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Play `Taps' for USF; Loss To Army Dooms Season By Patrick Zier TAMPA It is pretty much over for Army, a once-storied team in the murky origins of college football that, early on, produced great teams and great players in assembly line fashion. But in the post-World War II years, military discipline and the military way of life began losing its appeal among America's youth, the great athletes went elsewhere, and now there are no great teams at West Point, only survivors. When Army beat Cincinnati, 4829, last week, it snapped a 19game losing streak, longest in the 115-year history of the school. That said, Army was a potential spoiler here Saturday for USF, a team with very little in its past but a program intent on building a bright future. In order to start moving in that direction, beating Army was a must for USF, which has Louisville and Alabama-Birmingham on the road the next two weeks. But perhaps drawing on its tradition, Army, behind 14 points in the third quarter, used big plays and USF mistakes to upset the Bulls' plans, 42-35. This in front of the second-largest crowd ever to see a USF home game, 36,549. Only the first game the Bulls ever played, against Drake, drew more -- 49,212. Like the loss to Southern Miss, this was a game the Bulls could, maybe should, have won. Ahead 21-7, USF gave up a 59yard touchdown run to make it 21-14. Then, up 28-14, the Bulls allowed a 74-yard touchdown run to let Army back in it, 28-20. Finally, a 47-yard pass by Army set up the go-ahead score, and then the Bulls' Jackie Chambers fumbled away USF's last real chance to get back in the game. USF can't beat mediocre teams like Army, let alone solid teams like Louisville and Alabama-Birmingham, with these kinds of lapses. Junior college transfer Andre Hall, who has developed into one of the key cogs in the USF offense, put the Bulls on his back and carried them for a while, but his effort wasn't enough to overcome USF's mistakes. Hall, who has become USF's most dangerous weapon, had 151 yards rushing at the half, more than any previous USF player has gained in an entire game against a Division 1-A foe. For the game, Hall had 200 yards, but it wasn't enough. As in past games, the Bulls fought back with a lot of heart even after the game was lost, but playing hard isn't enough. So it's on to Louisville. And as Army has the last two weeks, USF must now reach back and draw on something to save its season. A win in this game, and the Bulls were looking at a shot at their first bowl game ever, even if they lost to Louisville and UAB. But after the loss to Army, they are looking at nothing but a disaster. http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041017/COLUMNISTS0613/410170418/1113/SPORTS

The OC has to go...End of story

They have better discipline than us, they still had all there time out left at the end of the game.... we needed ours....we wasted ours.

How can the O be classed as 'Doing Fine' we were only good when Hall was in. The rest of the O provided something like a fifth of the total yards. Hall had the rest. We could not pass to save our lives.

37k was what was mentioned

I see the problems as the D not wrapping up people in the Tackle, They try for the NFL hit to take them down. There were so many broken tackles by Army. On the O side we only have Hall as a threat. As we saw in the 2nd half, when he left the game we were as good as a wet lettuce on O

In the 2nd half.. The staff maintained there was no injury....Do we really want to kill yourself this much???

Bulls 35-28 Green 365

USF unveils shiny new $15-million facility for student-athletes an ABC Action News report 10/15/04 TAMPA - Friday was the start of Homecoming Weekend at the University of South Florida, and the school used the festivities as a backdrop to open an expansive new facility for its student athletes. "It's all smiles today. It's a great day for USF and USF athletics," said former Buccaneers star and former USF athletics director Lee Roy Selmon. The 100,000-square-foot, $15-million facility is on par with anything in Conference USA or the Bulls' future home, the Big East. "Everybody knows that the lifeblood of success you have in college athletics is recruiting. What this does is help to level the playing field for all of our coaches to be able to recruit the kind of student-athletes we need to have success at the Big East level and at the national level," athletic director Doug Woolard explained. The weight room in the new building is a whopping 70 yards long. The football team's locker room is 50 yards long, with more lockers than Kansas State and one more television than the locker room at Oklahoma. In addition to the athletic facilities, there are extensive medical treatment and rehab facilities in the new building, along with a state-of-the-art academic center with computers and study centers. USF trainer Ron McKeefery explained that the all-in-one approach will help the busy students manage their time better. "It used to take about two hours for a workout to do. Now it takes an hour and 15 minutes. So we're giving 45 minutes back to the athlete to sleep, to study, to eat, and that's huge for the demands put on the student-athlete these days," he added. http://www.abcactionnews.com/stories/2004/10/041015usf.shtml There are also a couple of videos of the facility on that link

87 - The city will not build United a stadium. Not in a million years. It is not in there interests. To take over they need to get the majority share holders to sell there stake and if today story is to be believed, that aint happening US tycoon Malcolm Glazer's attempt to take over Manchester United is close to breaking down, according to reports. Shares in Man Utd Plc fluctuated on Thursday amid speculation Glazer's talks with the Cubic Expression Group had collapsed. United shares fell as much as 4% but recovered to trade down 0.6%. Supporters group Shareholders United claim they can scupper Glazer's attempt to take over at Old Trafford because their members own 18% of the shares. Glazer was thought to be in talks with John Magnier and JP McManus to buy their 28.9% stake in the club but Reuters newsagency reported the discussions were near to collapse. Glazer, who holds 19% of United, was thought to be ready to meet the pair's asking price of just over £3 a share. Shareholders United had written to every fan with shares in United in September asking them not to sell their stake in the event of a takeover bid. And according to group spokesman Oliver Houston they had a "fantastic response." Meanwhile, another organisation against a possible Glazer takeover recently registered their unhappiness at a Manchester United reserve game at Altrincham. Members of Manchester Education Committee (MEC) invaded the pitch in a peaceful protest, aiming a 'Not For Sale' banner at the cameras of MUTV. Man Utd condemn protest And they have warned the club that if it continues to ignore fans' concerns, they would render it "ungovernable". Manchester United director Maurice Watkins has also been targeted, with vandals damaging his car. The attack is thought to be in retribution for Watkins selling one million club shares that later ended up as part of Glazer's stake. Staff at Glazer's PR firm Brunswick have also had to deal with offensive emails as well as taxis, pizzas and a large skip they did not order. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/3728712.stm

United don't need a new stadium.  we already have the best stadium in the country!  it is already 68,000 soon to be 75,000  with possible further expansion to 100,000.  plus it is owned outright by the club.  He better not put the beer prices up, £3.50 is far to much to pay! Also looking at todays news reports, Glazers bid is failing like bush in a presidential debate

Its not looking good for Glazer http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/3728712.stm

Secondary injuries stand at USF forefront By Times Staff Writers Times Wires Published October 14, 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAMPA - Injuries in the secondary continue to be a concern, and South Florida coach Jim Leavitt said he does not plan to use starting cornerback Mike Jenkins, nursing an ankle injury, in Saturday's homecoming game against Army. "Jenkins didn't work. We're not planning on it. I'm planning on playing the other guys," he said. "I can't plan on guys who aren't here." Jenkins' top backup is senior Bruce Gipson, but he had an injury scare Wednesday when he turned his ankle during punt coverage drills. Gipson was on his back for several minutes, had the ankle taped and did not return to practice in the next half hour. Co-defensive coordinator Rick Kravitz said Gipson was able to return to drills later and should be fine for Saturday. If Gipson can't go, redshirt freshman Trae Williams, who started at cornerback in the Sept. 18 loss at South Carolina, would play. Starting right guard Chris Carothers, who missed the Southern Miss game Oct. 2 with an ankle injury, practiced. BIG CROWD: USF could set several school attendance records Saturday, including the largest at Raymond James Stadium (36,044, set last year against Louisville) and largest homecoming (34,432 set against Southern Illinois in 1997). http://www.sptimes.com/2004/10/14/Sports/Secondary_injuries_st.shtml

NAHHH ... He can keep his greasy mits off of United ... We dont want the B@st@rd owning our club.

Battles making most of final year at USF Former Wildwood standout had ‘incredible’ offseason to earn starting spot on defense 10/08/04 By RICH LOVIE Daily Commercial Staff Writer Email this story to a friend Cedric Battles has waited a long time to be a starter at the University of South Florida. It has been five years since Battles’ last game at Wildwood, and four years since he sat out the 2000 season as a partial qualifier. And now that he’s at long last part of the Bulls’ starting lineup, Battles wants to make the most of it. “I’m playing OK,†he said, “but there’s a lot more room for improvement, and in these last (seven) games, I’m really going to step it up. I have to step it up to help my team out.†Battles has endured position changes and a shortage of playing time during his career in Tampa. He also has had to learn the importance of hard work. As a high school phenom (he was a Daily Commercial All-Area selection from 1997-99), he didn’t always have to work hard to earn playing time and to dominate the opposition, but that’s not the case in college. “When I first came out of Wildwood, I was very immature,†he said, “and I really didn’t have a strong work habit. By me coming here, I developed a work ethic. Everybody in college has talent, but you have to have a work ethic and be coachable on the college level.†USF defensive line coach Earl Lane, one of three coaches on staff who has been in Tampa for the Bulls’ eight years of existence, echoed Battles’ self-appraisal, saying Battles had much to learn about hard work when he arrived in 2000. “One of the things Cedric has done over the past two and a half to three years is improve his work ethic,†Lane said. “He gets himself mentally ready to play the game, as well as physically ready. Your football coaches and strength coaches are going to get you ready from a physical standpoint. A player has to put in some extra time on his own and Cedric does that.†Battles’ numbers through four games aren’t dazzling, but they reflect his steady improvement. His 14 tackles are tied for seventh on the team. He also has been in on one sack. “He’s really had an incredible offseason,†Lane said, “starting with spring football this past spring. His summer conditioning was excellent; he was one of the top guys we had working out this summer. He made all his lifting, all his running this summer. His attitude has been really outstanding, the kind of attitude you want from a senior guy.†The Bulls’ defense, though, has taken its lumps as a unit, allowing 34 points at South Carolina, 31 in regulation of a double-overtime win against TCU and 27 more to Southern Miss in a disappointing home loss on Saturday. Battles’ long journey mirrors that taken by the USF program during his career. When he arrived in Tampa in 2000, the Bulls were in their final year in Division I-AA. They will leave Conference USA after this season to join the Big East in 2005. Battles is disappointed he won’t be a part of USF’s first Bowl Championship Series-conference season, but he said he’s proud to have helped the program grow. “I really did want to play in the Big East,†Battles said, “but, at the same time, I did get a chance to play in a conference and get a chance to get a conference ring. I’m really excited to see what the guys can do next year, knowing they can go to a BCS bowl.†Lane said he’s proud of the example Battles set in completing his degree (communications) in four years, the requirement for partial qualifiers to regain their final year of college eligibility. “I think that is a great tribute to the man himself,†Lane said. “To do the things he needed to do to put himself in that position to play tells you something about his work ethic. ... It’s such a great example for our young players here, showing that things like that can be done. It’s just a matter of setting your goals, not being swayed by anything.†Talking to Battles, though, one gets the impression wrapping up his degree wasn’t anything special. “Not really,†he said of whether there was a stiff challenge in his final semesters. “The last semester, I needed 18 hours, then in summer I ended up needing just 10, so it wasn’t as much stress as a lot of people thought because I knew I was going to make the grades. It’s more relief now that I have my degree.†http://news.mywebpal.com/partners/701/public/news580097.html

USF Leader `Rises Above' By TED BECK Ledger Correspondent Javan Camon knows a thing or two about leading. He knows that as a leader he has to face the criticism head-on and answer all the tough questions about why his team didn't win. The South Florida Bulls senior free safety began looking the part before he even came to USF. It began when he was named the captain of his Little League baseball team in his hometown of Port Charlotte. He then carried over what he learned when he was named captain of his high school football team at Charlotte High School. And it didn't take his USF teammates long to realize that Camon was a born leader. During fall practice they voted Camon, along with Lee Roy Selmon Jr. (defensive tackle), Alex Herron (center) and Derrick Sarosi (offensive tackle) the captains for the 2004 season. `'I'm not shying away from it," the 6-foot, 185-pound Camon said. "My team picked me to lead them, so that's what I'm going to try to do." Camon leads the Bulls in tackles with 40 through the team's first four games. USF (2-2, 1-1 Conference-USA) is off today and will continue its C-USA schedule next Saturday night at home against Army. Camon, 22, has played in every game since his freshman season in 2001. Playing behind J.R. Reed, who is now with the Philadelphia Eagles, Camon had to catch head coach Jim Leavitt's eye another way. He broke in mostly on special teams and made a name for himself on the punt- and field goal-blocking units last season. Since blocked kicks are kept as a team statistic, Camon's total last year is unofficial. But he is pretty sure he got a hand on at least eight kicks. "The credit really goes to the defensive line because I couldn't have gotten the blocks without them pushing against the line and giving me the leeway to get in there," Camon said. With the departure of Reed and his team-leading seven interceptions in 2003, Leavitt knew Camon would be able to step in and continue to lead the defense. "You've got to be mentally tough to play this game," Leavitt said about the roller-coaster ride Camon experienced in the beginning of the season. "And he's risen above all of it." First, Hurricane Charley ripped through his hometown of Port Charlotte. He went two weeks before hearing that his family and his home had survived. And when he did get his first start against Tennessee Tech on Sept. 11, he was involved in a violent hit that landed his opponent in the hospital. Tennessee Tech wide receiver Drew Hixon caught a pass at midfield and turned to try for more yardage. That is when he met Camon and freshman cornerback Mike Jenkins. The hit immediately knocked Hixon unconscious with what doctors called a deep brain bruise. Nearly a month later, Hixon is still in the hospital in a coma-like state. "It's a physical game, and injuries happen," Camon said. "Injuries happen. But, at the same time, you never want to see anybody get injured like that. "(The team) just hopes everything turns out all right." Camon was recruited out of high school as a very fierce hitter. This is not the first time that he has been involved in a dangerous collision. He made a hit before high school that also knocked a player unconscious, which almost scared Camon off the football field for good. "It really set me back and I almost didn't want to play again," Camon recalled. "My mom sat me down and told me to keep playing." http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041009/NEWS/410090405/1002/sports

`Bulls Country' Program Raises USF's Visibility In Area By LENORA LAKE Tribune correspondent Published: Oct 9, 2004 TAMPA - Green and gold is taking hold. From the Sunshine Skyway to the byways, signs proclaim, ``This Is Bulls Country.'' Restaurants, hotels, car washes and other businesses have decorated with USF paraphernalia; stores have added University of South Florida T-shirts and jerseys to the racks that once offered only clothing from other Florida schools and professional sports teams. University of South Florida school spirit, merchandise, business goodwill and dollars are spreading throughout the area, said participants in the 2- year-old Bulls Country marketing and promotion program. ``I love seeing USF everywhere I go,'' said USF President Judy Genshaft. ``It makes our students feel welcome wherever they go. I've seen Bulls Country signs all the way over to Skyline Chili in Pinellas.'' Bob Fiallo of the USF Office of Community Relations has been the Bulls Country manager since its August 2002 inception. The campaign began along Fowler and Fletcher avenues but has spread throughout a five-county area, particularly around USF regional campuses in St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Lakeland. ``The biggest thing has been about raising the visibility in the community,'' Fiallo said. ``When you hit Fletcher and Fowler avenues, you know a university is there.'' Through the campaign, businesses display USF posters, pompons, jerseys and other items; decorate in green and gold; and can participate in Bulls Country events such as expos, food tastings and health fairs. ``We have had universal acceptance. When I walk in with USF stuff, they are are glad to have it. Alumni and friends say they are glad to see this is being done,'' said Fiallo, who said USF has about 90,000 alumni living within 50 miles of the Tampa campus. For the businesses, it means a possible source of revenue, as many establishments provide discount coupons for students, faculty and staff. ``They give us their discounts, and we provide them with customers,'' Fiallo said. The campaign received $10,000 from the USF Foundation its first year and $20,000 its second year, Fiallo said. Additional support came through in-kind donations from businesses and organizations. Heather Smith is sales manager of three hotels in the Fletcher Avenue/Interstate 75 interchange area that are operated by McKibbon Hotels, a franchise of the Marriott Corp. The hotels display USF items and use green and gold on all promotional brochures, she said. ``I cannot imagine any business not prospering from it,'' said Smith, who participated in Wednesday's Taste of the Arts, a Bulls Country on-campus food festival with performances and exhibits by USF arts students. ``It has helped us step onto campus to expose our facilities to the students and parents.'' Nick Masky, 20, a junior majoring in communications, collected coupons and food samples at Wednesday's Taste of the Arts. He said has used many of the coupons he has collected at similar events. ``It's fun. I enjoy getting to taste the food of the different restaurants and get to experience another major,'' said Masky, a 2002 Gaither High graduate who lives on campus. ``It's a good way to get USF students together.'' The McDonald's restaurant at 11707 N. 56th St. has chosen green and gold for its decor. Manager James Meadowcroft said: ``It is just a good way to connect with the community. A lot of our employees are students or become students.'' Tom Locke, general manager of University Mall, said the special events, such as the recent USF Day at the Mall, and the discount cards have attracted customers to the mall and its businesses. ``It has been fantastic. Before Bulls Country, I tried to buy shirts and hats and had to go onto campus. Now, there are 10 to 15 stores here selling them,'' Locke said. ``I even see Bulls stuff in Publix stores in Pinellas.'' Genshaft said the university's athletic department is working with a Tampa International Airport gift shop to stock USF Bulls merchandise, something previously not done. Serving The Community The campaign also was designed to do more than link the businesses to USF, Fiallo said. ``Part of the Bulls Country mission is to make the university important to the community and to show how we serve the community,'' Fiallo said. As part of the campaign, Bulls Country sponsored a health fair in April during National Public Health Week at University Mall; 75 participating groups offered information and/or screenings. Another health fair is planned for April 9. Other promotions have included Bulls Country bottled water and promotional items delivered to state legislators; participation in the Temple Terrace July 4 parades, where homes along the parade route competed in a USF Bulls Country decorating contest; an exhibit at the Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce business expo; and a display in the popular Channelside District in downtown Tampa. For the first time this year, Bulls Country will have a Taste of Bulls Country at the USF Alumni Center as part of Alumni Homecoming Parade Watch Party on Friday night. ``As we have looked at the campaign, we know we want to grow it and expand it,'' Genshaft said. Correspondent Lenora Lake can be reached at (813) 977-2854, Ext. 24. http://www.tampatrib.com/News/MGB7WJY030E.html

Actually, when a team doesnt conceed, they are said to have kept a clean sheet. If, say an unheard of/unranked team were to upset the odds, by beating a 'big' team then this is called Giant Killing

I just ordered it in Europe....!

Well everytime I get to a game, which is rare, I get the section around me singing our football songs, adapted to fit the bulls of course. We also have many songs directed at the refs when they make a bad call.

USF 24-17 350 Hall

I will be doing this for the So.Miss game next week as it is due to be shown as well, just gotta buy a computer that will work first! Go Bulls, crush the toads!

USF 24-10 350 Hall

1) Bulls 2) 13-10 3) 245 4) Hall

Football players' alleged loot valued at $3,615 Three USF freshmen are accused of stealing a Play Station 2 and a computer, among other items, from residence halls last month. The players are not active members of the team right now, according to Jim Leavitt. By Adam Becker Editor in Chief September 15, 2004 Three USF freshmen football players accused of theft in the university residence halls could face felony larceny charges. Linebackers C.J. Hunnicutt and Brouce Mompremier and defensive end Josh Julmiste are under investigation by the State Attorney's Office, according to Lt. Mike Klingebiel of the University Police. The person whose items were stolen was another football player, a source said, but the identity of the player could not be confirmed Tuesday night. According to a police report, UP was called to Holly Apartment building C at 6:53 p.m. on Aug. 30 to investigate "unlawful entry and (the) theft of a Play Station 2, television, VCR, computer, digital video discs, videos and miscellaneous items" valued at $3,615. In Florida, grand larceny, which is a felony, is a theft of more than $300. The report said the items were stolen sometime between 10:30 on the night of Aug. 12 and 5:30 on the afternoon of Aug. 30. Some of the property has been recovered, the report said. It also said that charges were filed with the State Attorney's Office and the students were referred to Student Affairs. Mark Ober, state attorney for the 13th judicial circuit, which includes Tampa, could not be reached Tuesday, as his offices are closed due to Hurricane Ivan. USF coach Jim Leavitt said the players are not active members of the team at this time. "They have violated team rules. Things have been done that they messed up on," Leavitt said. "We're trying to decide right now whether they'll even be with us or not. Right now they are not with us." Julmiste, the brother of starting quarterback Pat Julmiste, moved from tight end to defensive end during fall practices. Hunnicutt, who was praised by Leavitt during fall practice, and Mompremier were likely to redshirt this season http://www.usforacle.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/09/15/414832fd6a343