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Tired of hearing that bowl games are meaningless
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:15 pm
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:15 pm
In the standings, sure, the game means nothing. It has zero impact on the current season, unless you are in the CFP.
With that said, it would say a lot about a player if he half assed it in a bowl because he didn’t care. A great competitor wants to win everything, always.
We also hear that bowl games are ‘for the fans’. How many players really can afford to not care about a bowl? After the NFL prospects opt out, then what? If you are a second teamer with a chance to play, that’s a huge opportunity to step up against a solid opponent while playing on national TV.
Look at some of these schools that make bowls. Are you telling me kids from the MAC wouldn’t be excited about going to the Bahamas? I’m sure kids from Western Kentucky could find a way to enjoy time in the Boca Raton area. CUSA players going to Hawaii…where do I sign up for that?
While the result on the field may not be of importance in those games, the process involved with extra practices and the chance for a guy to get a rare chance to start should be huge.
Maybe the Rose Bowl isn’t important enough for WR (fill in the blank) from Ohio State, but I bet it’s a pretty big deal to the vast majority on the team.
Sorry, I just don’t buy the idea that these games are meaningless exhibitions for fans. There is a lot of competitive juice on that field anytime you suit up.
With that said, it would say a lot about a player if he half assed it in a bowl because he didn’t care. A great competitor wants to win everything, always.
We also hear that bowl games are ‘for the fans’. How many players really can afford to not care about a bowl? After the NFL prospects opt out, then what? If you are a second teamer with a chance to play, that’s a huge opportunity to step up against a solid opponent while playing on national TV.
Look at some of these schools that make bowls. Are you telling me kids from the MAC wouldn’t be excited about going to the Bahamas? I’m sure kids from Western Kentucky could find a way to enjoy time in the Boca Raton area. CUSA players going to Hawaii…where do I sign up for that?
While the result on the field may not be of importance in those games, the process involved with extra practices and the chance for a guy to get a rare chance to start should be huge.
Maybe the Rose Bowl isn’t important enough for WR (fill in the blank) from Ohio State, but I bet it’s a pretty big deal to the vast majority on the team.
Sorry, I just don’t buy the idea that these games are meaningless exhibitions for fans. There is a lot of competitive juice on that field anytime you suit up.
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Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:17 pm to TexasTiger08
Bowl games are meaningless now
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:19 pm to TexasTiger08
Bowl games are meaningless
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:19 pm to TexasTiger08
They are as meaningful as a spring game.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:20 pm to TexasTiger08
I'm guessing you have 4 years of eligibility left, go show those kids how to do it.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:23 pm to BuckyCheese
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They are as meaningful as a spring game.
The extra practice time and reps are invaluable to the younger guys.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:24 pm to TexasTiger08
I don’t know if ALL non-CFP bowls are meaningless, but one thing’s for sure, the Birmingham Bowl is meaningless.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:25 pm to TexasTiger08
They were meaningless last year according to SEC haters when teams with losing records were knocking off ranked teams. 
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:25 pm to TexasTiger08
quote:
We also hear that bowl games are ‘for the fans’.
Who says this? Most programs stick it up the fans arse, and make them buy shite seats they were allotted.
It's for ESPN, and their partners. That's it
Ok, for Seniors who know this is their last game, ever, playing CFB.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:28 pm to TexasTiger08
CFB is ruined
NIL
Transfer portal
Shitty bowl games
NIL
Transfer portal
Shitty bowl games
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:28 pm to TexasTiger08
this post is meaningless
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:32 pm to TheOcean
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CFB is ruined NIL Transfer portal Shitty bowl games
OVERTIME IS RUINING COLLEGE FOOTBALL!
INSTANT REPLAY IS RUINING COLLEGE FOOTBALL!
4 IS TOO MANY! THE 4-SEED WILL NEVER WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP!
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:36 pm to TexasTiger08
Put cotton in your ears then…..they are meaningless
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:38 pm to pbro62
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Put cotton in your ears then…..they are meaningless
Even when they are not semifinal games, the Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl trophies are still worth playing hard for and still worth rooting for your team to win.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 5:41 pm to TexasTiger08
Bowl games are meaningless.
Particularly the ones with 6-6 and 7-5 teams, and the ones with schools/conferences you’ve never heard of.
Particularly the ones with 6-6 and 7-5 teams, and the ones with schools/conferences you’ve never heard of.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 6:25 pm to UndercoverBryologist
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Even when they are not semifinal games, the Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl trophies are still worth playing hard for and still worth rooting for your team to win.
Brian Kelly disagrees.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 6:31 pm to sta4ever
Bowl games are meaningless for most fans and players getting ready for the NFL.
Most hardcore fans are going to watch every game. Which seems like a giant waste of time but do as you shall. My father in law, RIP, used to watch every Pirates baseball game. Which to me quite meaningless because they've been terrible for years but he's a hardcore fan. I just can't waste my time.
I look forward to every college football seasons but when my team loses its second game, I pretty much lose interest because I know we are heading to a meaningless bowl and are out of the playoffs.
Expand the playoffs and get rid of the bowls and people/players will be more vested in the product.
NFL keeps you invested all season because it usually come down to the last week to see who get in the playoffs.
Most hardcore fans are going to watch every game. Which seems like a giant waste of time but do as you shall. My father in law, RIP, used to watch every Pirates baseball game. Which to me quite meaningless because they've been terrible for years but he's a hardcore fan. I just can't waste my time.
I look forward to every college football seasons but when my team loses its second game, I pretty much lose interest because I know we are heading to a meaningless bowl and are out of the playoffs.
Expand the playoffs and get rid of the bowls and people/players will be more vested in the product.
NFL keeps you invested all season because it usually come down to the last week to see who get in the playoffs.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 6:33 pm to TexasTiger08
they're exhibition games played weeks after all the other games.
quote:you're so cute. these guys basically have little life during the season. in your ideal mind you think these guys really want to go through a bunch of hassle over one exhibition game? They love the games but the games are only 1% of the experience.
A great competitor wants to win everything, always.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 6:34 pm to TexasTiger08
I haven't watched one yet
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