I for one, am happy we're not in a Bowl Game:
1) Have to make last minute plans to get to Frisco or Albuquerque, with the holidays, why add another stressor
2) A couple weeks of extra practice? BIg deal, that's what Spring Ball is for
3) Is extra TV exposure needed? We have a killer deal with ESPN+ already and we're relegated a a second tier WAC-level conference, so does it really matter?
4) Recruiting? Nah - if kids don't get hyped about playing in front of 7,500 fans in the Sun Bowl, then maybe they are not UTEP Men anyway
I prefer to start prepping for a decent 3-9 campaign in 2023!