ZachTheZip Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Temple vs. Wyoming in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Ohio vs. Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl WMU vs. Purdue in the Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl Toledo vs. Air Force in the Military Bowl NIU vs. Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl I see five winnable games for the MAC. If all the bowls give out their full payout, Akron can expect a check for a little under $275k in bowl payouts thanks to the MAC revenue sharing plan. But don't think of this as some windfall that we can use to pay off Ianello's contract. This payout is expected every year, although it fluctuates slightly, and is built into our budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Temple vs. Wyoming in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Ohio vs. Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl WMU vs. Purdue in the Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl Toledo vs. Air Force in the Military Bowl NIU vs. Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl I see five winnable games for the MAC. If all the bowls give out their full payout, Akron can expect a check for a little under $275k in bowl payouts thanks to the MAC revenue sharing plan. But don't think of this as some windfall that we can use to pay off Ianello's contract. This payout is expected every year, although it fluctuates slightly, and is built into our budget. It's too bad that NIU lost their best defensive linemen against OU, because Arkansas St is playing very well right now. I agree, these should all provide opportunities for wins, but without checking any odds I believe Temple and WMU might be the only two MAC teams who will be favored heading into these games (Toledo and Air Force should be close). All in all it's been a pretty decent year for any MAC team who wasn't coached by a guy whose name rhymes with jello. I'd like to see the entire conference come through in these bowl games for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipperRoo44 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Temple vs. Wyoming in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Ohio vs. Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl WMU vs. Purdue in the Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl Toledo vs. Air Force in the Military Bowl NIU vs. Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl I see five winnable games for the MAC. If all the bowls give out their full payout, Akron can expect a check for a little under $275k in bowl payouts thanks to the MAC revenue sharing plan. But don't think of this as some windfall that we can use to pay off Ianello's contract. This payout is expected every year, although it fluctuates slightly, and is built into our budget. You are living in a dream world if you think that MAC schools get a bowl payout. Not a dime is shared from these games and there is actually an assessment paid by the member schools to buy slots in the extra bowl games. They bowls pay the league and the MAC writes checks back to ESPN in a money trading operation for the extra bowl slots. Check it out and you will find that this is 100% true. The only money that is made for MAC bowl teams is what comes from the school's who play in the games and what they sell in tickets. There is no actual cash payout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Temple vs. Wyoming in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Ohio vs. Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl WMU vs. Purdue in the Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl Toledo vs. Air Force in the Military Bowl NIU vs. Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl I see five winnable games for the MAC. If all the bowls give out their full payout, Akron can expect a check for a little under $275k in bowl payouts thanks to the MAC revenue sharing plan. But don't think of this as some windfall that we can use to pay off Ianello's contract. This payout is expected every year, although it fluctuates slightly, and is built into our budget. You are living in a dream world if you think that MAC schools get a bowl payout. Not a dime is shared from these games and there is actually an assessment paid by the member schools to buy slots in the extra bowl games. They bowls pay the league and the MAC writes checks back to ESPN in a money trading operation for the extra bowl slots. Check it out and you will find that this is 100% true. The only money that is made for MAC bowl teams is what comes from the school's who play in the games and what they sell in tickets. There is no actual cash payout. You're wrong, and very ignorant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Temple vs. Wyoming in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Ohio vs. Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl WMU vs. Purdue in the Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl Toledo vs. Air Force in the Military Bowl NIU vs. Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl I see five winnable games for the MAC. If all the bowls give out their full payout, Akron can expect a check for a little under $275k in bowl payouts thanks to the MAC revenue sharing plan. But don't think of this as some windfall that we can use to pay off Ianello's contract. This payout is expected every year, although it fluctuates slightly, and is built into our budget. You are living in a dream world if you think that MAC schools get a bowl payout. Not a dime is shared from these games and there is actually an assessment paid by the member schools to buy slots in the extra bowl games. They bowls pay the league and the MAC writes checks back to ESPN in a money trading operation for the extra bowl slots. Check it out and you will find that this is 100% true. The only money that is made for MAC bowl teams is what comes from the school's who play in the games and what they sell in tickets. There is no actual cash payout. You're wrong, and very ignorant. ZipperRoo44 is correct and wise. Most low level bowls have a league "buy in" that accounts for 50% of the earnings. Basically, if the bowl pays $700K, the school has to pay $350 back to the bowl to get in as part of the conference association with the bowl. The remaining $350K typically is in the price of tickets at face value, which are highly inflated. The school can then sell those tickets for whatever price they wish. If the face value of a ticket is $60, the school can sell them for $10 per ticket. Schools lose money going to these low level games in an elaborate shell game designed to pad the pockets of bowl committee members and resumes of athletic directors. The bowl committee members take all of the money and the ADs don't really care the money is being taken because few people are paying attention how the scam really works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 The MAC changed the contracts with the bowls this past season. Schools no longer lose money. The bowl expenses are now covered separately from the payouts. And at the same time the schools like Akron, who are sitting at home, do get money from the conference for bowls. The payout is split 50-50 between the participating bowl and the conference, who then splits the payout again between the rest of the conference members. So Akron gets 1/24th of every MAC bowl payout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 MAC goes 1-4. Mark it down. The lone win comes from either Toledo or Temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 The MAC changed the contracts with the bowls this past season. Schools no longer lose money. The bowl expenses are now covered separately from the payouts. And at the same time the schools like Akron, who are sitting at home, do get money from the conference for bowls. The payout is split 50-50 between the participating bowl and the conference, who then splits the payout again between the rest of the conference members. So Akron gets 1/24th of every MAC bowl payout. I'm pretty sure it won't help, but you might read the article at http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/78756 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 docsports lists the following, current odds: Temple -7 vs Wyoming Toledo -3 vs Air Force Western Michigan +2 vs Purdue Northern Illinois +1 vs Arkansas St Ohio +3.5 vs Utah State I'd say that's more respect than usual for the conference. I really like Western getting 2 points versus Purdue. The Boilermakers were pretty bad this year. The Broncos are going to light them up. I would think Carder will be back to 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Temple vs. Wyoming in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Ohio vs. Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl WMU vs. Purdue in the Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl Toledo vs. Air Force in the Military Bowl NIU vs. Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl I see five winnable games for the MAC. If all the bowls give out their full payout, Akron can expect a check for a little under $275k in bowl payouts thanks to the MAC revenue sharing plan. But don't think of this as some windfall that we can use to pay off Ianello's contract. This payout is expected every year, although it fluctuates slightly, and is built into our budget. It's too bad that NIU lost their best defensive linemen against OU, because Arkansas St is playing very well right now. I agree, these should all provide opportunities for wins, but without checking any odds I believe Temple and WMU might be the only two MAC teams who will be favored heading into these games (Toledo and Air Force should be close). All in all it's been a pretty decent year for any MAC team who wasn't coached by a guy whose name rhymes with jello. I'd like to see the entire conference come through in these bowl games for a change. Okay, with the pay-off fluff. I just wanna know how in the world Western Michigan is going to be favored over Purdue??? That's the one we have the least chance of winning. I'd say NIU and Ohio have the best chances. Wyoming is a very underated team. Air Force is a tough opponent. Too bad none of them get UCLA this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Temple vs. Wyoming in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Ohio vs. Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl WMU vs. Purdue in the Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl Toledo vs. Air Force in the Military Bowl NIU vs. Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl I see five winnable games for the MAC. If all the bowls give out their full payout, Akron can expect a check for a little under $275k in bowl payouts thanks to the MAC revenue sharing plan. But don't think of this as some windfall that we can use to pay off Ianello's contract. This payout is expected every year, although it fluctuates slightly, and is built into our budget. It's too bad that NIU lost their best defensive linemen against OU, because Arkansas St is playing very well right now. I agree, these should all provide opportunities for wins, but without checking any odds I believe Temple and WMU might be the only two MAC teams who will be favored heading into these games (Toledo and Air Force should be close). All in all it's been a pretty decent year for any MAC team who wasn't coached by a guy whose name rhymes with jello. I'd like to see the entire conference come through in these bowl games for a change. Okay, with the pay-off fluff. I just wanna know how in the world Western Michigan is going to be favored over Purdue??? That's the one we have the least chance of winning. I'd say NIU and Ohio have the best chances. Wyoming is a very underated team. Air Force is a tough opponent. Too bad none of them get UCLA this year. I'll concede that I overplayed WMU there (expecting them to be favored), but I still believe they'll cruise to victory. I'm not impressed with this team at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Temple vs. Wyoming in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Ohio vs. Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl WMU vs. Purdue in the Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl Toledo vs. Air Force in the Military Bowl NIU vs. Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl I see five winnable games for the MAC. If all the bowls give out their full payout, Akron can expect a check for a little under $275k in bowl payouts thanks to the MAC revenue sharing plan. But don't think of this as some windfall that we can use to pay off Ianello's contract. This payout is expected every year, although it fluctuates slightly, and is built into our budget. It's too bad that NIU lost their best defensive linemen against OU, because Arkansas St is playing very well right now. I agree, these should all provide opportunities for wins, but without checking any odds I believe Temple and WMU might be the only two MAC teams who will be favored heading into these games (Toledo and Air Force should be close). All in all it's been a pretty decent year for any MAC team who wasn't coached by a guy whose name rhymes with jello. I'd like to see the entire conference come through in these bowl games for a change. Okay, with the pay-off fluff. I just wanna know how in the world Western Michigan is going to be favored over Purdue??? That's the one we have the least chance of winning. I'd say NIU and Ohio have the best chances. Wyoming is a very underated team. Air Force is a tough opponent. Too bad none of them get UCLA this year. Wow. I'm surprised to hear someone say that, and even more surprised that NIU is only +1 in that game. Arkansas State is on the verge of being Top-25, and they are on a big roll, and are just pumelling people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Mike Huguenin of Rivals picks the MAC to go 5-0!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 The MAC is the bowls wins leader at the moment. 1-0. Temple just beat Wyoming 37 -15. Ohio is up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 MAC goes 1-4. Mark it down. The lone win comes from either Toledo or Temple. Temple blows out Wyo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Wow. Ohio drives 60 yards in the last 1:45 and scores a TD with 13 seconds left to win 24-23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 MAC goes to 2-0. Congrats to the Bobcats for knocking off Utah State 24-23. Their first bowl win ever. Wild finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Snyder Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 MAC goes 1-4. Mark it down. The lone win comes from either Toledo or Temple. In pencil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Wow. Ohio drives 60 yards in the last 1:45 and scores a TD with 13 seconds left to win 24-23. I was able to catch the 4th quarter. Wild finish! Great game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Well Z.I.P. I was wrong about WMU versus Purdue, although it's pretty hard to overcome SEVEN turnovers no matter who you're playing. Still, the MAC is a respectable 2-1 heading into Toledo's game versus Air Force. BTW, isn't WR Jordan White one incredible player? That left-handed grab towards the end of the 1st half was simply amazing. He almost singlehandedly willed the Broncos to that illusive bowl victory depite the turnovers. He'll join fellow Bronco WR Greg Jennings in the NFL I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
you am i Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thriller in the Military Bowl. Final: Toledo 42, Air Force 41. Air Force scored a TD with 52 seconds. Set up for the tying PAT and then ran a fake for 2 to win that failed. Shades of RI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 MAC now guaranteed to have a winning record in bowl season. Been a few years since that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I caught the 4th quarter of the Toledo/Air Force game. I was pretty impressed by Matt Campbell's debut as HC. I liked his cool and relaxed demeanour. Based on his post-game interview on the field, he's appears to be an excellent communicator irrespective of his age. I'm glad Toledo signed him as I believe this will help MAC football in general (obviously on the upswing already). BTW, they announced WR Eric Page will return next year. Expect the scoreboard to continue to explode in the Glass Bowl in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipRoo Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thriller in the Military Bowl. Final: Toledo 42, Air Force 41. Air Force scored a TD with 52 seconds. Set up for the tying PAT and then ran a fake for 2 to win that failed. Shades of RI. Stupid call, not giving his team (AF and Akron) a chance to win the game. Two-point conversions are probably less-than-50% successful. Why risk it with the game on the line and a chance to win in OT? Sure, it may "seem" like a bold, aggressive move...but ask those Akron and Air Force players how they felt when their coach stripped them of any chance to win in OT. Akron had a very reliable FG kicker, too, so there's an OT edge. Of course, it also means "stopping" the other team, which I-a-clueless could never achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 the MAC could have very easily been 4-0 this season, but at 3-1 its still very respectable. glad to see 4 MAC teams bowling and representing the conference well. MAC football definitely seems to be on the rise across the board so lets hope that continues here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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