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I was unable to attend the book signing, however, I do have a copy and so far it has been a very interesting book providing history of USF's basketballl program and players. Thanks Tony for taking the time to write a book to enlighten us Bulls fans and for providing an insight on the program that only those on the inside could have provided.

The message board just keeps getting better, thanks Velcro, Bulliever, Apis Bull and others that work hard to maintain the message board.

Green helmets would be sweet with the gold iconic U!

1. Where do you see the football team in 5 years on a national level? A consistent top twenty five program 2. Are you going to be at the Red on Tuesday when we beat UCiF? NO 3. What football away games are you planning to go to? FAU 4. Will DW get it done and hire Stan Heath? YES 5. What would your at-bat music be? Galvanize, Chemical Brothers

Hire Moore, he wants the job, knows the area, knows the Big EAST, and lastly, comes from a successful program.

CE could be the kick returner this upcoming season.

Check out Greg's Blog, JP is not interested, http://blogs.tampabay.com/usf/

My Pledge is Complete. Stampede Athlon!

I saw her at the Football Banquet, very nice looking.

Tubby has been a GOOD Coach, however, UK demands greatness and good doesn't cut it, he is the first Coach in UK history to have five seasons of ten losses or more. Lets not forget that Tubby won the Title with Ricky P's boys and the kids had to lobby Tubby to play an uptempo style game midway thru that season. If the team did not lobby for that change Tubby doesn't win the NC. Another Coach that UK may go after is Coach D for the Phoenix Suns, he is from WVa and would be closer to home and not have to take a pay cut.

Stevie was also about to get fired, he got out while the gettin was good.

Or....UK will go after the Texas A&M Coach, Billy G.

****, that is nice. I like the picnic area along the side. Very Impressive.

Ouch! However, I need like the goldmine reference.

Why hire a retread coach, I prefer a young gun, such as JP. Why do some think that hiring a BIG NAME coach that was fired from their previous coaching job is going to turn USF around? Look what VCU did this year as a prime example of what a young energetic coach can do for a program. Many have pointed out JP's overall record at USA, however, look at the record from year four and on, its impressive, 24-7 in 2005-06 and 20-12 this season. Lastly, don't forget USF's budget constraints when it comes to coaches salaries, a big name hire will usually have a staff that will require more money for bigger salaries. Just my two cents.

JP would be a great hire for USF, he is young, motivated, and knows the Florida area from his days at UF. He also has contacts in Bama and Kentucky which would help in recruiting. JP was a Larry Bird type player at Kentucky, a jack of all trades and savvy. I hope Doug pulls the trigger soon and hires JP.

Travis Ford-Head Coach at UMass, like John Pelphrey, he is an ex-wildcat that played under Pitino. He lead EKU to the dance a couple of years ago and is now at the Head Coach for the Minuteman, a team that beat UL this year. Ford has emerged as one of the brightest, energetic and personable coaches in the nation. A decorated player at the University of Kentucky, Ford earned numerous accolades as the Wildcats' point guard from 1991-94. As a head coach, he led NAIA school Campbellsville University to a 67-31 record from 1997-2000 leading the Tigers to a National Tournament appearance in his final season. At Eastern Kentucky, Ford guided the Colonels to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in more than 25 years as well as their first winning season (22-9 in 2004-05) in 11 years. Ford was riding a seven-game winning steak -- Eastern Kentucky's longest such streak in 40 years -- prior to losing to his alma mater, Kentucky, in the 2005 NCAA First Round, 72-64. He led the Colonels to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Championship, their first since 1979. Ford used his first season at UMass to build the base for years to come. He re-energized all of Western Massachusetts as the Minutemen increased theirattendance numbers by 50 percent to its highest in five years. Or, a hiddeen gem the Head Coach at FCGU, Dave Balza, they play an uptempo style and he has been known to be a very good recruiter. His FGCU teams have recorded a combine 87-33 record (.725 winning percentage) in the first four years of competition. In that time, the Eagles have averaged 79 points per game, have outscored the opposition by 12 points per game, and have won an average of 21.7 games per season. Balza's squads have also excelled on the defensive end, holding the opposition to just over 40% from the field and forcing nearly 18 turnovers per contest. FGCU has also posted a rebounding margin of nearly 10 rebounds per game better than the opposition over a four-year span. In 2004-05, FGCU posted the best rebounding margin in NCAA Division II (+10.2).

Travis Ford-Head Coach at UMASS-just my two cents.

I know there was I guy sitting behind me snapping away in the row Gurly Bull was sitting in, perhaps, she will be able to hook you up on who was snapping the photos.

I plan on being there.

Great turn out, fans were vocal, I was there for the first three innings and the stadium had a great vibe. Being a school night, my son and I couldn't stay for the whole game, however, he still had a great time.

Sometimes silence can speak volumes.

bwsdj: No you can't buy tickets in the student section, however, you can buy tickets else where and hang out in the student section if you like.

Congrats and good luck.

Travis Ford, UMass Head Coach, he is the son of a coach, played at UK, coached at EKU, took them to the dance, and this year at UMass beat his mentor Ricky P. The Minutemen play an uptempo style which attracts recruits. Just throwing a name out.