OFFICIAL: Iowa State vs. Memphis in the Liberty Bowl

dualthreat

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Will there be an Iowa State or Cyclone Fanatic Bus Trip?

Need to know when they will be leaving/coming home
 

CloneFan65

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I feel like the Liberty and Cactus bowl should switch days and selection order. New Years in Phoenix sounds better to me, but no matter what happens this has been a giant step forward for the program and a well earned post season trip for the program.

Unless there's been a change, the Cactus Bowl and Fiesta Bowl are run by the same people, so I'm guessing they wouldn't want them to fall too close together on the calendar.
 
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Blandboy

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[QUOTE="jsb, post: 5949304, member: 5526 I would hope all Iowa State fans would want to help Allen and Joel and JD and Kamari finish up their Cyclone careers. Think of how much fun you had in October. And then decide if you really want to not go to a bowl game out of spite. They deserve better than fans pitching a fit for no good reason.[/QUOTE]

Already gave a salute to the seniors @ the OSU game. And, my decision to stay home has nothing to do with “spite”. Orlando would’ve fit with my schedule, Memphis doesn’t.
 

k123

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Deleting my whiny post, but leaving this confession as shameful memorial. Retaining the home game for Memphis whine. Otherwise we beggars can't be choosers. Also nice is not a re-match!
 
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norcalcy

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So much ******** about being in Memphis. Holy ****, we haven't been bowling in 5 years, and we are upset about this? My god. I for one am pumped about this. Memphis was a blast last time, minus the game portion, and it will be a blast again this year. Stop whining, and get your butt there to support this team!

You're right. Check the rankings. This is a top 20 team. They have beaten P5 teams in the last 2-3 years. Higher quality opponent than a good portion of the Power 5.
 

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Did you go to the Pinstripe Bowl? I did. Would not go back.

I did and I would go back. It all depended on where you stayed, but we loved New York. My 65 year old dad who has spent most of his life on a farm said if he was 40 years younger he'd move to NYC.
 

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Lose-lose game. Expected to win, opponent underrated, no one impressed if you do.

Win and it looks like you simply beat a nothing AAC team (who isn't nothing... ranked #19!) in their home in South Keokuk.

Lose and and it looks like you lost to a nothing AAC team (who isn't nothing... ranked #19!) and makes season look like a fluke and Big 12 look weak.

At least it is Dec 30.

People are smarter than you think. Everyone knows Memphis is a good team. If we win, it will be recognized as a good win. If we lose, it will be disappointing but not some huge ******* embarrassment.

Lots of idiot Iowa State fans though.
 

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It's not as bad as everyone thinks. On a 1 to 5 ranking I give the following
Location 2
Date 4
Opponent 2.5
Affordability 5
 
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2020cy

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Had a great time in Memphis last time. Going again with several people, many who aren’t season ticket holders. Been to Phoenix bowl games, they were OK. Froze my butt off at the second one that night.
 
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A healthy dose of DM in this game is what the DR. ordered..Memphis plays no defense. We will grind the clock and keep their offense off field.
 

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Never knew there were so many ungrateful and cocky SOB ISU fans. Acting like ISU FB program has arrived or something.

Being the “away” team is not fun, but I have a feeling this team will use that as motivation as it has being the road team all year. This team or season is nothing like 2002 vs. Boise St.