All TCU Frog fans, please email the Fiesta Bowl and let them know if you do NOT want to see a TCU - Boise State matchup. I let them know that Poinsettia Bowl II would not be as intriguing as TCU - Cincinnati in the Fiesta. Email addresses: John Junker, Fiesta Bowl President (JJunker@fiestabowl.org); PRDept@fiestabowl....org; MarketingDept@fiestabowl.org; Tickets@fiestabowl.org
I just put the above comments on my Facebook status, and would encourage everyone else to do the same.
Here is a copy of the email I penned to Mr. Junker:
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[/SIZE]My name is Daniel Smith, and I am an alumnus & fan of the TCU Horned Frogs. Let me start by saying a profound “thank you” for all of the attention you and your bowl committee have been giving to my school this year! I am writing to humbly request that the Fiesta Bowl select TCU for the Fiesta Bowl, however, with a caveat; I feel that it would be a significant misstep to select both TCU and Boise State for this game. While I highly respect the accomplishments made by Coach Petersen and his teams over the years, it is my opinion that a Horned Frogs – Broncos matchup would be less than ideal for both teams. As I’m sure you are aware, these two teams met in last year’s Poinsettia Bowl. While the matchup was intriguing, the TV ratings paled in comparison to even the least-watched BCS game.
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[/SIZE]It is my opinion that a TCU – Cincinnati matchup would be much better for your bowl. I have spoken with numerous other alumni from TCU, and even a few acquaintances who are Boise State graduates; the response has been overwhelming that neither fan base wants to see “Poinsettia Bowl II” this year, albeit on a BCS Fiesta stage. I am concerned about TCU’s success in bringing fans to Arizona, and I believe that if my schools team were matched against the Broncos, ticket sales and the number of fans traveling to the game would undoubtedly suffer.
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[/SIZE]I am sure that you are extremely busy today, but thank you very much for taking the time to read this communication. Again, thank you so much for the public respect you have expressed for the TCU Horned Frogs! We truly appreciate your vote of confidence!
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[/SIZE]Best Regards,
[SIZE=10pt]Daniel Smith
[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt][emaill address removed]
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I just put the above comments on my Facebook status, and would encourage everyone else to do the same.
Here is a copy of the email I penned to Mr. Junker:
[SIZE=10pt]Mr. Junker,
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[/SIZE]My name is Daniel Smith, and I am an alumnus & fan of the TCU Horned Frogs. Let me start by saying a profound “thank you” for all of the attention you and your bowl committee have been giving to my school this year! I am writing to humbly request that the Fiesta Bowl select TCU for the Fiesta Bowl, however, with a caveat; I feel that it would be a significant misstep to select both TCU and Boise State for this game. While I highly respect the accomplishments made by Coach Petersen and his teams over the years, it is my opinion that a Horned Frogs – Broncos matchup would be less than ideal for both teams. As I’m sure you are aware, these two teams met in last year’s Poinsettia Bowl. While the matchup was intriguing, the TV ratings paled in comparison to even the least-watched BCS game.
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[/SIZE]It is my opinion that a TCU – Cincinnati matchup would be much better for your bowl. I have spoken with numerous other alumni from TCU, and even a few acquaintances who are Boise State graduates; the response has been overwhelming that neither fan base wants to see “Poinsettia Bowl II” this year, albeit on a BCS Fiesta stage. I am concerned about TCU’s success in bringing fans to Arizona, and I believe that if my schools team were matched against the Broncos, ticket sales and the number of fans traveling to the game would undoubtedly suffer.
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[/SIZE]I am sure that you are extremely busy today, but thank you very much for taking the time to read this communication. Again, thank you so much for the public respect you have expressed for the TCU Horned Frogs! We truly appreciate your vote of confidence!
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[/SIZE]Best Regards,
[SIZE=10pt]Daniel Smith
[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt][emaill address removed]
[phone number removed][/SIZE]