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Of course I want us to win out and then win in the Sugar or Orange Bowl - which is possible if we can get there. I hope we concentrate on one game at a time.

The truth is that there would be more national interest in USF playing in the Sugar Bowl than in WV. That game would just be another ho hum bowl game not affecting the National rankings. With the Bulls, there would be more publicity because of our newness, the perceived decline of the BE, and other stories. But I agree with Mutt. We need to win out first and not get distracted by other things.

Hopefully in a couple of weeks.

I remember some years ago when I think an undefeated WV team was playing the Gators in the Sugar Bowl. The fans were upset that their obviously superior team didn't have a shot at whoever was ranked number 1 and they were talking about how badly they would put the hurt on Florida. I think the Gators won by something like 42-7.

you guys could record the webcast and play it later.

I don't know, I thought the article was amusing. Who cares what a writer thinks? We win out and I get to go see my Bulls play - probably Alabama, Georgia, or Florida in the Sugar Bowl.

I would be very happy with a 1 point win.

You must mean 20-30K VaTech fans. We barely get that many for a home game. I would say at most 5K, but I would be one of them.

If that were true we would already be there.

Why not? They have a lot of money (donors) in Florida who would love to see their team play at RJS, and they want to recruit in Florida. I would think we would be one of their top choices.

You know, RS is now an experienced BCS conference offensive coordinator. I remember when people around the Bay area were blasting Rich McKay of the Bucs saying we needed a real football man who had experience, and that Rich was unsuited and in way over his head. Well, he was a very large part in bringing the Bucs a championship and now he is regarded as one of the best GMs in the business. Every OC is new on their first job. Let's give Rod a chance and see how he can adapt over the season. Are you guys still going to ***** even if we win the Big East? As for nicknames, I say "Scooter", just because.

I wouldn't call any team a cupcake for us on the road -not even UCF or FAMU.

We may be stuck with the qbs for this year, but not the offensive plan. If we have to run the ball, let's go to a 3 back offense and get serious about it. You can still throw on occasion.

It could be that we startted thinking we were stonger, faster, and better than everybody else and wouldn't have much of a problem winning against the "inferior" team. I hope that it has been beaten into the guys that they can and probably will get their tails kicked by any team in the conference if we don't prepare for a hard fought game.

You are right it can be done, but you had better not overlook anybody. Even The worst team in the conference can bite you then it's the same as losing to the best (except for the tiebreaker). Pitt is better than many people here think. Until we go undefeated or lose one of them,each one of these upcoming conference games now is basically the most important game we've ever played. Go Bulls!

we've gotten a lot of mileage out of that trailer office. I guess when you look back it was probably better than starting off in a brand new state of the art facility.

Here's something from a local State College Newspaper PSU apologizes for poor fan behavior By Anne Danahy adanahy@centredaily.com Some Penn State fans might be described as sore winners. The Nittany Lions beat rival Ohio State on Saturday, but not before some Penn Staters could show off their worst, including throwing things and jeering at Ohio State fans. The behavior was bad enough to prompt the university to apologize to Ohio State. According to a report by WBNS-TV, of Columbus, Ohio State University's band director said the marching band was subject to pushing on its way into the stadium. There were other reports of drunken behavior. Steve MacCarthy, university spokesman, acknowledged that some Penn State fans behaved inappropriately and said the university will do what it can to stop it from happening again. "It is simply unacceptable to be throwing things or cursing at the fans from the opposing teams," MacCarthy said. "We have apologized to the Ohio State fans, and hope that our fans will realize that it gives the university a bad name when they do that." The unwelcome behavior toward Ohio State fans was not the only behavior problem Saturday. Drinking was also a problem at the game, which didn't start until evening. "It was an extraordinarily bad game in terms of alcohol abuse," said university spokesman Bill Mahon. He said there were 31 ambulance trips from Beaver Stadium to the emergency room before, during and after the game, compared to seven trips on a typical weekend. University police used pepper spray on some fans who tried to get out of the stands and onto the field after the game. "The police were facing an extremely difficult situation in trying to control a very large crowd that had been told repeatedly not to go onto the field," MacCarthy said. "There are huge safety problems with that many people suddenly surging onto the field, and police took absolutely appropriate measures to try to keep the situation under control." Mount Nittany Medical Center had a busy weekend too. Spokeswoman Maureen Karstetter said there were 40 patients in for alcohol overdoses along with dozens of alcohol-related injuries such as lacerations and facial injuries. The medical center also saw one person complaining of pepper spray Saturday night. Mahon said most of the 110,000 people at the game behaved well, but university officials are concerned about the drinking that goes on and the safety of fans at future games.

I agree. To have this same tradition win or not is the way to go, because after all how can you lose if you're a Bull?

Maybe we should name our defense the rainmakers because when they play there's likely to be a storm brewing.

I just hope it's not a dog of a game.

That's why we had better not overlook Pitt, Cincy, or any game. If our guys can take care of business, it doesn't matter what the polls, sportswriters, espn guys, or other "experts" say about USF.

Not only that, but the great atmosphere at those campuses mentioned is largely the result of the alumni base coming into the often smaller sized town, not the students who are there all the time.

ahem.. how about this scenario. ND beats USC and runs the schedule. They are the first choice of the BCS bowl game who's normal team - ACC (orange), Big12 (Fiesta), Sugar (SEC), is playing in the Rose Bowl BCS championship game. When it comes time to pick opponents, that bowl knows they have a sell out with ND, knows that they have the publicity, so maybe they will take the BE champion (hopefully us). Now we are talking ND vs USF in the Orange, Sugar, or Fiesta Bowl.

I don't know why anybody likes those Nike uniforms. To me they don't look new, they look old and not nearly as classy. Anyway, if you want to alter the bulls uniform, why not take the Iconic U onto the jersey, going from under the numbers above the waist, up the front/sides, and then over the shoulders. That should be enough of a stripe for you.

It's not that an on campus stadium would be a bad thing, but somebody has to pay for it. What you refuse to consider is the cost. The new stadium for Uconn (which isn't on campus, by the way) was over $90 million. That's a lot of cash. And you think they don't have rules.. here's their list for tailgating (and you think we have it bad). Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted at Rentschler Field. Please review the Tailgating Rules listed below: * The vehicle and the associated tailgating activities may only occupy one (1) parking space. No activities are permitted in areas other than those associated with the parking space. * Saving a space for another vehicle is not permitted. * Grills, coolers, etc. must be set up in front or in back of the vehicle, however in no event may tailgating activities obstruct the free flow of other vehicles and/or pedestrians. * Ball playing and frisbee tossing in the parking lots and roadways are safety hazards and are prohibited. * NO CHARCOAL FIRES, open flames or large grills are permitted. * No barbecues are permitted in the first row of parking surrounding the Stadium. * No structure may be raised that requires supports pounded into the ground. * Motor homes and oversized vehicles may park only in the designated “Oversized Vehicle†Lot. * Caterers, other than the official caterer of Rentschler Field, are not permitted on the property. The sale of merchandise, food or beverage is prohibited. * Kegs or bulk quantities of alcohol are not permitted in any vehicle, in the parking lots or on the Rentschler Field property. * Glass containers are prohibited on the Rentschler Field property. * Trash receptacles are located throughout the parking lots. Please bag and dispose of trash to make it safer for vehicles exiting. * No outside food or beverage may be brought into the Stadium. * Guests will not be allowed to enter the Stadium if they are visibly intoxicated. * Tailgating is not permitted once the event begins. * Anyone in the parking lots once the event begins must either enter the Stadium or leave the property. * Tailgating is not permitted after an event.