ISU possibly to CBI?

[Cyhart]

Guys - your football team played in the bowl game equivalent to the CBI ... so why get angry about it?

I've spoken to the CBI and CIT this week so I know a little something about each.

1. The CBI is all about the bracket. They want to put together the best bracket possible and will take teams under .500. I would think a Big 12 team that beat No. 5 K St will be attractive but money is an issue. The CBI requires $60,000 min. per home game but they actually split the revenue 50/50. $60k is the min. the host pays. Geography comes into play so a central school like ISU will be attractive as well.

2. The CIT takes only non-BCS schools but they charge a flat fee of $31,500. They don't take teams under .500

I say keep playing - if nothing less for practicing for next year.

You gotta be at .500 to be bowl eligible. And 66% of your games in football are against conf opponents. Nice try though. Get back to us.

 

[Tornado man]

Coach was asked about this (playing in CBI) after the Texas game and said something like "We're kinda banged up so I'm not sure it's a great idea".
That being said, the decision should be left up to the players and coaches, if they don't want to play or continue the season if they don't have the motivation for it, then let it be.

It should be up to a players' vote, and I'm sure it would be unanimous to play. The game is for the players, not coaches. Players want to keep playing, regardless of the small stakes.