FYI, per Wikipedia:

"For 40 years the champion of the now-defunct Southwest Conference (SWC) played as the home team in the Cotton Bowl Classic, a tie-in which continued through the 1994 season. Until the mid-1980s, the contest was universally considered as a major New Year's Day bowl. However, by the late 1980s the Cotton Bowl Classic's prestige had fallen, as many SWC teams served NCAA probations for rule violations, rendering them bowl-ineligible. Also, the conference's quality of play suffered a marked decline. The SWC champion lost the last 7 times they hosted the event, and the last national champion to play in the Cotton Bowl Classic was Notre Dame in 1977, although the Irish again staked a claim to a championship after the 1994 contest."

I try not to say I told you so often. But... I mean I did.

DaBrowns41 wrote:

rock_knutne wrote: There were many years where the Cotton Bowl determined the National Championship.........many years.

And if you would read, I've admitted that... In the 70's and 80's.

God almighty, you don't give up do you? What's my post have to do with what you admitted? I just gave a little insight to what the Cotton Bowl meant at one time, JEEEEEEES!

rock_knutne wrote:

DaBrowns41 wrote:

rock_knutne wrote: There were many years where the Cotton Bowl determined the National Championship.........many years.

And if you would read, I've admitted that... In the 70's and 80's.

God almighty, you don't give up do you? What's my post have to do with what you admitted? I just gave a little insight to what the Cotton Bowl meant at one time, JEEEEEEES!

Yet you keep trying to convince me that it was a major bowl in 1994?

DaBrowns41 wrote: Yet you keep trying to convince me that it was a major bowl in 1994?

Dude, you're off your rocker! I posted no such thing and haven't tried to convince anyone of such a thing.

You need to see a shrink in a bad way. I would be concerned with the way you just make things up, that's not healthy.

DaBrowns41 wrote: FYI, per Wikipedia:

"For 40 years the champion of the now-defunct Southwest Conference (SWC) played as the home team in the Cotton Bowl Classic, a tie-in which continued through the 1994 season. Until the mid-1980s, the contest was universally considered as a major New Year's Day bowl. However, by the late 1980s the Cotton Bowl Classic's prestige had fallen, as many SWC teams served NCAA probations for rule violations, rendering them bowl-ineligible. Also, the conference's quality of play suffered a marked decline. The SWC champion lost the last 7 times they hosted the event, and the last national champion to play in the Cotton Bowl Classic was Notre Dame in 1977, although the Irish again staked a claim to a championship after the 1994 contest."

I try not to say I told you so often. But... I mean I did.

The 1994 Cotton Bowl featured a matchup of top 10 teams when ND took on Texas A&M. How is that not a "big" bowl? Even after the loss Texas A&M was ranked 8th/9th and ND was consensus #2 in the final polls. In the 1993 Cotton Bowl.....ND and A&M were top 10 teams and finished 4th and 6th respectively in the final polls following their Cotton Bowl matchup. Florida State and A&M finished 4th and 12th respectively in the final polls after their Cotton Bowl. Miami(FL) ended up ranked 3rd while Texas finished 11th after their loss to the 'Canes in the 1991 Cotton Bowl. So how is a bowl with that matchup not prestigious? Please elaborate with something other than "because Wikipedia says so"......

^^^^^You better watch out killer, he may say you said something else.

DaBrowns, you called out Karen for making a claim and not showing proof. Then I ask you to prove where I said anything comparing bowl streaks and you ignore it. Interesting...

rocket31 wrote:

merganser wrote: Train wrecks are interesting.

i have been searching for florida state threads all day, and coincidentally, still havent managed to come across one...

hence, the "irrelevant" train wreck that is the notre dame program must fascinate and still, intrigue the masses. which as a notre dame fan, i find extremely amusing while at the same time extremely satisfying.

just imagine all the hype that could be surrounding a "relevant" notre dame program.

Out for a morning troll?

Dude, you started the thread. You can't be surprised at the responses. Hang up and try calling again.

killer_ewok wrote:

DaBrowns41 wrote: FYI, per Wikipedia:

"For 40 years the champion of the now-defunct Southwest Conference (SWC) played as the home team in the Cotton Bowl Classic, a tie-in which continued through the 1994 season. Until the mid-1980s, the contest was universally considered as a major New Year's Day bowl. However, by the late 1980s the Cotton Bowl Classic's prestige had fallen, as many SWC teams served NCAA probations for rule violations, rendering them bowl-ineligible. Also, the conference's quality of play suffered a marked decline. The SWC champion lost the last 7 times they hosted the event, and the last national champion to play in the Cotton Bowl Classic was Notre Dame in 1977, although the Irish again staked a claim to a championship after the 1994 contest."

I try not to say I told you so often. But... I mean I did.

The 1994 Cotton Bowl featured a matchup of top 10 teams when ND took on Texas A&M. How is that not a "big" bowl? Even after the loss Texas A&M was ranked 8th/9th and ND was consensus #2 in the final polls. In the 1993 Cotton Bowl.....ND and A&M were top 10 teams and finished 4th and 6th respectively in the final polls following their Cotton Bowl matchup. Florida State and A&M finished 4th and 12th respectively in the final polls after their Cotton Bowl. Miami(FL) ended up ranked 3rd while Texas finished 11th after their loss to the 'Canes in the 1991 Cotton Bowl. So how is a bowl with that matchup not prestigious? Please elaborate with something other than "because Wikipedia says so"......

I can't wait to see daclowns response to this one...

We won't, he cited freaking wikipedia, so ignore the facts, hes right.

killer_ewok wrote:

DaBrowns41 wrote: FYI, per Wikipedia:

"For 40 years the champion of the now-defunct Southwest Conference (SWC) played as the home team in the Cotton Bowl Classic, a tie-in which continued through the 1994 season. Until the mid-1980s, the contest was universally considered as a major New Year's Day bowl. However, by the late 1980s the Cotton Bowl Classic's prestige had fallen, as many SWC teams served NCAA probations for rule violations, rendering them bowl-ineligible. Also, the conference's quality of play suffered a marked decline. The SWC champion lost the last 7 times they hosted the event, and the last national champion to play in the Cotton Bowl Classic was Notre Dame in 1977, although the Irish again staked a claim to a championship after the 1994 contest."

I try not to say I told you so often. But... I mean I did.

The 1994 Cotton Bowl featured a matchup of top 10 teams when ND took on Texas A&M. How is that not a "big" bowl? Even after the loss Texas A&M was ranked 8th/9th and ND was consensus #2 in the final polls. In the 1993 Cotton Bowl.....ND and A&M were top 10 teams and finished 4th and 6th respectively in the final polls following their Cotton Bowl matchup. Florida State and A&M finished 4th and 12th respectively in the final polls after their Cotton Bowl. Miami(FL) ended up ranked 3rd while Texas finished 11th after their loss to the 'Canes in the 1991 Cotton Bowl. So how is a bowl with that matchup not prestigious? Please elaborate with something other than "because Wikipedia says so"......

I agree that the 1994 Cotton Bowl was a big game. Up until the BCS the Cotton Bowl was a big bowl game and still matches up some tough teams, but the BCS stole alot of prestige from the Cotton Bowl.

Regardless, doesn't take away the fact that the Cotton Bowl was big then.

DWC-Thank you. Thank you so very much. That is all I was saying.

killer_ewok wrote: DWC-Thank you. Thank you so very much. That is all I was saying.

When someone posts something with some intelligent thought put into it, I will respond with the same.

ohiotiger33 wrote: Because the media and their fans still think they are an elite great program and it is hilarious to watch for many.

Ding ding ding we have a winner!!!

newarkcatholicfan wrote:

ohiotiger33 wrote: Because the media and their fans still think they are an elite great program and it is hilarious to watch for many.

Ding ding ding we have a winner!!!

Shouldn't you be leg pressing?

steel_curtain wrote:

newarkcatholicfan wrote:

ohiotiger33 wrote: Because the media and their fans still think they are an elite great program and it is hilarious to watch for many.

Ding ding ding we have a winner!!!

Shouldn't you be leg pressing?

Hard to do when both legs were Amputated.

newarkcatholicfan wrote:

steel_curtain wrote:

newarkcatholicfan wrote:

ohiotiger33 wrote: Because the media and their fans still think they are an elite great program and it is hilarious to watch for many.

Ding ding ding we have a winner!!!

Shouldn't you be leg pressing?

Hard to do when both legs were Amputated.

Better start working the arms then.

Come workout with me and show me just what you have.
Your fingers work really well on here.
(LOL)

Not as well as yours evidently, 1349 posts and counting.