K92 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 This is just such a stupid question. We will likely at least break even from a bowl appearance. This is just the lame ABJ trying to milk news for drummed up controversy.I sat across from my brother-in-law, an Akron alum, at Thanksgiving dinner. He was totally oblivious to the whole "budget crisis". He is busy working, raising a son, working out and rooting for the Buckeyes to be aware of anything going on with UA. Makes me wonder how many people (who are not immersed in all things UA like us) pay any attention to this kind of "news". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-zip Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Can't we just enjoy the beatdown of Can't and the fact we are going to a bowl. The questioning of costs around going to a bowl and now the speculation of how much we are going to lose by going to a bowl is so frickin' typical of the "glass half empty" mentality around Akron. Makes me want to puke.BE HAPPY FOR GOD SAKES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I heard Scarboro said:No baseBOWL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 http://www.hustlebelt.com/2015/11/29/9813834/what-a-bowl-game-and-winning-season-means-to-the-akron-football 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acstorfer Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I'm hoping for a long shot with the Boca Raton Bowl. I live about 20 minutes from there. I'm expecting the Bahamas unfortunately. It's doable as far as transportation. There's a ferry from Fort Lauderdale (about 40 minutes away), but I don't have a passport. What a stupid place for a bowl game! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) I'm hoping for a long shot with the Boca Raton Bowl. I live about 20 minutes from there. I'm expecting the Bahamas unfortunately. It's doable as far as transportation. There's a ferry from Fort Lauderdale (about 40 minutes away), but I don't have a passport. What a stupid place for a bowl game!Thanks for the information, I'm in South Beach for the week. I would guess a $73 ferry to the Bahamas would logistically be doable. Hectic day though. Let's keep hoping for the Boca Raton Bowl. Edited November 30, 2015 by Dr Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 http://www.hustlebelt.com/2015/11/29/9813834/what-a-bowl-game-and-winning-season-means-to-the-akron-footballBrandon Hickey gets it. Well written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acstorfer Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Dr. ZThanks for the link. It looks like I don't need a passport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Dr. ZThanks for the link. It looks like I don't need a passportI would get the answer to that straight from the State Department on that. I have seen conflicting information re: the Bahamas and passports. This page indicates it is necessary: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/the-bahamas.htmlAlso, you must have 2 empty pages and make sure your passport is not expiring within 6 months. I have colleagues who have been denied travel due to that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) ESPN projectionsFamous Idaho Potato Bowl Albertsons Stadium, Boise, IdahoTuesday, Dec. 22, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) McMurphy: Akron vs. Boise State Raycom Media Camellia Bowl Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, AlabamaSaturday, Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Schlabach: Akron vs. South Alabama Edited November 30, 2015 by Dr Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I'd take Akron in Detroit against NC State in a heartbeat. My eyes cross watching football on blue (or gray) turf and Sun Belt teams don't do anything for me (no offense South Alabama). Detroit is also an easy drive for local Zip fans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) It's going to be the Quick Lane Bowl vs NC State. Book your reservations now. Dec 28th 5 pm. Edited November 30, 2015 by Dr Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 If this is true I am loving this game.We got a slot intended for a Big 10 team. Against an ACC team.YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 It's going to be the Quick Lane Bowl vs NC State. Book your reservations now. Dec 28th 5 pm.Oh man... Please someone confirm this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Yes, please confirm this...somebody. I can't get anyone to cough it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 ESPN projectionsFamous Idaho Potato Bowl Albertsons Stadium, Boise, IdahoTuesday, Dec. 22, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) McMurphy: Akron vs. Boise State Raycom Media Camellia Bowl Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, AlabamaSaturday, Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Schlabach: Akron vs. South AlabamaI dislike these because they are basically true road games. I realize you don't get "home" bowl games in northeast Ohio but it doesn't have to be in the heart of the opponent's fanbase either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 It's going to be the Quick Lane Bowl vs NC State. Book your reservations now. Dec 28th 5 pm.And a $1.2 million payout ?? Nice and pretty low overhead for the school to travel to Detroit !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Last time we went to Detroit, Akron sold out its allotment of tickets, and there were 50,000 fans in attendance. You can't beat a 2-hour drive to your bowl game in a climate-controlled facility if you want fans to attend.But I'd rather the game be in Boca Raton. Think of the recruiting benefits. It's almost the Bahamas, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Yet another "prediction" ??http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2594477-bowl-projections-2015-predicting-playoff-standings-and-bowl-games-post-week-13But a $1.35 million payout Edited November 30, 2015 by Jrship35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Zach, I've been to Detroit dozens of times in recent years on business, and I've never made it there in 2 hours. Maybe 3 on a really, really good day. It's officially 190 miles. So, if we go to Detroit, I guess my wife and I are hitching a ride on your Spaceship with YOU !!!! Edited November 30, 2015 by skip-zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) I'd prefer going to Florida, but I can't complain to much about Detroit (for obvious reasons, not including destination) compared to somewhere like Boise. Also, I have no reason to doubt Hilltopper, but if for some reason it happens to be the Bahamas bowl instead, you DO NOT need a passport for boat travel. Just your birth certificate and drivers license. Traveling by air is a different story.Source: took a cruise to the Bahamas last year without a passport. Edited November 30, 2015 by LZip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Source tells me there is 7 different scenarios floating .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I hope that it is the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit. I already have plane tickets and hotel to join Zips Mens Basketball in Vegas Dec 21-23. The Quick Lane Bowl is the only option that works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hey LZip, I've also experienced stopping in a Port City for an evening on a Cruise Boat, and only needing a Birth Certificate. But the Birth Certificate was for the purpose of REBOARDING THE BOAT, from what I understand. So, I'm wondering if it's the nature and length of the stay that is the issue, and not whether it's by air or boat?Everyone I've talked to says that we definitely need passports if we are going to the Bahamas Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Site says a passport is needed to attend http://www.bahamasbowl.com/middle-tennessee-accepts-2015-popeyes-bahamas-bowl-invitation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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