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A better routine might involve not turning the ball over 5 times a game like you have done in the previous bowl games. I'm not sure how practice schedules and curfews affect that, but good luck.

I'm sure all of those fans who forked over $1 a ticket will be excited to know that Tech is really getting serious about winning this forgettable bowl game.

You should simply approach every game in the same way--don't do anything differently for bowl games than you do for regular season games. It may be a "reward" (for fans of a team more so than players), but you still have to play the game. Of course, for bowl games the organizers actually expect the teams' players to participate in bowl-related activities--no getting away from that "distraction". (Another reason playoffs are better: you get teams actually focused on playing the game instead of all the "ceremony" of bowls.)

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Originally posted 02:04 PM ET  12.18 by GlennAllen

You should simply approach every game in the same way--don't do anything differently for bowl games than you do for regular season games.

I disagree on that note. Regular games come week after week. So no focus is lost there. But some teams have to week 3-4 weeks until their bowl game. They need a change from the regular practices, rather it be boot camp practices or night practices or whatever. Something has to be tweaked to keep the players' interest and dedication fresh.

I live in Atlanta and one block from the Hokie Hotel while they were here playing Georgia. in the Chick-fil-a Bowl a couple years back. The Virginia Tech Squad closed down the bar (the Twisted Taco) at 3 am, behind their Hotel (the Marriott Marquis) the Thursday, Friday and Saturday night before the big game. Consequently they had no legs in the second half...and nothing but hangover for most of the game. I suggest the Coaches check rooms after curfew if they really want the players heads in the game.

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Originally posted 05:06 PM ET  12.18 by ATLSpartan

The Virginia Tech Squad closed down the bar (the Twisted Taco) at 3 am, behind their Hotel (the Marriott Marquis) the Thursday, Friday and Saturday night before the big game.

Interesting. What is the legal age to drink in Atlanta? In Blacksburg, VA it's 21.

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Originally posted 02:41 PM ET  12.18 by D. SLIQ

I disagree on that note. Regular games come week after week. So no focus is lost there. But some teams have to week 3-4 weeks until their bowl game. They need a change from the regular practices, rather it be boot camp practices or night practices or whatever. Something has to be tweaked to keep the players' interest and dedication fresh.

You're confusing game prep with regular practice--two different things. The point of going to a bowl is to play the game, not party. Party afterwards... if you win.

How about you put the teams in a hotel that's in a boring town with no bars.
That will make them not wander after curfew.