Music City Bowl wants Vols (merged)

[Probably_in_Class]

MCB would be such a disappointment

 

[Probably_in_Class]

So does that mean Kentucky goes back to Jacksonville after being there last year?

Ya... you're wrong.

 

[GAVol]

MCB would be such a disappointment

After our start, I’ll take a midnight kickoff played at a Rest Area.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I'm reading some Fox Sports Knoxville people stating TN wants the MCB. I don't understand that outside of the payout. It would suck watching Kentucky get the better bowl game considering we're the better team.

 

[Voltopia]

I'm reading some Fox Sports Knoxville people stating TN wants the MCB. I don't understand that outside of the payout. It would suck watching Kentucky get the better bowl game considering we're the better team.

The only rationale I can think of is that the UTAD and the staff value Tennessee getting that eighth win so much that they'd rather draw an easier opponent in what's essentially a home game, rather than take on a more challenging opponent in a more neutral setting. I would hazard that they believe 8-5 is much more useful for recruiting than 7-6. MCB would stack that deck for them nicely.

 

[#JuanVol]

I'm reading some Fox Sports Knoxville people stating TN wants the MCB. I don't understand that outside of the payout. It would suck watching Kentucky get the better bowl game considering we're the better team.

payout doesn’t matter. Sec gets bowl money and divides equally. MCB just reduces travel expenses

 

[UTK]

I'm reading some Fox Sports Knoxville people stating TN wants the MCB. I don't understand that outside of the payout. It would suck watching Kentucky get the better bowl game considering we're the better team.

Techinally the Gator bowl really isn't a better bowl anymore. Everything after Citrus is pretty much equal footing now.

 

[Titans4Vols]

I always find it hilarious how people talk about "better bowls". If it's not a NY6 or playoff birth, it's pretty much all equal, and in this case you want the MCB form a program standpoint because of the higher payout.

Playing in the gator bowl or whatever doesn't make the team any better than it actually is lol

 

[#JuanVol]

I always find it hilarious how people talk about "better bowls". If it's not a NY6 or playoff birth, it's pretty much all equal, and in this case you want the MCB form a program standpoint because of the higher payout.

Playing in the gator bowl or whatever doesn't make the team any better than it actually is lol

sec gets bowl payout and divides it among the members so we would get the same amount either way

 

[Titans4Vols]

sec gets bowl payout and divides it among the members so we would get the same amount either way

Not saying you're wrong because I don't know, but if that's the case, what is the actual point of differing payouts per bowl?

 

[#JuanVol]

Not saying you're wrong because I don't know, but if that's the case, what is the actual point of differing payouts per bowl?

to get SEC team in your bowl vs say a MAC school . Most conference do this is not just SEC.

 

[dd4vols]

sec gets bowl payout and divides it among the members so we would get the same amount either way

Not correct at all.... but don’t let facts get in your way

 

[Rickyvol77]

Techinally the Gator bowl really isn't a better bowl anymore. Everything after Citrus is pretty much equal footing now.

It Is a better bowl because New Years in Florida vs a big ten team is better than Nashville on a Monday vs Louisville. It’s not even a contest

 

[#JuanVol]

Not correct at all.... but don’t let facts get in your wayView attachment 243682

Isn’t every bowl game we are slotted for in section B? So yes we would get the same wouldn’t we?

 

[BreatheUT]

If Tennessee gets Louisville in the MCB that would be a very disappointing and uninteresting matchup. Personally I don't want an ACC team, especially one Kentucky has already beat by 3 touchdowns.

 

[99gator]

Pretty sure at this point this is where the Vols are headed.

 

[508mikey]

Pretty sure at this point this is where the Vols are headed.

should route the Gators there - already players from UF not going to play because of the NFL draft

 

[Snookdog]

It Is a better bowl because New Years in Florida vs a big ten team is better than Nashville on a Monday vs Louisville. It’s not even a contest

Gator is most definitely better bowl. No question, more money and warm weather

 

[UTK]

It Is a better bowl because New Years in Florida vs a big ten team is better than Nashville on a Monday vs Louisville. It’s not even a contest

Location and time I agree but prestge wise, it's the same. I hope UT gets a Florida bowl for those than can go though.

 

[UTK]

Gator is most definitely better bowl. No question, more money and warm weather

Actually teams get paid more for the Music City bowl now believe it or not.

 

[TeddyYeti]

Actually teams get paid more for the Music City bowl now believe it or not.

Looks like you are correct according to the chart above . . .
Gator Bowl Jacksonville, FL $3,168,292 team would get $1,325,000
Music City Nashville, TN $5,650,000 team would get $1,525,000

 

[onevol74]

Actually teams get paid more for the Music City bowl now believe it or not.

I have attended that bowl game once and can definitely see why they would have to pay more for teams to come there.

 

[CBR07]

I always find it hilarious how people talk about "better bowls". If it's not a NY6 or playoff birth, it's pretty much all equal, and in this case you want the MCB form a program standpoint because of the higher payout.

Playing in the gator bowl or whatever doesn't make the team any better than it actually is lol

Exactly, besides the top 4, everyone else is in the NIT of football

 

[Joefoxx]

Y'all watch your backsides. Violent crime is becoming a big problem here. Stay in groups and stick to the main roads.

Interesting, Travel & Leisure Magazine has Nashville #7 best places to visit in the US.

 

[JFBanicki]

Well if that’s the game we get stuck with I won’t watch and for those of you that always say these kids deserve something after turning around the season the best move would be to not go.
We have to make the MCB view us like they view the teams the currently don’t want because they don’t travel.
The only way any Vol fan should go to this game would be the MCB gets so desperate they have to give the tickets away just to have butts in the seats.