Jacksonville State and Bowl Games: A Match Made in... Well, Not Exactly Heaven, But Maybe Purgatory?
Ever since Jacksonville State, the plucky Gamecocks, ascended to the FBS ranks, the question on everyone's lips has been: can they bowl? Not literally, of course (although, tailgating can get pretty energetic). We're talking bowl games, baby!
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The Bowl- eligibility Blues (But Not Really)
There's a bit of a wrinkle in the whole "bowl game" thing for Jacksonville State. NCAA rules say that teams transitioning from FCS (like Jacksonville State) have to sit out bowl games for their first two years in FBS. Bummer, right? But wait! There's more to the story than meets the eye (or the chicken wing).
The Not-So-Secret Weapon: Bowl Game Math Fail
It turns out, the NCAA sometimes miscalculates just how many teams will be chomping at the bit for a bowl game. There just aren't always enough teams with the requisite six wins to fill all the bowl slots. This is where Jacksonville State swoops in, like a knight in shining... well, maybe not shining armor, but definitely with a winning attitude.
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In 2023, Jacksonville State, despite being technically ineligible, ended up bowling because there weren't enough six-win teams. So, the answer is: Maybe! It depends on the wonky math of bowl eligibility that year.
How Sweet It Is (Especially with Bowl Game Snacks)
Imagine the scene: Jacksonville State defies the odds (again!), scores a bowl game invite, and the entire city of Jacksonville erupts in a celebration that puts Mardi Gras to shame (well, maybe a smaller-scale shame). The whole town is decked out in Gamecock gear, chicken wings are flowing like, well, like fountains of chicken wings, and the entire team does the "Carlton" dance on national television.
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It would be legendary.
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FAQ: You Ask, We Answer (Kinda)
How to get Jacksonville State to a bowl game? Cheer really, really loudly. Positive vibes are key!
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How to sneak into a Jacksonville State bowl game? Don't even try. Security's gonna be tight (and they might be hungry for chicken wings too).
How to know when Jacksonville State is going to a bowl game? Keep an eye out in late November. That's when the bowl eligibility drama usually unfolds.
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How to celebrate a Jacksonville State bowl game victory? Responsibly, of course. But also with a whole lot of chicken wings.
How to do the Carlton dance? YouTube it. But be warned, it might take some practice (and possibly a few bowls of chicken wings for sustenance).
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