Decent bowl in a decent city. Had we not played Tulsa already and playing them again next year, it would make the bowl game a lot better. It's not too bad of a situation though.
I'm pumped. It's on a great day (NY Eve), on ESPN, in a tradition-rich bowl, and we'll be favored. Would I like a BCS opponent? Yes, but this is best case scenario of the three the Cyclones were rumored to be involved. Don't ***** Cyclone fans, enjoy.
Easy cheap trip. I think I'll plan on going, but if weather looks bad for drive, will skip. Not out much money. Think a trip of leaving on 29th and returning on 1st is probably the best.
It's a bowl. Outside of a handful, theres always something to complain about. If it isnt cost, its who we play, or the payout, or what channel its on... etc..
I'll go as my duty as an ISU fan. Even watching ISU play in a game where a win means so little, is fun. NIU going to the Orange Bowl has me a bit too sour on CFB though.
I'm happy that we made a bowl game, but playing Tulsa again kinda bums me out. The BCS rules are stupid putting Northern Illinois in over OKLAHOMA!! The same Northern Illinois team that lost to 4-8 Iowa and should have lost to 1-11 Kansas. Hopefully Florida State stomps Northern Illinois.