USF/UCF Common Opp

[Bullshiznitz]

Didn't see anyone do this yet,  but when comparing our divisional common opponents, the "divide" that some seem to perceive between us and them really isn't there.  Yeah, they've had the opportunity to prove themselves vs a couple more solid teams than we have (but we don't know how we would have faired vs Memphis, SMU or Navy this year).  So looking within our division:  

vs ECU;   USF (61-31)  + 30 pts;   UCF  (63-21)  +42pts

vs Temple;   USF (43-7)  +36 pts;  UCF (45-19)  +26pts

vs Cincy;   USF (33-3)  +30pts;  UCF (51-23)  +28pts

vs UConn;  USF (37-20)  +17pts;  UCF (49-24) +25pts

USF  (43.5 - 15.3) + 113 pts;   UCF  (52 - 21.8)  +121 pts

So in 4 games, UCF only outscored those opponents by a difference of 8pts total (2 pts each).  They've been better on offense, but worse defensively against those teams.  I really think we have better talent then them, the question will be, whether we get out-coached (which seems possible).  

[bullsfan1983]

Nice analysis. Suffice to say when you are talking about the common opponent, neither team was challenged. I know in a few of those the score wasn’t really that close either as there were late scores to make it more respectable  (USF vs UConn) (UCF vs UConn, Temple, and ECU). UCF Cincy was also rained out in the 3rd quarter. Definitely should be a good game if both teams play their A game. 

[ArmyBull]

I would take into account that in ALL of those games, the 2s were playing for the gnats in the entire fourth quarter and a portion of the 3rd.  It is really tough to infer that because we had similar margins of victory that we are similar teams.  I have no idea what is going to happen this Friday.  Truth is that this will be our first significant test of the season.  We could win, or we could get blown out.  I am not sure any result will surprise me.  

[dausfbulls11]

None of it matters now, it will be decided on the field....bring it!

[Skingraft]

**** it.... time to put a foot in an ass

Edited November 20, 2017 by Skingraft

[TheUpperHand]

33 minutes ago, ArmyBull said:

Truth is that this will be our first significant test of the season.

I dunno -- I think Houston was pretty significant...

[jchem1995]

We saw more kneel downs the last couple of games. No killer attitude. It shows in the scoreboard. I have no answers.

[dausfbulls11]

Whats your point?

[Triple B]

1 minute ago, dausfbulls11 said:

Whats your point?

His point is no one knows what the hell's going to happen on Friday ...

[Fold FB Invest in BB]

20 minutes ago, UCFKnight04 said:

Cmon man...

Its not an analysis, it's just posting the final scores.   The attempt at analysis from bullsfan1983 was also flawed.   Late scores to make it more respectable?  Against Temple?  Our last score was with 5:31 left in the 3rd when our starters all came out.   Temple scored in be 4th faints our reserves so it's actually the opposite.   We chose rest over style points all year.   We haven't had a bye in forever and have  significantly short week for this next game.

Sorry professor, but you sound like a little *****. Started off okay, but degraded into what came across as crying and up front excuses towards the end. Get a tissue and try again.

Edited November 21, 2017 by George Jenkins