McDuck No. 1 Share Posted December 22, 2021 ESPN Texas A&M will not participate in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl because of COVID-19 issues and season-ending injuries within the program, leaving Wake Forest without an opponent as officials try to find a replacement team, it was announced Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Perkins No. 2 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Would probably need to grab a team that recently played in a bowl game, like Utah State, since they have been keeping in "game shape" and not a team that had shut it down for the year 3-4 weeks ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 3 Share Posted December 22, 2021 On 12/22/2021 at 11:31 AM, Darren Perkins said: Would probably need to grab a team that recently played in a bowl game Oregon State only played the first 5 minutes of their game. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Perkins No. 4 Share Posted December 22, 2021 On 12/22/2021 at 11:33 AM, 30Duck said: Oregon State only played the first 5 minutes of their game. Clearly they were NOT in game shape. ; ) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
latracey No. 5 Share Posted December 22, 2021 It's going to be really interesting to see what The Gator Bowl decides to do. I can't imagine they will easily find another opponent wiling to prepare for a game that is only a week away. The game is scheduled to be on December 31. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 6 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Obviously, the SEC is afraid to take on an Alliance member ACC football team? Seriously, I am afraid this could be the first cancellation of many? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 7 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyToBeADuck No. 8 Share Posted December 22, 2021 It's certainly possible more bowl games could be canceled. After almost 2 years it's part of the landscape. First hope all the A & M players and staff move thru this safely and quickly. Sorry the youngsters will miss out on THEIR bowl experience. Was looking forward to the game. Hope Wake can pick up an opponent...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
