Dang it, we wanted Bama - Independence Bowl 2021

[Jeff Lebowski]

Bama-lite will have to do. Good riddance to the independent era.

Game thread here.

[Pelado]

UAB is 8-4 and rated #58 in the Massey Composite Rankings which average 93 different rating systems.

Their best win was by 7 points against Marshall, which is rated #75 (out of 130).

Their closest loss was by 3 points to UTSA, which is rated #30 in Massey Composite. Their next closest loss was by 6 points to Rice, rated at #111. UAB also lost by 24 points to #67 Liberty and by 49 points to #1 Georgia.

BYU is 10-2 and #17 in Massey. Their best win (according to Massey Composite) is by 9 points against #11 Utah. Other wins over teams rated better than UAB:

#43 Utah State (14 points)
#44 Arizona State (10 points)
#49 Washington State (2 points)
#57 Virginia (17 points)

BYU's only losses were by 14 points to #8 Baylor and 9 points to #35 Boise State.

[Larry “Moose” Stubing]

Good riddance to the independent era.

Would it be better to just sit out the 2022 and 2023 seasons?

[Omaha 680]

Would it be better to just sit out the 2022 and 2023 seasons?

Big 12 would be pissed if we sat out our first year in their conference.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Would it be better to just sit out the 2022 and 2023 seasons?

I am like 99% ready to mute you. Go ahead, punk. Make my day.

[Copelius]

[Larry “Moose” Stubing]

Big 12 would be pissed if we sat out our first year in their conference.

My bad, looks like football joins in 2023.

BYU has played in the Freedom Bowl, All-American Bowl, Liberty Bowl, Armed Forces Bowl, and the Freedom Bowl. The only patriotic bowl game BYU had not been invited to was the Independence Bowl.

The Independence Bowl began in the bicentennial year, 1976. I was astonished when I read that this bowl was missing from BYU’s impressive list of bowl invites. It’s a family owned bowl game full of southern cuisine and hospitality. The stadium in Shreveport exists solely for the bowl game and residents look forward to it all year long.

The condescending attitude Greg Wrubell and others have towards this bowl invite is a bit much. It’s a fine bowl deserving of excitement and respect.

Kalani Sitake will have the team spirited and ready for the game, I hope the fans do the same.

BYU is tied to a generic Kroger style ESPN Bowl game next year, so enjoy a legitimate privately owned bowl with a long history, recognizable name, and dedicated stadium while you can.

[Joe Public]

Odds that Kalani has been laser focused on bowl prep over the last couple of weeks?

[LVAllen]

Harris LaChance is back. Gunner Romney is back. Baylor is starting. Chaz Ah You will probably see some playing time.

This ain't no trap game. This is a blaze of glory scoring rompfest to audition for a high ranking in 2023.

Dear Kalani: RUTS.

[LVAllen]

BYU has a friggin weather delay, but it doesn't matter because Deion Sanders decided to extend the reaming his team is getting. 31-10 right now with 6 minutes left to play. C'mon folks, get off the field.

[BigFatMeanie]

Harris LaChance is back. Gunner Romney is back. Baylor is starting. Chaz Ah You will probably see some playing time.

This ain't no trap game. This is a blaze of glory scoring rompfest to audition for a high ranking in 2023.

Dear Kalani: RUTS.

Interesting. Any word on why Baylor is starting? Is Hall injured?

[LVAllen]

Interesting. Any word on why Baylor is starting? Is Hall injured?

Yeah, he's still injured from the USC game.

[LiveCoug]

Tuiaki D is still change the channel worthy

[Bo Diddley]

Tuiaki doesn't get the respect he deserves...

[Joe Public]

Odds that Kalani has been laser focused on bowl prep over the last couple of weeks?

Well, that answers that.