Sometimes, teams do not show up in these early bowls.
Vandy did not play hard, sure they could lose but if the gave up 45 = they did not play hard.
Several teams did not show up, Miami and Temple today, sure they too could lose but ridiculous blowouts, no.
NTexas, Louisiana, MTS, NI, West Mich, Houston, too, did not care IMO.
AND IMO this is because these are sh!t bowls, mean nothing, sure some teams come ready (eg, Army) but some realize it does not mean much at all.
Tonight, new coach Ruhle wanted to establish the new culture with a rebuild, and the kids responded.
Yet another reason why they should cut these bowls down one third.
All these 6-6 teams, who cares?