Only way Bowl Games should exist is to be part of the traditional Bowls, the play off OR in a damn good location that would be worthwhile for the players and fans. Such locations? Warm weather and set up to handle the influx of people.

bear2be2 said:

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Thee University said:

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bear2be2 said:

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Logically speaking, one can not support the bowl system in one sentence and bemoan "participation trophy" culture in the next.

Bowl games and trophies are quite literally participation awards. They're stakes-free exhibitions for teams that weren't good enough to compete for a championship.

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Logic? On a sports bulletin board?

I wish Baylor got more participation awards. I's better than sitting at home.

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If we're going to have bowls, I'd certainly rather Baylor make them than not. But I'd much prefer to see our Bears in a 24- or 32-team playoff and see the bowls go the way of the dodo.

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Then you had better hope that NIL and the transfer portal are dismantled soon.