Obviously Vegas was happy to have us back again

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/dec/22/we-byu-bowl-game/



"In the 18-year history of the bowl game, BYU followers have contributed to the four most profitable ones. Today may make No. 5. Largely because of the money BYU fans leave behind, the bowl is expected to break the $150 million mark in economic impact over the bowl’s history, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “When BYU comes in here, it means it’s a sellout,” authority spokesman Vince Alberta said. “They bring fans who would otherwise not be in Las Vegas, and they are spending money.” Indeed, the Las Vegas Bowl has sold out for four consecutive years. Alberta estimated that the total economic impact for the area would be right around last year’s figure of $14.2 million. “We’ve seen consistent numbers — and they’ve been consistently great,” Alberta said. “Since BYU has been in the bowl, it’s the highest economic stimulus we’ve ever had.”



Before BYU became a fixture in the bowl game, the Las Vegas Bowl struggled financially. The average attendance from 2001-04 was just more than 22,000. Those games generated about $9.3 million for Las Vegas, plus what was spent gambling. Since 2005 — with BYU in town — the average economic impact has been $13.6 million annually. The attendance at Sam Boyd Stadium has eclipsed 40,000 each year.



“Five years ago, this bowl game was on the verge of not meeting its attendance requirements,” BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall said. “If you look at the partnership, which is what it has been with BYU, it’s been sold out ever since then. That’s because of BYU.”



Last year’s game between Arizona and BYU attracted about 32,700 attendees from out of town. For today’s game, about 32,000 will be from out of town. By the end of today, more than 300,000 out-of-town fans will have seen Las Vegas Bowl games. “All that adds up to a very winning combination to, ultimately, the residents of Southern Nevada because it’s helping the economy and creating jobs,” Alberta said."

Translation: As long as BYU is not going to a BCS Bowl, they will be going to Las Vegas.

Wouldn't some other bowl want that kind of impact? I think the Holiday bowl should make a deal with the MWC.

scott715 wrote:
Wouldn't some other bowl want that kind of impact? I think the Holiday bowl should make a deal with the MWC.

Actually, I think the Holiday Bowl should make a deal directly with BYU. We put each other on the map...

Wouldn't this had been a good year to do a 25 year reunion bowl and put BYU in the Holiday bowl against Nebraska.

Oh, I love this idea (anything to get out of LV). If BYU has developed into a consistent, winning program, give BYU the option of going to the Holiday Bowl in San Diego every year if they want to, and let them bring in the best opponent they can find.



I believe BYU would kill Nebraska this year, Nebraska has the worst offense in America, they just happen to have a very good defense.

bball wrote:
Oh, I love this idea (anything to get out of LV). If BYU has developed into a consistent, winning program, give BYU the option of going to the Holiday Bowl in San Diego every year if they want to, and let them bring in the best opponent they can find.



I believe BYU would kill Nebraska this year, Nebraska has the worst offense in America, they just happen to have a very good defense.

BYU being able to Kill nebraska would mean that its offense would have to score. Nebraska shut down a very good Texas offense. I am not sure that BYU would be able to score any more on them then Texas did. Just think of having 4 Jerry Hughes type of Dlineman coming at Max hall on every down and you will get the picture. I would hate to have to play Nebraska this year.

Yeah, 6-6 Iowa State sure hated picking up a win vs. Nebraska, so did 8-4 Texas Tech...