Bowl/conference tie-in's

Unfortunately, I'd be surprised if 2, 3, and 4 didn't happen (and #1 seems like basically a toss-up).

JRjr
 
vapspwi said:
Unfortunately, I'd be surprised if 2, 3, and 4 didn't happen (and #1 seems like basically a toss-up).

JRjr
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I agree, but we have 4 chances to seal the deal, starting Friday at 3:30 when UVA goes to Blacksburg. At least we know who to cheer for, and upsets on rivalry weekend are pretty common.
 
jacket67 said:
There is only one scenario where I see us dropping out of the Tier-1 bowls, and it requires all of the following happening:

1. Syracuse loses to BC, thereby missing out on the customary NY6 bid, and resulting in both teams finishing 5-3 in the conference (and 8-4 overall).
2. NCS beats UNC to finish 5-3 in the conference (and 8-4 overall).
3. UVA beats VT to finish 5-3 in the conference (and 8-4 overall).
4. GT loses to UGA to finish 5-3 in the conference (and 7-5 overall).

That scenario would produce 5 teams at 5-3, and Tech would have the worst overall record of the 5 teams, possibly dropping them from tier-1. It assumes that the ACC would fail to get the customary NY6 bid that comes with having a team in the playoff. Of course, Clemson and/or Notre Dame could lose Saturday, but would still end up in NY6 bowls, and then Syracuse would be out of the NY6 regardless. Anybody who thinks that Duke, Miami, or VT will bump us out doesn't understand the selection process.
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You fail to realize that Cuse lost to ND so they will not be in the NY6... NC State plays UNC & ECU and will probably finish 9-3.... It appears with your scenario we will have to beat UGA to get a Tier 1 invite...
 
Per AJC Ken S... Georgia Tech is “absolutely” under consideration for the Camping World Bowl in Orlando, Fla., Florida Citrus Sports spokesman Matt Repchak said. But Need to Beat UGA and earn a top-25 ranking to trump other ACC teams...If Tech loses, the Camping World Bowl’s interest would drop off, particularly if Syracuse or N.C. State can get to nine wins and other teams get to eight.

After that Giglio from the Independence Bowl and Steve Beck, president and executive director of the Military Bowl, both indicated interest in Tech at 7-5.

Link
https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/could-georgia-tech-bowling-orlando/s6MmSFSNoc2oeQffwt1P6K/
 
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jacket67 said:
There is only one scenario where I see us dropping out of the Tier-1 bowls, and it requires all of the following happening:

1. Syracuse loses to BC, thereby missing out on the customary NY6 bid, and resulting in both teams finishing 5-3 in the conference (and 8-4 overall).
2. NCS beats UNC to finish 5-3 in the conference (and 8-4 overall).
3. UVA beats VT to finish 5-3 in the conference (and 8-4 overall).
4. GT loses to UGA to finish 5-3 in the conference (and 7-5 overall).

That scenario would produce 5 teams at 5-3, and Tech would have the worst overall record of the 5 teams, possibly dropping them from tier-1. It assumes that the ACC would fail to get the customary NY6 bid that comes with having a team in the playoff. Of course, Clemson and/or Notre Dame could lose Saturday, but would still end up in NY6 bowls, and then Syracuse would be out of the NY6 regardless. Anybody who thinks that Duke, Miami, or VT will bump us out doesn't understand the selection process.
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NY6 are not guaranteed to conferences outside of that conference’s respective contract bowl (Rose, Sugar, and Orange). We got the Orange in ‘14 because Orange had to take next highest ACC team with the champion (FSU) going to the playoff. If Orange bowl was in the playoff bowl mix, there was no consideration that Tech HAD to go either Fiesta or Peach that year. Those bowls are always, when not in semi-final rotation, filled with best At-Large slots available.

SU isn’t making a NY6 bowl in other words.
 
gtphd said:
Dont they also have a national championship trophy case?
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I think they finally took that down actually. Probably waited til 0-0 happened to make sure everybody still had something to laugh at them about.
 
GTFLETCH said:
After that Giglio from the Independence Bowl and Steve Beck, president and executive director of the Military Bowl, both indicated interest in Tech at 7-5.
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Of course they would. Tech would be the best get for both because Tech should be in a first tier bowl.
 
GTFLETCH said:
You fail to realize that Cuse lost to ND so they will not be in the NY6... NC State plays UNC & ECU and will probably finish 9-3.... It appears with your scenario we will have to beat UGA to get a Tier 1 invite...
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No, only if Syracuse, BC, NCS, and UVA all end up 5-3 in the conference do we likely get dropped to the Independence Bowl. Three of those teams currently only have 4 conference wins, so a loss by BC or NCS or UVA would result in them being the 4-4 team to drop out of tier-1. We don't need a team in a NY6 bowl to make tier-1. The bids would be Clemson: playoff, Pitt/Syracuse: Camping World plus one tier-1 spot, then the remaining 3 teams at 5-3 get the rest of the tier-1 spots. We only need to beat UGA if we are one of 5 teams with a 5-3 conference record.
 
gtphd said:
Of course they would. Tech would be the best get for both because Tech should be in a first tier bowl.
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Plus we had one of the more interesting matchups of the week so not surprising they were in Atlanta.
 
18in32 said:
Granted we probably don't need another bowl thread, but I thought it might be helpful to have a quick summary of the bowl tie-in's – because for me, playing a good-conference opponent is more important than location or whatever.

Camping World Bowl – ACC vs. Big 12

Belk Bowl – ACC v. SEC
Music City Bowl – ACC (or Big 10) v. SEC
Gator Bowl – ACC (or Big 10) v. SEC
Pinstripe Bowl – ACC vs. Big 10
Sun Bowl – ACC v. Pac 12

Military Bowl – ACC v. American
Independence Bowl – ACC v. SEC
Quick Lane Bowl – ACC v. Big 10
Gasparilla Bowl – ACC (or CUSA) v. American
Heart of Dallas Bowl – ACC (or CUSA) v. Big 10
Birmingham Bowl – ACC (or American) v. SEC
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The bowl game is Saturday Nov 24 in Athens
 
I would love for us to beat uga and land the camping world bowl in Orlando. I wouldn’t even need a hotel room!
 
It’s overall record now, not conference record, that matters. Giglio is usually right on with this process. If he says Duke is preferred by the Miltary Bowl, that likely leaves Tech Shreveport as the best option if they’re 7-5. 8-4 and being ranked would change a lot.
 
Camping World Bowl is a lame company name bowl. I'd rather Tech go to the Independence Bowl or the Military Bowl or something else with a dignified name. This isn't NASCAR, öööö off
 
RussianOffense said:
Camping World Bowl is a lame company name bowl. I'd rather Tech go to the Independence Bowl or the Military Bowl or something else with a dignified name. This isn't NASCAR, öööö off
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The name is ridiculous, but the other issue is playing the Big 12 as opposed to the SEC. I'd rather play Tennessee than Iowa State.
 
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