Birmingham Bowl
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ASU85Grad
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Re: Birmingham Bowl
Anyone know if GSU is facing the same problems we are? Players coming back, opting out, etc.. I am sure they are having some like everyone is, I just don’t know what their message board is saying.
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T-Dog
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Re: Birmingham Bowl
The timing of the bowl games helps out, IMO. It's three weeks from today. Many Sun Belt bowl games are next week on weekdays as the CFB takes over Saturday.
The biggest hurdles IMO are the logistics, such as making sure the players/staff is fed while the dining halls are closed.
Yeah, Monday at 2 p.m. isn't great, but it's Dec. 29, so it's essentially a holiday Monday. No other bowl on that day. Nothing else is gonna be on besides the soaps, ESPN talking heads, Maury and Let's Make a Deal.
Plus, if you REALLY want to, MNF is in Atlanta that night, a 2:15-hour drive away after our game.
The biggest hurdles IMO are the logistics, such as making sure the players/staff is fed while the dining halls are closed.
Yeah, Monday at 2 p.m. isn't great, but it's Dec. 29, so it's essentially a holiday Monday. No other bowl on that day. Nothing else is gonna be on besides the soaps, ESPN talking heads, Maury and Let's Make a Deal.
Plus, if you REALLY want to, MNF is in Atlanta that night, a 2:15-hour drive away after our game.
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appdaze
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Re: Birmingham Bowl
So...
For everyone saying we shouldn't take this bowl. What negative do you think will happen for Appalachain State? Are you worried we will lose? So what we are already 5-7. Are you personally embarrassed we took? So what, we were the 8th date G-stink committee asked to the dance and we said yes. If that embarrasses you we'll see you next season. What have we got to lose? Even if we win we still have a losing record so smwhy not? Everyone thats anyone knows these games are mere exihibition in the portal era. Players will be playing that were 2nd and 3rd string in some cases. And they will take that with them the rest of their lives. If any are worried about injuries then I thank them for their time at App and wish them well.
We had around 105 players on the roster at varies "levels" of being on the roster. We will have something to field a team.
So....positives
A small paycheck that will cover enough of the costs to make a regional southern trip worth it.
DLo and Co. Get more game experience.
Our team on TV as we hit portal season.
More experience for 2nd and 3rd string to see who will hang next year.
Potential win over the stink.
Fans get one more game to watch and cheer for/whine about.
The positives Far outweigh any negatives after the season we just had.
So ill see you whiners next season. Enjoy the holidays and the off season. To those with a cup half full, I won't see you in Alabama but I will see you on TV! Roll Ne.........Go fight! Kick Ass!
For everyone saying we shouldn't take this bowl. What negative do you think will happen for Appalachain State? Are you worried we will lose? So what we are already 5-7. Are you personally embarrassed we took? So what, we were the 8th date G-stink committee asked to the dance and we said yes. If that embarrasses you we'll see you next season. What have we got to lose? Even if we win we still have a losing record so smwhy not? Everyone thats anyone knows these games are mere exihibition in the portal era. Players will be playing that were 2nd and 3rd string in some cases. And they will take that with them the rest of their lives. If any are worried about injuries then I thank them for their time at App and wish them well.
We had around 105 players on the roster at varies "levels" of being on the roster. We will have something to field a team.
So....positives
A small paycheck that will cover enough of the costs to make a regional southern trip worth it.
DLo and Co. Get more game experience.
Our team on TV as we hit portal season.
More experience for 2nd and 3rd string to see who will hang next year.
Potential win over the stink.
Fans get one more game to watch and cheer for/whine about.
The positives Far outweigh any negatives after the season we just had.
So ill see you whiners next season. Enjoy the holidays and the off season. To those with a cup half full, I won't see you in Alabama but I will see you on TV! Roll Ne.........Go fight! Kick Ass!
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mike87
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Re: Birmingham Bowl
Nashville is 2:30 minutes away. Good New Years spot.T-Dog wrote: ↑Mon Dec 08, 2025 12:52 pmThe timing of the bowl games helps out, IMO. It's three weeks from today. Many Sun Belt bowl games are next week on weekdays as the CFB takes over Saturday.
The biggest hurdles IMO are the logistics, such as making sure the players/staff is fed while the dining halls are closed.
Yeah, Monday at 2 p.m. isn't great, but it's Dec. 29, so it's essentially a holiday Monday. No other bowl on that day. Nothing else is gonna be on besides the soaps, ESPN talking heads, Maury and Let's Make a Deal.
Plus, if you REALLY want to, MNF is in Atlanta that night, a 2:15-hour drive away after our game.
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RaleighApp27609
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Re: Birmingham Bowl
If anyone is so inclined, could we have a list of those from both teams who won't be playing on 12/29?
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ah59396
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Re: Birmingham Bowl
Sharing this again because I just think it’s exactly what we should all be excited about and thinking
The players - or at least guys like Mbake and Robinson - want to go.
https://x.com/2_ahmadrobinson/status/19 ... 75044?s=46
The players - or at least guys like Mbake and Robinson - want to go.
https://x.com/2_ahmadrobinson/status/19 ... 75044?s=46
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ASU843
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Re: Birmingham Bowl
I actually like Birmingham. I have heard the stadium is really nice and is downtown. For years the bowl game was played at Legion Field which was in poor shape and in a rough part of town. Going to try to make this one!RaleighApp27609 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 08, 2025 9:37 amI would like to add this Birmingham Bowl trophy to the trophy case. Looks sweet.
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WataugaMan
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Re: Birmingham Bowl
Particularly since they've lost to The Stink three times in a row and at home twice. Save Face Bowl