re: How would playing UT in the Texas bowl have helped us in recruiting?

People will argue it because Houston/East Texas is in our recruiting footprint and that it's a good last showing for recruits considering schools like A&M or Big XII schools. The game is also primetime.

The reality is that LSU is a brand name and East Texas is still an LSU stronghold. While the Music City Bowl is not a primetime game, most recruits will still be watching it. It's two high profile schools. This also gives us an opportunity to look at players in that region and also quick flights to the Carolinas for recruiting.