The Bowl dance...

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  1. Stu Ryckman

    Stu Ryckman Well-Known Member

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    David Bell and George Karlaftis have opted out of the bowl game. I totally understand and would even counsel them to do so (like they'd ask me) and am grateful to them for their contributions to Purdue Football...and we of course are not the only team deals with losing their NFL bound stars. But does it detract from the non playoff bowls?......yes, of course.
     
  2. Scott88

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    It does Stu, but on the other hand I'm kinda looking forward to seeing a lot of my new guys play in a real game that doesn't hurt much if we come up short.
     
  3. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Kenneth Walker is opting out of Michigan States bowl game. Really hurts their offense.

    Kenny Pickett is also opting out of Pitts bowl game, he was their offense.
     
  4. Scott88

    Scott88 Well-Known Member

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    Makes picking that game damn near impossible.
    o_O
     
  5. Don Ballard

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    Be careful on some of these picks?;)
     
  6. Sid

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    Michigan State vs. Pittsburgh. Which opt-out hurts his team the most? Hmmm.
     
  7. Tim Gentry

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    Good question. I’m trying to figure that out myself.
     
  8. Don Ballard

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    Middle Tennessee State is whipping Kent State. Picking bowl winners can be a challenge!:)
     
  9. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    I saw where MTSU had a lot of injuries and missing players according to the ESPNU guys this morning.
     
  10. Sid

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    I used The Athletic's game analyses for the first several bowl games as my guide. All signs pointed to a Toledo win. I think most of us have found over the years that bowl games are pretty much unpredictable.
     
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  11. Bobdawolverweasel

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    Well, Disney and Youtube TV’s contract ended last night without a resolution so today no ESPN bowl games for me.

     
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  12. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Jackson State and Deon were big favorites.. I guess S. Carolina State didn't get the memo!
     
  13. gipper

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    Anyone else stream tv with You Tube TV? Just got an email from them telling me that they couldn't negotiate a deal with Disney and so they're no longer carrying any Disney channels. That includes ESPN channels and ABC. Gee, no problem, there aren't any bowl games or anything this time of year. Ah but the bright spot, I get $15 off my monthly bill.
     
  14. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Yeah a lot of people are caught up in this dispute.

    I'm still with Directv so I'm good.
     
  15. Don Ballard

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    Me too Mike, a pain in the butt, I will survive as well as Disney!:)
     
  16. Bobdawolverweasel

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    It is a pain. I really like UTTV as it is easy to use with unlimited recording time but if they do not reach a resolution soon, will switch to another streaming company although I will probably avoid Disney owned Hulu.
     
  17. Gator Bill

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    With Dish and am the same.
     
  18. Bobdawolverweasel

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    Disney and YTTV reached an agreement. Hope someone can dig into the negotiations to find out what were the issues that caused the stalemate and who blinked.
     
  19. Don Ballard

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    I assume it was YouTube since they are not raising their prices. They are giving a one time credit of $14.95 for the temporary inconvenience for the current month billing.
     
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  20. Terry O'Keefe

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    Saban says Alabama is returning to the COVID-19 protocols from last year. Masks, social distancing. Team is 90% vaxed and boosted.

    Basketball, pro and college is having problems along with the NFL.

    NHL Is pausing its season early.

    The NHL plans to pause its season on Wednesday, two days before its planned Christmas break, sources told ESPN on Monday evening.

    All NHL team facilities will be closed between Dec. 22 and 25 as the league tries to weather several COVID-19 outbreaks. Players are set to report back to team facilities on Dec. 26 and resume daily testing. The NHL schedule is set to resume on Dec. 27.

    I hope college football playoffs stay healthy.
     
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