The tanner the better. My plan is to move to key west, buy a local bar that isn't open to the public, wear an anchor necklace, wear a hat like quint in Jaws, drink High Noons, bet on horses and look like a catchers mit.
I think bowl games are cool.
If you're going to the NFL and want to sit out? Do that. I get it.
If you're playing next year? The fans of your program will enjoy watching you play. Millions of people watch bowl games.