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I guess the attendance referenced in the boxscore was way off..... Technicals: 2 SOUFLA ( S Jones 1 ) ALCORNST ( J Wyatt 1 ) Officials: Jeff Clark, John Gaffney, Tim Clougherty  Attendance: 3,071

http://gobulls.usf.edu/tickets/2005FootSbrochureweb.pdf

JOE HENDERSON Published: Nov 17, 2005 We've strained our hands around here patting Jim Leavitt on the back for the job he has done, building the South Florida football program from trailers to the contender it is today. For USF to have legitimate ambitions to make the Sugar Bowl this late in the season is, frankly, amazing. That success comes with a cost, though. Now we'll see if USF has the will and resources to pay it. Kansas State almost certainly will want to talk with Leavitt about replacing longtime coach -- and Leavitt mentor -- Bill Snyder. Leavitt would be a fool not to listen, because K-State can easily triple his salary. Leavitt is not just about money, but he's not an idiot, either. Leavitt makes $542,000, which is a lot of money and way more than most professors make. However, he also is the fourth-lowest paid coach from a BCS conference, and certainly the lowest-paid for someone whose team is in the running for a major bowl. Rail if you must about coaches' salaries, but consider this before you do: As much as it will take to retain Leavitt, it is far less than it would cost to replace him. George O'Leary at Central Florida makes nearly 50 percent more than Leavitt, and that's just UCF. If Leavitt left for K-State, replacing him would give the Bulls a major case of sticker shock when they start to look at candidates. Of course, they could always go cheap and reapply for membership into Conference USA. Turned Down Alabama This is one of the hidden costs of doing business with the big boys, something USF probably didn't think about in the euphoria about joining the Big East. Leavitt has a team picked seventh in the preseason polls in the hunt for a conference title. That type of thing gets noticed. Even if K-State looks elsewhere or Leavitt is extended an offer but turns it down, USF can't relax. If they're playing in the Sugar Bowl, it's practically a 3 1/2 -hour infomercial on Bulls football and the job Leavitt has done. The predator schools will be watching. USF has, frankly, been lucky to keep Leavitt. Almost any other coach would have taken the money and run to Alabama when the Crimson Tide offered him the job a few years ago. Even after he turned them down the first time, Alabama thought so much of Leavitt, officials there came looking for him again after firing Mike Price. Leavitt stayed mostly -- this is legit -- because he loves this place so much. Even love has to give way to common sense, though. Leavitt grew up in St. Petersburg, but he played at Missouri and coached for Snyder in Manhattan, Kan. USF is home, but the Big 12 Conference has a lot of appeal, and K-State would have a lot of appeal for someone like Leavitt -- far enough removed from the spotlight, and missing the year-round hassles that go with a job like Alabama. Better Act Soon The Bulls better not sit back and wait. They should understand that if Kansas State is serious about talking with Leavitt, he will be serious about listening. They should look around the college landscape and realize what a bargain they have. Of the 66 schools in BCS conferences, 34 head coaches make $1 million or more. This is the company USF has chosen to keep. No one forced them to start football or join the Big East, and no one is pretending it's easy for a program like USF to come up with that kind of cash. However, the alternative will be much more expensive than acting now. Count on it. http://bulls.tbo.com/bulls/MGBDRVEG4GE.html

I'm both a Cowboys and Bulls fan! ;D

Go Cowboys!!

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Sanford Seminole Center Commits To Play For USF TAMPA -- Sanford Seminole's Ashley McCray, rated the state's second-best senior center, verbally committed to the University of South Florida. The 6-foot-4 McCray celebrated her 18th birthday Wednesday, then gave USF a present by picking the Bulls over Florida, Alabama, Georgia Tech, UCF and Tulsa. "The team seems like they really want to win," said McCray, who said she also was impressed by USF's psychology program. "I wanted to go somewhere I can make a difference and help make the school known." McCray is USF's third early commitment, along with Titusville Astronaut center/forward Stephanie Sarosi and Lake Mary forward Caitlyn Mitryk.

Who cares?

And they've only won 1 National Championship! ;D

Bulls Game at Pittsburgh Scheduled for 2 p.m. (October 3, 2005) The USF football game at Pittsburgh October 15 will be played at 2 p.m., and although there is no conventional television, video will be available on ESPN360. ESPN360 is a high-speed, video content offering that delivers on-demand video to broadband subscribers. Offerings include ESPNEWS, updates, news, statistics, interviews and other editorial content. A customizable interface offers highlights, live games, analysis from ESPN announcers, extended interviews and much more. ESPN360 was launched four years ago as ESPN Broadband.

FROM TAMPA TRIBUNE......... TAMPA - The return trip from the University of South Florida's first in-state away game will be quicker than expected. Originally scheduled to take buses to and from Miami, USF has chartered a plane for its return trip after Saturday night's game. The Bulls still will travel by buses to Miami. The decision to charter a plane was made, in part, because of an article in Thursday's Tampa Tribune questioning why a BCS school would opt for a five-hour bus ride instead of a 60-minute flight. NOT INTIMIDATED: When USF (3-1) takes on No. 9 Miami (2-1) in the Orange Bowl, senior RB Andre Hall says the Bulls won't be in awe of the Hurricanes. "Those guys are human, just like everybody else," he said. "Intimidation is not a matter in this case. Me and my guys are focusing on the job we have to do. Miami doesn't win every game. They have great players, but they can be beat." HIGH ON HALL: Hurricanes coach Larry Coker knows the key to stopping USF is stopping Hall, who averages 117 yards per game. "He's got excellent running skills. He's a tough inside runner and he's got the speed to be an outside runner," Coker said. "He's a pretty complete player. He's done a great job for them and he's been the go-to guy for South Florida." Gregg Becnel

Dear friend, Welcome to the BIG EAST!  Our victory over #8 Louisville this past Saturday was quite the introduction to our new conference, and should be a harbinger of things to come.  The future of USF Athletics has never been brighter, and at this crucial time in our development, we need your support more than ever.  We have seen an unprecedented amount of national recognition this week, including features from Sports Illustrated (who named USF the "National Team of the Week"), ESPN, ESPN News, CBS Sportsline, ESPN Radio and Sporting News Radio among others.  Our football team received votes in the AP Top 25 poll for the first time in school history.  The national spotlight is shining on the Bulls, and the support of friends like you has been instrumental to making victories like this possible. But as we step up the ranks of the collegiate athletics elite, we ask you to step up as well.  The Bulls stand on the precipice of greatness, with an opportunity to excel amongst the best of the NCAA for decades to come.  The effects of nationally competitive athletics program have positive repercussions across an entire campus, and we look to use this opportunity to grow the profile of USF to the entire country.  Please help us climb the ladder of success with an increase in your contribution gift to the Bulls Club today! You can use this link http://www.usf.edu/ua/gobulls to become an even bigger part of our team.  Thank you for your support of USF Athletics and Go Bulls!

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TAMPA Sophomore Courtney Denson transferred to the University of South Florida from Auburn last year for a chance to start at quarterback. He will get his first opportunity Saturday at Penn State. Denson will be the Bulls' starting quarterback for their season opener against the Nittany Lions. Denson and junior Pat Julmiste, who started 10 games last season, had been locked in tight battle since the spring. "I played quarterback my whole life and had never played another position, so when I was switched to defensive back at Auburn, I was uncomfortable," Denson said Tuesday. "I never got a shot to compete at quarterback, that's what really bothered me." Despite competing against each other, Denson and Julmiste have become close friends and are even roommates this fall. "Pat and I want to see each other succeed," Denson said. "We want the best guy to be out on the field for the team." USF coach Jim Leavitt said earlier this week that no matter who started, both quarterbacks -- as well as freshman Carlton Hill -- would play Saturday. "They have both worked very hard and are more than capable," Leavitt said. "I am expecting both players to be big for us this year."

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Hasn't UM won 5 National Championships?

My money is on the latter highlighted in bold........

Here are the details for the "official" tailgate being sponsored by the USF Alumni Association: http://www.usfalumni.net/cgi-any/activities.dll/show?sitename=USFLA&id=338&bid=&template=event_register.htm

I love my Bulls to death, but don't think it will happen this year. 20k will be easily attainable once we have a consistent winning record again. GO BULLS!

Did anybody notice this? With the home opener still a month away, USF has sold about 15,000 season tickets, roughly the same amount sold last season.

Saturday September 3, 2005 at 3:30 PM Event Name: Atlanta Kick-off Party USF vs Penn State Nittany Lions Description: Atlanta Chapter Game watch. Location: Atlanta, Georgia Frankie's Bar & Restaurant 5600 Roswell Road Atlanta, GA 30342 Contact: Jim Weber or Jay Patouilet in Atlanta jim.weber@comcast.net; jpatouillet@cornerstoneproducts.com

Networking/ Social Mixer  On Wednesday August 17th, 2005 from 6pm to 7:30pm the Tampa Alumni Chapter and the USF Bulls Club are hosting a Networking/Social Mixer at the Brand New Athletic Training Center in the Big East Conference Room on the USF Tampa Campus.  We will have tours of the facility and a chance for you to meet some of our USF Coaches and Staff!  Come join us for free drinks, appetizers and a chance to get together with your fellow Bulls!  There will also be complimentary cigars, which have been donated by Ashes with Attitude http://www.asheswithattitude.com/.  For any questions on the event, please email Bill Becker at deucepipes@hotmail.com.

USF AMONG FINALISTS: Former Tennessee quarterback Brent Schaeffer has narrowed his list to USF, Clemson, Texas A&M, North Carolina and possibly Pittsburgh. His mother, Chandra Schaeffer, said Tuesday her son visited Clemson last week and will visit Texas A&M in two weeks before deciding where to transfer. She said Brent has eliminated Miami, UCF, Maryland and Miami (Ohio).

TAMPA - Eddie Cardieri, good guy Eddie, turned 50 three months ago, during this, his 20th season as head baseball coach at the University of South Florida. Last month, he won his 700th game at USF. Saturday, his Bulls ended the regular season with a three-game sweep of Cincinnati at Red McEwen Field, earning the sixth seed in the upcoming Conference USA Tournament. But the 32-29 Bulls probably have to win the conference tournament to make the NCAA field to stop the whispers about Cardieri's job security. Whispers about 32-29 not being enough after 31-24 last season and 31-27 the season before that. The Bulls haven't made the NCAA Tournament since 2002. Note: USF has never been to a football bowl game, men's basketball hasn't been to the NCAA Tournament since 1992 and women's basketball has never been. But there are whispers about Cardieri as USF prepares for the Big East. Whispers about where he stands with USF athletic director Doug Woolard. Cardieri has heard them. ``We've always done the best we could,'' he said. I agree. Friends Rush To His Defense I'm not alone. Cardieri has made many friends. Good guys do that. ``I think Eddie has done a great job,'' said Louisville coach and former Tampa Spartans coach Lelo Prado. ``He has won, produced good kids. He doesn't have the facilities. We just opened an $8 million stadium. What does Eddie have?'' Not much. Chicago White Sox player Ross Gload, who played for Cardieri, was similarly stunned when told of the whispers. ``When I was in the minors, the man called every team in the majors to put in a good word for me,'' Gload said. ``Eddie always stuck by you. And he always stuck by USF. It'd be crazy if anything happened.'' Cardieri has been coach of the year in three conferences. The Bulls have appeared in 10 NCAA Tournaments. Cardieri has been the head coach in nine. He has been incredibly loyal to USF. He has produced those good kids while working on a shoestring. His facilities are a joke. I wouldn't hold a high school tourney at USF's home field. Cardieri's base salary of slightly more than $60,000 is modest by conference standards. By the way, there's a Big East men's crew coach who makes more. But there are whispers. This season has both helped and hurt. The Bulls have been all over the road. They beat top- ranked Tulane, but lost to Army. Two weeks ago, USF beat 11th- ranked Florida on consecutive nights, only to be immediately swept at Southern Miss. It didn't help when a USF assistant coach and a player were arrested on DUI charges last October. Or that Cardieri's sons play for him, reportedly inspiring some playing-time sniping from other parents. Which leads us to Woolard, a tough read. He congratulated Cardieri for beating Tulane and Florida. ``We need to be at that level,'' Woolard told a reporter. ``I think we can be at that level.'' Then he said something he needs to remember. ``We need to step up ourselves.'' High Standards Needed All Around You can't demand that your coaches step up unless you do the same. USF wants to go big-time, but balks at footing the bill. Cardieri has no recruiting budget, abysmal facilities, but is expected to compete with Florida, Florida State and Miami? Even UCF has sweet baseball digs. How do you beat that? USF doesn't provide its non- revenue coaches or sports enough to be holding anyone's feet in the fire. Want higher standards? Hold yourself to them first. I think Eddie Cardieri has done fine by USF. Maybe the Bulls could have won a few more games with someone else. Well, they could have lost a few more games, too. At these prices, never underestimate the value of a good guy. There are plans for a new baseball facility. Down the road, of course. I'll believe it when it opens. Eddie Cardieri knows just one thing. ``I want to coach in that new stadium.'' I hope he does.

TAMPA - University of South Florida quarterbacks coach Rod Smith has been offered and is expected to be named USF's offensive coordinator, a source close to the university said. Smith, 32, would replace former coordinator Mike Hobbie, who was USF's offensive coordinator for four seasons. Hobbie resigned April 18. Smith and USF coach Jim Leavitt could not be reached for comment Wednesday night. Smith came to USF in 2001 and has been the Bulls' quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator the past four seasons. Before that, Smith was a graduate assistant at Clemson in 2000, where he also worked with the quarterbacks. While at Clemson he worked with then-offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez. After the 2000 season Rodriguez was named West Virginia's coach and Smith accepted the Mountaineers' quarterbacks coach position in January 2001. However, Smith was hired by Leavitt in March 2001 and has been USF's quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator ever since. A 1997 graduate of Glenville State (W. Va.) College, Smith's coaching career began in 1997 as offensive coordinator at Franklin (W. Va.) High School. He was then offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Urbana (Ohio) University from 1998-99 and at West Virginia Tech during the spring of 2000. In other USF news, former Bulls offensive lineman Larry Scott, who played from 1997 to 1999, was named director of high school relations, a newly created position within the program. Also, former Tampa Bay Bucs and University of Tennessee defensive end Steve White has turned down an offer to be USF's defensive graduate assistant.