Texas Bowl would be cheaper for Bulls fans

[Knight_Light]

Unless you are driving. I selected a flight that came in on the day of the game. 12-28 (most of the Bowl activities are that day because it is a night game)  and left the 29th with a hotel and the deal came to just above $300......  The same deal but to BHam came out to 400

Thu, Dec 28, 2006Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Ap (IAH)Depart: 09:00am

Arrive: 10:20am

Tampa International Airport (TPA) to

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Ap (IAH)

Continental Airlines

Flight 1507 operated by Continental Airlines (on Boeing 737-900)

Total Travel Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

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Fri, Dec 29, 2006Houston George Bush Intercontinental Ap (IAH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)Depart: 11:15am

Arrive: 02:22pm

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Ap (IAH) to

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Continental Airlines

Flight 1006 operated by Continental Airlines (on Boeing 737-800)

Total Travel Time: 2 hrs 7 mins

Change Hotel Hotel: 1 Room, 1 NightRoom 1: Standard Room - 1 King or 2 Double Beds (1 Adult)

Change Room Types

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Houston/Northwest

Northwest Houston Area:

12170 NORTHWEST FREEWAY

Houston, TX  77092

Travelocity Rating  

Check in: Thu, Dec 28, 2006

Check out: Fri, Dec 29, 2006

You obviously didn't try Southwest Airlines (Southwest.com)

You can still fly roundtrip to BHM for around $205.

PS. Southwest also flies into Hobby in Houston non-stop from Tampa...for about $275 around those dates of the Texas Bowl...but their cheap fares are running out.

[smazza]

texas would be a nicer trip for the team

[BULLfreak]

Texa would be better for the BULLS fans with kids

[T-Man]

Jimbo I would probably be with boys only if we did go to texas..

[MaltLiquorBull]

Texas would be better because it would be a big 12 opponent rather than a c-usa opponent.  I would rather see us play against a big 12 team.

[Bull Martin]

Drive from BHam to Tampa on christmass eve = 20 hours.  I'm shooting for the post christmass Texas Bowl.

[bull2saintleo]

Texas would be better because it would be a big 12 opponent rather than a c-usa opponent.  I would rather see us play against a big 12 team.

But would you rather see the Bulls have a better chance of winning the bowl game in BHam.

[Joe]

bulls2saintleo,

This is the attitude I don't understand from Bulls fans. We've played plenty of bad teams this year year. Yes, and Texas Tech is also pretty aweful all around. However, we left C-USA to play the big boys.

What does winning the bowl game do? get us tshirts that says "Papajohns.com Bowl Champs!" Please.

Bring on the stat monster that is Texas Tech.

[bull2saintleo]

You do bring up a good point, and I completely understand that playing a more recognizable team in a bowl game could help us as well.  But I just meant it as a "where are our chances better for a win" kind of question.  A first bowl win is always going to be remembered forever, no matter where it is played and who you beat.  

It's like that saying (pardon if I've misquoted it):   You always remember your first.

[CoolBull1]

Seems I saw the ACC might not be able to fill a spot in the Champs Bowl...why not slide us in against the Big 12.  Sorry if i'm wrong...just flapping my gums..haven't checked it out in last few days.