Arkansas Bowl Destination Challenge

[Andrew Hogfan]

http://m.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/dec/02/belk-bowl-director-likes-sound-hogs/

[hogcard1964]

Kentucky v NC State in the independence.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/college/2016/11/15/bowl-gets-good-news-latest-cfp-ranking/93942284/

[longpig]

prepare yourselves for Charlotte

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSrbkPHC6Fo

[Hogwild]

Kentucky v NC State in the independence.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/college/2016/11/15/bowl-gets-good-news-latest-cfp-ranking/93942284/

that's from 9:13 p.m. CST November 15, 2016, Kentucky is going to the Gator Bowl.

Vaughts' Views @vaughtsviews
NOthing official but source I trust tells me it looks like UK has been slotted to play in Jacksonville on dec. 31. Kudos to @UKMitchBarnhart

[pignparadise]

Kentucky v NC State in the independence.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/college/2016/11/15/bowl-gets-good-news-latest-cfp-ranking/93942284/

written on 11/15 you are a little late.

[HoopS]

I love hogville.

I'm prepared for Birmingham, Shreveport, Nashville, Charlotte, Houston and a mystery site. All are rock solid locks.

Meaning at best, only one of you has good info and quite likely none of you really have a dang clue.

But I love you all anyway.

I need more.

[justmakeit2thebcs]

I love hogville.

I'm prepared for Birmingham, Shreveport, Nashville, Charlotte, Houston and a mystery site. All are rock solid locks.

Meaning at best, only one of you has good info and quite likely none of you really have a dang clue.

But I love you all anyway.

I need more.

Folks inside the athletic dept are hearing Belk

[HoopS]

Folks inside the athletic dept are hearing Belk

that, I do not doubt. I did say one may have a clue.

[Mr. Porkleone]

Funny how Birmingham bowl is getting picked because of little Wally. Wally wants to sell papers. Going to Birmingham would be major disappointment

[hoglady]

Shreveport

[YtownHog]

Birmingham and Shreveport get the leftovers.  There is no way in my opinion, these bowls that get first pick are going to pick Vandy or USC over us. Hearing the Belk considering USC because of geography does put a small wrench in my thinking though.  Kentucky getting a better bowl than us would surprise me too. 

[hoglady]

Why do people keep repeating the mantra-"No way we go to birmingham or shreveport". Yeah, dude, the first part is true but the second?...watch and see. That loss to Missou is all the excuse they need to stick us in Shreveport. And Indy Bowl has been wanting us back for years. And we already hit the Texas Bowl and Liberty Bowl. They aren't sending us to North Carolina, and if we had beaten Mizzou I bet Taxslayer would have been the one. But now? Indy.

We have to agree for the SEC to send us to Shreveport, but I bet that's where we end up.
We ended the season on a sour note and we are at this point probably the least attractive SEC team.

[hoglady]

Birmingham and Shreveport get the leftovers.  There is no way in my opinion, these bowls that get first pick are going to pick Vandy or USC over us. Hearing the Belk considering USC because of geography does put a small wrench in my thinking though.  Kentucky getting a better bowl than us would surprise me too. 

Kentucky ended their season with a win over Louisville - their team and fan base are excited.
They will get a better bowl than us.

[Pig in the Pokey]

yep. hoglady gets it. But, guys, ALL of these bowls are pretty much the same except for ONE thing, and that thing isn't prestige. It's recruiting. Therefore, IMO, Texas Bowl, Independence Bowl, and Taxslayer Bowl are the 3 that would pay possible recruiting dividends. I hope we aren't in the discussion for it for years to come, BUT THIS YEAR, a bowl game in Louisiana is choice!!
Think about it. A bowl game in our hottest recruiting state, the same state where we got BLOCKED from even having a satellite camp!

[Hogwild]

"Being Jeff Long"

What do you want?

Belk Bowl Dec. 29, 2016 4:30
Charlotte North Carolina
vs Virginia Tech

or

Independence Bowl Dec. 26, 2016 4:00
Shreveport, Louisiana
vs Wake Forest/NC State

[Hogwild]

We ended the season on a sour note and we are at this point probably the least attractive SEC team.

SEC teams that ended the season on a sour note=

Georgia
Tennessee
Auburn
Ole Miss
A&M
Arkansas


Know who didn't Kentucky.  The Wildcats were a 26.5 point underdog to Louisville.  Petrino screwed us again.

[hogoffate]

Know who didn't Kentucky.  The Wildcats were a 26.5 point underdog to Louisville.  Petrino screwed us again.

Now that's funny

[Jackrabbit Hog]

I wonder if David Bazzel could throw that War Memorial Stadium bowl together that's been discussed for years?  Judging by the reactions, lots of you would rather go to the Crips 'n Bloods Bowl than most of the others.

[hogcard1964]

Kentucky ended their season with a win over Louisville - their team and fan base are excited.
They will get a better bowl than us.

If it's a bowl such as the Belk or Gator/Taxslayer where they have to travel, they won't get picked over us.

[longpig]

I wonder if David Bazzel could throw that War Memorial Stadium bowl together that's been discussed for years?  Judging by the reactions, lots of you would rather go to the Crips 'n Bloods Bowl than most of the others.

I don't know, but it makes me nervous when he's quiet. 

[hogcard1964]

I wonder if David Bazzel could throw that War Memorial Stadium bowl together that's been discussed for years?  Judging by the reactions, lots of you would rather go to the Crips 'n Bloods Bowl than most of the others.

If it's close, ya know?  That Shreveport recruiting base and all.

[ricepig]

I wonder if David Bazzel could throw that War Memorial Stadium bowl together that's been discussed for years?  Judging by the reactions, lots of you would rather go to the Crips 'n Bloods Bowl than most of the others.

They haven't thrown up Christmas lights around the stadium yet, have they?

[TNhawgfan]

Nashville and I'm definitely there. Charlotte and i may still go. Birmingham and Shreveport are too far for me for such a sucky bowl

[hogcard1964]

Nashville and I'm definitely there. Charlotte and i may still go. Birmingham and Shreveport are too far for me for such a sucky bowl

It'll be Nashville.  Great town.  For those that'll be making the trip, check out Jack's on Broadway. Incredible pulled pork.  There's actually a lot to do in that area.

[code red]

Kentucky v NC State in the independence.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/college/2016/11/15/bowl-gets-good-news-latest-cfp-ranking/93942284/

Thats from NOV 15th?

[code red]

"Being Jeff Long"

What do you want?

At this point neither really matters.  Just get through it injury free.

[hogcard1964]

Thats from NOV 15th?

Yes, and they still want them as does the Liberty.

[hogcard1964]

Believe it or not The Outback may still be in play.  This one has it between the Outback, Music City and Liberty.

http://www.teamspeedkills.com/2016/12/3/13826612/sec-bowl-projections-the-finale

[ronnie.lambert]

I am leaning towards, Belk.

[hogcard1964]

I am leaning towards, Belk.

No, we would send less than 5,000 fans there.

[code red]

Yes, and they still want them as does the Liberty.

Liberty....I can agree with that.

[Jackrabbit Hog]

No, we would send less than 5,000 fans there.

You mean like a reconnaissance mission?  Imagine how many might go if they went voluntarily.

[HogFanOSU]

Here's my question.  Do the various bowls get to select teams in a prederminded order (i.e. a draft), or does the SEC asign teams to specific bowls, and do the schools themselves have any say in the matter, or is it a negociated collaboration between all the bowls, the SEC, and the schools?

[Locutus_of_Boar]

http://m.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/dec/02/belk-bowl-director-likes-sound-hogs/

I could almost read that as an wish by the Belk Bowl director to trade Arkansas for South Carolina with the Hogs going to Shreveport.

I could see JL & CBB going along with that because it might help Louisiana recruiting and of course Arkansas would have the home field advantage.

[Locutus_of_Boar]

Here's my question.  Do the various bowls get to select teams in a prederminded order (i.e. a draft), or does the SEC asign teams to specific bowls, and do the schools themselves have any say in the matter, or is it a negociated collaboration between all the bowls, the SEC, and the schools?

1 - CFP

2 - 2nd highest CFP ranking goes to Sugar if it isn't hosting a semi

3 - Next highest CFP ranking to other open NYD6 if selected (none this year)

4 - Next best SEC record or within 1 win is Citrus pick

5-10 - Next six in pool of six.  Effectively chosen by SEC Office

11 - Birmingham

12 - Indy

[hogcard1964]

You mean like a reconnaissance mission?  Imagine how many might go if they went voluntarily.

Lol

I'm guessing about 3 thousand.

[my3boneheads]

We have played in the Texas and Liberty so those are out more than likely although I think those are the best geographic placement for a 7-5 Hog team. Some are saying the Belk but it is on the east coast along with the other bowls so to me it looks like the Indy Bowl or Birmingham.

[GoHogs1091]

It'll be Nashville.  Great town.  For those that'll be making the trip, check out Jack's on Broadway. Incredible pulled pork.  There's actually a lot to do in that area.

Just don't use Jack's sauce (Jack's Kansas City Style Sauce).  It is terrible.

I have eaten in the neighborhood of 50 different BBQ sauces from Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina (not 50 from each State, but those States make up the 50), and Jack's Kansas City Style Sauce from Jack's in Nashville is one of the worst I have had.

[code red]

Strawberry's in Holcomb MO has the best butt in the universe.

[ricepig]

Strawberry's in Holcomb MO has the best butt in the universe.

This^^^ it's worth the drive.............from Texass.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

Strawberry's in Holcomb MO has the best butt in the universe.

Yes!!! They sell their rub online...by the way.
Unless you're lucky enough to live nearby.

[hawginbigd1]

Folks inside the athletic dept are hearing Belk

Well I just landed in charlotte is there someone the department needs me to go talk to?

[TNhawgfan]

Vol nation is 100% convinced they are playing Nebraska in music city and we are playing va tech in belk. Could be a lot worse

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Vol nation is 100% convinced they are playing Nebraska in music city and we are playing va tech in belk. Could be a lot worse

I'd be shocked if Vols don't end up in Nashville.  Would love to play VT.  Anything is better than another Big10 or 12 team.

[TNhawgfan]

I'd be shocked if Vols don't end up in Nashville.  Would love to play VT.  Anything is better than another Big10 or 12 team.

They do have a physical, mobile qb though. We would have to score a lot to win

[Bubba's Bruisers]

They do have a physical, mobile qb though. We would have to score a lot to win

We have to score a bunch of points no matter who we play.

[rhog1]

http://247sports.com/Bolt/Sources-Vols-to-Music-City-UK-likely-TaxSlayer-bound--49507433

Per sources it is the Belk Bowl vs Va Tech.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

Tim McGraw is playing a concert a few hours before the Belk Bowl as part of fan Fest.

[kp72204]

I think Belk, because i saw it on Hawgsports.

[tophawg19]

Va Tech isa team we want no part of . mobile powerful QB . fast WR's and strong defense . they just gave Clemson fits