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Hooligan
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Posted: 12/4/2010 2:24 PM
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If you play a bowl game and nobody shows up to watch, does that mean you really played in a bowl game?

FIU...god awful if the alternatives were any of BYU, Utah, Miami FL, or Fresno. If any of those were were offered up and we passed in favor of FIU - please don't let me find out. I'm begging you.

In my Jim Mora voice...."FIU? FIU? YOU WANNA TALK ABOUT FIU? WE DON'T SCHEDULE REAL GAMES, SO WHY SHOULDN'T WE PLAY FIU?"

If people start blowing their wad about FIU being our first bowl win (should that be the case)...I'm going to have to take my talents elsewhere, because that is the definition of accepting mediocrity.

What a system and University. We just strive to be average, and dammit we never come up short.

FIU. Man, I can't believe it's come to this.


If you stage a walk out and no one walks out,  does that mean you really staged a walkout?
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Posted: 12/4/2010 2:52 PM
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Don't worry, it will be because we were passed over.
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Posted: 12/4/2010 10:38 PM
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Bobcat Love wrote:expand_more
If you play a bowl game and nobody shows up to watch, does that mean you really played in a bowl game?

FIU...god awful if the alternatives were any of BYU, Utah, Miami FL, or Fresno. If any of those were were offered up and we passed in favor of FIU - please don't let me find out. I'm begging you.

In my Jim Mora voice...."FIU? FIU? YOU WANNA TALK ABOUT FIU? WE DON'T SCHEDULE REAL GAMES, SO WHY SHOULDN'T WE PLAY FIU?"

If people start blowing their wad about FIU being our first bowl win (should that be the case)...I'm going to have to take my talents elsewhere, because that is the definition of accepting mediocrity.

What a system and University. We just strive to be average, and dammit we never come up short.

FIU. Man, I can't believe it's come to this.


Why do you continue to insist that we have a choice in the matter? Our fans didn't show up, therefore we get leftovers when it comes to bowl selections. We can't get better games until our fans show up to see OHIO play, no matter who the opponent is. You think we can just pick a better opponent? You said last week if we get a bid we take it. You can't have it both ways. Fans drive the at large bowl selection process. You say chicken, I say egg. The bowls want tickets sold and the cites want their hotels full. If we don't provide that, things will never improve. And I can't do it myself either. You can't do it yourself. The folks on this board are not the problem. It's the casual fan who doesn't even give it a thought. If they're not on board, this train simply doesn't have enough power.
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Posted: 12/4/2010 10:45 PM
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Guys...places like Vegas and new Orleans ALWAYS have visitors so I can't believe tickets sold and people make a big difference to them.  You may be correct on some of the other cities but we may not be going to any of them anyway.
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Posted: 12/4/2010 11:02 PM
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Casper71 wrote:expand_more
Guys...places like Vegas and new Orleans ALWAYS have visitors so I can't believe tickets sold and people make a big difference to them.  You may be correct on some of the other cities but we may not be going to any of them anyway.


Maybe that's why they had the second lowest payout of all bowl games last year (the bowl formerly known as papajohns.com in Birmingham has the lowest).  I can't believe their sponsor would continue to foot the bill if they're not a money-maker, though.  (Not assuming that they aren't.)

By the way, they've issued a press release that they will make the announcement by 1:00 ET Sunday.
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Posted: 12/5/2010 9:19 AM
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Pataskala wrote:expand_more
Guys...places like Vegas and new Orleans ALWAYS have visitors so I can't believe tickets sold and people make a big difference to them. You may be correct on some of the other cities but we may not be going to any of them anyway.


Maybe that's why they had the second lowest payout of all bowl games last year (the bowl formerly known as papajohns.com in Birmingham has the lowest). I can't believe their sponsor would continue to foot the bill if they're not a money-maker, though. (Not assuming that they aren't.)

By the way, they've issued a press release that they will make the announcement by 1:00 ET Sunday.
The teacher from Kansas visiting Vegas or New Orleans is not likely ot notice the football game and decide,of the moment, Oh, I think I will go see Ohio play ball. these games are promotions to bring new $$$$ to the areas. A traveling fan base will take time. Stringing two winning seasons will help. It is all about winning, the experience, people enjoy it want to be a part of it, share in it. At Ohio winning is still just getting started. I wonder if some here are in it for the long haul. You won't get the OSU feel from two winning seasons, it will take years. Cherish it, it is fragile, one hasty decision and poof ala Cincinnati.
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Posted: 12/5/2010 6:13 PM
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I know this will light a fire into some, but didn't someone throw this out a few days ago?
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Posted: 12/5/2010 6:15 PM
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Here's a little sunburst for your refrigerator. 
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Posted: 12/5/2010 6:37 PM
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Pataskala wrote:expand_more
Guys...places like Vegas and new Orleans ALWAYS have visitors so I can't believe tickets sold and people make a big difference to them.  You may be correct on some of the other cities but we may not be going to any of them anyway.


Maybe that's why they had the second lowest payout of all bowl games last year (the bowl formerly known as papajohns.com in Birmingham has the lowest).  I can't believe their sponsor would continue to foot the bill if they're not a money-maker, though.  (Not assuming that they aren't.)

By the way, they've issued a press release that they will make the announcement by 1:00 ET Sunday.


No, the Little Caesar's Bowl last year had the lowest payout, at zero.
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