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The Outback Bowl has passed on LSU a few times.....
Posted on 12/26/13 at 10:32 pm
Posted on 12/26/13 at 10:32 pm
It doesn't bother me a bit that this bowl didn't get LSU's best fan showing. I'd bet it would be a different result if it had been LSU vs Michigan or some other more interesting matchup that LSU fans could get excited about. Over the years the Outback Bowl has passed over LSU several times. Even if LSU had sold it's full allotment of tickets, the fact has always been that those people that run the Outback Bowl have never appreciated LSU.
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Posted on 12/26/13 at 10:36 pm to CatSight
Posted on 12/26/13 at 10:36 pm to CatSight
Egg or chicken?
Do they pass on us because we have a poor fan turnout or do we have a poor fan turnout because they have passed on us?
Do they pass on us because we have a poor fan turnout or do we have a poor fan turnout because they have passed on us?
Posted on 12/26/13 at 10:37 pm to CatSight
K thanks
Posted on 12/26/13 at 10:38 pm to CatSight
I thought Outback was east and Cotton was west? Nothing personal against LSU just an unofficial policy?
Posted on 12/26/13 at 10:38 pm to CatSight
ignorance
you reek of it
you reek of it
Posted on 12/26/13 at 10:42 pm to biglego
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I thought Outback was east and Cotton was west? Nothing personal against LSU just an unofficial policy?
Posted on 12/26/13 at 10:42 pm to CatSight
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CatSight
It's been almost a year since your last post on this board. After this post I think you should wait at least 2 years before posting again.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 10:43 pm to CatSight
Because only positive things can result from a poor bowl showing.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 4:42 am to CatSight
LSU fans passed on the Outback Bowl first - in 1988 vs Syracuse. LSU brought almost no one.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:20 am to EST
quote:almost same exact situation now- semi disappointing season, and very unappealing opponent. That loss was the beginning of the dark ages.
LSU fans passed on the Outback Bowl first - in 1988 vs Syracuse. LSU brought almost no one.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:35 am to biglego
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I thought Outback was east and Cotton was west? Nothing personal against LSU just an unofficial policy?
Like you said, though it's not official, that's been the trend. It's generally more convenient for Florida, UGA, and S. Car. fans to get to Tampa than it is for LSU fans. People like the OP need to realize that bowls are exhibition games who's matchup is determined by many more considerations other than just merit. The organizers are trying to make money for the game, their sponsors, and the host city. One of the best ways to do that is by getting as many fans as possible to come and spend money in the city for 3-5 days.
On a side note, LSU fans should be pretty happy that the 5th best team in the SEC this year is playing on a NYD game. There would have been bitching no matter where LSU went.
Cap one - Orlando sucks; we've done that already and it rains; We play Wisconsin to start next season, etc.
Chik-fil-a - Atl. again! Duke?
Cotton: We just went to Dallas. We're not paying to go back again.
Gator: We're LSU, this bowl is beneath us.
Music City: see above.
Just take the game for what it is. The last time to watch LSU play for 9 months; The last time to watch some really great players play for LSU; A chance to see the QB for the next 3 years get his first chance to start.
This post was edited on 12/27/13 at 7:47 am
Posted on 12/27/13 at 7:42 am to EST
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LSU fans passed on the Outback Bowl first - in 1988 vs Syracuse. LSU brought almost no one.
I was there, Hall of Shame bowl in the big sombrero....
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:02 am to CatSight
There are multiple reasons why LSU fans aren't that interested in the bowl game like a perceived lackluster matchup, not a BCS bowl, etc. However, one reason that I haven't seen very many people mention is the fact that LSU has only 1 bowl win in their last four bowl appearances. LSU isn't exactly setting the world on fire in the postseason over the last few years. I hope the Tigers stomp a mudhole in Iowa's arse so that people will be excited about the coming season and watching AJ develop into a great QB.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:04 am to Alt26
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Just take the game for what it is. The last time to watch LSU play for 9 months; The last time to watch some really great players play for LSU; A chance to see the QB for the next 3 years get his first chance to start.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:27 am to CatSight
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Over the years the Outback Bowl has passed over LSU several times. Even if LSU had sold it's full allotment of tickets, the fact has always been that those people that run the Outback Bowl have never appreciated LSU.
I said something similar and got blasted in here. Many season ticket holders feel the same way but a lot of the guys on this site wouldn't know because they never attend games. They sit at home and then bitch that fans leave early or don't go to a bowl game.
I've had season tickets forever and haven't missed a bowl game in years. I have bricks & plaques at LSU and have donated to academics, athletics, band, etc. yet have my loyalty is questioned because I skip one bowl game.
This is the ONE and ONLY ONE reason I'm not attending this year. If somebody doesn't like it they can match my $$$ contributions and attendance.
At some point you have to take a stand. If Alleva did the same maybe the SEC HQ would stop screwing us on scheduling and officiating.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 8:31 am to CatSight
I wish we showed up better. The fact that LSU sucked at travelling the past two years really may sway some bowls away from picking us.
I.E.---Go to chicken bowl instead of Cap one or lose out on Cotton to go chicken.
I.E.---Go to chicken bowl instead of Cap one or lose out on Cotton to go chicken.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 9:04 am to Alt26
quote:
ust take the game for what it is. The last time to watch LSU play for 9 months; The last time to watch some really great players play for LSU; A chance to see the QB for the next 3 years get his first chance to start.
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Alt26
Now why do you have to play with my emotions!!!!
Posted on 12/27/13 at 9:05 am to Earn Your Keep
quote:You sound like a spoiled little bitch.
I said something similar and got blasted in here. Many season ticket holders feel the same way but a lot of the guys on this site wouldn't know because they never attend games. They sit at home and then bitch that fans leave early or don't go to a bowl game.
I've had season tickets forever and haven't missed a bowl game in years. I have bricks & plaques at LSU and have donated to academics, athletics, band, etc. yet have my loyalty is questioned because I skip one bowl game.
This is the ONE and ONLY ONE reason I'm not attending this year. If somebody doesn't like it they can match my $$$ contributions and attendance.
At some point you have to take a stand. If Alleva did the same maybe the SEC HQ would stop screwing us on scheduling and officiating.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 11:36 am to La Place Mike
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You sound like a spoiled little bitch.
You sound like a jealous prick.
This post was edited on 12/27/13 at 11:39 am
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