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UConn almost lost to Holy Cross, which might present another opportunity for our Bulls to think that the outcome of yet another game is a foregone conclusion before playing it. I hope that this team learned a lesson from the first two games. Respect every opponent and play every down like winning depends on it.

The Bulls have no business being ranked in the top twenty-five teams in the nation based upon these first two games. I know it's early, but I'm very disappointed in Coach Strong thus far and how unprepared his team has looked in each of the first two games. Pathetic! I will be at the UConn game and hope they come to play this time. The Huskies barely escaped losing to Holy Cross in the opener. That's right, Holy Cross!

'Hope you make it up to UConn, Bauskid. 'Looking forward to meeting Jup and hopefully you too. As you probably know, RU is my #2 team and I was there to witness that great comeback against Arkansas. This 2013 version of the Scarlett Knights never quits. What intensity! I don't see them losing more that three games this season. I wish the same could have been said about our Bulls, but Holtz didn't exactly leave the cupboard full! One of my biggest worries for USF football is whether or not Taggart can convince quality recruits to come to Tampa if this current season continues down the path that it is currently on. I really want him to succeed and hope there will be at least some progress this season and lots more next. On a positive note, Shaw looks like a stud, especially considering the offensive line he is working behind. At least there is one bright spot and hopefully more to come!

Bauskid, Of all of us regulars on the late, great tampabay.com blog (Is anybody posting there anymore?), you were the most realistic, predicting a record of 4-8. I thought that we would go 5-7. No way we beat Cinci and will probably lose to UConn also. Never the less, I am heading up there to root the Bulls on! This is, by far, the worst USF football team in its history and let's not put the entire blame on Holtz. Maybe we win two games this season at the most. 'Not impressed with Taggart thus far. It was never even close to this bad under Skip and that's a scarey thought in and of itself!

I never knew Steve, but very much enjoyed reading his posts and conversing with him on Greg's Auman's blog. He seemed like a man of conviction and he sure loved the Bulls. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Perhaps some of you in the Tampa Bay area can ask the coaching staff to dedicate one of the remaining games to him.