BYU to Fight Hunger (bowl) come 2013
With BYU turning to independent status next season, which makes no sense, the university just confirmed its lack of commitment to football, or at least fielding a competitive football team. The school announced its post-season tie in bowl will be the Fight Hunger Bowl come 2013. That’s right, I had to look it up myself. Apparently the Fight Hunger Bowl committee dropped the WAC and secured BYU. If by some small miracle BYU ever gets a BCS bid, the Fight Hunger Bowl will get to select a WAC team as a replacement.
With college football becoming more and more of a business, schools want to grab a piece of that pie. BYU is making a safe bet by confirming a post-season home. Even with six wins, you are not guaranteed a bowl, just ask an 8 win Temple Owls program.
I get BYU is protecting its pecuniary interest, but the Fight Hunger Bowl, which may have a great cause, just doesn’t scream tradition, spirit, or honor. Not a good move in my book.
