He has a friend on their committee.
This is a good story with insight to the selection process.
We’ve all heard that Kentucky has a strong pull for bowl selections.
It’s good to see someone else confirm it:
“The Kentucky brand has improved tremendously under coach (Mark) Stoops. Clemson is a brand that does great for TV,” Showalter said. “Kentucky does such a great job with fans and how they travel. It’s tough to get Kentucky because other bowls will lobby for Kentucky.”
This is a good story with insight to the selection process.
Lobbying by Mitch Barnhart Carried Weight With Gator Bowl Selection
Mitch Barnhart, right, did his part to get coach Mark Stoops and the Cats in the Gator Bowl. (Vicky Graff Photo)Kentucky native John Showalter has been part of the Gator Bowl committee in Jacksonville, Fla., for 12
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We’ve all heard that Kentucky has a strong pull for bowl selections.
It’s good to see someone else confirm it:
“The Kentucky brand has improved tremendously under coach (Mark) Stoops. Clemson is a brand that does great for TV,” Showalter said. “Kentucky does such a great job with fans and how they travel. It’s tough to get Kentucky because other bowls will lobby for Kentucky.”