Notre Lame too good for a bowl

[Crimson1967]

The Irish have decided to turn down a bowl after missing the playoffs. They join Iowa State and Kansas State in sitting out the bowl season.

So now we will have three 5-7 teams make a bowl. I wouldn’t be surprised if we have more.

Bowl games now only exist to give ESPN something to air in the second half of December. Just put them out of their misery.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Hahahaha, what a bunch of children.

 

[denver]

 

[Oregon Tide]

I know ND are salty but this will become more and common because of the expanded playoff.

I've seen it mentioned on here a few times, but they need to work in the bowls during championship week or something to keep teams engaged. I don't know the answer - NIT-esque tourney, play-in games, etc - but it's only going to get worse.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

The Irish have decided to turn down a bowl after missing the playoffs. They join Iowa State and Kansas State in sitting out the bowl season.

So now we will have three 5-7 teams make a bowl. I wouldn’t be surprised if we have more.

Bowl games now only exist to give ESPN something to air in the second half of December. Just put them out of their misery.

miss state is in a bowl game at 5-7

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

The Irish have decided to turn down a bowl after missing the playoffs. They join Iowa State and Kansas State in sitting out the bowl season.

So now we will have three 5-7 teams make a bowl. I wouldn’t be surprised if we have more.

Bowl games now only exist to give ESPN something to air in the second half of December. Just put them out of their misery.

Punishing the players and fans....is stupid!

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

I just can't imagine that you don't want extra reps and game experience including $$$. Stupid!

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

miss state is in a bowl game at 5-7

Really?!?

I bet awbern is so ticked of by being left out of a bowl that they are refusing to play in one...

 

[tusks_n_raider]

I know ND are salty but this will become more and common because of the expanded playoff.

I've seen it mentioned on here a few times, but they need to work in the bowls during championship week or something to keep teams engaged. I don't know the answer - NIT-esque tourney, play-in games, etc - but it's only going to get worse.

It’s throwing away an extra game and all that Bowl prep and a chance for players to get extra experience for the next season or make a final impression for the NFL.

What a bunch of crybabies.

BYU fans are ticked and were looking forward to the matchup too.

Looks like GT took the spot though and that could still be an entertaining game if neither team has opt outs.

I think teams who pull a stunt like ND should be punished for it.

Oh you are mad that you didn’t make the Playoff and just boycott the postseason?

How about this you are banned from post season participation for 5 years.

How about them apples?

 

[Elefantman]

In today's NIL world, players aren't getting extra pay to play in a pointless game. So why risk injuries. There are way too many bowl games anyway.

 

[denver]

Notre Dame needs to be referred to as the "Childish" not the Irish now

 

[Perrett4Bama]

 

[jthomas666]

I think teams who pull a stunt like ND should be punished for it.

Big 12 fined ISU and KSU $500k each for opting out.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Also Delaware in the first year of fbs is going bowling. Despite not technically being eligible.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Big 12 fined ISU and KSU $500k each for opting out.

no conference no fine I guess.

 

[bamamc1]

Really?!?

I bet awbern is so ticked of by being left out of a bowl that they are refusing to play in one...

I heard they opted out too
Edit https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/n...-to-decline-potential-bowl-invite-per-report/

 

[CrimsonTheory]

Outside of Texas, Notre Dame has no rival when it comes to arrogance.

 

[Bubbaloo]

Poor losers just taking their ball and going home.....quitters should be eliminated for 2 years from bowl or playoff games !! CFB has turned into a circus with nothing but monkeys as performers!

 

[DzynKingRTR]

By sitting this out and pouting, what are you teaching these young men?

 

[rolltide_21]

Big 12 fined ISU and KSU $500k each for opting out.

I was just about to post this. There are no ramifications for ND since they’re not in a conference. They have to get ready for Lacrosse season after all (fwiw I have no idea when lacrosse season begins).