Insight.com bowl [Archive]

OKState918

11-27-2007, 12:51 PM

Not to pirate this thread, but I'm a little disappointed that you chose "Lewis the Pike" instead of "Kevin Federline".

Ah, those were the good old days :)

BigBadBen

11-27-2007, 12:52 PM

We are thinking about going, but since we will just be returning from Vegas on the 27th, flying back out doesnt sound all that appealing.

I honestly hope its a driveable Texas Destination.

barryrules

11-27-2007, 12:56 PM

Every time I go to a bowl game, we lose. So I plan to take one for the team and stay home.

BIGPETE

11-27-2007, 12:57 PM

don't fly back from Vegas! Just head south!!! :D Hoping to make the trip out there!

BigBadBen

11-27-2007, 01:04 PM

Thats an option, but its going to depend on the cost for changing flights & what not.

bigbadbob

11-27-2007, 03:32 PM

I plan on going, but was wondering if tempe has much to do new years eve night?

CowboyJD

11-27-2007, 03:52 PM

I plan on going, but was wondering if tempe has much to do new years eve night?

Tempe will have TONS to do New Years Eve Night. I believe the Bare Naked Ladies are playing in a street dance and Mill Street will be full of partiers.

I'm waivering on this trip. At first, I was really excited because I'm an ASU law school alum. It's becoming clear though, that if I do get to go, the only way we'll be able to afford it is if I go alone without the JD-ettes, and that kind of bums me out.

We'll see.

bigbadbob

11-27-2007, 03:57 PM

I sort of like the BNL, but they are sort of what usually plays at OP-a few years away from being really popular.

I do have a preganant wife, so it won't be a crazy party...

How long of a drive is it from OKC? Any suggestions on hotels near the stadium?

MASONOKIE

11-27-2007, 04:58 PM

We are thinking about going, but since we will just be returning from Vegas on the 27th, flying back out doesnt sound all that appealing.

I honestly hope its a driveable Texas Destination.

Your hanging out with me while I'm there!!!

BigBadBen

11-27-2007, 04:59 PM

Your hanging out with me while I'm there!!!

You can always hitch a ride with us to Texas for the bowl! :D

MASONOKIE

11-27-2007, 05:04 PM

WELL????

I don't even know what day it is? Ha! This is the first I've heard of it!

AnniePokely

11-27-2007, 05:55 PM

I wish i could go, but not this year. I'll watch it wherever i am though.

BigBadBen

11-27-2007, 06:01 PM

WELL????

I don't even know what day it is? Ha! This is the first I've heard of it!

Just speculation right now.
I bet its the insight bowl, but if not we could be heading to one in Tejas, or Shreeveport again. I bet Shreeveport is highly unlikely though.

osutuba

11-27-2007, 09:42 PM

WELL????

I don't even know what day it is? Ha! This is the first I've heard of it!
I think we are speculating as to whether the Pokes are going to Shreveport, Tuscon, or Houston for their bowl this year.

Exit 174

11-28-2007, 12:20 AM

Luckily, my ticket is paid no matter where we go! So yes, I'll be there... :D

bigbadbob

11-28-2007, 09:58 AM

The DO said that tempe is on the top 10 places to spend new years according to USA today. Who knew?

Gavellas

11-28-2007, 10:46 AM

Are we going to the Insight Bowl for sure? If not, when should we know?

I'm really hoping it's a bowl somewhere in Texas... I could make that one, but I couldn't make the Insight!

MASONOKIE

11-28-2007, 11:04 AM

Luckily, my ticket is paid no matter where we go! So yes, I'll be there... :D

Your hanging out with me too when I get there. We have some Catching Up to Do!!!

cactusjack

11-28-2007, 11:32 AM

Can't get off work to go, but the thought of the goons out there for the Fiesta bowl makes me want to barf as well. If they go out there, you will be flying from Dallas, not OKC if you wait.

NCSuttonFan

11-28-2007, 11:45 AM

Are we going to the Insight Bowl for sure? If not, when should we know?

I'm really hoping it's a bowl somewhere in Texas... I could make that one, but I couldn't make the Insight! It's not for sure yet... most likely will be the Insight if Mizzou beats UO. If the Gooners win, then all bets are off, as the Big 12 could then only get one BCS bowl, and if so then all the teams would shift down one. It might end up being Houston or even Shreveport again.

Should be decided soon after the BCS bowls are announced... not sure when that is (maybe Sunday?).

EDIT: yes, the BCS bowls are announced on Sunday. I should add that at least one "expert" (one of the ESPN.com college writers) has OSU projected to play in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio... so throw that in the mix as possible also!

osupsycho

11-28-2007, 10:56 PM

Verb

11-28-2007, 11:33 PM

You'd think the Alamo would want out of state folks to come and bring their hotel and meal money. They might do ok with Tech, but I don't see them making a lot of money from A&M.

OSU Katie

11-28-2007, 11:54 PM

I just moved from Tempe 4 months ago, and we are headed back out after Christmas. It has a lot to offer and is a great atmosphere for a bowl game. The drive from OKC is about 16 hours. Check www.azcentral.com for New Year's Eve events. I would look for hotels around the airport in Tempe or in Scottsdale. I'd be willing to help anyone with information if they need it. I love Tempe, and it should be a great game.

Verb

11-28-2007, 11:55 PM

It's not a bad drive from the LA area, so I'm really hoping to go. Thanks for the info, Katie.

NCSuttonFan

11-29-2007, 08:11 AM

Well all signs are pointing to AZ. The alamo bowl has come out and said that they prefer tech or atm so we are likely out on that one. Texas bowl is out of luck as there will not be a big 12 team to fill that slot (as it is last). So that leaves the Indy bowl again or Insight (if my memory serves me right). I don't see the Indy bowl taking us back to back years and their are quite a few ties for OSU to Tempe according to the latest story in the DOK.
Agreed... except that if only one Big 12 team makes a BCS bowl, there will be a Big 12 team available for the Texas Bowl after all. That may not be likely, but it is possible (and projected by at least one or two pundits). So Houston is not completely out of the question as a destination... it would depend on whether the Insight wants OSU or whichever Texas team (likely A&M) would domino down to them.

backPhil

11-29-2007, 09:29 AM

. . . The drive from OKC is about 16 hours. . . .

he he he . . . Actually, what you are talking about is 1000 miles across barren landscape on Interstate Highway all the way. . . How fast do you drive? ;) Speed limit in New Mexico is 80 anyway, right? With a good radar detector, like a Valetine One, if you "average" 70 mph the whole way it's only 13 hours.

I do "combat driving" for a living, so I know I can make it in 12 easy.:p

Gman

11-29-2007, 09:29 AM

Go ahead and make your reservations in Tempe (or nearby). It's all but a done deal.

Pokefan__13

11-29-2007, 10:33 AM

My cousin, who is an OSU grad and lives in Houston, says that some of the radio stations are reporting that OSU will likely play the bowl game there.

Boss 24

11-29-2007, 10:48 AM

I hope it's not Shreveport. My only time there was a loss. But they do have the "Hot hot hot donuts" store outside the stadium parking lot.

BigBadBen

11-29-2007, 11:30 AM

I would rather have Schreeveport than Tempe, because it will be much easier for us to go that way. Its very driveable.

We would also bring a boat load of fans.

Unfortunately, Tempe is pretty much a no go for us right now.

bigbadbob

11-29-2007, 01:08 PM

Shoot I don't care where it is, I want to go regardless. Unfortunately, babysitters aren't that hard to find for 3 days!

I don't think I have missed a bowl since 96 and don't want to start now.

AggieSpice

11-29-2007, 02:02 PM

the coolest hotel in the world is in scottsdale.

hotel valley ho (http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/content/index.html?)

rodbakeriii

11-29-2007, 02:49 PM

the coolest hotel in the world is in scottsdale.

hotel valley ho (http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/content/index.html?)

Coooooooooool. Looks like the hotel where 007 stayed in the Bahamas in Thunderball.

OSU Katie

11-29-2007, 03:57 PM

the Valley Ho is pretty expensive. Its very "Scottsdale"...home of the $30,000 millionares. No offense to anyone in Scottsdale :)

AggieSpice

11-29-2007, 04:17 PM

FYI...i called to ask some questions about the hotel and over the phone they said that in december if you stay 2 nights you get the 3rd free. i did not see this special on the website, but IMO it's a pretty sweet deal considering the prices.