My 2006 NCAA Predictions

[OrangeSquare]

Nobody still calls it the Bluebonnet Bowl because that bowl went out of business many years ago.

1987 to be exact.

 

[hatvol96]

1987 to be exact.

I thought it was longer than that. I didn't realize it lasted another 8 years after our epic battle with Purdue.

 

[OrangeSquare]

I suppose in your mind

the rose bowl now is the (insert coporate sponsor here) bowl
the sugar bowl now is the (insert corporate sponsor here) bowl
the fiesta bowl now is the (insert corpporate sponsor here) bowl
etc

No....

Those Bowls are still the "Rose, Sugar and Fiesta, which are sponsored by the different companies.

Just like the CAPITOL ONE BOWL is that bowl's name and the CHIK FIL LAY BOWL is that bowl's name.

When it was the Chik Fil Lay Peach Bowl, I just called it the Peach Bowl. Now it's just called the Chik Fil Lay Bowl.

It's not a big deal. Like I said, I was just offering information for those that did not realize those bowls had changed names.

 

[OrangeSquare]

Semantics. You're not putting any money in the pockets of corporations, or associations, or whatever by simply mentioning their name. And I'm sure we all know they exist, as most groups putting their name on bowl games already have other large marketing schemes. It's your choice if you want to patronize any of these businesses.

Oi vey.

Actually I blame Outback more than anything for our program's decline. They passed over us and forced us to play in the Peach Bowl a few seasons ago and we lost to a mid-range ACC team. I haven't eaten at an Outback since, and until they invite us back, or are no longer in the Bowl buisness, I won't. :nener:

 

[OrangeSquare]

I thought it was longer than that. I didn't realize it lasted another 8 years after our epic battle with Purdue.

Yeah....

December 31, 1980 UNC 16 Texas 7
December 31, 1981 Michigan 33 UCLA 14
December 31, 1982 Arkansas 28 Florida 24
December 31, 1983 Oklahoma St 24 Baylor 14
December 31, 1984 West Virginia 31 TCU 14
December 31, 1985 Air Force 24 Texas 16
December 31, 1986 Baylor 21 Colorado 9
December 31, 1987 Texas 32 Pittsburgh 27

 

[OrangeSquare]

Also, as I continue on about useless information about the Bluebonnet Bowl.....

The Astrodome hosted the game from 1968 through 1984, as well as the last game in 1987. When it was held in the Astrodome, it was called the "Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl".

 

[jakez4ut]

i'm truly sorry for replying to this change in topic in this thread...sorry to those that are reading this and scratching your heads.

 

[OrangeSquare]

I think they will survive, all they have to do is hop in with thier thoughts on predictions for this season. Learning something new is never a bad thing.

To help get us back on track, I'll list our records against our opponents this season....

California- 1-1 Both games in Knoxville, Lost 27-17 in 1977 and won 38-12 in 1987.
Air Force- 1-0 1970 Sugar Bowl, Tennessee won 34-13.
Florida- 19-16 11-7 in Knoxville.
Marshall- 1-0 2003 in Knoxville TN won 34-24
Memphis 18-1 8-1 in Memphis.
Georgia 18-15-2 9-7-1 in Athens.
Alabama 37-44-7 19-20-1 in Knoxville
South Carolina- 19-3-2 8-2-1 in Columbia
LSU 20-5-3 11-1-1 in Knoxville (LSU's only win was 88)
Arkansas- 12-2 2-1 in Fayetteville
Vanderbilt 67-27-5 33-16-4 In Nashville
Kentucky 69-23-9 36-10-6 in Knoxville

There ya go, use that to help make 06 predictions.

 

[hatvol96]

I think they will survive, all they have to do is hop in with thier thoughts on predictions for this season. Learning something new is never a bad thing.

To help get us back on track, I'll list our records against our opponents this season....

California- 1-1 Both games in Knoxville, Lost 27-17 in 1970 and won 38-12 in 1987.
Air Force- 1-0 1970 Sugar Bowl, Tennessee won 34-13.
Florida- 19-16 11-7 in Knoxville.
Marshall- 1-0 2003 in Knoxville TN won 34-24
Memphis 18-1 8-1 in Memphis.
Georgia 18-15-2 9-7-1 in Athens.
Alabama 37-44-7 19-20-1 in Knoxville
South Carolina- 19-3-2 8-2-1 in Columbia
LSU 20-5-3 11-1-1 in Knoxville (LSU's only win was 88)
Arkansas- 12-2 2-1 in Fayetteville
Vanderbilt 67-27-5 33-16-4 In Nashville
Kentucky 69-23-9 36-10-6 in Knoxville

There ya go, use that to help make 06 predictions.

The loss to Cal was in '77, not '70. It was the first game of the Johnny Majors era.

 

[OrangeSquare]

The loss to Cal was in '77, not '70. It was the first game of the Johnny Majors era.

Yeah, typo. I was looking ahead to that Air Force game. I'll fix that, thanks.