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The Alamo Bowl: The Other Game for Affordable Alamo Bowl Tickets
The Alamo bowl played in San Antonio, Texas each December features a match-up between the 4th or 5th seeds from the Big 10 conference and the Big 12 conference. Some fans consider this an also ran game, and some believe that the game should be discontinued because the outcome of the game has no bearing on anything concerning college football. For the people of San Antonio and the teams that get to play in the game, however, the game is important. It is also important to the fans of the respective teams who make the bowl.
Tickets for the game are much less expensive than they are for any of the BCS series games. With the price of the game you still get a weekend of activities that highlight the history of Texas and fever of seeing your favorite team play for the last time that year.
The game started in 1993 and featured a match-up between the University of California and the University of Iowa. Cal blew out Iowa by a lopsided score of 37-3. Some other interesting games include the 1998 game which featured Purdue University squeaking out a 37-34 win over Kansas State University. There are few games like the University of Nebraska versus Northwestern University. Many so called experts predicted a tight battle between the 2 teams. The final score was Nebraska 66 Northwestern 17 in a game that represents the highest scoring game in the bowls history.
Some big names have also played in the game including Drew Brees who went on to star with the New Orleans Saints and was named an all pro.
It may not have the luster of some of the New Year's Day games but it does offer a more affordable option to see a post season college football game. The best part is that you will still be home in time to see those big games on television.
Getting the perfect Alamo Bowl tickets is not too difficult. If you are planning a budget for the game keep in mind the price for parking, travel and accommodation if needed. The opportunity to witness a post season bowl game is an experience to remember. It may be your only chance to see some of the storied universities in college football history.
