Yes, the bowl seasons vibe has changed. The days of striving to WIN a bowl game is long gone. Today, its about MAKING a bowl game and enjoying the benefits of the extra practices and getting a look at young players. Its more a start of the next season than it is an extension of the season beinf celebrated. its too bad. Players with borderline injuries are shut down, pro prospects dont play, and teams experiment and get a look at new players. sad bc this is extending into some historically big time bowls.