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3 hours ago, michibull said:

If the B1G actually forces Nebraska to regain AAU or get booted, you have to respect them for prioritizing academics and standards for their members. Kind of like Notre Dame, I can’t stand them for their “better than thou” attitude toward independence, but at the same time I really respect that they don’t buckle to societal pressure and stay with their tradition. 

I liked his take on USF developing QBs. 

This speaks volumes...

St. Augustine 3-star QB Locklan Hewlett announces college decision

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The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder threw for 2,712 yards and 25 touchdowns in...

Love that these two coaches genuinely seem to like each other. 

That's a BJ Daniels touchdown pass!

He missed his golden opportunity back when he (ahem) "won" that online mascot contest.

Cool story...

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8 minutes ago, Bull Matrix said:

Probably easier to think USF is now dealing with UK one & done issues lol. 

Yeah, this is all new to us but normal business for them.

Imagine a USF basketball world without Charley Bradley, Chucky Atkins, Dobras, etc. All of our historically great players would have left for "greener" pastures after 1 or 2 years if they played today. I guess there just won't be any 3 to 4 year USF greats anymore.

On 4/8/2024 at 11:03 PM, BigSteve said:

I am a little confused why a lot of fans think the Coach will leave

Probably because USF fans found out how awesome he is, and we are worried that the rest of college basketball figured that out too. 

14 minutes ago, Cat941 said:

We're above Rice and Tulane at least.

It will be cool to see how much higher USF will climb on this chart in the coming years. The best is yet to come.

3 hours ago, 79 Bull said:

As usual, Fiutak has us as the number one expansion candidate in a new listing...

 

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I guess the last paragraph is the kind of positive spin we can get behind?

"Also, like UNLV, consider it a positive that the school isn't amazing at both sports. It was solid last year, but it's not like bringing in, say, UConn or San Diego State on the hoops side - remember, member schools don't want to sign on for nasty games."

I wonder if he prefers Tampa or Miami Cuban sandwiches?

Seriously, though, I don't think I can even imagine USF women's hoops without Jose at the helm. Hope we don't lose him to the fighting Ibis. 

3 hours ago, CousinRicky said:

Ask me how much I care about Alabama, FSU, Oklahoma and LSU and, and, and.  It was great to see our Bulls have a great season, get at least a regular season title and entertain us.  Really don't give a flying f about what the others think of us.

22 minutes ago, Triple B said:

Kentucky vs Oakland is what makes March Madness March Madness and I'm not so sure a first round UK vs OU draws that many more eyeballs. Maybe I'm different than most but when I'm bouncing around first weekend games for viewing, I pretty much always stop on the David vs Goliaths than the heavyweight bouts ...

I agree. The fact that every small and mid-major D1 school can dream of a Cinderella run in a sport that only needs 4 or 5 great players to win it all is what makes this tournament so amazing from a fan and money-making perspective. 

33 minutes ago, Cat941 said:

SEC's NCAA flop makes Greg Sankey's push for tournament expansion look even more ridiculous

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The SEC commissioner wants more power conference teams in the tournament and doesn't seem to care what that means for the little guy. The problem is that those...

That is thinly veiled corporate speak for the SEC needs more NCAA tournament teams so that it can make more money. And that Sankey is willing to create more access for the SEC and other power conferences at the expense of the tiny schools that make the NCAA tournament an annual can’t-miss spectacle. Between Sankey’s comments and surprise changes to the format of the NIT last October, there is palpable anxiety that this could be one of the last years that the NCAA tournament bracket looks how we’ve come to know it. 

In their attempt to squeeze more and more out of it, these conferences are going to whip the golden goose to death.

1 minute ago, Brad said:

It should be a fun game to watch Sunday!

Especially in a packed house. The teams seem very evenly matched statistically. Our Bulls will take care of business at home!

1 hour ago, bowman1 said:

Unfortunately, we play in the Yuengling Center - what is that worth?

Same building. Same extra percentage.

I'm one of those old guys for whom it will always be the Sundome. I do recognize that it has a corporate sponsor though. And I do enjoy their beverages occasionally.

32 minutes ago, Rocky Style said:

This is a trap. We also had a 25% chance to beat UCF 

These predictions seem about as reliable as a relationship with Taylor Swift.

8 hours ago, 79 Bull said:

Anyone else a bit surprised at this?  I thought if might be closer to 60%. 

They figured out that a packed Sundome is worth an extra 11.6%.

24 minutes ago, Rocky Style said:

Nothing is impossible with ESPN chooses you to die.

Or if they choose for a conference to live.

36 minutes ago, michibull said:

I honestly don’t see the ACC going the way of the PAC12. Schools like BC, Pitt WF, Syracuse, NCST have nowhere to go, even the B12 won’t want them. I truly believe enough of them know this and will make “alliances” to keep a decent group of 6-8 schools together and rebuild with the best of the rest. It will end up being BIG/SEC as the big 2 and then B12/ACC as the next 2 then everyone else. 

Also, when the PAC12 fell apart it was something that seemed impossible. I'm sure the ACC will learn from the PAC12's mistakes and will take steps to avoid the same fate, such as adding USF and others mentioned previously in this thread. 

30 minutes ago, 350_BULL said:

Am I crazy for reading this entire thread from start to finish. I always love going back and seeing the roller coaster adventure we go through each game.

Good stuff!!

You are not crazy. Maybe a bit masochistic, but not crazy. I do the same thing.

After AAC tourney loss, Charlotte wants to keep playing - The Charlotte Post

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49ers would accept NIT berth following ouster by Temple

Not that it makes us feel any better, but our old friends over at Charlotte would trade places with us in a second. 

49ers’ head coach Aaron Fearne said...

“[The NIT] is another opportunity for the guys to play and grow. Last year we played in the [College Basketball Invitational] and that was an awesome experience. Playing postseason basketball is generally very physical and competitive. You learn to perform under pressure to keep moving on because if you don’t, you’re done.” 

"Charlotte guard Lu’Cye Patterson is hoping to play in another postseason tournament for the 49ers’ seniors. Any postseason tournament, whether it be the NIT or NCAA tournament are big tournaments,” he said. “So, I am down to play, especially for the senior guys like Robert [Braswell] and Jackson [Threadgill]. I wouldn’t want this to be the last time they go out wearing a Niners jersey. So, whatever presents itself, the NIT or anything would be good momentum going into next season. I’m down to play if that opportunity presents itself.”

34 minutes ago, Rex Havoc said:

Sorry man can’t get excited about the NIT like you. Wasn’t saying it wouldn’t be good for USF. Do you know if we will actually make money off the NIT? 

I didn't say I was excited to be in the NIT. I am, however, excited that I get to see this team play more games. Of course, I'm disappointed about missing out on the big tournament, but since that didn't happen, all we have left is the reality of the games USF does get to play. I plan to thoroughly enjoy every game left.

1 minute ago, Rex Havoc said:

Because 99.9% of sports fans can’t tell you who won the NIT last year. Not saying there aren’t some good teams, but it’s pretty much the best of the leftovers. 

So by that logic, if we can't win the NCAA championship, no other championship is worth pursuing? I will remember (and most USF fans will remember) if we win the NIT, and that's all I care about.