Of course – we want the Rose Bowl and it is within our reach. But, if we lose – what is likely.
First – we have to assess which teams will be going to the 12 NY6 bowl games. Here is what I think by conference:
ACC – If Clemson wins – there will be only one ACC team in a NY6 bowl.
Big Ten – If OSU wins – OSU and Michigan will likely get NY6 bowls.
Big Twelve – Gets a bit complicated here. But, if Oklahoma wins – they may be the only Big 12 team to get a NY6 bowl. If they lose, Texas and Oklahoma will both get in. WVU is a possibility.
SEC – Alabama and Georgia are in for sure. LSU is on the fence. Florida is also on the fence.
PAC 12 – With the results of this last weekend, I believe Friday’s winner and WSU get in.
G5 – Some team will go by rule. Now USU is out of the picture – I don’t care who.
So, if WSU goes to a NY6 bowl and UW goes to the Rose – that opens a lot of opportunities for the Utes. I would hope that we get the Alamo Bowl. However, I heard their rep say they were still considering Oregon, Stanford and Cal. Cal makes no sense to me. They did beat UW, but got pummeled by UCLA. I think we would travel better than Stanford, but not Oregon. Their fans seem to travel better than we do. But, we will have a better record and beat them head to head. But, it is all about money – so it is very possible Oregon goes over us.
If not the Alamo Bowl, the Holiday Bowl would be okay. But, with the stupid PAC 12 rules – there is no guarantee.
Antyhing less than the Rose, Alamo or Holiday Bowls would be a slap in the face to this team and what they accomplished.
Let’s get in the Rose and not worry about the rest. The PAC 12 and the Rose Bowl may not be pleased if we get into the Rose Bowl. But, if we win Friday – they can’t stop it.
Go Utes!!!
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