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Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Foundation Chair Sarah Giglio spoke out following a social media post that claimed teams rejected the bowl bid because it’s held in Shreveport.
Giglio wrote on Facebook, Wednesday, Dec. 10, "Nobody rejected a bowl bid from the Independence Bowl. Nobody said they weren't willing to come to Shreveport. In fact--when I visit with coaches, ADs, and conference personnel, they ALWAYS talk about how wonderful their bowl experience is here."
This comment comes after a local Facebook page claimed that Iowa State and Kansas State were both fined $500,000 because they declined to accept the bowls bid because it’s held in Shreveport.
Giglio continued in her post by stating, "The person/people stating this weren't in the room when decisions were made. I was. There are, unfortunately, a lot of moving pieces in the college football world that need some fine-tuning, and trust me, they're working on it. This isn't about destinations."
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Giglio told the Shreveport Times, "There are a lot of positives about Shreveport-Bossier City, including the Independence Bowl, and we hope the people in our community can focus on and rally around all the good things about our community."
To see Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech, get your tickets today at www.radiancetechnologiesindependencebowl.com. The Independence Bowl is Tuesday, December 30, at 1 p.m.
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Shreveport not the reason Iowa, Kansas declined, bowl chair says
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Giglio wrote on Facebook, Wednesday, Dec. 10, "Nobody rejected a bowl bid from the Independence Bowl. Nobody said they weren't willing to come to Shreveport. In fact--when I visit with coaches, ADs, and conference personnel, they ALWAYS talk about how wonderful their bowl experience is here."
This comment comes after a local Facebook page claimed that Iowa State and Kansas State were both fined $500,000 because they declined to accept the bowls bid because it’s held in Shreveport.
Giglio continued in her post by stating, "The person/people stating this weren't in the room when decisions were made. I was. There are, unfortunately, a lot of moving pieces in the college football world that need some fine-tuning, and trust me, they're working on it. This isn't about destinations."
More: The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl announces 2025 matchup
Giglio told the Shreveport Times, "There are a lot of positives about Shreveport-Bossier City, including the Independence Bowl, and we hope the people in our community can focus on and rally around all the good things about our community."
To see Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech, get your tickets today at www.radiancetechnologiesindependencebowl.com. The Independence Bowl is Tuesday, December 30, at 1 p.m.
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Shreveport not the reason Iowa, Kansas declined, bowl chair says
Continue reading...
