Used to be a day, up to the mid-1970s, that a bowl game was a significant accomplishment and something to strive for.

Now - there are 43 (!) FCS Div 1 bowl games.  That means more than half of all Div 1 teams are going to a bowl game.  21 teams will take their impressive 6-6 record to the game, while one 6-7 team will host a bowl game (Hawai'i, taking on powerhouse Memphis - hopefully the Tigers will at least get some vacation time in during the trip).

Handful of meaningful bowl games, majority far less worthy

What a farce.