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  1. “If it’s on the internet, it must be true” Famous quote by Abraham Lincoln
  2. I don’t know the factors that went into this decision, but I have to disagree with it. Watch Tom Crean’s commentary about schools opting out that at the end of the NIT selection show - he says it better than I ever could. Go Bulls
  3. Don’t know if you would call it a “design review” session, but my spouse and I sat in on one of the listening sessions. MK, contractor rep, project manager, and architect were in on the session. I looked at the architect and asked him to create a place of significance, a stadium with a sense of place. Those are fancy words that snobbish urbanists and architects like to use - being an urban planner, I can at least understand their lingo. My point was that I wanted something special, not just functional. Based on what I’ve seen so far, I’m not convinced that a unique, significant place was designed. Maybe the Heptagonal (7-sided) student section was intended to be unique - who knows? If nothing else, it will blow the average UCF fan’s mind, as more than a few of them probably had to repeat kindergarten and therefore only learned basic shapes (lol). I agree with you 100% about FAU’s stadium (my wife called it an oversized high-school stadium), and the minimalist steel support stadium is not a good look. I’m used to Ray Jay and the old Tampa Stadium - give me concrete any day. I will say that as someone who sits in wheelchair access, there looks to be some nice WCA seats. John Lewis- need you to reserve two of those! At the end of the day, it won’t be perfect, but I’ll still be glad and proud of our new OCS. Different subject - at the same session, I explained to MK (and later sent him a picture) of how UF sells metal plaques to boosters that are then placed on top of the safety bollards between the road and The Swamp up in Gainesville. Got to monetize everything to help pay for this stadium… Go Bulls
  4. Good to see you today and some of the WBB crew. We left at the beginning of the 4th (score was 7-1 at that point) to go home and watch the WBB game. Really glad we did after hearing about no ESPN+ at Yuengling. Hope you got to watch the game.Another nail biter!
  5. We’re all entitled to our own opinion. That’s what this board is all about. However, let me point out some factors for consideration. if non-donors assume that they can park in Lot 6, but then find out they can’t, then that’s on them. The Internet is a great tool for doing research before arriving on campus. A better solution for them would be to become STH’s, so then they can park in Lot 6 if they really want to park there. They better hurry up, though, as I suspect that season ticket sales will increase, and it may get harder to park there. You’re also assuming that everyone that parks in Lot 6 is coming to USF from the west or south and would therefore use Bull Run. That assumption is not valid, as some coming to USF from the north would presumably use I-75, then take Fletcher or Fowler to 50th. I’ve used Elm to get to Lot 6 by way of 50th and Fowler for years. That’s because I live east of USF, and I know I’m not the only one that lives east of USF that parks in Lot 6. Another factor to consider is vehicle flow and pedestrian traffic. Allowing a left turn movement from Bull Run onto Elm increases the potential for an accident in the intersection due to vehicles pulling out in front of others. Cars waiting for their tickets to be scanned to get into Lot 6 sometimes back up into the intersection even at games with the usual attendance (3-4k). Add in the pedestrian traffic crossing Bull Run and then the crosswalk over Elm at the intersection, and the potential for accidents increases further. These observations are based on my years of experience accessing Lot 6. But hey, what do I know? I haven’t heard any complaints from any of the “Lot 6ers” about the closed intersection while standing in line waiting to get into Gate C. Given that many complain about darn near everything (myself included at times), the fact that I haven’t any complaints after 3 sold-out games tells me that it’s not an issue with those that use Lot 6. BTW - Do you use Lot 6? Asking because I don’t recall seeing “Jim Johnson” on any Iron Bulls signs that are posted in front of the parking spaces in Lot 6 on gameday. I will admit that I only see the signs on the first drive aisle, across from the handicapped parking. I’ve made my points. If you want to continue the discussion, go for it… Go Bulls
  6. How is that silly? Arena Club/floor seat holders/Iron Bulls (and Hardwood Club members) pay thousands of dollars to be in those areas at the YC and for the ability to have reserved parking. Given that my spouse has limited mobility, and I’m a disabled veteran, we utilize the handicapped parking spots in Lot 6 for closer access to the gates. We’ve been MBB STHs for 11 years (10 for WBB), and have also paid thousands of dollars to support the Bulls thru thick and thin (and there has been some bad basketball at times). So no, I don’t think it is “silly” to allow for some form of controlled access to and from Lot 6 for some of the strongest supporters of USF Athletics, especially for certain boosters named Muma, Nelson, Fishman, etc who also park there. Go Bulls
  7. Same here - were usually in the area for only basketball games, and we already have our meals covered (Hardwood or Arena Club), so we don’t go there very often. I do like Portillos, though - unfortunately, they’re not in Polk County. Great business opportunity for someone…
  8. That explains why CAG has been showing up at the basketball games - to get the Portillos coupons! Although I don’t recall seeing them recently, and with all of the wins, Portillos might go out of business…lol
  9. Having spent some time in the summer at Camp Shelby, I would say that I’ve experienced some of that hades-type of heat (and humidity). The great thing about away games is that the USF fans that are there are usually more fired up and motivated. Lots of fun. I guess that being in the “new and improved” (sarcasm font) AAC means some closer opponents (Birmingham, Boca, Charlotte) for more road games. Go Bulls
  10. Went to NOLA a few years ago when Q and Angie were still playing. We had a good showing at that game, and had a good time. Definitely going to Hattiesburg. Used to be stationed at Camp Shelby, and I’m currently in a distance learning program at Southern Miss. Call me crazy, but I like the Pine Belt. May go to FAU - since I live in east Polk County, It’s only another hour away than from my regular drive to RayJay. We went to the bowl game, but my better half wasn’t impressed by the stadium. Maybe John can get us some good seats for that game. Have a sister that lives near Charlotte, so I may go up there also. While this will be a good year for traveling to road games (especially since we’re winning again), I can’t wait for the eventual road game against Army. West Point has been on this retired Army officer’s bucket list for years. Great time to be a Bulls fan! Go Bulls
  11. Does CAAR or CAG have any relatives that coach college baseball? Asking for a friend…
  12. I stayed in one of the dorms (I think Beta) for one week during the summer of ‘77 or ‘78 when I was going to Camp Kickinthegrass at USF. It was a program put on by the Tampa Bay Rowdies that taught soccer skills to elementary school kids. We practiced on the fields that later became the Sun Dome and the parking lots. Got to go on the field at Tampa Stadium during a Rowdies game. Was never much of a soccer player, but had fun. Good times!
  13. Yesterday was a great example of what USF Athletics has always had the potential to be. Baseball beat the tin men, in their house, no less. Softball won against Louisville, which is supposedly a better school because they are in a “better conference”. WBB pulled out a win, and you can’t say enough about what MBB has done so far this year. Was fun sticking around after the WBB game to welcome MBB home. This university has come a long way from when it was just a “commuter” school that no one cared about. Our academics are great, and athletics is improving. Glad to be a part of it. CAAR said it best: “This ain’t the same old South Florida, my brotha” Go Bulls
  14. There were some loud-mouthed, obnoxious FAU fans sitting in Section 101. Made me wonder if they had once gone to UCF… I do hope that Golesh and the football team do in their house what they did to Syracuse in their house. I’m sure that CJF won’t forget last night, either. It’s a great time to be a Bulls fan!
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