Birmingham Bowl

[AppStFan1]

I know everyone talks about extra practices, but we practiced in Spring Ball, summer workouts and for 13-14 weeks this season. We have injuries.
Are we going to gain that much from extra practices in the era of the portal?

If the players want to play, then I support it. Life is too short and you only get X amount of times to suit up.

Plus, another game of game management experience for our head coach has to be worth something.

I've never gotten worse when putting structure time into learning an activity.

What's the down side to playing this game? Probably the biggest one is someone balls out on TV and gets noticed. I'll take the extra reps and experience for the seniors at that risk.

Agree. There is no tangible downside to playing this game.

For seniors trying to attempt the NFL they do risk injury. Opting out is not new as we have seen many seniors opt out for several years now so it will be interesting to see what guys like Dubinion decide to do.

There would be zero benefit for players such as Favors, Farmer and Stroman (the three who have declared thus far) to opt out. They need more recognition, not less.

When you hear a player say they are declaring for the NFL Draft that is suppose to mean they are leaving college early. Do those 3 have any years left they could take?

[Saint3333]

I don't blame anyone who is looking to transfer who wants to sit out.

I do, finish the damn job. You're under scholarship for the season, you owe it to the teammates that have poured themselves into this season, and those that supported your journey from the start of the season(s).

[AppSt94]

I don't blame anyone who is looking to transfer who wants to sit out.

I do, finish the damn job. You're under scholarship for the season, you owe it to the teammates that have poured themselves into this season, and those that supported your journey from the start of the season(s).

Especially if you have an NIL contract.

[RaleighApp27609]

I don't blame anyone who is looking to transfer who wants to sit out.

I do, finish the damn job. You're under scholarship for the season, you owe it to the teammates that have poured themselves into this season, and those that supported your journey from the start of the season(s).

Especially if you have an NIL contract.

I firmly believe that NIL contracts need to be prorated if a player voluntarily leaves early for transfer portal.

[appstate24]

I don't blame anyone who is looking to transfer who wants to sit out.

I do, finish the damn job. You're under scholarship for the season, you owe it to the teammates that have poured themselves into this season, and those that supported your journey from the start of the season(s).

Especially if you have an NIL contract.

I firmly believe that NIL contracts need to be prorated if a player voluntarily leaves early for transfer portal.

1,000,000% Agree

[appstate24]

It appears we are losing our OL coach as well.

[BambooRdApp]

I don't blame anyone who is looking to transfer who wants to sit out.

I do, finish the damn job. You're under scholarship for the season, you owe it to the teammates that have poured themselves into this season, and those that supported your journey from the start of the season(s).

Especially if you have an NIL contract.

I firmly believe that NIL contracts need to be prorated if a player voluntarily leaves early for transfer portal.

Personally, I think it should be graduated so it is back end heavy.. so, week one may be 5% payment... By game 12 you get 20% for that week.. Realize math does not work based on my example but hopefully the concept makes since. Make Remember November to be remembered for other things.

[BambooRdApp]

I don't blame anyone who is looking to transfer who wants to sit out.

I do, finish the damn job. You're under scholarship for the season, you owe it to the teammates that have poured themselves into this season, and those that supported your journey from the start of the season(s).

This 1000x

[Apptiger]

Yeah I think our seniors are more on the track of let me play one last time.

True, anyone that's ever played their last game and it's over wants to lace it up for one more ride. Completely behind those that do, Hope we can field a competitive team. LFG!

[AppSt94]

I don't blame anyone who is looking to transfer who wants to sit out.

I do, finish the damn job. You're under scholarship for the season, you owe it to the teammates that have poured themselves into this season, and those that supported your journey from the start of the season(s).

Especially if you have an NIL contract.

I firmly believe that NIL contracts need to be prorated if a player voluntarily leaves early for transfer portal.

I believe that they are.

[Bootsy]

Unless they've changed it this year, here's the Birmingham Bowl trophy

Best looking bowl trophy we have played for in my opinion based on aesthetics.

Not trying to jinx anything, but this trophy looks ready-made for a little Yosef costume.

[Pikapp79]

8’s the charm.

[Bootsy]

All this snow has messed up my plans for dinner and fancy conversation (aka, 50-cent wing night at Town Tavern). However, everyone’s takes on the bowl bid have put a silver lining on the evening.

[McLeansvilleAppFan]

Are they going to update this headline to recap the Arkansas State game?

"Mountaineers' Season Ends as Red Wolves Rally in Boone"

[TheMackAttack]

Since 1979 (outside of playoff bowls), this is only the 2nd time that two teams from the same conference played each other in a bowl game. The only other time was in 2015, Colorado St vs Nevada. At least, that is what AI told me.

Last year BYU beat Colorado in the Alamo Bowl.

[Apptrain]

Anybody know when tickets go on sale and where to purchase? Thanks

Don't worry about it. Buy at the gate and sit wherever you want. My experience at past bowls. That way if something happens you can't go no tickets to try to sell.

[AppStateMtneer]

It appears we are losing our OL coach as well.

Don’t see that as a bad thing

[appdaze]

That stadium holds 47k. I don't think finding a ticket will be a problem. 85% of it is metal bleachers. Only 2 seated second on each side of the 50.

[spong]

Georgia Southern is favored by 2.5...why anyone would bet when we are not clear who is suiting up for whom seems dumb to me.

There are a few games with a 1.5 line, but this is expected to be one of the closest Bowl games of the season.

[Cro-Magnon App]

The downside? What if our guys don’t show up with enthusiasm? I’ve watched a lot of bowl games each year where players don’t seem to be interested in being there. That’s why I won’t gamble on them. You never know. If we get Ted stomped it’ll be a big downer.

Q: Will the guys getting paid want extra for this?