We've eaten in the same banquet room twice down there, and 125 per team is what Outback provides for ... 125 per team. 100 players, (and usually not that many travel). 25 coaches, some of their families do come along, and support personnel are limited to medical/trainers and equipment people. We had our AD and President and his wife there too. SC ran over our allotment and had to pick-up the tab for the overrun, as did Michigan.

So no, you're wrong.

I'm not sure exactly why it is so limited in numbers but I believe it has something to do with NCAA guidelines and it all being part of the benefit restrictions at these bowls. Still yet, 125 per team is generous and there are no limits as to what you can eat that they provide on the menu.

Matter of fact, going back to the first year we were down there in 2000, Outback provided one meal and we also had another meal where we ate over at Lee Roy Selmon's near the old big sombrero which almost caused a problem with Outback.

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Posted by mrbroker

Sylacauga Alabama

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 12/26/14 at 9:59 pm to scrooster

not going to argue but teams take jumbo jets down for a reason. All those peeps got to eat. So you are telling me that a coach has to tell walk on Joe that he cant eat with the team. I am calling BS on you regardless of your experience. Bowl games are rewards and all support staff etc would be invited. At a home Bama game there are well over 200 people on the sideline and then you throw in coaches kids and spouses.

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Posted by Weagle25