Well, well, well, look at this. College football, they call it. Bunch of young fellas running around, chasing a ball. Back in my day, we chased chickens. More fun, I tell ya. And these bowls, they ain’t for soup, no sir! They’re big games, they say. Important games. College football bowl projections, that’s what they’re talkin’ about now.
They got all these fancy names for ’em. Like, uh, the “Hawaii Bowl.” Imagine that, playing football in Hawaii. Must be nice. That one’s on December 24th, Christmas Eve! Who plays football on Christmas Eve? We were always eatin’ and singin’ carols on Christmas Eve. Then there’s this “New Orleans Bowl” on December 19th. New Orleans, that’s where they got that good food, right? And the “Frisco Bowl.” Where’s Frisco? Sounds made up. That’s on the 17th. And this one, “Salute to Veterans Bowl.” That’s a good one, respectin’ the soldiers. That’s in a place called Montgomery on December 14th. We used to salute the flag every morning in school, you know.
So many bowls, I can’t keep ’em straight. It is said that the current rules state that in order for an FBS team to officially become bowl eligible, it needs at least six wins with a minimum winning percentage of .500. A total of 82 teams are needed to fill all 41 bowl games. These young folks today, they got it easy. Back when I was a girl, we had to walk five miles to school, uphill both ways! In the snow! And we didn’t complain.
They talk about this “playoff” thing too. College Football Playoff, they call it. Like a tournament, I reckon. Big, important games to see who’s the best. I heard some people talk about a team called “Syracuse” playing “Michigan”. Now, I don’t know much about that. Sounds like a lot of fuss over a game. They’re calling it the “Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl.” What a mouthful! I reckon these kids like their fancy names.
And this team, “Tulane,” they play in these bowls a lot. Six times in seven years, they say! Must be good. They played in the “Cure Bowl” in 2018, the “Armed Forces Bowl” in 2019. Then the “Famous Idaho Bowl” in 2020, the “Cotton Bowl” in 2022. This year, in 2023, they play in the “Military Bowl” and next year they will play in the “Gasparilla Bowl.” Sounds like they’re always going somewhere. This “Gasparilla Bowl”, I don’t know what it is, but it sounds kinda pirate-y, doesn’t it?
Then there is this other team, “Fresno State.” They seem to be going through a tough time, they call it “adversity.” But they keep on playin’, keep on “swingin’.” That’s what their coach, this “Skipper” fella, said. Good for them. Life’s tough sometimes, gotta keep on going. Just like my old mule, Bessie. She’d keep on pullin’ that plow, no matter what. These kids, they could learn a thing or two from old Bessie.
- Lots of bowls.
- Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve.
- Playoff thing is important.
- Tulane plays a lot.
- Fresno State keeps swinging.
Bowl projections, that’s what it’s all about. Who’s gonna play where. All these teams, all these games. It’s a lot to take in. I still don’t understand why they don’t just play in their own backyards. Seems like a lot of travelin’ for a game. But what do I know? I’m just an old lady who likes her peace and quiet. Now, where’s my knitting needles? I got a sweater to finish before the winter truly sets in.
They say college football is America’s sport. Well, maybe so. But back in my day, we had baseball. And stickball. And hopscotch. Simpler times, simpler games. These bowl games, they’re probably fun to watch, though. If you like that sort of thing. Me, I’d rather watch the birds at the feeder. More peaceful. And less confusing than all these bowls and playoffs and whatnot.
Anyways, that’s what I heard about these college football bowl projections. You young folks have fun with your football. Just remember to be good sports, win or lose. And don’t forget to call your grandma sometime. She misses you.
