FalconBlog--Triumphs and Trials in the BGSU Falcon Nation

GMAC Date Moved

A lot of bowls are apparently taking advantage of the new National Championship game (which is like Jan 7), and moving their game into the "dead period" between New Year's and the big game. One of them is the International Bowl, which is now a MAC tie-in.

The other is the GMAC Bowl, just announced.

The game will be played the evening of January 7, after the NFL wild card games, with a clear and open field.

Its a really good thing for the MAC.

First, because the early game (GMAC was one of the first) left a short travel planning horizon for MAC fans.

Second, the early date forced the GMAC to pick a team early, and, I think, lessened our ability to get our best team into the game.

Third, because the date two days before Christmas was really tough for family travelers to make. You're essentially travelling home on Christmas Eve, a time when you probably would be preferring to do other things. I just can't swing that schedule on the home front.

So, note this. If the Falcons play in the GMAC Bowl, and things are good on a $$ front, a Mobile trip could well be in the cards.