangeinohio]

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so Gator bowl wanted but the ACC decided? If this is true… what in the actual fluck

Is there something about this guy's background that elevates his CFB knowledge above 'fan from Florida' level?

 

[anomander]

No sure some random lawyer is a reliable source.

Seems pretty tied into SEC info and is from Jacksonville.

 

[GoSU96]

Gator is more prestigious and a better opponent.
Not a fourth tier but a third tier bowl. Pop Tarts get first ACC pick, so Miami or Syracuse makes sense. Gator picks second and we’re the third or fourth best ACC team, by most consensus, and we got shafted in favor of freakin Duke.

No it’s not,

I don’t know if this defines the order, but it shows the ACC tiers.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

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so Gator bowl wanted but the ACC decided? If this is true… what in the actual fluck

I don't think that's how it works.

 

[Orangefizz]

Hate to keep being that guy but McCord is not gonna play. He's saying the right things publicly but he's not playing.

You make it sound so definitive, but don’t discount Kyle’s loyalty to getting Fran’s first 10 win season and top 20 finish.

This could be a foundational win for Syracuse football since Fran is such an outstanding recruiter.

Honestly I would’ve preferred the gator bowl, but the Holiday is also a great destination for everyone affiliated with Syracuse football.

 

[Orangezoo]

Gator is more prestigious and a better opponent.
Not a fourth tier but a third tier bowl. Pop Tarts get first ACC pick, so Miami or Syracuse makes sense. Gator picks second and we’re the third or fourth best ACC team, by most consensus, and we got shafted in favor of freakin Duke.

If Gator is more prestigious I presume that is specific to this year? Past matchups show the Holiday has had more ranked matchups. Seems the pac 12 tie in this year is really what was the killer given there were a total of 2 choices and one wasn’t bowl eligible.

 

[anomander]

Is there something about this guy's background that elevates his CFB knowledge above 'fan from Florida' level?

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From Jacksonville , Gator fan, and seemed to have SEC info reading through his page. Maybe nothing but does this sound shocking that the ACC would take care of Duke?

 

[690West]

From Jacksonville , Gator fan, and seemed to have SEC info reading through his page. Maybe nothing but does this sound shocking that the ACC would take care of Duke?

This same guy got all sorts of stuff wrong in the last day. The ACC didn’t put dook there. Dook put dook there.

 

[Kalima45]

If Gator is more prestigious I presume that is specific to this year? Past matchups show the Holiday has had more ranked matchups. Seems the pac 12 tie in this year is really what was the killer given there were a total of 2 choices and one wasn’t bowl eligible.

If that bowl is tied to Pac-12 teams going forward I don't think the prestige of that bowl game will be for long. Other then Boise none of those other teams really wowed this year. Would still be a not great match up.

 

[anomander]

I don't think that's how it works.

the conferences usually try to make the schools happy. There is usually negotiating behind the scenes to get to that point.

 

[anomander]

This same guy got all sorts of stuff wrong in the last day. The ACC didn’t put dook there. Dook put dook there.

To be fair even the most tied in reporters seemed to get all the bowl projections wrong.

 

[Orangezoo]

If that bowl is tied to Pac-12 teams going forward I don't think the prestige of that bowl game will be for long. Other then Boise none of those other teams really wowed this year. Would still be a not great match up.

Tie ins seem to adjust for Holiday over the past. This year was awful luck they stuck not to mention Wazzu went from ranked to a dud.

 

[bigmike]

Though I'm disappointed, here is one positive thing: Syracuse could not have asked for a better opponent for Jahkari Williams to play against in his first game.

Assuming McCord doesn’t play, I am curious to see what Fran/Nixon can put together for whomever QB’s the team and who actually plays in this bowl. I want to feel confident that next year will be as promising as this year turned out to be. Can we adjust the offense to the players we have?

 

[PhatOrange]

To beat the really good SEC teams you have to have a quarterback who can run. That’s why GT gave Georgia a great game. Their defensive lines just go after you. You’re not just going to stand in the pocket all day. It’s not a knock on Kyle, but you have to make plays with your legs.

I watch dozens of SEC games this season and no you don’t need a running QB. You need a good scheme.

 

[orangeinohio]

These are not official 2024/2025 numbers, but -

It looks like the payout for the Holiday Bowl is about $6.5M.
For the Gator Bowl, it's about $5.35M.
For the Mayo Bowl, it's about $4.8M.

 

[djorange1989]

I don't think that's how it works.

But but some random suit who lives in Jacksonville said so

 

[djorange1989]

These are not official 2024/2025 numbers, but -

It looks like the payout for the Holiday Bowl is about $6.5M.
For the Gator Bowl, it's about $5.35M.
For the Mayo Bowl, it's about $4.8M.

Yep. Again, complain about the opponent that is fine but this whiny BS about the Holiday Bowl being low rent is a load of crap