Fan base traveling reputation on the line with Liberty Bowl

**Al_4_State** · 12-03-2012, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisMWilliams

At 6-6, your opponent is rarely going to be sex.

Does that mean there's a shot that we could see ISU v. Sex in a future bowl game?

**ChrisMWilliams** · 12-03-2012, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Does that mean there's a shot that we could see ISU v. Sex in a future bowl game?

LOL. Whoops...Gonna go back and edit now.

**Al_4_State** · 12-03-2012, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisMWilliams

LOL. Whoops...Gonna go back and edit now.

I still get a chuckle at the idea of ISU v. Sex. Would that signal the end of Free Condom Wednesday at Student Health?

**00clone** · 12-03-2012, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Does that mean there's a shot that we could see ISU v. Sex in a future bowl game?

We could very well ending up laying down for that one.

**sdillon500** · 12-03-2012, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Does that mean there's a shot that we could see ISU v. Sex in a future bowl game?

Honestly, I feel bad for Sex. They always seem to get boned.

**theshadow** · 12-03-2012, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Does that mean there's a shot that we could see ISU v. Sex in a future bowl game?

At least it wouldn't be hard to get up for that game.

**Bader** · 12-03-2012, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Does that mean there's a shot that we could see ISU v. Sex in a future bowl game?

I'd probably be dissappointed when it's over a few minutes in

**CycloneErik** · 12-03-2012, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by CTTB78

I wish Jamie would be trying to promote us with Holiday Bowl in San Diego rather than the Alamo. And if he's looking for a Big 12/SEC tie, why not look at a bowl in Florida instead of balmy Memphis?

Seems like we are aiming too low.

How was that going to happen with 6 wins?

Sure, I wish he'd worked us into the Fiesta Bowl, but that wasn't going to happen. At 6 wins, you work the art of the possible.

**Clark** · 12-03-2012, 12:44 PM

This thread took a strange turn. By the way sex would be 4.5 favorites over ISU. No matter how big of a hole they find themselves in they always seem to come from behind to win.

**CyValley** · 12-03-2012, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisMWilliams

I don't think you understood the point. It's not a shot at Iowa State fan base. Sure - attendance is through the roof right now, which is great. The point is that other bowls are watching, as is always the case. The perception is that this bowl is as close (geography) as this fan base will get. Texas teams pack Texas bowls, etc. Point is that why would another bowl game roll the dice on Iowa State if the fan base doesn't travel to this one? That's the point.

I believe I understood the original point. I chose to make a different point based on the original post. That's all.

You know, I hope 15,000 Cyclone fans show up, or more. My point is, I'm not going to point an accusatory finger at the fanbase if it has a lukewarm turnout, though. Guess that's my point.

I really, really hope Cyclone fans find a way to respond with an impressive turnout. I really do.

**00clone** · 12-03-2012, 12:46 PM

Keys to the game:

Start slow
Stamina
Pull it out at the end.

**CyValley** · 12-03-2012, 12:48 PM

(Sigh) Junior high humor. It was old when I was 12. I loath guys who think this stuff is funny.

Immaturity. Ugly stuff.

**ChrisMWilliams** · 12-03-2012, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by CyValley

My point is, I'm not going to point an accusatory finger at the fanbase if it has a lukewarm turnout, though. Guess that's my point.

You won't. I won't. But that doesn't mean other bowl games with a lot of money on the line in the future won't though.

**theyork** · 12-03-2012, 12:51 PM

ISU has to be the best option available for the liberty bowl right. the article makes it sound like we beat out an sec team. "...Memphis opted for a Big 12 program to fill its slot instead". we weren't chosen 'instead' of a sec team, isu was picked because there weren't any sec teams available.

who would have been a better pick for them in terms of attendance and a good matchup? they chose the best team available and we accepted a bid to the best bowl that wanted us.

the point does remain that attendance is important. but no more important than any other bowl game.

**IcSyU** · 12-03-2012, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by CyValley

I believe I understood the original point. I chose to make a different point based on the original post. That's all.

You know, I hope 15,000 Cyclone fans show up, or more. My point is, I'm not going to point an accusatory finger at the fanbase if it has a lukewarm turnout, though. Guess that's my point.

I really, really hope Cyclone fans find a way to respond with an impressive turnout. I really do.

It doesn't matter what the people on this board think. It matters what the bowl executives see. Last year the Pinstripe Bowl was not a great showing by any stretch of the imagination. 2009 in Tempe wasn't exactly "light the world on fire" attendance. The only people who view the Cyclones as big travelers right now are the Cyclones. The first Insight Bowl has been proven to be an anomaly and not the ordinary.

And saying we travel well for road games is garbage. Remember playing Kansas State at Arrowhead? Attendance was pathetic.