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15 good reasons to follow the college bowl season closely

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In college football, the stars are often the coaches. This year, however, there is reason to look to the field during the college bowl season. From the Las Vegas Bowl to the playoffs, there are players who will capture your attention.  From Alabama to Western Michigan, from FSU to Houston. A glimpse at the top 15 (and a tie): 1. Lamar Jackson, Louisville quarterback, Citrus Bowl: Jackson returns to his home state with a Heisman Trophy against a tough LSU…

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Sour note: Bands don’t always get to play on at bowl games

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There’s no question marching bands and cheerleading squads add to the atmosphere at college football games, especially during bowl season. Heading out to a bowl game with the team is one of the perks to being at school with a winning program. Some bowl organizers require schools to bring along the bands and cheerleaders to add to the pageantry of their games. Some, not all. As the old cheer goes: Two, four, six, eight — not everyone gets to participate!…

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