ToroDeFuego

7 minutes ago, BDYZR said:

IF you insist on throwing out meaningless names at least TRY to use one that has reportedly shown some interest.

Let's get Lane Kiffin. He can bring his dad.

He's a Spurrier loyalist obviously and so is Kerwin Bell. What if Bell's the guy and they're talking to Spurrier as the coordinator. Add Larry Scott and it's a UF staff.

5 minutes ago, hm101 said:

Odd name. Doesnt seem to fit the bill of getting a Tampa/Bulls loyalist.

I was not aware that Scott Spurrier was on Strong's staff: https://gousfbulls.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/scott-spurrier/910

Looks like Strong is expecting to be in town for a while:

https://www.tampabay.com/business/usf-coach-charlie-strong-buys-south-tampa-house-for-32-million-20190709/

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University of South Florida football Coach Charlie Strong has some posh new digs — a nearly 7,000-square-foot waterfront home in South Tampa.

Strong and his wife paid $3.2 million this week for the Mediterranean-style house, which was on the market for just one day. Located in Beach Park’s Pirate's Cove area, it has five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, a four-car garage, a pool and a covered dock. 

Valdes-Scantling got decent playing time and receptions.

Some good publicity for USF. Vinik has really made a difference:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomlayberger/2019/04/28/the-university-of-south-florida-and-tampa-bay-lightning-are-flourishing-together/#1120b51b1bb8

Kind of a puff piece but still nice to see local attention for the Bulls.

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2019/04/23/former-usf-rb-mack-flourishing-in-nfl-career

Did anyone notice that one of the assistants he's bringing is Andrew Robustelli? This was his grandfather: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Robustelli. Pretty cool.

1 hour ago, TExpress said:

They just said he will.

Um. Joking. It was posted three times.

I wonder if Bell's son, Kade, will join him as an offensive quality-control assistant.

Maybe some answers this morning:

https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Bulls/status/1085521913772937216

"Good morning. New @USFFootball offensive coordinator Kerwin Bell speaks with the local media for the first time later this a.m. We'll be there."

USF offered Florida's Mr. Football Carson Beck from Jacksonville. He's listed as a hard commit to Alabama so it's unlikely he's coming but I wonder if Barnett can have any influence on him.

https://247sports.com/Article/The-Bulls-offered-some-2020-and-2021-prospects-today-127895881/

Danny Verpaele accepted a job as linebackers coach at Kennesaw State.

Looks like it's done. Kerwin Bell is the new OC.

49 minutes ago, El_Toro_86 said:

One sticking point could be over his son Cade, who was given play calling duties this last year.  Kerwin may be trying to bring his son along.  Not a real fan of nepotism.  Didn’t work in Tallahassee under Bowden and didn’t work at Miami with Richt.

It worked for the Holtz's at South Carolina... oh, wait.

JK updated the situation yesterday.

11 hours ago, Triple B said:

Please tell me that's not Kerwin .....

It always shows up in the worst sports bloopers lists. Here is the story behind it: 

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/08/best-sports-gifs-kerwin-bell-spike-ball-crotch-valdosta-state-coach-colts-dolphins-florida-video

Major Applewhite is reportedly headed to Miami. Not that he was coming here but at least Miami won't be interested in Bell.

47 minutes ago, Triple B said:

Alright, I'll come clean, Bell's a ******* Gator. I'll support him 100% if he gets the job but until then there's no need for a ******* Gator to have multiple threads on this particular board ........... Plus, Kerwin's one of the dumbest ******* first names I've ever heard!

And there's also this again:

3 minutes ago, JTrue said:

Not real worried they're going to steal anyone from us. We're fishing with hot dogs in the Hillsborough River off the bridge on Florida between Seminole Heights and Sulphur Springs. Miami is out looking for sailfish on a charter.

Haha. Yeah, I agree but they need smaller fish for the lower position coaches. Houston isn't quite out in the deep sea though.

I sure hope they don't sit on this decision. A lot of activity is going on. Ole Miss just hired (former Bull coach) Calvin Magee to work with Rich Rod and Holgorsen and Diaz will be putting together their staffs at Houston and Miami.

From Football Scoop: 

"Manny Diaz says he has three quality “finalists” for his offensive coordinator position. Says he values getting it right, more than moving quickly to make a hire."

Cue JK to rain on the parade:

"Strong told the Times that the program, which ended the season on a six-game losing streak after a 7-0 start, would undergo a significant house-cleaning."

This is like a janitor blaming his brooms and mops for the dirty building. How did he just figure out they weren't doing a good job after two years? The only hope I have for next year is that Kerwin Bell does come here and brings some guys with him, but that still leaves a mess of a defense to clean up and Strong is short on supplies.

1 minute ago, 206BULL said:

It's nice living in a legal state. I'm so cross faded I'm going to need to check ESPN in the morning to see whether we win or lose anyway and it's not even half time.

It's decriminalized in the city of Tampa. 

1 minute ago, Corey lea said:

Roberts and Thomas should never see a field ever again.

C'mon, let's not go Old Testament. They may not be good but that's no reason to poke their eyes out.