Husker Extra is running a bunch of bowl scenarios by us, all of which sound pretty enticing.
El Paso or bust? The smart money says yes, but two other bowl possibilities seem to remain for the Huskers — the Gator Bowl and the Alamo Bowl.
Of the three bowls, the Gator has first choice, followed by the Alamo and then the Sun.
The Gator Bowl, played on New Year’s Day in Jacksonville, Fla., does have the option of taking a Big 12 team and has expressed interest in NU, an appealing prospect for Big Red fans who for so long were accustomed to their team playing on Jan. 1.
But Notre Dame also has the Gator Bowl’s attention and a knack for drawing big TV ratings. Whether rooting for them or rooting against them, people watch the Irish.
The popular speculation is that the Gator Bowl would take a 7-5 Notre Dame team over an 8-4 Nebraska team, but speculation is where it ends at this point.
The interesting thing about football is the game is played on the field. Notre Dame isn’t 7-5 just yet. They could go 8-4 or 6-6. For that matter, we’re not 8-4 yet.
I’m about to get into my Crush the Buffs stance. Are you with me?
November 22nd, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I think our chances just got a little better with Syracuse’s upset over Notre Dame. Now all we have to do is whoop up on the Buffs.
November 27th, 2008 at 6:13 am
If we can’t get to the Gator bowl I hope ND goes. I absolutely LOVE to watch ND get completely humiliated on a big stage.